Tag: London
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BAO Noodle Shop
Taiwanese 1 Redchurch Street, London, E2 7JD London, England ============ Overall Rating (out of 10): 7.50 Stand Out Dish: noodles Meal Time: 1.00hrs Ave Cost Per Head (excl. drinks): £31 Summary: great comfort food Would I Go Back? Yes ============ Returning from a very boozy après ski themed birthday party replete with multiple obligatory toffee vodka shots administered…
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Akira
Japanese Japan House, 101-111 Kensington High St, London, W8 5SA London, England ============ Overall Rating (out of 10): 8.00 Stand Out Dish: all were excellent in their own way Meal Time: 1.50hrs Ave Cost Per Head (excl. drinks): £60 Summary: great food, on great plates, presented beautifully Would I Go Back? Yes ============ Already coming into town for…
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Ikoyi
West African 1 St James’s Market, St James’s, London, SW1Y 4AH London, England ============ Overall Rating (out of 10): 7.00 Stand Out Dish: Octopus Fried in Wild Rice & Yeasted Bearnaise (special mention: Honey Glazed Brioche) Meal Time: 2.50hrs Ave Cost Per Head (excl. drinks): £175 Summary: great cocktails, mixed dishes, poor wine service and unjustifiable prices Would…
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Casa FoFo
British 158 Sandringham Road, London, E8 2HS England ================= Overall Rating (out of 10): 6.25 Stand Out Dish: Cavatelli, Lamb Sauce & Fennel Seeds / BBQ Pork Loin with Strawberry Grape Glaze Meal Time: 2.00hrs Ave. Cost Per Head (excl. drinks): £49 Summary: strong cooking talent that somehow missed the mark on overall enjoyment
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Trinity Upstairs – Sunday Lunch Club
British 4 The Polygon, London, SW4 0JG England ================= Overall Rating (out of 10): 7.00 Stand Out Dish: n.a. Meal Time: 2.00hrs Ave. Cost Per Head (excl. drinks): £38 Summary: strong contender for best Sunday lunch in London
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Humble Chicken
Yakitori 54 Frith Street, London, W1D 4SL England ================= Overall Rating (out of 10): 7.00 Stand Out Dish: Tuna Tartare on a Seaweed Crisp with Chive Mayo Meal Time: 1.50hrs Ave Cost Per Head (excl. drinks): £41.5 Summary: resist the urge to play it safe, the best dishes require a sense of adventure
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Chez Bruce
British 2 Bellevue Road, London, SW17 7EG England ================= Overall Rating (out of 10): 8.00 Stand Out Dish: Cavatelli with braised oxtail, fried garlic crumbs, Lyonnaise onions and pancetta Meal Time: 3.50hrs Ave Cost Per Head (excl. drinks): £55 Summary: solid cooking and service, guaranteed consistency
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Endo at the Rotunda
Japanese Television Centre,101 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FR England ================= Overall Rating (out of 10): 9.5 Stand Out Dish: we couldn’t choose Meal Time: 3.0hrs Ave Cost Per Head (excl. drinks): £195 Summary: a contender for our best restaurant experience of 2021 that matches the hype and fully deserves the price tag
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Sumi
Japanese 157 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2RS England ================= Overall Rating (out of 10): 6.75 Stand Out Dish: scallop nigiri & fillet of beef kushi-katsu Meal Time: 45 mins (seated at 9:00) Ave Cost Per Head (excl. drinks): £66.5 Summary: well executed sushi, served at break-neck speed in a trendy dining room
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Kiln
Thai 58 Brewer Street, London, W1F 9TL England ================= Overall Rating (out of 10): 9.0 Stand Out Dish: Slow Grilled Soy Chicken Meal Time: 1.30hrs Ave Cost Per Head (excl. drinks): £39 Summary: unpretentious Thai tapas, using quality ingredients and authentic cooking methods; avoid if you don’t like spicy food