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Chriskitch – Hoxton
For all the dirt, noise, and body odour that London throws at my face, there is an equal amount of … 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
Proper Burgers – Leyton
The smoke cleared. The empty pens dropped. The fire extinguishers were deployed upon the friction-induced fires that covered everyone’s papers, … 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
Asta Luego’s – North Wembley
Having a favourite type of exam is a bit like having a favourite type of bowel disease. It doesn’t matter … More
Dishoom – Kings Cross / Shoreditch / Carnaby
Dishoom! For anyone who’s ever had the misfortune of sitting down to watch a Bollywood film, only to reach the … 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
Drunch – Bond Street
“Where are you going for dinner today?” Drunch. “Oh brunch, where are you going?” No, I’m going for dinner at … More
The Gourmet Hut – Whitechapel
Post-morning-gym, pre-evening-paediatric-clinic. I had added a cover-page and 75 words to my dissertation and for some reason I thought I … More
Oxo Tower – Southbank
Amongst the charming backdrop of London’s Southbank riverfront, sits an old red brick power station, converted into a cold store … More
Steak and Co – Leicester Square
Many halal steaks carry with them a certain tragedy. In halal steakhouses across the country (especially those with an Asian … More
FatBurger – Camden
The inevitable FatBurger review. The American franchise has crossed the Atlantic and landed safely in the heart of Camden. Such … More
La Cucina – Brick Lane
Brick Lane has oddly become quite the attraction in London in recent years. It’s become a hotspot for hipsters and … More
Salt n’ Pepper – Leicester Square
Hidden away behind the tourist-trap of Leicester Square sits Salt n’ Pepper, a simple restaurant that serves both Pakistani and … More
Diyarbakir – Harringay
Green Lane, Harringay, is home to a number of Turkish establishments, all of which have rave reviews and form the … 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
Sheesh – Chigwell
Take a 600-year old tavern, shove a fine-dining Turkish restaurant inside and give it a meaty name that would also … More
Top Vegetarian Restaurants
As a carnivore, my food philosophy revolves around one concept: the first component of any main dish, is an animal. … More
Meat and Shake – Tooting
NOTE: Since the publication of this review, Meat and Shake has relaunched as a Southern Smokehouse, and has implemented a … More
Saikei – North Greenwich
It can be extremely difficult to find a good halal Chinese restaurant. And that still applies because this restaurant doesn’t … More
Buddha Bar Knightsbridge
Buddha Bar. A bar with a Buddha. No expense was spared with marketing teams when naming this pan-asian restaurant and … More
Tas Pide – Southwark
Tucked away behind the Southwark riverfront, lies a quaint and cosy Turkish eatery that neighbours Shakespeare’s Globe. This eatery, is … More
MoMo’s – Piccadilly Circus
Summer time in London does many strange things to Londoners. For example, all of a sudden, people think they are … More
Qasida – Aldgate East
Morning lectures, lunchtime, a rare large gap in the timetable, evening clinic at 5. A quick glance at my restaurant … More
