Another great concept from those clever SugoiJPN people Thanks to the pandemic, few of us will be heading to Japan (or anywhere really) in the near future, so why not let Deliveroo bring you a bit of Japanified Latin America instead? Inspired by Japan’s food capital, Osaka, Felipe and Veronica, the clever creators of SugoiJPN […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Miyako Japanese Restaurant – Review
Japanese food made with passion at Miyako Miyako Japanese restaurant feels as if it has been around forever. For those of us with long memories, it is the only one of the restaurants in Terence Conran’s Great Eastern Hotel to survive the change of ownership when the site was bought up by Hyatt and relaunched as […]
Angelina Restaurant, Dalston
The hottest joint in Dalston just happens to serve excellent food – Angelina. There’s something charming about naming a restaurant after one of your Dad’s favourite songs. That’s just what owner Joshua Owens-Baigler (ex River Cafe and Artusi) chose to do when he opened Angelina Restaurant in Dalston with chefs Robin Beparry and Daniele Ceforo […]
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 […]
The Japanese Larder – Review
Luiz Hara’s Japanese Larder: In his introduction to The Japanese Larder, Luiz Hara points out that his book is not, in fact, a Japanese cookbook but rather is designed to introduce and utilise Japanese ingredients so that the home cook can try out both traditional and new ideas. He divides the book into chapters focusing […]
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 […]