Experience a taste of Vietnam at Pho and Bun in Chinatown
Being massive fans of casual dining and Vietnamese food, it was only a matter of time before Townfish went down to check out the latest offerings at Pho and Bun in Chinatown
Serenading singers and liquid libation abound at Archer Street, Soho
Personally, I am more of a restaurant kind of person than the type to frequent bars and pubs. Rowdy and crowded are words that spring to mind, but a recent visit to Archer Street was a complete breath of fresh air
Chotte Matte - Putting sexy back into vegetarian dining
You can really appreciate how far culinary menus have developed in the past few years when you walk into a Nikkei restaurant like Chotto Matte in Soho and actually salivate over their vegetarian tasting menu
The Victor Garvey empire grows from strength to strength with their latest addition, Rambla
One of the most frequently asked questions as a restaurant reviewer is which restaurant is your favourite in London? One of the top choices I often answer with is Encant on Maiden Lane
The Poke phenomenon is showing no signs of abating with the launch of Honi Poke in Soho
Unless you've been living under a rock, you will not have missed the Hawaiian craze that has invaded London
Six Storeys on Soho: Refined elegance from the first floor to the loft
Six Storeys is such a fantastic concept, you wonder why other venues haven't formulated similar ideas
HIPCHIPS: Are you trendy enough for these delectable crisps in Soho?
There have been many high-concept ideas launching in London: cereal cafes and pop-up selling tinned fish. The latest has arrived in the form of HIPCHIPS
DSTRKT London: More than just a world-famous nightclub in the West End
Most Londoners know of DSTRKT as an incredibly famous nightclub graced by A to Z list celebrities; however their restaurant is less well-known
An oasis of calm at Muriel's Kitchen in Soho
Walking into Muriel's Kitchen around noon on a weekend, you might be surprised to see a vibrant, full restaurant filled with locals, tourists, dating couples or even people walking on their laptops
40 Dean Street: serving the Soho community with classic homemade Italian dishes
Column inches have been written about the death of Soho and the lack of a sense of community in the area.
Variety is the spice of life at Mister Lasagna in Soho
The concept is ingeniously simple: Mister Lasagna is London's first specialist lasagna restaurant serving 21 type of lasagna.
You always get a hearty welcome at Yumi Izayaka on Shaftesbury Avenue
Izayaka is the Japanese word for an informal drinking establishment. However, the food plays an important role at Izayakas.
Shuang Shuang: High-concept hot-pot restaurant in the heart of Chinatown
Chinatown has gone through somewhat of a revival in recent years. Newer restaurants that have opened have spent considerable budgets on achieving a modern design and look
Balans Soho Society: A fitting tribute to the late Prady Balan
I don't normally start off a review with an obituary, but the recent passing of Prady Balan reminds us of the tremendous work he has contributed to the restaurant scene in London and across the world.
From Russia with Love
A midweek launch involving quaffing berry infused vodka and dining on caviar is one way to spice up a rather mundane week. This was all thanks to Alexei Zimin, one of Russia’s most celebrated chefs who just launched Zima, his new street food bar and kitchen.
Vive le Hambuges as long as they are made by Big Fernand
With the popularity of burger restaurants in Central London, you do have to wonder if one day there will be more of them than our iconic British pubs. Having a unique selling point is crucial to stand out in this crowded market place.
Achingly hip pizzas from the Elliott Brothers at Pizza Pilgrims Soho
There has been many rags to riches stories for hip food stall owners who have become restauranteurs writing their own cookbooks and having their own business. Thom and James Elliott are perhaps one of the most well-known ones.
Authenticity is the key at the Japanese restaurant Engawa in Piccadilly
In recent years, there has been a steady stream of Japanese restaurateurs braving the convoluted world of the London restaurant scene.
The Crown and Two Chairmen
The Crown and Two Chairmen is smart, stylish and some distance away from its more solitary soul-searching appeal of yesteryear.
