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Asian Supermarkets Are Booming in the Capital, Transforming Specialities Into Staples
Once concentrated in areas with large East and South East Asian communities,Asian supermarkets are a much more common sight across the city.
Read moreThe Best Pre-Theatre Dinner Menus in London
You’re off to the theatre, it’s edging closer to the 7.30 curtain time and you need food – here are the best pre-theatre dinner menus in London
Read moreWasteless Wonders | The Best Dishes and Drinks Made from Food Waste
These are the best drinks and dishes made from food waste in London, showing that trash can be turned into treasure
Read moreMix it Up for the Most Important Meal of the Day With These Alternative Breakfasts
From south Indian masala dosa in south London to congee in the City, these are the best alternative breakfasts in London.
Read moreCo-Owner of The Camberwell Arms and Bambi to Open The Knave of Clubs in Shoreditch
James Dye, co-owner The Camberwell Arms, Frank’s, and Bambi, is reviving Shoreditch pub The Knave of Clubs
Read moreHow to Celebrate Burns Night 2025 in London
Whether you’re taking on the haggis or you’re on the hunt for whisky, we’ve got the best of Burns Night for all you lads and lassies.
Read moreVeganuary One Dish Wonders
Luckily going vegan, whether it’s just for the month or for the year, doesn’t have to mean eating leaves thanks to these Veganuary specials.
Read moreWe’re Calling It! Five Trends We’re Predicting for 2025
LOTI Co-Founder Jules picks her top five trends for 2025 that will shape the London food and beverage scene
Read moreSourdough Sophia Is Opening a Third Bakery in Highgate
Sourdough Sophia is opening in Highgate joining the second bakery on Essex Road and the original micro bakery in Crouch End
Read moreBillingsgate and Smithfield Markets Might Not Be Permanently Closing as First Feared
Two of London’s oldest markets, Billingsgate Market and Smithfield Market, are facing closure after a move to Dagenham was abandoned
Read moreDry January Libations | The Non-Alcoholic Drinks That Actually Taste Good
From booze free wines to botanical liquors and spirits, here’s the non-alcoholic drinks we’ll be sipping on this Dry January
Read moreLondon From The Outside | Great British Menu star, Roberta Hall-McCarron
We catch up with Edinburgh-based chef Roberta Hall-McCarron to find out where she eats when she comes to London
Read moreA Second Tamila Site Is Heading to King’s Cross
After opening in Clapham, the Tamil Prince team is bringing its spin-off brand Tamila to King’s Cross this January
Read moreGet 50% off New Dishes at Trejo’s Tacos
After opening a London outpost of Trejo’s Tacos last year, Hollywood actor Danny Trejo has now expanded the menu with 15 new dishes
Read moreBar Italia Opens a Second London Site to Mark its 75th Anniversary
After 75 years in business, iconic Soho coffee shop Bar Italia has expanded for the first time with a second site at Outernet
Read moreWest African Restaurant Shakara to Open in Marylebone
Former Akoko chef Ayo Adeyemi is now helping launch modern West African restaurant Shakara in Marylebone this January
Read moreWhere to Find the Best Value Set Menus in London
Looking for cheap eats or a more wallet-friendly meal in London? Here’s where to find the best value set menus in the city
Read moreAnna Søgaard Launches Seasonal Nordic Pop Up This January for Two Nights Only
17th & 18th January 2025
Immerse yourself in Nordic cuisine at the new pop-up restaurant from Chef Anna Søgaard and discover the authentic flavors of Danish cooking.
Read moreUkrainian Restaurant Tatar Bunar to Open in Shoreditch
Tatar Bunar, opening in Shoreditch, is the debut London venture from Ukrainian restaurateurs Alex Cooper and Anna Andriienko
Read moreLearn How to Make Nepalese Momo at Eat Momo
7th February 2025
Dumpling fans, you can learn exactly how to make Nepalese momo properly at this exclusive Eat Momo masterclass
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Restaurant Reviews
Discover new places to eat out with our London restaurant reviews. London is overflowing with great restaurants. Where do you start? We’re asked daily about which new restaurants have opened, which ones are worth seeking out and what’s not living up to the hype.
Prince Arthur, Belgravia Review | “A Bling Belgravia Pub from an Ex-Brat Chef”
Prince Arthur Belgravia is a refurbished pub that’s been getting a fair amount of attention for its food, courtesy of chef Adam Iglesias
Read moreDove Review | “A Worthy Successor to Orasay”
Dove looks very similar to its previous incarnation but has replaced (most of) the seafood with a menu of elevated comfort food
Read moreRovi Review | “A Fine Example of Ottolenghi’s Veg-Forward Cooking”
Rovi in Fitzrovia is part of chef Yotam Ottolenghi line-up of restaurants and this should be clear from the veggie-centric menu
Read moreFantômas Review | “A Bold Addition to the King’s Road”
True to form, Chris Denney’s not confined by continent when it comes to the Fantomas menu and he’s doing some exciting cooking.
Read moreCanton Blue Review | “Some of the Best High-End Chinese Cooking in London”
A stellar restaurant for a stellar hotel The Peninsula Hotel finally opened in London in 2023, and with it came a crop of great restaurants,…
Read moreDream Xi’an Review | “Come for the Biangbiang Noodles, Stay for Everything Else”
Guirong Wei is raising the profile of Shaanxi food with her restaurants, including Dream Xi’an, her largest one yet
Read moreFrank’s Canteen Review | “Celebrating a Decade in the Game in Style”
With a tenth anniversary coming up and new head chef Eloise Dawes (ex-Kudu) in tow, it’s all go go go for Frank’s Canteen
Read moreStarling Review | “Everything You Want a Bistro to Be”
After working with Tom Kerridge for 14 years, Nick Beardshaw has struck out on his own with Starling in his hometown of Esher.
Read moreBun House Disco Review | “Chinatown’s Bun House Has Got a Fun Little Sister”
Z He and Alex Peffly have brought Bun House out of Chinatown and onto Brick Lane, turning a corner site into Bun House Disco.
Read moreAngloThai Review | “There’s Nothing Quite Like it”
John and Desiree Chantarasak have finally opened a fully fledged permanent restaurant for their AngloThai concept
Read moreWildflowers Review | “One of the Most Beautiful Openings of 2024”
When a restaurant’s co-founder is an interior stylist, you’d expect it to look good but Wildflowers really is a gorgeous space
Read moreLeydi Review | “A Must for Turkish Food Fans”
Leydi takes inspo from the eating culture of Istanbul, with a menu that moves from Turkish breakfast right through to kebabs from the mangal
Read moreBottarga Review | “The Hottest Spot in Chelsea Right Now”
Bottarga does recognisable Greek dishes very well, with just a few touches that extend beyond the Mediterranean thrown in
Read moreTiella Review | “Italian Comfort Classics in One of London’s Cosiest Pubs”
Chef Dara Klein has been in residence with her Tiella pop-up at The Compton Arms in Islington since April 2023
Read moreCycene Review | “Still One of the Finest Tasting Menus in Town”
2024 has been a year of evolution for Cycene as Taz Sarhane is now Head Chef and he’s brought a greater focus on British ingredients
Read moreDishoom Review | “Their Biggest Menu Update Since Opening”
Dishoom has just done something BIG; they’ve made the most significant menu update since opening back in 2010
Read moreThe Grill at The Hero | “Another Smash Hit”
We loved our lunch at The Hero this summer so we rushed straight down to the newly opened Grill, in the first floor dining room
Read moreTuna Fight Club Review | “The First Rule of Tuna Fight Club Is…”
Tuna Fight Club sees guests ushered out into the street to greet the arrival of the night’s star: a 200+ kg bluefin tuna.
Read moreCafe François Review | “Your New Favourite Borough Market Meet Up”
Cafe François has set out to be that dependable, affordable spot that is going to suit almost any occasion
Read moreSael Review | “One of the Best Menus in London Right Now”
Sael is another hit for Jason Atherton, with one of those menus that reads so well and then delivers the goods.
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