Ken Hom at The Gate, London’s Leading Vegetarian Restaurant Group I grew up with The Gate restaurant – the original one in Hammersmith, which we reviewed a few years ago. At the forefront of plant-based food for 30 years, the group has now emerged as a leader in one of the biggest food movements of […]
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 […]
Macanese Cuisine – Curried Prawns with Okra
Possibly the Oldest Fusion Cusine in the World. I’ve had a fascination with Macanese food since a very special lunch about a year ago when I met one of Macao’s top chefs and enjoyed an introduction to the City’s cuisine. As UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Macao is recognised worldwide for its cuisine. But, it’s […]
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 […]
Fine Dining Pinoy Style at Romulo Cafe and Restaurant
Romulo Cafe and Restaurant, Kensington High Street “It is the duty of the little Davids of this world to fling the pebbles of truth in the eyes of the blustering Goliaths and force them to behave!” – what an insightful and great quote from General Romulo, the Pinoy statesman who lends his name to Romulo […]
Sticky Mango – where South East Asia meets the Loire in London’s Waterloo
A modern update to RSJ – Sticky Mango. Do you work in Waterloo, commute via Waterloo, or watch plays at the Old Vic or Young Vic? Are you tired of the same old restaurants/gastropubs on Waterloo Road, The Cut and Lower Marsh? Well, we’ve found something new, exciting and excellent for you that’s only a […]
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 […]
Veganuary at Baby Bao
An Asia Veganuary at Baby Bao: I love Xmas. The sheer indulgent excess of it is encapsulated in my mother’s trifle -a rococo creation of jelly and custard studded with cherries, soaked in sherry and smothered with an avalanche of cream. And now I feel… fat…so hoorah for Veganuary (and my running shoes). It’s a […]