Firing up Chinatown with Sichuan cuisine I’ve been frequenting Chinatown for decades since my early twenties, and I’m now in my mid-fifties. Over those years, I’ve garnered a few tried-and-trusted favourites, like the little place we take our family to on birthdays for soup dumplings. When Noodle and Beer, on Wadour Street, in Chinatown, came […]
Tagine and Grill at The Sun & 13 Cantons
New Moroccan Residency Menu For Soho Pub Favourite Before the heatwave hit this week, I paid a virtual visit to Morocco via The Sun & 13 Cantons’ new permanent residency (is that a tautology?), Tagine and Grill. The Sun & 13 Cantons must surely be lodged firmly in every Londoner’s pub lexicon; it lies just […]
YiQi Lah! – Chinatown
Thai Malaysian Fusion expands in Chinatown Chinatown was buzzing when we popped over to try the newly opened YiQi Lah! in Newport Court. This spot is the little sibling of YiQi Panasia, which also offers Southeast Asian food. This smaller cover offshoot specialises in street food and, with a quick turnaround, would be perfect for […]
Kawan by Uncle Roger
Fuiyoooh! Kawan by Uncle Roger is the first restaurant bearing the branding of the eponymous YouTube star. But who is Uncle Roger and why has he opened his first restaurant in London’s Chinatown? Uncle Roger is the alter ego of Malaysian influencer, stand-up comedian and now restaurateur Nigel NG. He has achieved a global audience […]
Dean Street Townhouse – Sunday Roast
Stylish understated restaurant Understated yet stylish, the restaurant at the Dean Street Townhouse, part of the Soho House Group, is the place to go to in Central London for a relaxing Sunday Roast. Sunday has traditionally always been the day for families to get together, and a roast is usually on the menu. The restaurant […]
Burger & Lobster Soho
Smashing lobsters in Soho Before the rise of AI and the addictive temptations of social media, life used to be full of more innocent pleasures. I remember being childishly excited about the 2011 opening of the first Burger & Lobster restaurant in swanky Mayfair. There were only three main dishes on the menu, and the […]
Tigermilk Brunch
Tigermilk introduces a South American brunch in Soho Tigermilk opened in the UK in June last year, expanding from its original locations in France. It promises a ‘gram-worthy magical mystery tour through the cuisines of South America, couched in plush, eclectic but relaxed surroundings. The interiors mix a sort of Mexican Victoriana, complete with black […]
Macellaio RC Soho Sunday Italian Feast
A Convivial Italian Alternative to the Classic Sunday Roast Sunday lunch is one of my favourite meals. At London Unattached, we’ve been diligently working our way through some of the capital’s best, a task I take very seriously. I usually opt for a Sunday roast, but this Sunday called for a change of scene. I […]
Hg Soho
Healthy food chain, Hg Soho, opens in London. Two years ago, I spent five weeks living in Madrid. I ate out daily and discovered that while Spanish homes were no doubt filled with fruit and vegetables, many of the restaurants were not. The surfeit of jamon, potatoes, eggs, and cheese had me craving my sort […]
The Sussex, Soho Beef Wellington Experience
How to Make (and Eat) a Beef Wellington For me, eating red meat is a bit like eating chocolate. I love both. I’m well aware that large quantities of either might not be a good idea. So, I pick my occasions and try to enjoy less but better. An invitation to learn how to make […]