Bibimbap is a signature Korean dish, pronounced “pibimbap” the word literally means mixed rice. Bibimbap is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (sauteed and seasoned vegetables) and gochujang (chili pepper paste), soy sauce or doenjang, …
Category: London
Review: Dirty Burger
I think it’s always important to start a new year with a plan. We spend so much time focusing on our daily ‘to-do’ list that sometimes we can forget that we need to get outside and make time for the things …
Review: Polpo, Covent Garden
After an afternoon of ice skating at Somerset House we headed over to nearby Covent Garden for a late lunch. Venetian restaurant, Polpo on Maiden Lane seemed like just the place for a quiet bite to eat. Offering small plates, …
Review: M1LK
I must confess that my idea of a gentle awakening in the morning is a nice cup of tea listening to BBC Radio 2. M1lk, a daytime cafe in Balham offers quite the opposite experience. From artisan speciality coffees to …
Review: Le Brunch
I first raved about French-American street food duo Le Bun when I experienced the awesomeness of their Le Royale slider at #NationalBurgerDay back in August. Amongst the 4, or 5… burgers I consumed that evening it was by far my favourite. Since …
Review: Sen-Nin
I’ve wanted to go to a teppanyaki restaurant since forever. Benihana is probably the most well-known teppanyaki restaurant world-wide, an American company which runs around 116 Japanese restaurants. Alas, at £30 a main course Benihana has a reputation for being expensive so it’s …
Review: Honey & Co
Honey and Co is a pure and simple middle-eastern diner run by Itamar Srulovich and his honey (wife) Sarit Packer. The modest Israeli cafe can be found at 25 Warren Street in London. The interior is tiny but functional with minimal …
Review: The Wolseley
The Wolseley is an all-day Grand European café-restaurant found next to the Ritz Hotel in Piccadilly, London. Created by Chris Corbin and Jeremy King who were behind the renewed fame and success of Le Caprice, The Ivy and J. Sheekey. In …
Review: Tramshed
Last weekend I was lucky enough to be treated to a top-notch meal at the Tramshed in East London. Celebrity chef Mark Hix opened the doors to his 150-seat restaurant in 2012 which is situated inside the old electricity generating …
Review: Bonnie Gull, Seafood Cafe
Bonnie Gull describes itself as a “seafood café in the city”. With one location in London’s Fitzrovia and another in Exmouth Market, Bonnie Gull has picked up popularity as it popped up in temporary locations around the city last year. Now, …
Review: #NationalBurgerDay
Mr Hyde and Tweat Up hosted this year’s National Burger Day at Battersea Power Station Pop-Up Park. I’ve been unintentionally quiet on the old blogging front recently. But I’m going to make up for it today with the most mouthwatering, burgerlicious …
Review: Wild Caper
My family recently came to visit me for the weekend in London, which obviously meant the perfect opportunity to show off my local food joints. 10 minutes down the road to me is Brixton Village and Market Row, which is an …
