Chelsea Deli

Popped in for a late dinner because it was close to the Prince William Hotel. Got two sodas, a sausage roll, a chicken kebab meal, and an apple cake. The owners were very nice and hospitable even though I was getting carry out. Everything was pretty good and flavourful and the price was low for a home-​made meal in central London.

Only had a take-​away sandwich from here. Good sandwich with fresh bread and salad at a reasonable price. The décor in the café is tired and uninviting although that would not matter for a quick snack. The location is very close indeed to Paddington station so this is a useful café for travellers.

I’ve been on a hot salt beef, gherkin and mustard kick recently. One might even say, I’ve been a little bit obsessed. So when setting up a lunch meeting recently, I remembered this deli that said it had world famous hot salt beef sandwiches. And away I went.
The Chelsea Deli is a tiny red restaurant that makes use of it’s high ceilings by adding a small second bunked balcony floor above the tables and counter for more eats. You order, you pay, they bring you food. It’s cash only. Know this.
I ordered the hot salt beef (are you even paying attention) and it was… less than world famous. Not terrible, the meat was quite good, long pickle slices in the middle and a nice array of mustard. However, it came out luke warm (blah) and on horrible soggy white bread. What! Where’s the pride, Chelsea Deli, put your world famous meat into a picture frame it deserves.
Still, with a side of chips it was only about £5, so who can complain too much. Next time, I’ll go to the Tesco nearby and buy my own bread.

Walked into this place to grab a quick bite. I kept seeing random British curry commercials so I thought I would give it a try here as they had a sign for it. It was microwaved and just tasted like some chicken stew. I wouldn’t necessarily say the food tasted bad but I wouldn’t say I would come back again.