The silent pause. The look of horror. The words of disbelief. “Not even water?”. Nope. Not even water. It’s a … More
Category: Food
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
Double Nut White Chocolate & Raspberry Dates Recipe
Dates. They’re as synonymous with Ramadan as relentless hunger, soul-soothing humility, and uncles who share their iftar with you by burping … More
The 2Four4 Lounge – Poplar
During my 23 years as a diligent student – (education starts at birth if you’re brown), I have made my … More
Breakfast with Halalnivore
A couple of weeks ago, I made a startling realisation. In the midst of my early morning gym excursions and … More
Chriskitch – Hoxton *CLOSED*
*CLOSED* Chriskitch Hoxton has now permanently closed. R.I.P For all the dirt, noise, and body odour that London throws at … More
Tarshish – Wood Green
Over the last few months, I have developed a bit of an aversion towards Turkish restaurants. So much so, that … More
Talli Joe – Covent Garden
Have you ever felt like scrapping everything you’ve worked for and going away to live in a cave? As a … More
Red Iron Steakhouse Preview
When you’re invited along to sample a new menu, you never quite know what to expect. Will it be an … 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
Loaded Burgers – Ilford
When Loaded Burgers opened their doors in 2014, few people would have anticipated the great burger revolution that they would … More
HS&Co – Stratford
Perhaps it’s the onset of premature senility, (or the insignificance of the ages between 21 and 25), but when this … More
London’s Best Coffee Shops for Studying & Working
For sleep-deprived students, frazzled freelancers, and burnt-out professionals across the capital, the thought of visiting a public library can be … More
Maximini – Paddington
When it comes to fashion, all I really understand is formal attire. For me, suits, shirts and ties are the … More
Mem and Laz Brasserie – Islington
When I compare Steak’s university life to my own, I can’t help but feel a little bit envious. Whilst I … 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
Fire & Smoke Supperclub
If there’s one thing that captivates my respect, it’s a person who is completely immersed in a particular passion or pastime. Principally because … More
The Attendant – Shoreditch
Ask two Muslim meat-eaters and a vegan to choose a mutually suitable restaurant, and they’ll probably pass away from the … More
Brioche Burger – Walthamstow
“Green street”. A Punjabi noun that can be roughly translated into English as “The dark netherworld of complete and utter … More
Shakshuka Recipe
Mention the word “breakfast” or “brunch”, and most people in Britain would think of a hearty Full-English. Those with an … More
DUM Biryani House – Soho
Ask someone of South-Asian origin what “biryani” means to them, and they will tell you that it is so much more … More
Carne Cabana – Bethnal Green
For many meat-lovers, the thought of sitting in one place whilst a waiter brings forth an endless supply of chicken, … More
Band of Burgers – Brick Lane / Camden Town
Of all the burger bars I’ve visited over the years, my first trip to Band of Burgers (B.O.B) is probably the most … More