Bar food meets international chic Heading to a rooftop bar might not be your idea of a good time on a chilly November evening but wrapped up and ready for anything we headed up to 8 at The Londoner, right on Leicester Square. Being ushered to the back of the chic The Londoner hotel did […]
Apothecary East, Shoreditch
Celebrate the festive season Japanese style in East London’s stylish Izakaya Apothecary East, in the heart of Shoreditch, London’s trendy East End, is inspired by the Japanese Izakaya, an informal bar serving alcoholic drinks and snacks. Apothecary East is set up to offer both a wide range of exciting cocktails and beverages, as well as […]
Japanese restaurant group Taro celebrates its 24th birthday
Enjoy a great Japanese meal for just £30 in all Taro’s branches – September only With Japan a hot destination right now, it’s a great idea to check out restaurant chain Taro to whet your appetite for some typical Japanese dishes. And right now, Taro is celebrating their 24th birthday with a delicious and great […]
Apothecary East, Shoreditch – Restaurant Review
A Japanese concept with Shoreditch edge When seeking out a unique spot for dining and drinks in London, my go-to recommendation is always to head East. I’ve never been disappointed, and I’m pleased to say Apothecary East, tucked away on Charlotte Street in trendy Shoreditch, was no exception. The restaurant draws its name from the […]
Kaiseki dinner at Hoshino Resorts KAI Hakone
Japanese haute cuisine is a multi-sensory experience When eating dinner in a luxury hotel I try to dress the part. In a Japanese ryokan (a traditional inn) this means donning pyjamas and a gown and going to the restaurant in slippers. On a visit to Hoshino Resorts KAI Hakone, I was invited to partake of […]
Sushi on Jones, King’s Cross
A Fishy Tale Sushi on Jones first opened in 2016 in Bowery Market as New York’s first outdoor sushi bar. With two more New York branches, at Hell’s Kitchen in Gotham Market and West Village subsequently launching, a London branch of Sushi on Jones opened 3 years ago just pre-Covid. Italian sushi chef Mattia has […]
Taro Walthamstow – Japanese Sushi Bar
From Pie and Mash to Chicken Teri Don What would you do when you get a press release inviting you to review that place you’ve been eyeing up for a couple of years but still haven’t visited? Except the branch you are invited to happens to be on the other side of London… That’s just […]
Shiro – Broadgate Circle
Japanese Dining in the heart of the City We love Japanese food. It somehow manages to feel healthy AND indulgently luxurious. While The City is full of great places to eat, there’s always room for another Japanese restaurant like Shiro, a new opening from the Aqua group (the same people who manage Hutong and Aqua […]
Shoryu Ramen Kensington
Ramen Revolution London’s ramen revolution kicked into gear in 2012 and one of the important openings was Shoryu Ramen, the brainchild of the Japan Centre’s CEO Tak Tokumine. The Shoryu Ramen group specialises in ‘Hakata style’ tonkotsu (pork stock) ramen served at their 11 sites across London, Oxford and Manchester. The latest Shoryu Ramen restaurant opened […]
The Aubrey – Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
A Japanese Izakaya, Mayfair Style – The Aubrey It stands to reason that a hotel like the Hong Kong owned Mandarin Oriental should have an Asian restaurant to complement the rather fine food offerings elsewhere in the hotel. So, perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised by the launch of The Aubrey – an izakaya restaurant in […]