Looks like there's three winners in this video: Jimmy's for getting your 15 quid, the camera man for not giving them his, and us, the viewers, for now knowing never to step foot in the place. You definitely took one for the team there Gary.
Hi Gary. I would have let them know about the issues. The manager should of tasted the food and given you a refund. These type of places get away with far to much poor quality despite the price.
I've watched a few of your videos. Your focus on the food and your experience is a contrast to some reviewers who get dramatic or make it "all about them". Your honesty is refreshing too and you always seem to try and find positives even during the grimmest meals. Best of luck with the channel.
I enjoyed watching Gary telling us it was totally rubbish without saying it's totally rubbish, in his usual polite manner. Your honesty in your reviews is what makes this channel so good. And it's building me a list of places to go - and today, not to go!
Im a professional restaurant assessor and have enjoyed watching the channel from day one. I can see that Gary's standards have risen since the early reviews and it resonates massively. Your standards are formed by experiences, and you compare anything you eat with the very best that you've had of that same food type, sometimes consciously, but often not. It would be interesting to see what Gary thinks of the places he visited at the start of the channel, and if he gives them the same scores after visiting a lot of places in a small timescale, including a few casual starred places.
@@chandley1976 You are strongly suggesting that Gary is subconsciously comparing the crap buffet to the very best food he has had and scoring accordingly.
These buffets usually increase the range in the evenings, but what worries me is that at opening time the food was cold! Are they taking the prepared dishes out of the chillers and relying on the heated serving pans to slowly bring them to temperature - a recipe for food poisoning soup?
@@GaryEatshaha i agree on that, the sauces looked very sub-par. at least you got no food poisoning! take care gary and have a nice and relaxing weekend!
@@GaryEats It really did wrench your heart to do that, your pain is visible and we all know I am sure you hate giving a poor review. The curries were slurry. The naan was all right The mousse you'd not hurry, But overall, it was sh*ite. The portions were skimpy; The sauces were cold. Should have gone for a Wimpy, But you've done that, we're told. The squid was all rubbery, And the rice looked anaemic. Fifteen quid? That's skulduggery! Hope your heart's not ischaemic. I have to reiterate - You really were rooked. Bet the salads were bitter, mate, And the sushi uncooked...
Thank you for being concerned about wasting food by eating the remainder of the food you chose even though it was cold and the sauces watery; you made the best from the worst. Thanks for your unbiased reviews.
You gave it a good go but all of it being cold grisly and rubbery is not good enough. I love the way you always stay positive even if the food is terrible😢
As someone who very much enjoys his food and eating out, I really do enjoy watching you Gary! It's clear how passionate you are about good food and there's something extremely satisfying watching you when you get to enjoy a great meal! These guys really dropped the ball though, I hope your nest venture is a lot more satisfying! Can't wait to see where you go next. Keep up the great work mate!
Same. I woulda complained and refused to pay and I'm not that sort of person. Cold food is a big no-no. Unforgivable. Gary...go back and smash the place up!!!!!
Had fond memories of going to the one in Epsom as a kid. After watching this I’d never go back to this place now, horrendous! You’re a trooper for getting through that Gary 🫡
Hi Gary, sorry you had to endure such a place. It makes those little family run gems shine all the brighter. I think I would have asked service where the microwave is so I can warm up the food.
We trust you absolutely, Gary. You must call it as you see it and I think you got that absolutely right. Thank you for this and thank you for mentioning the wheelchair accessibility of places. That's really important to me and I'm sure to many other people. All the best to you and yours.
This was so funny to watch, you still try to be positive when the food is just disgusting. That was a very expensive naan and a few small desserts but everyone now knows to avoid that place at all costs and not waste your money. Great review Gary, hope you went and got yourself and the camera man something decent after ! 😊
@@GaryEats Hi Gary. I've seen few of yoiur videos now and find something interesting. With other videos I tend to skip forward but with yours I follow every word with interest. Do you ever get any feedback from the places you reviewed?
Great video! " Lamb on the bone, well there definitely is a bone"! 😂😂 brill for finding a positive amongst the dreadful food! Absolutely no excuse for cold food anytime especially when they just open!
Lamb on the bone looked more like fat on the bone. I'll always choose a lamb dish when trying out a new Indian, as I'll judge them on the quality of the lamb, where I'm looking for lean and tender meat Even without tasting it, this lamb looked dreadful.
When I first watched Gary, first impressions were “just another food reviewer” But his calm and humble manner is alluring. Now he’s become my favourite person to watch, Plus he’s actually a good food critique compared to a lot of these other channels. And as always “Let’s give it a go!”
Love the subtle humour Gary, and think you were very generous with the one and a half, that sort of eaterie just ain't good enough for the price. What a contrast from the last place. Highly enjoyable review, many thanks 😊👍
I can see you doing you're level best to find something good to say about this place, which is why you're one of the best review channels around. Taking one for the team there...
Hi Gary, the food reminded me of some cheap all-inclusive holidays I went on when my children were young. The reality is that it's not safe to serve food that's not been reheated properly. I'm fairly sure that you were eating the previous day's leftovers. As someone else already commented, these multi-ethnic restaurants rarely serve good food - in my opinion at least
Another fare review Gary. You have a lot of fans of your easy going style and range and quality of videos. Plus we appreciate you trying to reply back to all comments. I'm sure there will come a day when there will be too many to reply back to, and deservedly so. All the best.
My thoughts as you were eating was that it was from the previous day so to hear you say it confirmed it IMO. The deserts did look really good bit if you don't eat you meat you can't have any pudding lol. The very least that you expect is that the food should be warm!! Top class review as always mate btw 3/10 for the food
Thank you so much for mentioning wheelchair access yet again! It genuinely makes a difference for those of us who want to experience some of these places for ourselves. (Not this one, of course, but you get my meaning…) It’s appreciated!
@@LouisShackleton-dk8zr Hi Louis, won't be able to for this upload as it's been done but please send me an email and I can do a personal message. contact@garyeats.com
Hey Gary, great review! Your comment "but.....yeah.....tad dissapointing" was priceless and your face spoke volumes....we'll all give this place a miss. Keep up the good work, your reviews are excellent, objective and informative.
Even though I live in Manchester, I enjoy your London vids Gary. Many tourists on a budget may be tempted by this place, hope lots of people watch this and give Jimmy's a big swerve.
@@GaryEats City, no choice, my dad bought me a junior blues membership in the 1970's and that was that. However, I'm secretly a Bolton Wanderers fan (my mothers team) slight difference in quality and success though.
I've found from experience you get what you pay for , Maccy fans will probably love this 🤣 Brilliant vlog exposing the reality and paving the way for the next generation to expect more and get adventurous....I applaud you 👏
We had a whole world buffet place in Coventry called Taybarnes. Food was about the same as you described here. Absolutely awful. Thanks for another excellent video, Gary and admiration for how calm you appeared in the face of adversity!
Oh my word just reminded me I got taken to a taybarn near Barnsley. It was packed but the food was shocking even had baked beans😅 I ate nothing and went home hungry!
I really enjoy your videos, Gary. There are a lot of good restaurants in Glasgow and all over Scotland if you're ever up this way. Keep up the good work! Btw, as I'm sure you know, chicken tikka masala was invented in Glasgow and we've got some of the best curry houses.
Fantastic video once again must first all thank you for the info regarding the disabled access very good of you mention it its extremely helpful I can assure you hope your doing ok after that food it did not look good
The comments!😂😂😂😂Gary, you've certainly outdone yourself bringing great content this week Well done, congratulations on your subscriber numbers climbing 👏(well-deserved) and you certainly took one for the team!Onwards and upwards!🎉🎉
You said it might be difficult. No exaggeration there ! Jeez that was awful. It beats me how these places stay open tbh . I give you 10/10 for for not sending the lot back and leaving.
Can you imagine a good eatery in the O2 or any other concert hall? The skill is in eating somewhere tasty en route to the gig. 2 exceptions though. A stunning goulash at the wonderful Union Chapel and the pasta at the Royal Albert Hall was pretty decent.
Dear Gary, stumbled across your channel a few days ago. I am now addicted to your videos, I understand you do these partly to spend more time with your son which I think is fantastic. You seem like a really nice chap and it’s a pleasure to subscribe to your channel. Keep it up my friend, you and your cameraman are excellent. Best, Oliver.
There is simply no excuse for selling food that is not only awful, but hot food that isn't hot. Even looking at it, I had a feeling it was going to be poor. And the restaurant has the nerve to charge customers for that rubbish! Good to see you were, as always, being honest and impartial. And you were doing your best to find a positive!
It's a cheap buffet experience, I dunno what you'd expect for that price. If you want quality, you pay for it, but people moan at that too lol. I personally wouldn't be seen dead in one of these
Gary, you go where no other man would fear to tread! From the excellence of Three Peas in a Pod to Jimmy's. You said to support the local independents and Jimmy's shows us why! It's good to see a negative review after so many recent good ones, it just shows the honesty and why the reviews are so addictive...
There used to be a Taybarns in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The kind of all-you-can-eat buffet where people wore their carpet slippers... I kid you not. Dreadful. Firm went bust in 2016.
Trip advisor "Nastiest buffet restaurant in UK Went back after 3 years, and the food is still identical food only fit as dog food. The cooking is low quality, and tasting nasty. Avoid at all cost."
Poor Gary! Thanks for being brave and honest. From past experience, a lot of these buffet dives (especially the ones that do multiple different cuisines) are very borderline. I am often left wondering what "meat" is actually contained in some of the dishes. Whatever it is, it's bloody cheap, but not necessarily cheerful. One wonders if the local cat population has recently inexplicably depleted?
Well done Gary, you gave it your best shot and you're always so fair in your comments, so that meal must have been a pretty bad experience. Thumbs up to you!
This restaurant chain owes at least £639,000 in unpaid business rates to at least six local authorities throighout the UK. Ownership keeps changing and they are clearly short of funds, hence very limited scope of buffet and very poor quality.
Yes, daytime multi cuisine buffets are usually bland. It would be worth saying something to the staff there about the cold food because they might have given you a part refund. Also, reviewing how the staff dealt with your complaint would have made it even more interesting.
Great video Gary wow that food looked awful. This is the first food review. You’ve done where it actually made me feel nauseous watching it. I definitely would not go there but as always a great video.
The best squid I've ever had was in Portugal where it was cooked on a barbecue. It was totally fresh, lightly charred and tasted delicious. Not rubbery at all.
What a contrast Gary, from the excellence of the food of the Peas in a Pod to this awful slop. I thought of that chicken pie and veges all day after watching that video.
Gary you’re nearly at 100k mate
And it’s well deserved
You da man
Thanks Neil, very kind of you
He has an excellent RUclips channel and screen charisma
@@GaryEats thanks Gary you’re fast becoming my favourite RUclipsr
Tells it as it is
And just a stand up guy
I bet you’re family is proud
@@GaryEats he really has
@@OptionsProInsight Definitely my fave of all the restaurant/cafe review channels I've seen
Looks like there's three winners in this video: Jimmy's for getting your 15 quid, the camera man for not giving them his, and us, the viewers, for now knowing never to step foot in the place. You definitely took one for the team there Gary.
Walter that really was a great point but I haven’t stopped laughing 👌👌👌
😂
Thought the same thing!
Hi Gary.
I would have let them know about the issues. The manager should of tasted the food and given you a refund.
These type of places get away with far to much poor quality despite the price.
Succinctly put.
Did you not hear when he said they both paid for the buffet? … At these places you usually pay when you go in even if you don’t eat anything.
Love the YMCA line - Yesterday's Meal Cooked Again - so using that myself
Thank you Arthur
I came here to make a similar comment, but you beat me to it... LOL
Only problem is they apparently didn't cook it again.
The terrible reviews are as good to watch as the good ones. It’s important the good reviews are honest and sometimes the food really sucks
Luke I don’t like doing bad reviews
@@GaryEats A necessary evil!
I've watched a few of your videos. Your focus on the food and your experience is a contrast to some reviewers who get dramatic or make it "all about them". Your honesty is refreshing too and you always seem to try and find positives even during the grimmest meals. Best of luck with the channel.
That’s very kind and appreciated thank you very much
I enjoyed watching Gary telling us it was totally rubbish without saying it's totally rubbish, in his usual polite manner. Your honesty in your reviews is what makes this channel so good. And it's building me a list of places to go - and today, not to go!
That’s very kind to say thank you
The squid is a contender for the Michelin rubber tyre award.
Lol!!
Don't give them ideas... they'll be claiming "Michelin award winning cuisine" 🙂
H'mm possible police spot check on your vehicles tyres could bring in some money.
Love the rice barrier you made to separate your sauces, Gary.
It’s was great planning lol 😂
Im a professional restaurant assessor and have enjoyed watching the channel from day one. I can see that Gary's standards have risen since the early reviews and it resonates massively. Your standards are formed by experiences, and you compare anything you eat with the very best that you've had of that same food type, sometimes consciously, but often not. It would be interesting to see what Gary thinks of the places he visited at the start of the channel, and if he gives them the same scores after visiting a lot of places in a small timescale, including a few casual starred places.
How funny you've said that, I'm doing one of those reviews tomorrow
Not though are you 1976 muppet
No excuse for food being cold dude in fact it's dangerous. Surprised as a professional you seem to be defending the piss poor standards.
@@speak_your_truth.where did I defend it?
@@chandley1976 You are strongly suggesting that Gary is subconsciously comparing the crap buffet to the very best food he has had and scoring accordingly.
These buffets usually increase the range in the evenings, but what worries me is that at opening time the food was cold! Are they taking the prepared dishes out of the chillers and relying on the heated serving pans to slowly bring them to temperature - a recipe for food poisoning soup?
That's what I don't understand John, how is it cold before even getting started. Really poor
@@GaryEats stay close to a karsi Gaz!😂
Gary took one for the team! 💩💩💩💩
Cold Plate?
@@grahamwatson5070 That's what I was thinking. It certainly wouldn't help.
these jack of all trades restaurants with multiple kitchens always end up disappointing, better focus on less but absolutely nail the dishes.
I wouldn't even say this is a jack of all trades
Jack of all trades, master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.
@@GaryEatshaha i agree on that, the sauces looked very sub-par.
at least you got no food poisoning! take care gary and have a nice and relaxing weekend!
The heart ache of Gary giving negative comments is palpable. A gentleman of our times.♥
Thank you I really don’t like doing bad reviews
@@GaryEats need to be done. Can't make shiite look colorful when it's not.
@@deadzio Can't polish a turd as my dad said.
@@D1210I bet it was pretty cool to try though - Butthead
@@GaryEats It really did wrench your heart to do that, your pain is visible and we all know I am sure you hate giving a poor review.
The curries were slurry.
The naan was all right
The mousse you'd not hurry,
But overall, it was sh*ite.
The portions were skimpy;
The sauces were cold.
Should have gone for a Wimpy,
But you've done that, we're told.
The squid was all rubbery,
And the rice looked anaemic.
Fifteen quid? That's skulduggery!
Hope your heart's not ischaemic.
I have to reiterate -
You really were rooked.
Bet the salads were bitter, mate,
And the sushi uncooked...
I love how Gary always tries to stay positive in horrible restaurants right up until the moment when it’s no longer possible.
I couldn’t in the end on this one William and unfortunately wasn’t well afterwards
😂
@GaryEats I was thinking when you mentioned how cold everything was that I hoped you wouldn't be ill afterwards.
We salute you Gary for putting yourself on the front line tasting that bad food.
Thank you Paul
Thank you for being concerned about wasting food by eating the remainder of the food you chose even though it was cold and the sauces watery; you made the best from the worst. Thanks for your unbiased reviews.
That meal looks absolutely tragic. However, “borderline pointless” was a standout comment 👏👏👏
Thank you 👌 need your help soon. YNWA lol
Gary this meal looks terrible hope the next meal is 10 times better
You gave it a good go but all of it being cold grisly and rubbery is not good enough. I love the way you always stay positive even if the food is terrible😢
Thank you Ronnie unfortunately I struggled on this one
“Borderline Pointless” has just made my weekend.
Thanks Gary and keep doing what you’re doing.
Cheers 🍻 David
As someone who very much enjoys his food and eating out, I really do enjoy watching you Gary! It's clear how passionate you are about good food and there's something extremely satisfying watching you when you get to enjoy a great meal! These guys really dropped the ball though, I hope your nest venture is a lot more satisfying! Can't wait to see where you go next. Keep up the great work mate!
Thank you so much. I loved Andy's Greek Taverna, that was special!! Thank you and have a good week
The chicken from the sweet and sour is more than a little bit on the hard side - it's got a Millwall tattoo!
Lol that made me laugh
@@GaryEats Ideal!
🤣🤣🤣❣
That's funny😂
😂😂😂
Very brave man, Gary. I would definitely have a temperature probe in my pocket. If I went there, I salute you, sir.
I was silly Michael as not good afterwards
I’m terrible….I enjoy the bad ones more than the better ones! 😂
Gary started off trying to be generous….and it got funnier. 🤣
Lol I know some of you say this... you enjoy my suffering!! Thank you
@@GaryEats It helps us to avoid these terrible places like jimmys, so it works both ways 😊
@@GaryEats
Can you create a playlist of all The Bad Ones?
Yes 😃
That deserved a complaint mate seriously your lucky not have been ill
All I kept thinking was "I wouldn't eat that slop". Brave man.
Same. I woulda complained and refused to pay and I'm not that sort of person. Cold food is a big no-no. Unforgivable. Gary...go back and smash the place up!!!!!
Thanks and can't blame you
I wouldn't have paid gary. Get lost to that!! Sorry, had too many of those meals out to put up with it and why should we?!!❤
@@anneperry9014 I would even be tempted to ask local Environmental Health officers to pay them a visit.
Who, flung, dung
Can't get enough of these videos, so easy to watch and no nonsense reviews, love it mate.
Thanks Matt, means a lot
@@GaryEats No worries, have a good day
Agreed, 1000%.
'Borderline Pointless' a succinct and accurate review of this so called restaurant!!
Thank you well spotted
H
That really did look revolting. To charge that price for that dreadful food is disgraceful
I have to agree completely
15 quid is absolute peanuts what you on about , how much you expect them to charge 😂😂
@cheesybellend6842 for a buffet, all u can eat, in London! I have to agree cheesybellend lol
@@bmofano rather have a Tesco's meal deal myself
@@cheesybellend6842 if it was such a bargain why is the place deserted at opening?
Had fond memories of going to the one in Epsom as a kid. After watching this I’d never go back to this place now, horrendous! You’re a trooper for getting through that Gary 🫡
It’s definitely not one I’ll return to again
In my day "Going for a Jimmy" had a different meaning? looks like this food was .... poor. Cheers Gary for the warning on the food and Dunlop Squid.
Thank you Keith I understand what you mean 😳😳
Hi Gary, sorry you had to endure such a place. It makes those little family run gems shine all the brighter. I think I would have asked service where the microwave is so I can warm up the food.
That did make me laugh Jeff thank you
Gary, you are so fair in your videos. That meal would have me very annoyed, but you stay calm and positive. Well done !
Thank you John
Your honesty is much appreciated Gary.
Thanks so much Carol
We trust you absolutely, Gary. You must call it as you see it and I think you got that absolutely right. Thank you for this and thank you for mentioning the wheelchair accessibility of places.
That's really important to me and I'm sure to many other people. All the best to you and yours.
Thanks Andy and you are more than welcome. Trying to add more to the reviews
This was so funny to watch, you still try to be positive when the food is just disgusting. That was a very expensive naan and a few small desserts but everyone now knows to avoid that place at all costs and not waste your money. Great review Gary, hope you went and got yourself and the camera man something decent after ! 😊
Thank you Amanda unfortunately it wasn’t good and I did struggle on this one but onwards and upwards
@@GaryEats Hi Gary. I've seen few of yoiur videos now and find something interesting. With other videos I tend to skip forward but with yours I follow every word with interest. Do you ever get any feedback from the places you reviewed?
I was terrified you'd chance that sushi! Evening spent on the loo for sure there!
I really couldn’t Natalie 😳
Great video! " Lamb on the bone, well there definitely is a bone"! 😂😂 brill for finding a positive amongst the dreadful food! Absolutely no excuse for cold food anytime especially when they just open!
Thank you Michelle, all the best
Lamb on the bone looked more like fat on the bone.
I'll always choose a lamb dish when trying out a new Indian, as I'll judge them on the quality of the lamb, where I'm looking for lean and tender meat
Even without tasting it, this lamb looked dreadful.
They reheat the leftovers probably not heated up properly 🤮 🤮
I'm not sure if it was intentional but your tactic of using the rice as a barrier to stop the sauces mixing was perfectly executed!
Thank you and it was intentional, far too watery
Even the "Dambusters" wouldn't have breached that barrier.
When I first watched Gary, first impressions were “just another food reviewer”
But his calm and humble manner is alluring. Now he’s become my favourite person to watch, Plus he’s actually a good food critique compared to a lot of these other channels. And as always “Let’s give it a go!”
That is so very kind and really appreciated thank you so very much it means so much
Love the subtle humour Gary, and think you were very generous with the one and a half, that sort of eaterie just ain't good enough for the price. What a contrast from the last place. Highly enjoyable review, many thanks 😊👍
Thanks Nigel. Cannot recommend it sadly
Brilliant video as always! One of my favourite youtube channels
Thank you Bryan that’s very kind and appreciated
A lot of these buffet places are so lazy they just hand out any old rubbish !! Great video Gary 😊
Yep, shocking my friend
@@GaryEats yeah your doing great Gary your making people aware of these places too!🙏🙏😃😃😃
Gary, The food looked off before you took a bite ! Thank you both for the video, and good day from the U.S.A.
Jerry this was dreadful 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I can see you doing you're level best to find something good to say about this place, which is why you're one of the best review channels around. Taking one for the team there...
Thank you unfortunately I did struggle 🤷♂️
'Do I need a spoon, do I need a fork?' Looks like you needed a straw Gary!
😂
Lol Darren
Needs a bin.
Or a bin.
Will need a shit pronto after eating that slop
You were generous giving it a half !!
Good vid,as always 🍻
Thanks my friend👍
Hi Gary, the food reminded me of some cheap all-inclusive holidays I went on when my children were young. The reality is that it's not safe to serve food that's not been reheated properly. I'm fairly sure that you were eating the previous day's leftovers. As someone else already commented, these multi-ethnic restaurants rarely serve good food - in my opinion at least
Roger I have to agree with you thanks for commenting and watching 👌
And the drinks were watered down when we went all inclusive a few years ago. People were buying their own alcohol and adding it to their drinks!
Back from working away and able to watch your videos again Gary! Would have expected more at the 02! But will know to avoid this place when there! 👍
Thanks and yes agreed 👍
You have had a lucky escape 😊
Another fare review Gary. You have a lot of fans of your easy going style and range and quality of videos. Plus we appreciate you trying to reply back to all comments. I'm sure there will come a day when there will be too many to reply back to, and deservedly so. All the best.
Much appreciated
My thoughts as you were eating was that it was from the previous day so to hear you say it confirmed it IMO. The deserts did look really good bit if you don't eat you meat you can't have any pudding lol. The very least that you expect is that the food should be warm!! Top class review as always mate btw 3/10 for the food
I think you were generous Brian this wasn’t very good at all and thank you
@@GaryEats the 3 was for the desserts Gary nothing else lol
Good review, Gary and if I ever come back to London that´s a place I never will visit!
Me neither
Looks dreadful ☹️
been subbed for a while, your channel is going from strength to strength , keep up the wicked work man!
That’s very kind and really appreciated
Thank you so much for mentioning wheelchair access yet again! It genuinely makes a difference for those of us who want to experience some of these places for ourselves. (Not this one, of course, but you get my meaning…) It’s appreciated!
You're more than welcome however I would not recommend coming here!! All the best
Well said, girl, take note restaurant owners, and everyone else who fails to address the needs of all its customers!
Thanks Gary , always a pleasure to hear your reviews even when its a bad one.
Really appreciate you tuning in Bill
Gary you are a martyr to your channel . I would have got up and left. Good review again 👏
Thank you very much Louis
Next review give Anna a shout-out ,she would love that 😉
@@LouisShackleton-dk8zr Hi Louis, won't be able to for this upload as it's been done but please send me an email and I can do a personal message. contact@garyeats.com
You are a very fair reviewer Gary, objective and informative. Really enjoying your channel mate.
Thank you very much Pete
Nothing worse than Gary having a bad time. Cold food at the start of service at a buffet is an awful look
Its ok, can't win them all
@@GaryEats😢
Yesterday's left overs?😮
Thanks for reviewing the bad and ugly as well as the good. Taking the 'hit' for the rest of us! Subscriber numbers moving up nicely...
It’s really appreciated thank you and everyone who watches
Hey Gary, great review! Your comment "but.....yeah.....tad dissapointing" was priceless and your face spoke volumes....we'll all give this place a miss. Keep up the good work, your reviews are excellent, objective and informative.
That’s very kind and really appreciated 👍👍
Even though I live in Manchester, I enjoy your London vids Gary. Many tourists on a budget may be tempted by this place, hope lots of people watch this and give Jimmy's a big swerve.
Thank you watching from Manchester, Utd or City ?
@@GaryEats City, no choice, my dad bought me a junior blues membership in the 1970's and that was that. However, I'm secretly a Bolton Wanderers fan (my mothers team) slight difference in quality and success though.
better than United lol
I've found from experience you get what you pay for , Maccy fans will probably love this 🤣
Brilliant vlog exposing the reality and paving the way for the next generation to expect more and get adventurous....I applaud you 👏
Thank you very much Gee 👍👍
Thanks again Gary. I'll add this place to be avoided. Great vid as usual m8.
Thank you David definitely AVOID
Looks dreadful ☹️
Gday Gary, that looked like gruel! absolutely rank! Well done for your perseverance cobber!
Thank you mate 👌🇳🇿
The best thing in the whole video was Gary's very smart shirt. lol
I do like 5gat shirt lol 😂
We had a whole world buffet place in Coventry called Taybarnes. Food was about the same as you described here.
Absolutely awful.
Thanks for another excellent video, Gary and admiration for how calm you appeared in the face of adversity!
Saw this after I posted about Taybarns. I saw people there wearing their carpet slippers.
Oh my word just reminded me I got taken to a taybarn near Barnsley. It was packed but the food was shocking even had baked beans😅 I ate nothing and went home hungry!
@@nicolapattison7913 I wasnt sure which was worse - the food or the behaviour of the "customers"
Thank you Paul,unfortunately this was simply bad
I really enjoy your videos, Gary. There are a lot of good restaurants in Glasgow and all over Scotland if you're ever up this way. Keep up the good work! Btw, as I'm sure you know, chicken tikka masala was invented in Glasgow and we've got some of the best curry houses.
I’ll be up one day soon Brian, Ireland first then Scotland 🏴
Respect to you gary . Though this was a disappointing experience. You were honest and dignified about it . Great to see . Another great video
That’s very kind as always Liz thank you
Another honest review, well done Gary
Thanks David 👍
Fantastic video once again must first all thank you for the info regarding the disabled access very good of you mention it its extremely helpful I can assure you hope your doing ok after that food it did not look good
I’m fine now Eamonn and I will try to add to every video 👌
Subscribed partly because of that tbh, most don’t put that amount of effort in 👏
The comments!😂😂😂😂Gary, you've certainly outdone yourself bringing great content this week Well done, congratulations on your subscriber numbers climbing 👏(well-deserved) and you certainly took one for the team!Onwards and upwards!🎉🎉
Marina that’s so very kind thank you so very much xx
Hopefully, the establishment will buck their ideas up now that you have reviewed them. Keep up the good work, Gary
lets hope so and thank you
You said it might be difficult. No exaggeration there ! Jeez that was awful. It beats me how these places stay open tbh . I give you 10/10 for for not sending the lot back and leaving.
Thank you Simon
Excellent as ever. You have saved many of us on the next visit to the O2.
It’s not one I’ll recommend
Can you imagine a good eatery in the O2 or any other concert hall? The skill is in eating somewhere tasty en route to the gig. 2 exceptions though. A stunning goulash at the wonderful Union Chapel and the pasta at the Royal Albert Hall was pretty decent.
Gaucho is alright. Probably too expensive for you plebs though
Can I get a camomile tea for my little friend on table 4. My treat 😁
Dear Gary, stumbled across your channel a few days ago. I am now addicted to your videos, I understand you do these partly to spend more time with your son which I think is fantastic. You seem like a really nice chap and it’s a pleasure to subscribe to your channel. Keep it up my friend, you and your cameraman are excellent.
Best, Oliver.
That is so kind to say, and I really appreciate that. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
No doubt the sushi was piping hot!
The salad was no doubt burning lol
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There is simply no excuse for selling food that is not only awful, but hot food that isn't hot. Even looking at it, I had a feeling it was going to be poor. And the restaurant has the nerve to charge customers for that rubbish!
Good to see you were, as always, being honest and impartial. And you were doing your best to find a positive!
Food kept at the wrong temperature is also a health hazard
It's a cheap buffet experience, I dunno what you'd expect for that price. If you want quality, you pay for it, but people moan at that too lol. I personally wouldn't be seen dead in one of these
Unfortunately I struggled to find anything positive and for the first time just stopped eating as I thought the food was unacceptable
Really good review as always.
Very honest and really like how you try to find something positive.
Ejoying your channel very much👍
Thank you so very much Sarah it really appreciated 👌
Gary, ty for taking one for the team! That was a terrible day old meat , I hope you didn't get sick! Your so brave.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t well after this review
Gary, you go where no other man would fear to tread! From the excellence of Three Peas in a Pod to Jimmy's. You said to support the local independents and Jimmy's shows us why!
It's good to see a negative review after so many recent good ones, it just shows the honesty and why the reviews are so addictive...
That’s very kind of you Paul thank you
Gary, you are an absolute gentleman!
Thank you very much, incredibly kind
Agree with you Gary the food was dire poor you having to try such food. The cameraman was so lucky.
He wasn’t silly 🤪
thank you gary, youve saved me from a horrible experience, man of the people
This I’d definitely avoid 💯💯💯
There used to be a Taybarns in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The kind of all-you-can-eat buffet where people wore their carpet slippers... I kid you not. Dreadful. Firm went bust in 2016.
No way Michael 😳
Only in Britain would you see this sort of sub-culture.!
Excellent THUMBNAIL
Excellent upload as always,
Thank you so much 👌
Trip advisor "Nastiest buffet restaurant in UK
Went back after 3 years, and the food is still identical food only fit as dog food. The cooking is low quality, and tasting nasty. Avoid at all cost."
Can't say I'm surprised
How hasn't it gone out of business yet? That place must be a proper tourist trap!
Almost a captive audience. People there for a gig etc
My dog would give it 1 sniff and walk away lol
@holsteincowboy 🤣
The first plate you had looked bloody horrible Gary! I would have walked out there and then? Well done for persisiting through! 👍
Thank you very much take care
3:51 when Gary goes 'It''s all about the flavour' with a slight smile, I started to worry
Not good Phil
the squid looked like a rubber band off a vaccum cleaner lol
That's what I was thinking of lol
looked like a condom to me
Poor Gary! Thanks for being brave and honest. From past experience, a lot of these buffet dives (especially the ones that do multiple different cuisines) are very borderline. I am often left wondering what "meat" is actually contained in some of the dishes. Whatever it is, it's bloody cheap, but not necessarily cheerful. One wonders if the local cat population has recently inexplicably depleted?
Thank you and yes indeed. The last buffet I went to was excellent but also more pricey
Well done Gary, you gave it your best shot and you're always so fair in your comments, so that meal must have been a pretty bad experience. Thumbs up to you!
Thank you very much
This restaurant chain owes at least £639,000 in unpaid business rates to at least six local authorities throighout the UK. Ownership keeps changing and they are clearly short of funds, hence very limited scope of buffet and very poor quality.
Not good at all
The jimmy's in Brighton just up and went owing a load of money. Staff as well never got paid.
YMCA, that's a new one to me 🤣🤣
Yesterdays meal cooked again
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Gary, that looked truly revolting. You deserve a medal for even looking at it. 😮
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You have proved a massive point Gary
Family run and local restaurants are the place's to go
As always an honest review and hope you was'nt ill
Thank youn Gavin I was t great to be honest
Lovely Gary dighing deep in Mary Poppins bag looking for something positive to say! Bless ya! ❤
I did try but unfortunately it didn’t happen, I did struggle on this one, but onwards and upwards, have a lovely weekend x
Yes, daytime multi cuisine buffets are usually bland. It would be worth saying something to the staff there about the cold food because they might have given you a part refund. Also, reviewing how the staff dealt with your complaint would have made it even more interesting.
A really good point
Really enjoyed your honesty Garry.
What’s your favourite take away meal? I would love to see you review it!?
Ooooo now that would be difficult but interesting
@@GaryEatsvery interesting.. we would love to know what’s your regular
Got to be fish and chips or a good curry.
Love a curry
channel growing nicely gary well deserved imo : )
Thank you David very kind
@@GaryEats your welcome mate : )
Great video Gary wow that food looked awful. This is the first food review. You’ve done where it actually made me feel nauseous watching it. I definitely would not go there but as always a great video.
Thank you Dylan this is definitely one to avoid
Thank goodness for the desserts.
Im glad you do these reviews to stop us wasting our money.
Thank you Gary.
Definitely one to avoid Jans
Gary must be the politest RUclipsr. Keep up the good work.
I try and thank you so much
Forget the Michelin Guide, we need the Garry Guide
Lol thank you not sure it would be a best seller
Michelin Rubber Award
Send it back.
@@robbiekop7calamari rubbery index! 😂
@@GaryEats I'd buy it!
The best squid I've ever had was in Portugal where it was cooked on a barbecue. It was totally fresh, lightly charred and tasted delicious. Not rubbery at all.
That’s fantastic to hear, Jim
What a contrast Gary, from the excellence of the food of the Peas in a Pod to this awful slop. I thought of that chicken pie and veges all day after watching that video.
Me too, what a difference in two different restaurants