I had the misfortune of visiting the Magdala on Sunday. I ordered the 'tempura prawns with chilli julienne vegetables'. Not only were the julienne vegetables missing when it arrived, the prawns had also been battered and fried whole rendering the whole tempura batter completely pointless.

When I complained the staff admitted that the prawns should not have been cooked that way but when challenged about the vegetables the manager proceeded to tell me smugly that the grated salad that I received was in fact the julienne vegetables. Hmm, not like any I've had before!

If you like places that don't serve what you ordered, have incompetent chefs and patronising smug managers then this is the place for you!

I visited Magdala not so long ago with my husband and a few friends after a brisk walk through a freezing Hampstead Heath. The helpful and efficient staff were very friendly, and the food was exceptional! If you find yourself at Magdala, make sure you try the butternut strudel - divine. Magdala didn't disappoint.