Chinatown, Ice Cream Restaurant Guide

“I love the idea of an ice cream parlour at F&M!” say most reporters who visit this “attractively decorated room with views of Piccadilly” on the first floor of this venerable grocer’s shop (whose Royal Warrant was renewed by King Charles following the death of his late mother). For most reporters it’s “just a total joy of nostalgic indulgence and great fun”: “excellent for children who love ice cream and who can create their dream concoctions; and with very good Welsh rarebit for the adults”. A small minority of reports are more sniffy (“a tacky experience, compounded by a huge bill!”).