I visited Trap Kitchen for the first time in March after a friend recommended it and honestly I've been dreaming about it ever since, that's how good the food was. Definitely in my list of top 5 London restaurants that I've been to this year.
We had the Ballers Combo Bucket meal with lobster tail and it was amazing! I got the mac and cheese for my side and my friend got the Spanish rice and they were both really good. We asked to swap the chicken thighs for extra prawns and they easily accommodated this, which we appreciated.
The portion sizes are definitely filling and you'll leave stuffed. I have recommended this place to so many people and will definitely be returning before the year is over.
The music is good, the drinks were nice (we had the Zombie cocktail) and the staff are attentive.
Only negatives were that the waffle dessert was quite basic and they didn't have the Smokey Cherry Bomb cocktail that we also wanted to try.
WOW!!!
I have been following this place on Instagram, but never been able to go. Decided to try our luck and walk in, the staff found us a table and we didn't have to wait long. I would of waited a week there if I'd had known how good the food was. The cocktails were so so strong and tasted good!
We will definitely be going back for food, the staff are so happy and friendly they made sure we were comfy and explained all rhe food and drinks.
Thanks for an enjoyable evening!!
Let’s start with the food!!! It was amazing! The chef definitely deserves a raise. I’ve been to multiple restaurants that serve seafood. Yet this one exceeded my expectations. Few critiques. The music is way too loud. We could barely have a decent conversation. Secondly the sauce is overrated and unnecessary. The food is already heavily seasoned plus it comes with butter and hot sauce. Stick to those. Lastly when I walked past the bar there was a dirty tupperware and fork on the dining table. 50 minutes later it was still there. Unfortunate that the staff members didn’t think on the cleanliness of their workplace. This part irked me a bit. Other than that I totally recommend this place.
At 4 and half stars, the only reason I did not give 5* for food is because I found the lobster tail a tad salty and the zombie cocktail did not have enough rum in it.
Apart from those two minors the food was delicious. I ordered lobster tail, with mac and cheese, bbq wings and bang band. Wow those bang bang prawns were yum.
The restaurant and toilets were very clean and customer service was ace.
Trap Kitchen done National lobster Week and we got the lobster tail for £10 and added sides. Price ranges from £15 up.
Location was great 3 minutes from chalk Farm station and 5 minutes walk away from Camden Market.
I would definitely go again and highly recommend.
Learned about this place from tiktok and decided to give it a try. There was a little wait but nothing too bad. It took a little while after we were seated before someone came to get our orders, but after that the staff were very attentive. The food wasn't as seasoned as we like but it was honestly the best meal we had while in the UK. The drinks were not as strong as we normally like, but they were good. I'd definately return and recommend to anyone.
Came for dinner here on a Friday night, was relatively lively but staff were attentive and service was quick. Food was delicious and well priced with a good selection just a bit heavy with no items that were a bit lighter or healthier to break it up - maybe bread addition would be nice also.
Food - 4/5
Service - 5/5
Ambience - 5/5
Cost - 5/5
I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect with Trap Kitchen but I was not disappointed.
The portion sizes were very generous, we were all over-ambitious in thinking we would be able to easily finish the food! The quality of seafood and ingredients were good and everyone was happy with their orders.
The staff were really friendly, funny, accommodating and helpful in regards to the menu, suggesting food and pairings - that was impressive and useful for first time visitors (who were all indecisive).
I would recommend the mac & cheese, crab legs, all seafood dishes on offer, really!
Parking is *very* limited and the tube station is roughly a 3-5 minute walk away.
Must visit! I’m from Amsterdam and anytime Im in London I will go.
Music was a tad too loud. We’re not in a club so completely unnecessary.
Everything on the menu is good! Like really really good!!!
Food was good. My friend and I ordered the bucket combo. Loved the lobster tails and prawns especially😋 Their mac n cheese was also very tasty and the BBQ wings. Did not like the cajun wings though. But overall their food tastes good and is fresh. Good portion size too. Will definitely come back to Trap Kitchen in the future.
I went to the Trap Kitchen recently and finally got to try the fifty pound platter. The atmosphere was buzzy and busy , the staff were great and the food was great, no complaints.
This place has gained a lot of popularity for serving delicious and innovative Caribbean style food with a modern twist. Their signature dishes, such as jerk chicken, mac and cheese and plantain dishes are highly recommended.
The service is friendly and efficient, the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the prices are reasonable considering the high quality of the food. It’s not far from Chalk Farm underground and is opposite the roundhouse. My only problem was parking.
Overall, it seems like the Trap Kitchen in Chalk Farm is definitely worth a visit for those looking for flavourful Caribbean style, but also a bit creole based on the crabs and prawns, the food is served in a trendy and relaxed environment. It gets busy and has a very young client base.
The food is very good!! We pretty much ordered what they have available. At first we wished we had chips but actually found the amount of seafood/meat and mac and cheese was very filling. But it did take about 40min wait until our order was taken, maybe it was busy but I would definitely suggest sitting downstairs than upstairs. The server did answer my questions and brought our drinks within 10mins and food took about 20mins. The hostess was absolutely lovely.
Absolutely delicious and great atmosphere.
Portion size was plenty and cocktail was good too. Definitely going back to try more things on the menu
Food was delicious, a bit pricey but for an occasion it’s reasonable to be honest and the food was definitely worth the money. The staff were lovely and welcoming, service was very slow that’s the only down side which left everyone quite frustrated but would go back.
The Cajun food is certified! Veryyy tasty. Service is great with super friendly staff. My boyfriend & I also loved the Hennessy cocktails. I’ve been here a couple times & recommend to anyone who loved Cajun food 🦐
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