The last time I updated this page was way back in April 2012 – feels like a lifetime ago. The London restaurant scene continues to undergo rapid transformation, sadly some of my favourite haunts have left the game, but the good news is that lots of interesting new players have come into the picture.
This year, I decided to streamline into a list – less words, easier to scan, easier to update – and hopefully this will help you find your next meal. It is by no means definitive, just a list of places that I love. I’ve also included the few places which I was fortunate enough to visit on my travels.
(You can sort the list by clicking on the headings.)
It’s been 7 years now since I started this blog, thank you for joining me along the way and I hope you continue eating fabulous things.
Long-time Japanese importer with numerous locations. Swiss Cottage branch is my favourite izakaya-style in London. Just easy and good value. Great for midweek tuna-fix like this
I also love his beef hofun - with scratch of lemon zest, genius.
Andrew continues to innovate with his recipes. He loves visiting restaurants too, so feel free to sit at bar and chat with him. Always something different here.
At today's exchange rate, you can get 10 pieces for £35 as lunch. It may have lost its reputation to the younger guys, but it's still an institution and offers ridiculous value, and the skills are still there. Custard tamago and dancing shrimp and those unagi/anago.
Basically this is one the best restaurants in Norway. The chef, Tony Martin is extremely talented lad and has dubbed his restaurant's style 'rough fine dining'.
If you end up in the south of Norway, make this your number 1 priority.
Always thought of this as the precursor to Dinner. In many ways, Hinds Head may just be better than either Dinner or Fat Duck. Easier to get into and much cheaper, but food is just as brilliant.
It's on this list purely because I had 2 great meals, and then it became impossible to book (more accurately, they allowed crazy advanced bookings). I think its easier to get into now, so I'll be back soon...
IMHO the best 2 stars in London. The 3rd star must be soon. Always perfection. I still revere Marcus Wareing after all these years. Don't miss the egg tart. It really still the best in the world.
Can't believe it was 5 years ago. It was £150 then, now its... gasp. They re-opened this year after long refurb, now with floating pillows. I need to go back..
The last time I updated this page was way back in April 2012 – feels like a lifetime ago. The London restaurant scene continues to undergo rapid transformation, sadly some of my favourite haunts have left the game, but the good news is that lots of interesting new players have come into the picture.
This year, I decided to streamline into a list – less words, easier to scan, easier to update – and hopefully this will help you find your next meal. It is by no means definitive, just a list of places that I love. I’ve also included the few places which I was fortunate enough to visit on my travels.
(You can sort the list by clicking on the headings.)
It’s been 7 years now since I started this blog, thank you for joining me along the way and I hope you continue eating fabulous things.
TL:DR – Medlar , Goodman, Cambio de Tercio.
Worth a flight to Brunei just to eat this.
If pizzas were like a box of chocolates.
Incredible value for money. The burger with Béarnaise , The irish beef belly steak for £15.
They specialise in Kalbi Tang (spare rib soup). Also their Bossam is pretty spectacular.
They also sell the carbonara home kit. We tried it - look here. Its amazing. The Conero Guanciale.
The duck egg buns are peerless (in London).
I also love his beef hofun - with scratch of lemon zest, genius.
Andrew continues to innovate with his recipes. He loves visiting restaurants too, so feel free to sit at bar and chat with him. Always something different here.
Interesting things such as this Ishiyaki Sukiyaki.
The Yashin 8 still hits the spot.
Pictures of dishes through the years (1, 2, 3, 4)
Of course, the food is proper too. Merlin is a chef to follow.
If you end up in the south of Norway, make this your number 1 priority.
But you must also try their Norwegian king crab at Beast. Yes I know, very expensive, but it is worth it.
This is my favourite Tonkatsu. I prefer this to the famous Maisen.