Londonist asks "What’s for Lunch?" Exceline

Here's another What's for Lunch? post for Londonist. Stayed tuned for subsequent instalments on Tuesdays and Thursdays around noon.

What's for Lunch? Exceline
by Chris Osburn
Londonist
July 24, 2007

We suppose it was inevitable that, eventually, Londonist would happen upon a substandard lunch in this sprawling metropolis. Still, it’s a pity because we really wanted to give Hackney’s Exceline, an “eat as much as you can” East African buffet, a rousing review. Upon entering, this restaurant seemed to have a lot going for it: value for money pricing (all you can eat for five quid), a modest yet clean dining area with a homey, refreshingly non-corporate, atmosphere, and an incredibly sweet and super friendly cashier. However, soon after our visit we realized it was our gastro-civic duty to post our tale of a less than optimal meal.

Click here for complete review.