The Diner, Kensal Rise.

Just a stones throw from my North West London home, is The Diner. For me, this is Eggs Benedict, hangover cure, perfection!

Every Sunday (or there-abouts) I drag my beloved Nicc to The Diner, and I rarely choose anything but eggs benedict.  They have an un-canny nack of making the eggs so perfectly runny, but not undercooked. I like their use of lean ham as opposed to bacon and the muffins always crisp, and never soggy. How do they do it?!

To top it off, I thoroughly enjoy the relaxed atmosphere here. The staff are always great (although maybe sometimes slightly over friendly!) If they are busy you can wait for quite a while, but there are complimentary papers and free access to their wi-fi, so your Sunday fix of the Sunday Times shall not go a-miss!

So, how did they do?

• Taste: 4/5

Always room for improvement but this rarely fails to hit the spot.

• Ham or bacon? 4/5

Lean ham, great taste.

• Runniness of yolk: 4/5

Excellent yolk, but for my taste the white was a smigden under-done, I squirm at the jelly like centre.

• Hollandiase analysis: 5/5

Not too much, not too little. Creamy, especially when the perfectly cooked yolk sinks into it! Although Nicc might wish for more, for me, it was juuuust right!

• Warm plate?

Usually yes, but this can vary.

• Extra's:

Crisp, fresh and not too greasy, hash browns. Oh, and I do add black pepper - mainly because it looks good!

• Staff: 3/5

No nonsense and friendly. Can be slow when busy.

• Price: 5/5

Excellent value for money with a decent portion size, £6.50.  I like to eat mine with hash browns and a strawberry milshake - with added malt. (Highly recommended). For two people it will cost £25-£30 in total.

• Location: 5/5

If you live near Kensal Rise. There are another four locations to choose from otherwise, but I can't vouch for their eggy b, just yet! Closest tube: Queens Park or Kensal Green.

• In short:

Perfection in the most modest of forms.

This place has certainly won me over during 2010, but part purpose of the blog is to discover the best in town... Where is your favourite? How do you think it should be served? Are you an eggy b or an eggs royale? Let's start the debate!

Signing off,
B.x