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I don't think I've ever actually ordered from them, I'm not in the market for 20 quid takeaways. When I had a look a few years back basically everywhere looked

I don't think I've ever actually ordered from them, I'm not in the market for 20 quid takeaways. When I had a look a few years back basically everywhere looked the same with stock professional photos. You wouldn't know that your fancy-looking Indian came from a grimy backstreet shop or container or whatever else.

heavenlyblue 7y ago
That’s why you should order from places you have actually been to. I wouldn’t say the service is any different then. But again, you say you’re not in the market for 20 quid takeaways - then how much are you willing to pay for food? That’s how much it costs to eat in London unless you’re going for cheapish fried chicken or a really bad pizza.
- esotericn 7y ago
  I cook for myself and get higher quality food at a fraction of the price. I generally reserve eating out for when I'm on the go or want to have a night out with friends. It's very rare that I buy takeaway food to eat at home. One of the best parts about being at home is having a kitchen. Decent quality prepared food is expensive in a ton of places, this isn't an exclusively London thing by any stretch of the imagination.
  - librish 7y ago
    For a lot of people assigning a "reasonable" cost per hour spent cooking results in cooking for yourself being more expensive.
    - esotericn 7y ago
      Yeah yeah, I've been through this a million times on here. Cooking is one of the pleasures of life, it ain't all about the grind.
      - librish 7y ago
        One of your pleasures, which is awesome for you. I wish I enjoyed cooking, but I don't, so if you've been through this a million times maybe it's time to stop assuming it's some universal joy?
        esotericn 7y ago
        I honestly couldn't care less whether it's a universal joy. Specialization is for insects. You do you. :)
- mantap 7y ago
  Absolutely does not cost £20 to eat in London, unless you live somewhere upmarket but in that case you can probably afford it. I can get good pizza for ~£7.

heavenlyblue 7y ago

That’s why you should order from places you have actually been to. I wouldn’t say the service is any different then. But again, you say you’re not in the market for 20 quid takeaways - then how much are you willing to pay for food? That’s how much it costs to eat in London unless you’re going for cheapish fried chicken or a really bad pizza.

esotericn 7y ago
I cook for myself and get higher quality food at a fraction of the price. I generally reserve eating out for when I'm on the go or want to have a night out with friends. It's very rare that I buy takeaway food to eat at home. One of the best parts about being at home is having a kitchen. Decent quality prepared food is expensive in a ton of places, this isn't an exclusively London thing by any stretch of the imagination.
- librish 7y ago
  For a lot of people assigning a "reasonable" cost per hour spent cooking results in cooking for yourself being more expensive.
  - esotericn 7y ago
    Yeah yeah, I've been through this a million times on here. Cooking is one of the pleasures of life, it ain't all about the grind.
    - librish 7y ago
      One of your pleasures, which is awesome for you. I wish I enjoyed cooking, but I don't, so if you've been through this a million times maybe it's time to stop assuming it's some universal joy?
      - esotericn 7y ago
        I honestly couldn't care less whether it's a universal joy. Specialization is for insects. You do you. :)
mantap 7y ago
Absolutely does not cost £20 to eat in London, unless you live somewhere upmarket but in that case you can probably afford it. I can get good pizza for ~£7.