There's something inherently nostalgic about pancakes. That idea of friends and family gathered around the stove in anticipation of the first flip triggers memories of season's greetings, lie-ins and lemon and sugar. A great idea for a restaurant then? Especially for a food that can be enjoyed at any time of the day – breakfast, … Continue reading Where the Pancakes Are
Battersea Park is undoubtedly my favourite green space in London: it's a hidden maze of landscaped gardens, lakes, playgrounds, and best of all a Buddhist Peace Pagoda. Battersea's relative difficulty to get to, however, has also made its Park long feel like South London's secret; a garden reserved for locals – whether those from South … Continue reading Pear Tree Café
St John's Hill makes for a very good setting for a summer's evening: al fresco terraces, an excellent selection of buzzy wine bars and restaurants, and neighbourhood vibes, especially given that this side of Clapham Junction is just a stone's throw away from the nearby and my local Lavender Hill. Relatively new to its foodie … Continue reading Pizza Brixton
On a warm Tuesday evening in May, my companion and I were craving small plates and glasses of wine, ideally near work. And so to Arthur Hooper's, tucked away inside Borough Market on Stoney Street and just down the road from El Pastor (and so probably why overlooked). Arthur Hooper's offers the best of both … Continue reading Arthur Hooper’s
Hoppers has long been on My List (of restaurants to go to), but I guess I've been reluctant to tick this one off, not only because of its infamously long queues, but also as you can find paper thin crispy dosas (it's Indian pancake cousin) in South London suburbs like Tooting and the like for … Continue reading Hoppers
Some of London's best restaurants are its unknown spots, those unassuming eateries, tucked away on local high streets. My mission is to try and find more of them. Tired of browsing Timeout, Hot Dinners and the Guardian's columns, I welcomed my friend's suggestion of what she described as the best Sichuanese in town. Although their … Continue reading Xi’an Impression
I had high hopes for Lahpet, one of London's first Burmese restaurants proper, a cuisine that I feel is underappreciated in this city. It's surprising there aren't more takes on this food which celebrates the very best of Asia; it's quite literally a melting pot of traditions, spices, herbs, pastes, sauces. Following on from its … Continue reading Lahpet
The Spring heatwave that shone over London in the late weekend of April spelled one thing for me: a plate (or two or three) of Greek food. The very idea of these dishes conjures up images of Greek islands, rustic villages and blue oceans. And its light and refreshing dips are ideal for the setting. … Continue reading Opso
In a corner of the disused Midland Bank, which now goes by the name of The Ned, Malibu Kitchen occupies an unlikely spot to invoke LA, post-yoga vibes. There’s even a teeny cactus on each table. Malibu Kitchen is one of the many eateries adorning the food court (borderline food theme park) sitting in one corner … Continue reading Malibu Kitchen
Wine bar and "conscious" cooking: it may sound like an oxymoron but inspired by LA, West Wine seek to pair the two inside, or on top of, a very unlikely spot. Promoting minimal food waste, seasonal ingredients, and sustainable suppliers, the ethos behind West Wine wins ticks on all levels – well, six to be … Continue reading West Wine
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