Soho is smokin'

Bodean's

Location: Soho
Rating: Three and a half stars

Vegetarians beware, Bodean's will tempt even the most devout of meat dodgers. Tender steak, spare ribs, baby back ribs, pulled pork and sausages are all the order of the day if you visit this popular chain of BBQ smoke houses.

I headed to Bodean's Soho branch for a pre-theatre dinner, and I wasn't disappointed. But then again, I knew what to expect. Like its surroundings, Bodean's is a little bit tacky, but if you're hankering to get your knashers around a plate of red meat, then it's a pretty good option.

We both opted for one of its combos meals, which involves half a rack of baby back ribs, pulled pork, fries and coleslaw (£15.95). The meat was juicy and fell off the bone, while the fries were crisp and the coleslaw crunchy. The food is also plentiful, and even skipping lunch to build a healthy appetite wasn't enough for Bodean's, as I was forced to admit defeat before clearing my plate.

Mandatory post-dinner waddling aside, if you're looking for some decent fast food, give Gourmet Burger Kitchen a wide berth and head to Bodean's instead.

Find out more at www.bodeansbbq.com