cheap ethnic lunch near london bridge/tate modern

[Xanadu]

Don't know why it would be offensive to anyone. Possibly a little bit old-fashioned, but not offensive.

 

[detective-boy]

Don't know why it would be offensive to anyone. Possibly a little bit old-fashioned, but not offensive.

It is not offensive as a word in itself. It becomes (at least potentially) offensive when used in a perjorative sense: "Fucking ethnics, taking all our jobs" or where it implies subservience or difference (especially of a minority to or from a majority, which is sort of where it strayed here).

It is suggested that it should not be used without a qualifier (i.e. "We encourage applicants from ethnic minority groups" rather than "We encourage applicants from ethnic groups") to avoid this (almost always) unintended negative perception.

<BEAROT> Don't worry! It's not a major issue. But every time it can be challenged / explained it helps reduce the levels of misunderstanding which abound.

 

[alexandros]

I've read good reviews about Tas (http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1n82z8l/tas), I am certainly looking forward to trying it myself!

 

[DrRingDing]

Another vote for Tas here.

The one opposite the Globe is best.

 

[tbaldwin]

Id say go to Waterloo and Maries Cafe which does Thai food on the Cut..Went to the Blue eyed maid last nite upsatairs in the Indian....Dont whatever you do go there.....

 

[Maggot]

Id say go to Waterloo and Maries Cafe which does Thai food on the Cut..Went to the Blue eyed maid last nite upsatairs in the Indian....Dont whatever you do go there.....

Why not? I went there recently and it was fine.

 

[lights.out.london]

Id say go to Waterloo and Maries Cafe which does Thai food on the Cut..

Went to the Blue eyed maid last nite upsatairs in the Indian....Dont whatever you do go there.....

Spooky. Was wandering down Borough High St last night with the girl. Nearly went in there. Went to The Garrison instead.

Marie's is

 

[DJWrongspeed]

if you don't wanna spend much 1st flr north side of E&C shopping centre, 'Castle Brasserie' does a great plate of veg curry for something like £2.89!