From well-renowned Australian chef David Thompson comes “Long Chim”, on the corner of Chinatown and just down the road from another hit Thai spot, Speedboat Bar. “Long chim” translates loosely as ‘come and try’. Having relished a dinner here, I’d certainly be tempted to return to try more of the (vegan!) menu. When he … Continue reading Long Chim
The dining room of Soho’s Sun and 13 Cantons doesn’t exactly scream the next star chef’s prime breeding ground. Pretty tightly crammed with banquettes, familiar green metro tiles and proximity to the pub’s clamorous post-work boozers, it appears to be pretty run of the mill. But this space has hosted nascent residencies from the likes … Continue reading Mamapen
Holy Carrot has been all over social media: think micro-influencers, reclined against curved walls, eating plant-based dishes, at one of London’s latest sustainable restaurants. Formally operating as a pop-up and supper club, Holy Carrot found a permanent home in Notting Hill last July and a very beautiful one at that. The weekend my companion and … Continue reading Holy Carrot
Above the Globe Tavern in Borough Market (in what was once Bridget Jones’ flat) sits Khao Bird, a Thai restaurant with a focus on the northern Thai food of Chiang Mai. Pubs and Northern Thai food seem to be enjoying a symbiotic relationship currently – another pop-up on My List in Clapham’s The King & … Continue reading Khao Bird
Tucked away down a windy residential street in Hackney, Japanese restaurant Uchi feels like a neighbourhood gem. Self-describing as a home-style café, “Uchi” fittingly means “house” in Japanese. Its unique Japanese ambience is evident even before you step inside. The large windows offer a view of the horigotatsu tables and wooden stools and once inside, … Continue reading Uchi
Decimo – Spanish for “tenth” – is a Mexican-Spanish restaurant by Peter Sanchez-Iglesias. Aptly, it lives at the top of the brutalist The Standard Hotel in King’s Cross. Though not usually in search of fancy restaurants sitting on the top of buildings, Decimo seemed to be both style and substance. The chefs here use the … Continue reading Decimo, The Standard
Greyhound Café sits in foodie hospot Fitzrovia. Securing a last-minute Friday booking in this area is a challenge (including at top of my list Georgian restaurant, Kinkally). That’s where Greyhound Café, the London outpost of an established Bangkok chain, steps in. Under the radar, reviews suggest it’s a lively spot for a fusion Thai-Western evening. … Continue reading Greyhound Cafe
Plants of Roselyn – affectionately known as simply “Roselyn” by the team – sits on Tooley Street, a stone’s throw from London Bridge and around the corner from its sister restaurant Kin + Deum. This buzzy restaurant is ideal for an after-work dinner when you want to feel revived and rejuvenated. With charming service, this … Continue reading Plants of Roselyn
An all-day café come pizza bar, Ria’s has just knotched up the dial on the – already thriving – Notting Hill food scene one step further. Kicking off with coffee and home-baked cookies in the morning, moving to focaccia sandwiches at lunch, and transforming into a natural wine and pizza bar come evening, Ria’s has … Continue reading Ria’s
Proper good Mexican food – “authentic” street-food style – is difficult to find in London. However, some new spots are cropped up on the block – Hacha Bar in Hackney East, Lucia’s in Hackney Wick and closer to my neck of the woods, Taquiza in Peckham Rye. Under the arches and adjacent to the famous … Continue reading Taquiza
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