Hicce is a modern British restaurant focused on wood-fire grilled dishes in lively Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross. A quick glance at Hicce’s menu will tell you that Hicce fuses intriguing elements of international cuisine, and that the there is a distinct creative flair at the heart of the cooking. Plus, a good number of…
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Robata Soho Review
Robata is a Japanese restaurant in Soho specialising in charcoal cooking on the Robata grill. Soon as I heard about Robata Soho I was in, and so was Shiima when I showed her the menu because it has a bunch of her favourite Japanese dishes and many more intriguing options. We were sat at the…
Cornerstone Hackney Review
Cornerstone is an elegant restaurant in Hackney Wick focused on creative yet simple seafood dishes. Shiima’s started to enjoy seafood, but a seafood-focused restaurant is a stretch for her. I, on the other hand, love seafood so Cornerstone Hackney has been right at the top of my solo excursion list for a while now. Plus,…
Top 10 London Restaurants 2019
We enjoyed over 80 London restaurants this year so picking our top 10 from those was difficult, especially because we got to reminisce about all the delicious food. But it was also a lot of fun for the same reason 😁. Hope you have as much fun reading it!
Kudu Restaurant Review
Kudu is a cosy family-run South African restaurant in Peckham. I’ve been very keen to visit Kudu for a while now. South African cuisine? Yes, I’m intrigued. Michelin Bib Gourmand award? Oh, absolutely! Shiima wasn’t as keen as I was though, so Kudu stayed in middle of our go to list. Then last week I…
Bar Douro Review
Bar Douro is an authentic Portuguese small plates restaurant in Flat Iron Square by London Bridge. When the opportunity arose to go for a fairly spontaneous solo dinner I immediately knew Bar Douro was the choice because I love small plates (or tapas style) restaurants and I’m really intrigued by Portuguese cuisine. The vibe in…
Le Bab Review
Le Bab is a contemporary kebab restaurant in Kingly Court, Carnaby Street. “Contemporary” doesn’t quite do Le Bab justice, because not only is it a modern take on the beloved kebab, it’s done with creative cooking techniques and seasonal ingredients. More on the food to come, but first… Le Bab is on the top floor…
The Counter at Sabor Review
The Counter at Sabor is the incredibly authentic tapas experience at the Michelin starred Spanish restaurant in Mayfair. Amen is on a mission to find the best Spanish tapas in London. Find out where he thinks The Counter at Sabor ranks, with lots of delicious tapas pictures and videos.
Barrica Restaurant Review
Barrica is a relaxed Spanish tapas bar in Fitzrovia. I love tapas… I really do, especially when eating out alone. Read about my solo experience at Barrica, with lots of mouthwatering tapas pictures.
Pachamama East Review
Pachamama East is the Shoreditch home of our favourite Peruvian restaurant. Read for our considered thoughts, lots of mouthwatering pictures, and a video of the chic decor.
Stork Restaurant Review
Stork is an instagram-ready restaurant in the heart of Mayfair that serves a very unique fusion of West African (Nigerian mostly), Eastern European, and modern British cuisine. Enjoy our thoughts, with lots of food pictures.
Suvlaki Shoreditch Review
Suvlaki is an authentic Greek restaurant that specialises tapas-style Greek street food. We really enjoyed Suvlaki Soho last summer and so were very keen to visit Suvlaki Shoreditch. Enjoy our thoughts and lots of mouthwatering Greek food pictures.