Kasa and Kin brings a taste of Manila to Soho! Kasa and Kin, the new contemporary Filipino all-day restaurant & bar, bakery and patisserie has just opened in the heart of London’s Soho. In Filipino, Kasa means home and Kin means family and the atmosphere indeed reflects a place where you can gather and feel […]
Pedler Good Fortune – great food and cocktails in Peckham – Review
Gin and Asian Dining with a smile at Pedler, Peckham Navigating South London, particularly those parts not on the underground network, can be something of a challenge. Yet, without making that effort, we all stand to miss out on unique, quirky and charming joints like Pedler Good Fortune. In fact, if you happen to be […]
Romulo’s National Heroes Day Menu – Review
A three-course set meal dedicated to Filipino heroes Romulo’s is an exquisite fine-dining Filipino restaurant in the heart of Kensington. For a Filipino immigrant like me, this place reminds me of the finer things that my original home can offer. As a developing country, the quotidian experience can be anything but fine. However, food is […]
The Gate Gets Stir Fried with Ken Hom
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 […]