Hi Gary, been a fan for a while now and appreciate your work so much I have taken the time to pen you a quick limerick. Hope you like it: There once was a KZfaqr named Gary, Whose food reviews were quite legendary, With a charming demeanor, And a gilet much cleaner, He was the friendliest culinary fairy. His channel just hit fifty-four K, "A great milestone!" his fans would say, With a smile and a wink, And a "Let's give it a go!" in sync, He ventured to eateries, come what may. His cameraman, shrouded in myth, Never snacking on a single dish, An enigma, staying out of frame, In the food review game, He's the whisper, the folklore, the wish. Gary's off to Ireland, land of the green, Where the spuds are plenty, and the meats are lean, His viewers decided, with a joyful cheer, To watch him review an Irish beer, And the tastiest colcannon ever seen. In his navy blue gilet, he'd embark, Unless the weather was too warm - hark! He'd jest about Kerridge's fish and chips, "No thanks, I'll not empty my wallet for a few dips, And a fish that's no bigger than a lark!" With each comment left, he'd take the time, To respond with care, as if each a rhyme, His kindness shone through each video screen, In the vast digital realm, he was the cuisine queen, A KZfaqr so friendly, it should be a crime. So here's to Gary, with subscribers in tow, A champion of food, a true gastronomic pro, His humor and warmth make the internet glow, As always, dear Gary, let's give it a go!

It is official, Gary has a travelling fan club.

That salt beef had me drooling! Great little place and good portions, yeah a 9 is bang on.

Thanks for making this Monday a bit brighter, Gary❣🙏

Congratulations on the recognition! And thanks for a revisit to one of the better all-round choices you've highlighted - you'll have tourists from all over showing up there to eat, and the owners won't know WHAT happened. But they look to deserve success, so good for everyone!

Lovely review, will be pay a visit to this place. Cafes like this must be used or we will lose them. A good meal like that in central London for a tenner. Thanks Gary.

The place looked clean, and the food seemed decent. Nice one.

This is a little gem in Central London. Proper old time cafe food and I'm glad you visited again. At those prices it's quite hard to criticise. The food would have to be pretty awful. And it's far from that. Both dishes looked absolutely fine. Much as I like a chili con carne, I make and eat that myself quite often, but I don't always have the chance to eat salt beef, so I'd be very happy to try some of that. And if it's crowded, that speaks for itself. Factoring in the low cost and your description of the taste plus my own view of the food, it's a definite 9 from me!

I'm a big believer in the specials in a Cafe, particularly lunchtime specials. A cafe I used near Charlton , 30 years ago did lamb chops Yorkshire pudding and mash for £2 on a Thursday from 1 pm. The place was mobbed!!!! That chill looked very nice. A real home style classic!! I cook it at home just like that. Not fancy but good. That salt beef and mash looked absolutely incredible. My kind of food. Peas are peas !! 😂 So glad you went back here. I would order both of those dishes. Great choices and another great review. At that price and no service charge it a 9.5. From me.

Wonderful to see such good value meals are still available in the centre of London. Hearty and by the sound of it delicious.

Great review as always Gary. I really like how you cover all bases, from potentially the humblest of places to those charging far more; also how you try a few dishes to have a greater understanding of what's on offer. It's a 10/10 from me!

Thanks Gary for another four star review; I’m glad this gem of a cafe is still going. Working in and around soho I’d often frequent this fine establishment especially after a bit of a night out for a Proper bacon sarnie. As ever, keep’em coming!!

Always honest, never over the top. Great content

Totally addicted to your channel. Always fun and interesting to watch.

This a 'go to' spot for breakfast or lunch - whenever I'm in or near Regent Street and it never fails. Its popularity throughout any day says it all.

Hi Gary, Can't beat this really. Two tasty dishes abundant quantity, nicely served, a good cup of tea and all for under 20 quid. Not forgetting it's all set in London Central. Unbeatable I would say💯👍Yet another good review Gary so thank you yet again😋😋😋✌️👏

Congratulations on 54k, Gary. Well deserved, pal. Best wishes, Paul xxx.

Hi mate, good to see the cameraman getting fed finally lol 2 places I'd recommend when you come to Ireland if you need recommendations are Independent Pizza in Drumcondra and Gravediggers pub in Phibsborough, get the Coddle in Gravediggers, traditional Dublin dish (and a Guinness of course)

Unbelievable price for home cooked food in that area….. a takeaway burger meal or a panini and coffee in nearby Oxford Street will cost more than that…. great vid…. thanks 🙏

Finally I see a food reviewer visiting somewhere I have actually been, it feels weird lol. I had breakfast here and I absolutely loved it, great food, really nice staff and service and fantastic pricing for London!

I appreciate that you give a good cross section of a restaurant's selection, along with including the portion sizes and prices into your summary along with the tastes and presentation. Keep up the good videos, Gary!

Lovely Jubbly, the food looked warming, nothing says London grub better than salt beef and chilli-con -carne, lol! Those platefuls for that price in the middle of London, astonishing! Local cafes down here charge over a tenner for half that quantity! Loved the mash, you could see the butter hadn't been spared, before you mentioned it! Very envious of places like that, just to far away! Another informative video Gary, keep 'em coming!

Gary, your videos have become an integral part of my evening routine. Many thanks!

Hi Gary,another smashing video.I am so glad that you went back to the portland cafe,last time you went i did get in touch and said that you did not show them at their best and suggested that you went back.Well done they deserved another review.

Great review Gary. I was absolutely amazed at the quality of all the food, portion sizes outstanding and the prices, especially central London. WOW!!! Even in a provincial city, you’d be hard pressed to find the equivalent. Many thanks for sharing this presentation with us Gary, really appreciated 👍👍👍

Many years ago I worked at the BBC and I would have excellent fried eggs, chips, buttered bread and a cup of tea at the Little Portland Caff on a regular basis. Thanks for bringing back the memories.

Hi Gary, For £18.50 in central London that was brill. Don't forget that 20% of that £18.50 was VAT, so they have managed to provide 2 good quality "honest" meals to you for £14.80 (ex VAT), in the center of London. I really don't know how they manage to do it with the cost of food, wages, power, business taxes, etc, etc these days. Thanks for another great review. All the best.

Salt Beef... we call it Corned Beef here in Aus. I always thought the name come from the UK. And... wow, I remember subscribing where you were under 1000 subscribers! Awesome Gary! You are the most 'down to earth reviewers' on the tube

Great video again Gary , that cafe is doing everything right , no wonder it’s always busy

Great review as always. I love these reviews of smaller places, especially when they ace it like this.

Great review as always, in New Zealand we call that corned beef

Awesome find Gary 🙌👌🔥👏🏻👏🏻 Looks like so much more there that is definitely intriguing. Good value,good portions,definitely delicious

Gary, what a great community of subscribers! Your channel is a big success, keep up the great work…loving every minute! Cheers from Laguna Beach CA!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Really enjoy your reviews Gary always constant, no gimmicks just honest feed back much appreciated. I find I almost agree with everything you say..... Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to your travels 😊

This is my absolute favourite food review channel. End of discussion

I learned some new things today from your video. I had to look up what salt beef is. We call it corned beef in America and mostly eat it on St. Patrick's Day as corned beef and cabbage--with carrots and potatoes--(if we even eat it then). Also, only some parts of the country eat chili on rice, so I was surprised to see the rice and had to look up the usage of it as a bed for chili. Some of us eat Texas style chili (without beans) only shredded cheese and sour cream as a topping. I could see the salt beef was corned beef once your plate was cleared.

That looked so good. Great review. Thank you 👍👍👍👍

Love your presentation style as you give a good honest verdict on what is available. That chilli looked lovely now I want some..😊

Hi Gary ! Yes, that's a good, popular cafe. I wish we had a salt-beef culture here in Sydney. When I was in London in 2017, I'd be at the famous Beigel shop in Brick Lane on a weekly basis scoffing down their bagel with salt beef and pickles in the little park a few doors away. One day, right in front of the park bench I was sitting on, what looked like a blackbird went after this robin in the hedge only 5 feet away from me. I couldn't believe it. It was actually hunting the robin inside the hedge. I'm thinking, since when did blackbirds or whatever go after robins ? Anyway. As times get tougher, for me in particular, simple value-for-money food becomes a necessity. Thanks for the video, my friend !

It's fantastic to see the support of the Gary Army!

As always let's give it a go and you did. Great review Gary and I am going to visit one of your recommended cafes next time I am in London.

Thanks Gary - weather is so shhhhhhhhhte - cheered me up. I lurve the Gravy defo essential

Another great upload my friend, thank you. How about coming to Liverpool 👍👍😘😘

Thanks, Gary and I for sure would love this place!

Babe, quick, wake up! New Gary Eats video just dropped.

That salt beef had me drooling! It looked delicious.

Hi Gary and Mr Cameraman Firstly i can't believe the price of these meals for central London. Chilli con carne was ok, but the salt beef one of my favourites, just such a shame they did not get the gravy quite right, but certainly a well deserved 9/10. Now then Mr Cameraman, we finally got a glimpse of you at 3:17 including the ducking down as he realised. You where a baseball hat that's clear, to which im guessing your male between 25-35 maybe Gary's son if he has one, also he lets you eat off his plate, we will get to see you Mr Shy. Chris.

Absolutely enjoying your reviews. From South Africa

Can the cameraman give us the thumbs up if he enjoyed the food.

Im not feelin that gravy...

proper home cooked style comfort food. looked very tasty

Hi Gary. Another great review and what looked like a fantastic home cooked meal. As ever your personality shines through.

Excellent value for money,i love this part of London,I'm not rich but it's welcoming to people of all budgets , I love London.

As usual, a great review Gary. With your reviews, I feel I could walk in to any reviewed location and know just where to sit and what to order. Really wonderful work, thank you.

Nice, sincere and honest. Great voice too

Recognized on the streets Gary YOUR FAMOUS no more stealth reviews,keep up the good work mate.

I really like Gary's reviews. Quintesentially british honest and fair reviews. Why I like him is he reviews all different foods up and down the country. Also he doesn't seem like the type to be bribed for good reviews. I would like to see Gary reviewing all different types of things. Holidays, cars who knows the world is his oyster. One thing I do know is Gary knows his stuff when it comes to food. I have been a fan for a long time. It's only after seeing so many poor food reviews on youtube that I realise how good Gary is.

Great review Gary fair play for giving it a go mate keep up the videos!!!

Great review, as always Gary, that food looked really nice, and so cheap for central London, so happy i found you're channel, part of me and my girlfriend's evening routine, we actually play a game of guessing what score you give, and whoever is right, get's a point, Haha. Btw i have e-mailed you some places to try. 👍

Another fantastic review gary you brighten up my day watching your honest reviews it well deserved a 9 food looked lovely

Hi Gary, both dishes looked really good!! Especially the Chilli, it looked perfect, I love salt beef with a nice mash as well, when it's properly cooked. From your description, it sounds right up my alley, so when recovered, I will be on my way to the Portland Cafe again and eat something else but a breakfast. Glad you went back and gave them a second chance, mate! I will have to pay them another visit, when I am working as attending in Harley Street and try their specials. Another fantastic review in the bag, Gary! Have yourself a wonderful rest of your day and speak to you soon. 😊

Another very enjoyable and informative review Gary, many thanks. Lovely food, good portions and piping hot. I scored 9 as well! All the best Philip.

Love your reviews Gary. You are knowledgeable, fair and good humoured. I look forward to your videos❤

Great, no nonsense food at a brilliant price. Really loved the look of that salt beef dinner, which I don’t think I’ve ever eaten ! We used to go to The Stockpot just off Leicester Square who did the same sort of food, I believe it started in the 1950’s and was frequented by out of work actors. Sadly, it’s no longer there. Great review as always

Gary both dishes look delicious 🤤! Gravy did look rather thin but you mopped it up with the mash!! Very good value!

Outstanding value I’ll be popping in again next few days great review thank you Gary 👍

Always a good sign when the eatery is full.

Looks Great, Proper food. Great upload as always. 🍽️

Hi Gary that was a fantastic meal great value for money it looked lovely as you explained flavours were great best wishes to you

It is always a good sign when the place is packed and busy

Nice video Gary thank you. Nice selection of T-shirts too. 😊

Oh my, love salt beef. Brilliant food and video. WOW, marvellous, lucky you!!❤

They both looked absolutely great Gary 👍👍👍

Another good review Gary. I think I would have gone for the chilli as the salt beef looked a bit insipid on the plate.

That was an awesome cafe food looked great and the price amazing great review gary 💕

Great job Gary! From small acorns mighty oaks grow. So many subs, congrats. You are right A pea is a pea, a tomato is a tomato, a sweetcorn etc etc, you know where i'm going. Just leave them off the plate mate

As always let's give it a go. Great review yet again gary, keep up the truly amazing work.

Outstanding VfM!! Salt Beef looked incredible!

that was really good value for money gary , considering you where in central london .you keep finding these gems mate .keep up the good work.

Awesome content again Gary keep it up.

I bloody love places like this! Multiple thanks for this review.

In Australia 🇦🇺 we call Salt Beef ...Silverside

New fave food channel. Thanks buddy.

Another great review Gary.Your doing fantastic on here, i love all of them. Central London and only 8.50 is truly amazing! Nice to see they are not cashing in on the prime location. Both meals looked brilliant value for money,and also really appetising.I think covering real value for money establishments is really helpful in this cost of living crisis, although we also love the more expensive venues too.

In London on a regular basis, will definitely visit this place Gary lad. Looked amazing.

Once again! Nice one Gary. Cheers and thanks.

Mmmm that looked fabulous Gary! Never knew that was there! I’ll defo look out for that one day 🤤🤤

Great to see some fans, Gary😊. Wow that food looked exceptional!

I love watching these shows. I’m a kiwi and haven’t travelled for a while but in the early 90s lived in London for a few years. NZ at the time had a healthy cafe culture and foodie scene. Britain did not. I preferred the continent of Europe instead. At the time the only al fresco dining was beer gardens. I have been thrilled watching the UK get onto the food wagon and see that it is now very different from my experience. I am hoping to visit Europe including the UK in the coming year and find your posts very inspirational. Keep up the good work.

Glad you re-visited! Seems like a great place. Thanks for your videos.

loved this review, salt beef looks great. thanks a lot Gary . Percival and Bartholomew x

Decent place with delicious food, nice atmosphere and friendly stuff.👍

This review is one of my favorite Gary (The phaal challenge is the best🤣) . I'm already planning my trip to London in December, and will visit this place for sure.

Wow Gary my mouths watering lol bargain that I say ! 😊great work again mate

Amazing. A well-balanced review, as always. You are truly fair. Superb value for money. Thank you very much.

I’ll have to look out for that cafe the next time I’m in London. That salt beef looked amazing!

Hey Gary. Love the channel. I am coming over in June from Australia and staying in London. I now have a great list of food places to go and experience. Keep up the reviews 🙂

Aaaaahhhhhnnnndddd....There's another spot on my "HitList" for when I am next in London! That Salt Beef looked absolutely MEGA!!!

Many food reviewers don't review a variety of items. Keep up with trying more than item it's spot on!

I absolutely love salt beef so it looked like at least a 9 before you even tried it. Have to agree the gravy did look a tad wishy washy but might have as you said overpowered if it was thicker and more robust. Having said that, change that for a nice parsley sauce and I'd give it the full monty 10. Great review as usual, they must be cooking 24/7 to produce that range of home cooking. And price for where it is? Astonishing giving the fact that a lot of places using every excuse in the book these days for exorbitant price hikes. 👏👏👍👍