Steak Review With An Awkward Ending

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Күн бұрын

Steak review with an awkward ending in Canary Wharf London. The steak was amazing however, the ending was rather awkward as you find out in this steak review video in London. #awkward #steakreview #steak #blacklock
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@DameTremonti 23 күн бұрын

Order food - then staff go to kitchen, kitchen has a queue of orders waiting, steak eventually gets cooked, then rested for 7 mins before slicing. 25 mins isn't much at all. Prob feels longer because you're on your own. Cheers

@loksterchu7398 23 күн бұрын

I echo most of the comments and wouldn't say 25 minutes wait for steak is that long. You were offered a free dessert. Either take it or not. I wouldn't use it as leverage for money off the bill if you chose not to have it

@DJsFoodTravels 23 күн бұрын

Which is why I asked the question

@whoflungdung1046 23 күн бұрын

I watched this video the other night when I came home from the pub. I can't remember it so I'm watching it again.

@dav147 23 күн бұрын

Not awkward Darren 25mins isn't too bad, you were offered a dessert which you didn't want, just pay the bill.

@Goonerjai 23 күн бұрын

He’s a ponce. He just out for a free meal now. Blokes skint obviously and living beyond his means.

@sartorialboss 23 күн бұрын

When he overdubs the commentary - hilarious 😂

@jamescrutchlow1 23 күн бұрын

25 mins is not unreasonable. The food was good and as stated the Service was good. The fact you got offered a free desert was a nice gesture in itself when they probably didn't have to...so yes you probably should have just paid the full bill - I certainly would have.

@user-wf3wt1mf9t 23 күн бұрын

Personally i dont think 25 minutes is too bad of a wait

@londonman8688 23 күн бұрын

i agree, it isnt spoons

@747jono 23 күн бұрын

Also its not Yorkshire lol

@davidmalarkey1302 23 күн бұрын

25 minutes isn't too long to wait however I would have done the same as you mentioned it the dessert.

@returnofthemac325 23 күн бұрын

@@mikeymike1854there are other ppl in the restraunt being served. 25 mins isnt long at all. Ppl will complain about anything for the chance at some free food lol

@Craig-wp3pz 23 күн бұрын

If my steak was cooked for five minutes, I would slap the chef!! ✋

@ianm2170 23 күн бұрын

If I want my meat sliced, I'll order Stroganoff, or a stir-fry. If I fancy a steak, bring me what I'm paying for, and if it's cooked incorrectly, take it back and do it again.

@garyclark2506 23 күн бұрын

25 minutes is fine, steak needs to rest longer than it was cooked

@acheface 23 күн бұрын

Not for 25 minutes it doesn't.

@jamyphill 23 күн бұрын

@@acheface well ache it prob takes 15 mins to cook prepare and plate and 10 mins to rest ......

@andreanagy4801 23 күн бұрын

@@garyclark2506 25 minutes is actually not a big deal anywhere

@acheface 22 күн бұрын

@@jamyphill If you cook a steak like that for 15 mins then you have shoe leather. 5 minutes tops.

@jamyphill 21 күн бұрын

@@acheface cook prepare and plate not just cook read the full comment it helps

@user-eb9go4nu5s 23 күн бұрын

I thought it looked very plain.I’m sure a bit of salad or even peas wouldn’t have hurt them.The steak did look good though.

@a1joiner5 19 күн бұрын

These are not mean comments. They are just peoples opinions! After all, thats what Darren is all about. Honesty.

@colindarroch4022 23 күн бұрын

For me 25 minutes is what I would expect. The steak looked excellent. Put a smile on my face.

@karengalley3669 17 күн бұрын

I’d prefer my steak cut like that and would happily wait 25 minutes. Looks yum.

@21tuckz 22 күн бұрын

Pay the bill and go, good food is worth waiting for and to be honest 25mins for a steak and chips isn't that long a wait.

@johnfairhurst3325 23 күн бұрын

They realised there was a problem, and they sorted it , that’s good service 👍

@Simon-50gtf 23 күн бұрын

Yep ...left it paid the bill. The steak was prefecrly cooked and jeez 25 minutes is pretty average time epectation in these upmarket.scoff houses. You making a meal.of it Dj DJ a little too much murmering for something so trivial ...but each to their own of course. .

@FattyOn2Wheels 23 күн бұрын

Respect to the servers 25 mins is not bad at all tbh

@kevinhoughton9134 23 күн бұрын

I'm totally with you on the slice or no slice makes no difference to me, it looked a great steak and chips. However 25 - 35 minutes for a freshly cooked meal of that quality is more than acceptable, if it were any less I'd be a little dubious.

@GOMAROMA 23 күн бұрын

I would have said…she said I was only to pay for the sauce! 🤣

@arweljones4984 23 күн бұрын

25 minutes is fine - last thing you want is a steak rushed out that has not been rested properly

@livinginromania 22 күн бұрын

25 minutes is not slow. Steak has to rest. Looked a bit sparse to me, just steak and chips. Steak was more than a fair portion.

@johnbluett6079 23 күн бұрын

BETTER TO wait for a perfect steak

@valeriewright8686 23 күн бұрын

Ever heard of a ‘doggy bag’ ?! Pudding to go, yum yum 😊

@laptopsid 23 күн бұрын

Darren, I would have just paid the bill.it looked a great steak that.

@catcatcat57 23 күн бұрын

I know a server who worked her socks off for Blacklock they gave her one days notice and got rid of her they worked her like a robot shameful way to treat staff

@billbates1401 23 күн бұрын

I don’t think I would have mentioned the free dessert, I would feel like I was a grasper, but that’s just me 🤷‍♂️

@davidnm21 23 күн бұрын

Amazing looking steaks at Blacklock DJ. I guess 25 minutes is an average wait at a London restaurant.

@donsland1610 23 күн бұрын

Had a similar experience at Hawksmoor in Dublin. Table reserved for 7.30 but left sitting in the bar area until almost 8.20. The lady was extremely apologetic and offered two complimentary glasses of the house red wine with the steaks. The food and service at the table was excellent but when the bill arrived they charged for the two glasses of wine. When I queried this pointing out that we had been offered the wine by the lady "greeter" they said that they had not been informed of this and that she was no longer there to confirm for them. I ended up paying the full bill but emailed Hawksmoor to inform them that I found the situation a little awkward and they have offered me complimentary wine on my next visit. Problem there is I was visiting from the Far East and may never get back again!

@chrisgillanders111 21 күн бұрын

I've always said, it's how they handle any short fall. Nice.

@Billy-ng4ih 23 күн бұрын

25 minutes is not that long of a wait in a steakhouse. Maybe it was because you were hungry that it felt longer. Enjoyable review as always DJ. Thank you 👊🏻

@heli-crewhgs5285 23 күн бұрын

That’s not a river basin. That is West India Dock. Dug out by hand, to accommodate cargo ships.

@radaring 23 күн бұрын

I'm not a trained c hef or anything - but I cut a steak after resting, to stop the inside cooking further (as warmth from the bark penetrates further). It gives more control over temperature.

@intsys007 23 күн бұрын

Steak is actually better uncut, simply because it keeps the heat and moisture longer..... just saying

@KLee-Canada 5 күн бұрын

Personally, I would have just paid the bill. But I support people doing whatever they feel is right!

@angelagraham9533 23 күн бұрын

That steak looked so good.😋

@helenmiddlebrook1491 23 күн бұрын

Hi Darren, Canary wharf looks so very nice. 🎉 Your Denver Steak looks Great and chilli mayo sounds nice to dip your chips in. I'm not sure about the dessert whether to mention it. It's a tricky one isn't it. 😍

@billbates1401 23 күн бұрын

Thought I heard him say it was hollandaise sauce 🤷‍♂️

@leehanley71 22 күн бұрын

Hi Darren, I agree Mate, I would of definitely mentioned it 👍🏽 food looked really good too 🍻

@747jono 23 күн бұрын

As always Darren you handled it perfectly

@alexandershepherd6961 23 күн бұрын

As always good to see you Boyzee!! Great review, you did the right thing....Thinking to much can mash up the brain.

@paulinekirkham7945 23 күн бұрын

Looked delicious Darren. Nice to get such good service. It is a bit awkward but you are an honest man.

@MikePaton-Williams-yv9qo 22 күн бұрын

I wonder whether the 25 minute wait was because they expect people to order a starter first. Food looked belting. Thanks DJ.

@3enLiamMichael 23 күн бұрын

I think everyone is different. I almost expect to wait for good food & wouldn’t blink if it was 30 mins or so. In that scenario wouldn’t expect anything off or back. But each to their own. Looked fantastic!

@londonman8688 23 күн бұрын

very good of them to take off the chips

@rmil4531 23 күн бұрын

I’d of done exactly the same, in the most pleasant way I possibly could. They don’t want negativity about their restaurant, I also think that was a generous re compensation. These videos are much better Darren, quality.

@tomsheehy6204 4 күн бұрын

id have just left it wrongly of course you were correct in saying it well done

@gregpies1649 23 күн бұрын

Prefer to cut my own steak and keep the juice in it instead of it being cut. And Prefer my chips done in vegetable oil.

@Fontsman-14 4 күн бұрын

Always annoying when they stick a few chips in those little buckets. They are spuds and you should get a boatload. Do they offer any vegetables?

@CockneyInCumbria 23 күн бұрын

Yeah I would have left I wouldn’t embarrass myself dj

@crispanddry7416 23 күн бұрын

How quickly do you expect a steak to be prepared, cooked, rested and plated up? Also, "lady server"?? Really??

@Nunos645cgh 23 күн бұрын

I agree with the first part, but the second bit is a little pedantic, is he supposed to remember the servers name?

@q3y6 23 күн бұрын

good god, nothing wrong with saying the 'lady server'. You people are getting utterly ridiculous, only happy if you can find something innocent to be offended by.

@crispanddry7416 23 күн бұрын

@@Nunos645cgh just say waiter, that's what they're called after all

@crispanddry7416 23 күн бұрын

@@q3y6 I'm not offended 😕

@q3y6 23 күн бұрын

@@crispanddry7416 neither was the lady server. You were so not offended that you thought you could dictate to others how they describe people.

@palace1439 23 күн бұрын

Personally don't like my steak cut. But that might explain your wait as they probably let it rest the same length of time that it was cooked for, so it doesn't bleed all over the plate after they cut it .

@nigel8499 23 күн бұрын

I find if you don't order a starter it can sometimes delay things. Not sure why. Also time does *seem* to go slower if dining alone and you can he discriminated against. eg: Poor table by the loos, made to feel awkward 'are you dining alone tonight'. Sometimes no table available despite an empty restaurant.

@stewartgrant7724 23 күн бұрын

HI Darren Another great video well food looked good ,ok there was some delay in getting food to you so they apologised and offered you a free desert. At least they apologised and you were havy with this so you had a great meal and just paid the bill. I cannot see the point unless the food was cold . Again thank you for sharing.

@northbankgooner6126 23 күн бұрын

100% mention it to another waiter/waitress, we don't give enough feedback in this country when service is poor.

@chriscadmundo5568 21 күн бұрын

Take the dessert or pay the bill. Its like a watching David Brent. Also 25mins for a good steak, is decent.

@veronicamosley2416 19 күн бұрын

Absolutely my type of meal Cooked to perfection for me Great review DJ

@returnofthemac325 23 күн бұрын

25 mins is not a long wait. I think your just getting into a habit of fishing for freebies. Hope u at least tipped the ppl.

@spongey76 23 күн бұрын

as always good watching darren , agree 25 min not to bad for perfect steak i always have a starter then you don't notice the wait ,presentation could have been more appealing to the eye look forward to next video mate take care and keep up good work ,alan from scotland good luck tonight in the euros folks

@MANCHESTERMAN01 21 күн бұрын

You would only mention it again if you wanted something other than the free dessert already offered (money off the bill), the original server had delt with the situation so why did you feel the need to bring it up again? And 25 minutes for food of that quality is not a long time and did not warrent a complaint or even a mention in the first place.

@trevorbryan9268 23 күн бұрын

Waited over 40 minutes for my t-bone steak I was not happy but after eating it I was very happy.

@johngibson3837 23 күн бұрын

Hey up Darren never heard of a Denver steak what cut is it please

@choc8284 16 күн бұрын

Darren you should have just paid the bill, that is a very normal wait time, and it was rude to even mention a 20/25 minute wait, and especially to mention it to the other server. If you didnt want the free dessert that's on you, they shouldn't have to pay for your meal just because you made a fuss

@LoremIpsum1970 23 күн бұрын

20mins isn't that bad if the kitchen's busy, but always see the delay as making you drink more, I'd have waited and had the dessert! Oh, they're allowed to charge a service for tap water. Slicing the steak stops it cooking from residual heat and won't become overdone, werll that's what I've found.

@user-tb7dt5uk1x 23 күн бұрын

You can buy that chilli sauce in supermarkets now DJ. It's called Chilli Charger and i eat it straight from the bottle, yum!

@carbonsiliconnn 23 күн бұрын

Not awkward at all DJ. Yes I'll have that dessert to go because I'm now behind schedule as I had to wait so long for the steak. Job done

@jennymostert4030 23 күн бұрын

I would definitely have been unable to mention the freebie and that's not fair.....the server should have made sure it was known that you were owed a dessert or other compensation before disappearing!.......however, food looked great!

@linz347 22 күн бұрын

. I think the service outweighed the wait in the end, though I think I would have mentioned it after that time. As for the dessert offer would definitely have mentioned that, never feel awkward you are the customer. Overall the food looked excellent.

@johncolton2859 22 күн бұрын

Steak looked just the way I like it!

@samhenwood5746 23 күн бұрын

That steak looks amazing 😋🥩Can’t beat steak n chips 👍Thanks DJ 🤗

@Zoe-ms3vl 23 күн бұрын

I would of done the same as you and mentioned it again. I do like the way you are always polite..makes a big difference 🥰

@DJsFoodTravels 23 күн бұрын

I appreciate that

@thaisstone5192 23 күн бұрын

Its POSSIBLE one of the kitchen staff didn't turn up for whatever reason. My ex-brother-in-law said to me (he was a sous chef) that one of the things that bleeps the flow in a kitchen is to be down a staff member.

@robcoles8493 22 күн бұрын

My wife hates me arguing over poor service but i do it anyway - i dont want anything for free but if a place falls short and offers an apology via a reduced price then they should live up to it.

@Dunco3550 23 күн бұрын

Not a huge steak fan but those chips and the sauce look Amazing 👌 💯 👍

@thelmabrindley2369 23 күн бұрын

To be fair DJ, the server who offered you the free desert should have put it on your tab so that the other servers knew that is what she offered. Would have avoided any discomfort.

@JohnSmith-uy9dx 23 күн бұрын

Long wait. Looks nice be food. I like that you now talk about the service a bit more .it is important

@annangel3749 23 күн бұрын

Working in the hospitality industry is not easy, and incredibly poorly paid..

@ANDYMORRIS-dz3dv 23 күн бұрын

I would have mentioned it to the second server But which ever way you look at it they sorted your problem which is one of the requisites of good service Good review and it did look like a very nice steak

@DJsFoodTravels 23 күн бұрын

Good point

@juliawilliams3467 23 күн бұрын

That steak and the chips looked delicious, what a lovely gesture of the server, you can be any fairer than that , good vlog x

@JenniferAdair-lj7ic 23 күн бұрын

IT WILL GO COLDER QUICKER WHEN SLICED DANNY LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IVE JUST STARTED WATCHING YOU CHANNEL AND IM REALLY ENJOY IT ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

@DJsFoodTravels 22 күн бұрын

Thank you and welcome

@johnbluett6079 23 күн бұрын

LOVE ALL YOUR POSTS. Did you ever consider their were customers waiting for their meals before you arrived..YOU GOT A PERFECT MEAL .WHY COMPLAIN.

@DJsFoodTravels 23 күн бұрын

It wasnt a complaint

@elizabethjeffery6380 23 күн бұрын

Hi Darren. Another terrific Blacklock meal. I think if you’d had their great starter, you wouldn’t have noticed the wait. Also if you’d been with someone it wouldn’t have seem so long. I’m pretty sure they would have boxed up the dessert for you to take home. Anyway, you’ve made me want to go there again. Thanks.

@DJsFoodTravels 22 күн бұрын

Very true

@jimlepeu577 23 күн бұрын

At least if you have to wait you know it means it is cooked fresh. Looks like it was worth the wait tho’.

@cenky3 23 күн бұрын

25 minutes when your dinning alone probably seems an eternity.Female Server sounds like an absolute angle.

@JohnSmith-uy9dx 23 күн бұрын

Angle?

@tangofoxtrot4603 23 күн бұрын

Should have ordered a Big Mac if u were in such a hurry, Steak takes time to prepare ,cook ,rest , slice , plate up and serve you should be embarrassed, thing is you know this and still took advantage of their good will, i wont be watching any more of your videos Mr Cheap.

@user-pn5zs3fn9v 22 күн бұрын

Why are you so mean to this nice man..

@tangofoxtrot4603 22 күн бұрын

@@user-pn5zs3fn9v Who do you think is going to pay for those comped chips and sauce. Yes the nice man that is the chef that was doing his job correctly and those nice people that gave excellent service.

@lloydbrock2711 22 күн бұрын

See ya then

@oldbatwit5102 Күн бұрын

Byeeee

@carolgriffiths1682 23 күн бұрын

Looked brilliant, can’t wait to try the soho one we have booked after hearing your previous praises. Nice to be offered free desert - I would probably mentioned the offer and said we’re too full - could we maybe have a coffee, otherwise would have paid the bill. Personally wouldn’t mind waiting 25 mins - hate to be rushed in and out when visiting somewhere I’ve looked forward to.

@jasonpetch9403 23 күн бұрын

Looked great DJ thanks. Great service too. As far as ending goes its an individual choice. If service and food was really good maybe would have left it but....

@leebaxter8550 23 күн бұрын

I would have just paid the bill if I didn't want the desert but then I wouldn't have got the chips and dip knocked off the bill so was worth mention they had offered you the desert.

@secretlemonadephil 23 күн бұрын

2 courses for 22.50 would have got me in there, but, being a tight git, 1 wouldn't so none of this would have arisin! Looked good though, especially for £15 so all's well....

@greg9871 23 күн бұрын

Yay my old home! 😊 I would of done the same as you really but 25-30 mins is a long time to griddle a steak 🥩 I take 10 mins max! But….if the chef was busy that day then your waiting time was not a problem to be honest Darren.

@michaelvrabel4517 22 күн бұрын

i think your being a bit finicky over the bill .you got a discount , no problem .

@grantwarner9642 23 күн бұрын

the meals will take longer because they're cutting all the steaks up.

@rosemarymee 23 күн бұрын

@@grantwarner9642 That’s what you would do for a small child. Why would any restaurant want to infantilise its customers by cutting up their meat for them?

@palace1439 23 күн бұрын

That's quality service offering a free desert because of the wait. Quality only just charging you for the steak only DJ.

@londonman8688 23 күн бұрын

ending wasnt awkard it was very good, the only question would be would they do that if you were not recording

@margueritewaggener480 23 күн бұрын

That’s a lot of meat. Looks delicious. Love your videos.

@kevinhoughton9134 23 күн бұрын

I'd have mentioned the money off to whoever, as Tesco says, "EVERY LITTLE COUNTS"!

@billbates1401 23 күн бұрын

Good review Darren, I prefer my steak uncut, I’d be really disappointed if it came to me all cut up. It’s like being treated as a child, you can’t be trusted to cut your own steak, I’d think I were in an old people’s home. Each to their own, but still a great review Darren. 👍

@Sunnyladyj 23 күн бұрын

I don’t mind waiting for fresh good food but a personal choice I dont like my steaks cut as when rare or medium rare they seem to go colder more quickly. Otherwise looked lovely.