Last Updated on March 1, 2026
Tigermilk introduces a South American brunch in Soho
3.0 out of 5.0 stars
Tigermilk opened in the UK in June last year, expanding from its original locations in France. It promises a ‘gram-worthy magical mystery tour through the cuisines of South America, couched in plush, eclectic but relaxed surroundings. The interiors mix a sort of Mexican Victoriana, complete with black and white photos upon incarnadine wallpaper, with a highly photographable cactus centre piece. It’s also in a prime location close to theatreland and a short walk from Tottenham Court Road station.
Tigermilk is not limited to one cuisine or location, instead mixing and matching South and Central American ingredients and dishes along with a few brunch classics as well. They have now launched this new brunch offer for one savoury, one sweet dish and one hot drink for £22. This menu aims to be a crowd pleaser, offering the opportunity to take a dip into a new cuisine or stick to the old favourites. Expect avocado, slow-cooked meats and sweet potatoes galore.
First to arrive was a carnitas burger with the now classic brioche bun, tender, melt-in-your-mouth carnitas (most like pulled pork here), the pickled red onion cutting through the side of creamy and soft sweet potato.
We also had the fried chicken and waffle. This dish is highly popular in the American South. This version had crunchy panko fried chicken coated in a sticky agave syrup that topped off this fluffy American-style pancake, soft and tender. Carnitas traditionally are finished off in fat at a high heat, leaving the tender, slow-cooked pork crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This was more like pulled pork in that it skipped that final step.
Our first drinks were a Paloma, Mexico’s national cocktail, which balanced the traditional grapefruit, making sure it was sweet and sour but not too bitter, and a Bloody Maria, of course, for a brunch, who could do without? This was spicy and strong with a Tajin rim. The flavour of ‘Chamoy’- spicy, salty and sour, so popular in Central and South America is a canny match for the similarly spiced Bloody Mary.
Our next drinks were a Margarita, which was mild and smooth with a sea salt rim and a ‘Tigermilk spritz’, their take on an Aperol spritz with yuzu, Aperol and peach with prosecco. This was syrupy sweet but spiked with the zing of yuzu.
For dessert, we had a ‘Melty Hot Cookie’, warm and inviting and soft with crunchy nuts and topped with dulce de leche ice cream.
Our other dessert was a Blueberry and Speculoos cheesecake; sadly, this was overcooked, and the cream cheese layer had become gritty.
We finished with hot drinks, a sweet and milky hot chocolate and a barista-made chai latte.
Named for the bright and sour leche de tigre, well known as a key ingredient in ceviche, with lime juice so sour and acidic it can ‘cook’ fish, you would hope that the menu here would bring a little bit of that buzz. While the interiors bring a buzz that is Insta-worthy, the intention of the design is clear: the food is still on its way there. Overall, there was a sense of mutedness to almost every element of this meal, suggesting it may struggle to stand out amid heavy competition for brunches in central London.
However, for those arriving on the Elizabeth line into Tottenham Court Road, the luxurious surroundings, international-inflected menu and extensive booze offering might be enough. Brunch is a group endeavour, and pleasing a group means uncontroversial food and drink. Tigermilk’s brunch does this brilliantly, and for its location and market, that makes complete sense.
Tigermilk
127 Charing Cross Road
London
WC2H 0EW
(Star rating – 3.0)
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