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Small restaurant/cafe on Gloucester Road in [[Locale South Kensington|South Kensington]]. Service is cafeteria-style, with pre-prepared salads and hot dishes dispensed from a glass-fronted display counter at the front near the door. The selections focus on fresh produce, grains, beans, and the occasional bit of fish, dairy, and meat. They also do freshly-squeezed juices. Takeaway may be available — not sure. For eat-in, choose your food at the counter; you will then be shown to a table where someone will come to take your drink order, and your food will be brought along shortly after. Pay at the counter on your way out — no service charge is added to your bill, but there's a small glass to put tips in. Beyond the service counter is a cosy dining area, and beyond that a terracotta-tiled conservatory, with leafy potted plants and a translucent roof to let the sunlight in. The tables are of varying sizes; the chairs are wooden and mismatched. [[Kake]] first visited on a Monday lunchtime in June 2010. The place was about a third full when I arrived a little after 12:30pm, and filled up more during my visit, though there were always free tables. I went for the small salad plate, which gives you three choices from the selection on offer and cost either £7 or £7.50 (can't remember which). I chose a quinoa salad, shredded beetroot in yoghurt, and a salad of black beans and edamame <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/4681801118/ photo]</small>. The portions were generous, and the quality really pretty good. The seasoning was judged just right to let the flavours of the ingredients come through without risking blandness; the beans were cooked to a nice bite, avoiding both chalkiness and mushiness; and fresh herbs were used judiciously to add flavour without being overwhelming. Freshly-pressed apple juice (either £2.80 or £3.30, not sure) looked a little unattractive but had great flavour. Tap water arrived very quickly after asking for it, in a glazed ceramic jug. Other options on display on this visit included artichoke hearts, poached salmon, a couscous salad, a vegetable mix including peas, and I think some kind of lasagne. Not sure how many of the salads are vegan, and also not sure how often the selection changes. There was also a sideboard with cakes and fruit salad. On another visit by [[Kake]] and two friends on a Saturday lunchtime in October 2016, we again didn't have to wait for a table. [[Kake]] had the aubergine special (£13.50 including two salads) <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/32547565342/ photo]</small> which was pretty good but would have been better served hot rather than lukewarm. Broad beans with dill on the side were very tasty, and a generous portion. [[Kake]]'s verdict: I really like this kind of food, so I'd very happily come back. The food reminded me a bit of [[222 Veggie Vegan Restaurant, W14 9NU|222 Vegetarian Restaurant]] just down the road in [[Locale W14|W14]], though the ambience is different and Jakobs also serves meat and fish. Accessibility: One step up to get in. The toilet (a single unisex cubicle) is down a flight of stairs with no bends and a sturdy handrail on one side most of the way down. See also: * [http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/jakobs Time Out review] * [http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/jakobs-london Yelp comments] <div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]] et al., October 2016. Opening hours obtained from a member of staff, October 2016.</div>
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