Inko Nito restaurant – a hit in Soho For any observer of the upmarket London restaurant scene, chef and restaurateur Rainer Becker is a major player. His flagship concepts such as Zuma and Roka have been rolled out internationally to locations as diverse as Hong Kong, Istanbul, Rome, Dubai and New York. So, when I […]
Roka Charlotte Street – Review
Fitzrovia’s Finest Japanese Dining – Roka, Charlotte Street. Well established restaurants in London which still have a feeling of freshness and a contemporary appeal are rare. Thanks to immaculate and innovative design though, Roka, the Japanese Sushi and Robata restaurant from Rainer Becker, fits that bill perfectly. Although Roka, Charlotte Street opened in 2004, the […]
Fakey Cakey – a Special Cake, Japanese-style
Make Fakey Cakey the centrepiece of your ‘’Rule of Six’’ party If there’s been any kind of silver lining to the COVID pandemic, it’s that lockdown has been the mother of invention on London’s foodie scene – restaurants have just had to find new ways to keep their businesses alive. And some of their ideas […]
‘’Not sushi – Not taco – it’s Sugoi!’’
A fusion of Japanese and Latin American street food that’s set to conquer London Fusion is one of the fastest-growing food trends around the world, not just London. Chefs love it, as it allows them free rein to experiment with flavours and textures and to really express their creativity. And happy diners love it, too, […]
Ayllu, Paddington – Review
Peruvian – Japanese Fusion Cuisine at Ayllu, Paddington. Gentle reader, do you wonder where restaurants get their names? It’s a source of fascination for me. From the quirky (Hankies is an Indian restaurant named after the thin handkerchief type bread that they serve) to the obvious (Burger and Lobster anyone?). Ayllu is so-called after a […]
Nikkei Food Trends in London – Chotto Matte, Soho Review
Chotto Matte Soho – Nikkei Cuisine for the Made in Chelsea set. If Nikkei cuisine has one potentially flaw it may be that the menu options are not simple. Most Brits have at best a vague understanding of Japanese food and might not generally wander further into the realms of Peruvian dishes than ceviche and […]
Sticks’n’Sushi Soho – Review
Eating sticks, sushi and a few leaves in Soho. I’ve somehow managed to miss out on Sticks’n’Sushi until recently. And, that, my friend declared, has been a big mistake on my part. Having tried out the new opening in Soho, I’m inclined to agree with her. For a start, the interior is welcoming with a […]
Review of Lunch at Kouzu – Affordable Luxury
Sushi and More at Kouzu – Healthy, Affordable Lunch: A few months ago I went to Kouzu for the first time. Still in ‘soft launch’ phase, it was a great experience, watching the very talented sushi chefs prepare a visually impeccable and delightfully fresh series of dishes. I was invited back recently, perhaps a little prematurely, […]
Moto, Covent Garden – Review
A Japanese Beverage Bar and Shop in Covent Garden – Moto I’m really excited by the way small independent operators are bringing a sense of gastronomic diversity and authenticity to Covent Garden. We loved the Lady of the Grapes wine bar and now recently opened in the same street is Moto. Describing itself as the […]
YO! Japanese Summer Specials
YO! Summer Specials in Reading: It’s been a long, hot summer so far and like everyone I know, I’ve been searching for lighter food when I’m eating out. So I was delighted to be invited to try some of the YO! summer specials. I’ve long been a fan of what is now called YO! but […]