An Excellent Indian in Paddington – Hankies We are already big fans of Hankies, Marble Arch, a rather classy Indian restaurant attached to the Montcalm Hotel there. The name of both restaurants comes from a special kind of classic Indian roti, a Roomali Roti, which is tossed like a pizza so that the dough becomes […]
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 […]
Royal China Queensway- Review
Royal China London – Hong Kong style Chinese in London: Chinese New Year and the Year of the Pig will soon to be upon us and so, when we were invited, it seemed like a great idea to review London’s top Chinese restaurant group. Royal China London Group has six of the most authentic and prestigious […]
Lockhouse Paddington
The perfect modern Burger Joint: Being a lover of a good burger I was only too happy to be asked to review Lockhouse’s new restaurant in Paddington. I was immediately struck by its modern, funky interior, with industrial metal furnishings, concrete floors, high ceilings, leather and metal seating and fabulous large hanging lights. The jazzy […]