If this time last year, you had told me that I would come to miss dental school, I would probably … More
Category: Far-East Asian
Cocochino – Chinatown
Gut feelings are a wondrous thing. A relic of our primal instincts, they provide a forewarning of the potentially adverse … More
Beef Bulgogi Recipe
If I had to choose one group of cuisines to live with on a daily basis – (excluding my ancestral … More
Street Eats by Halal Gems
FOOD FESTIVALS. Arguably, they are the best thing about summer time in London, since, well, the weather is almost always … More
Roti King – Euston
As much as I love Malaysian food, I must confess that until recently, the humble roti canai had never really … More
Beef Pho Recipe
The long fasts of Ramadan can do many strange things to a food-loving Muslim. Come iftar time, some lose all … More
Bo Drake – Soho
When you want to eat both chicken wings and sushi, there really are only a few places that you can … More
Maximini – Paddington
When it comes to fashion, all I really understand is formal attire. For me, suits, shirts and ties are the … More
Tang Noodle Bar – Fitzrovia
Have you ever been so hungry that you’ve lost all sense of orientation? As someone whose sense of direction isn’t great … More
Kuala Lumpur Special: Bijan Bar and Restaurant
Whether you’re drinking a cup of coffee, enjoying a candle-lit dinner, or walking through an unfamiliar city at night, tradition … More
Flesh & Buns – Covent Garden
The problem with being a militaristically-organised individual is that other people rarely adhere to your structured way of life. On … More
Thailand Special: The Best and Worst of Halal Food
Spend just two weeks in Thailand, and you will come to appreciate a great many things. You will fall in … More
Cocochan – Bond Street
By now, many of you will have noticed that since returning from my summer holiday in Asia, I have been … More
Bintang – Camden
From broken promises to unleashed secrets, there are many forms of betrayal in the cruel, cold world that we live … More
Kuala Lumpur Special: Dolly Dim Sum
Having taken a grand total of eleven flights this summer, I have concluded that flying is by far the worst … More
Sambal Shiok Pop-Up
Spend just four weeks in Southeast-Asia, and you’ll find that you can bring about a number of significant changes to … More
The London Halal Food Festival 2016
Note: The first part of this article is an introductory piece. See “The Aftermath” section to read our thoughts on … More
Chi Kitchen – Oxford Street
Whenever Steak and I visit a restaurant or cafe in Oxford Circus, I find myself trapped in a perpetual state … More
Shackfuyu – Soho
If there’s one thing that irks me about the superficial world that we live in, it’s celebrity culture. The constant … More
Thai Square – Angel / Islington
Usually, when it comes to making plans or choosing a restaurant, Steak is about as useful as a waterproof teabag. … More
Yolkin – Covent Garden
Rarely in human history, has any individual accurately predicted the consequences of their decisions. Indeed, when I decided to embark … More
Sushino En – Aldgate East
Whenever I think of Japanese food, I think of thick, Japanese udon noodles. The kind of noodles that you can … More
Novikov – Mayfair
Novikov. A fine-dining restaurant shrouded in fame, fortune, and finesse. Located in the heart of Mayfair, this mammoth establishment takes … More
Mango Tree – Victoria
Mango trees. The climbing frames of my ancestors. Whilst my genetic instincts would have had me scaling the front of … More
Feng Shang Princess – Regent’s Park
Many a time I have visited Regent’s Park to see friends, and the London Zoo to see family (in both … More
