Indian Spice and all things nice! There’s a bright new light shining amongst the restaurants nestled between Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden, in the heart of London’s Theatreland. Building on the success of its Holborn operation, Colonel Saab has opened in King William IV Street bringing its trademarks of fabulous flavours and warm hospitality served […]
Korean Grill Kensington – Barbecue Korean Style
Tabletop Grill Treats Korean Style Korean Grill Kensington (KGK) is an exciting new opening a stone’s throw from Gloucester Road tube station and alongside the large Millennium Gloucester Hotel of which the restaurant is a part. The first and only Korean grill in the local area, I was pleased to be invited to try KGK’s […]
The Last Talisman, Restaurant Review
Bringing something unique to Bermondsey Street As a die-hard foodie, I cannot believe I’ve never experienced the delights of Bermondsey Street until recently. Renowned as one of London’s trendiest culinary neighbourhoods, it truly lives up to its reputation with a seemingly endless selection of acclaimed restaurants, charming cafes, and lively artisanal market stalls at every […]
A Pakistani Food Trail at Lahori
A Journey through Pakistan over Sunday Lunch at Lahori What better way to learn about the nuances of Pakistani food than with a bespoke tasting menu? The Pakistani Food Trail, a leisurely lunchtime gastronomic journey of Pakistani cooking, was hosted at Lahori Church Street, a premier Pakistani restaurant in Marylebone. We were lucky enough to […]
Novikov Asian Restaurant, Mayfair – Review
Russia meets Asia at Novikov Mayfair. The last decade has seen a flurry of Russian backed restaurant openings in London. There is the charming ‘baboushka chic’ of Mari Vanna in Knightsbridge, there’s Burger & Lobster and the Goodman steakhouses, Leonid Shutov’s Bob Bob Ricard and Bob Bob Cité are the places to go for louche […]
Shola Karachi Kitchen
An authentic South Asian restaurant in White City Shola (‘spark’ in Urdu) is a casual South Asian restaurant with a fresh contemporary take, helmed by chef Aida Khan. Housed in the exciting new creative development at White City Place Shola Karachi Kitchen is on the site where the original BBC headquarters were once based. The […]
Asian Style Oven Steamed Seabass
Healthy Simple Oven Steamed Asian Seabass: Do you ever get gadget envy? I know whenever I see a new kitchen gadget I want to try it. But, I also know that for the most part, I will use it once and then put it in the cupboard where it will gather dust. There are exceptions […]
Wild Rice Restaurant – Review
Wild Rice Thai Restaurant, Soho: Starting your own restaurant is never an easy business. However first-time restaurateurs Mike Asavarut and Pan Serirak have just opened two. Both Thai restaurants and both at the same address – offering two alternative takes on classic Thai dishes.The first floor in their central Soho site houses Mamasan – a […]
Afternoon Tea – China Tang at the Dorchester
China Tang at the Dorchester – the Other Afternoon Tea! The Dorchester Hotel, that most British institution; afternoon tea in the Promenade or dinner at Alain Ducasse are special, ultra-luxury experiences for anyone. Of course, I was keen to try the newly launched Tea at Tang’s, a dim sum feast with handcrafted premium teas and went […]
Onima Mayfair – Review
Onima – Mediterranean-Asian Luxurious Restaurant in Mayfair: I can do edgy. I go to eat in Hoxton, Dalston and Hackney Wick in restaurants where serious young chefs pickle and forage to their hearts content and make you sit in uncomfortable chairs. But sometimes I crave luxury; wonderful ingredients served by charming staff in surroundings that […]