Coco's Lounge

Headline: Coco’s Lounge: Karaoke nights, buffet vibes. Photo-ready space. Hit-or-miss homestyle eats.

Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino restaurant & karaoke lounge; weekend buffet. Typical mains £10–16; buffet £9–15; drinks extra.

Menu Highlights:
– Sisig (Angeles City-style) – frequently praised by fans
– Pork BBQ – often called a standout
– Crispy pata – popular order but consistency varies (crispness/portion)
– Lechon kawali – mentioned, sometimes dry
– Laing – a go-to for repeat customers
– Pinakbet – tasty for some, but portions and texture vary
– Kare-kare – available; one diner reported a missing takeout item

Service Highlights:
– Weekend buffet with karaoke/comedy; doubles as a small party venue
– Family-run, homey “living room” vibe; some find it too casual
– Friendly staff and prompt service noted by regulars; cold beer
– Photogenic décor that’s great for pictures
– Reports of staff unprepared at times; no high chairs observed by one family

Notes:
– Food quality is inconsistent: some dishes bland, oily, or served lukewarm/cold (esp. buffet)
– After private events, buffet selection and freshness have disappointed some diners
– Price concerns: drinks not included (e.g., £3 tea), perceived upcharges vs. menu/Uber, and a disputed refund
– Portions can feel small for the price
– Non-Filipino items (steak, burger, plain fried wings) underwhelmed several diners
– A few complaints about professionalism and handling of grievances

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Customers come for the Filipino classics, karaoke nights, and that “kapwa” community feel, and some diners genuinely love the sisig and pork barbecue. Regulars describe friendly staff, quick service, and cold beer, and a few folks call it one of their favorite Filipino spots in London, especially for the weekend buffet and small party bookings. The décor gets plenty of love for being photogenic, and the vibe leans very casual and family-run.

Diners enjoy the homestyle flavors when they hit right, although consistency is a recurring theme. Some folks mention crispy pata not quite crispy, lechon kawali on the dry side, or pinakbet that’s tasty but a bit sparse; others had buffet food that was lukewarm or felt like reheated leftovers after a private function. A family noted the lack of high chairs, and a couple of diners found non-Filipino options like steak and burgers bland.

Some people love the budget-friendly feel, while others raise eyebrows at pricing—tea not included, perceived menu vs. Uber vs. in-house price differences, and a disputed refund for a missing kare-kare. There are warm reports of friendliness and a living-room vibe, while others found that same informality too casual, with moments of staff unpreparedness and poor handling of complaints. Overall, Coco’s Lounge shines for karaoke-and-buffet Filipino nights and comfort dishes when they’re on point, but experiences can vary from homey and satisfying to frustratingly inconsistent.