#fourth a japanese restaurant where we get ramen

[kimium]

Hey friend, I was wondering: What are some of your favourite experiences from when you lived/worked in Japan?

Aw friend! This is a fantastic ask! I have so many great memories of being in Japan that I am delighted to share with you!

My favourite experiences from what I lived and worked in Japan

-Kappazushi: In case you don't know, Kappazushi is a conveyor sushi restaurant chain. While there are many different conveyor sushi restaurants, I like Kappazushi the best. Also, they have kappa as their mascot. 10/10.

-My parents + sister visiting me: My first year in Japan my parents and sister came to visit me during Christmas. They saw the school I was working at, my classes, and then toured around Tokyo with me. It was a lot of fun and I have a lot of happy memories.

-Staff dinners: Every three months the staff would have a dinner at the local restaurant. It was always a lot of fun and my favourite part was during autumn/winter they'd serve nabe (hotpot).

-Getting lost on the way to my own farewell party: We held my farewell/going away party in Nagano-shi and I didn't realize the restaurant was on the fourth floor of the building. I walked past it and Google Maps wasn't helping. They ended up sending three of my coworkers to come find me. How embarrassing.

-Maid Cafe in Akihabara: Before I left Japan I spent two days in Tokyo. On my first day I went to a maid cafe. The staff were panicking because "we don't speak a lot of English" (I know enough Japanese to get by). Coincidently there was another English speaking person there at the same time. They sat me beside this person LOL. We had a nice hour chat at the very least.

-@a-little-harmed-shinra visiting me: I'm still so happy that Yuki managed to visit me! I was so happy and had a lot of fun going around Tokyo with them! Shout out to our first day in Tokyo where it rained while we were at the Tower and that doujinshi store that became gayer the higher up we went.

-Wearing a kimono to Kinkaku-ji and having a foreign couple want a photo of me: I was gifted a kimono and wanted to wear it while I was in Japan. I ended up wearing it to Kinhaku-ji where this couple wanted my photo. I felt very cool in that moment.

-USJ (Universal Studios Japan): The same trip when I was at Kinkaju-ji I went to USJ. It was right around the time the live action Attack on Titan movie was out too, so I was able to see the props and a sculpture of the wall post S1. One of my favourite photos I took.

-Danjiri-matsuri: If you've never experienced the Danjiri-matsuri in Osaka, I highly encourage it. It's my favourite festival and I love my Nakamachi shirt.

-Being short change for the parkade and needing to ask a stranger for 120 yen: This was so embarrassing! I emptied all my change and only had a 5000 yen note. I thought I could slip out and break it at the convenience store right beside the parkade but a lady was waiting to leave. I didn't have the Japanese to tell her my plan so instead I asked her for 120 yen.

-Visiting the Pokemon Centre in Ikebukuro: Honestly, one of the coolest stores in Japan. I took a lot of fun pictures and while I didn't buy a lot, I have some items that are very cute.

-Homemade noodles in my village: Where I lived we had cute little old grannies making homemade noodles all the time. I didn't realize how spoiled I was until I had ramen somewhere else.

-"Yamada Denki!": There is an electronics store in Japan named Yamada Denki. They have this little jingle that is stuck in my brain for eternity.

-Buying my own kotatsu: My first year there I had to buy myself my own kotatsu. Sadly I couldn't take it with me home, but I love my little kotatsu and had fun picking it out.

-ARUKUMA-CHAN: Arukuma is the mascot of the prefecture I lived in and I love Arukuma with all my heart. There is a statue of Arukuma in the Nagano-eki so if you're ever there, please check him out.

-Oyaki: My beloved... I miss you... especially nozawana.

#personal #replies #my time in japan basically summed up here #i have so many memories though so i could be here all day

[levihauser]

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6 September, 2019

I’ve started to get used to Japan, although I’ve still got a long way to go before I can speak and understand Japanese.

On the 28th of August, I went downstairs and had breakfast. My host parents think I love cereal more than anything in the world, so they feed it to me for breakfast most mornings alongside an already huge breakfast. This was my first day of eating it, however. They had had me select the cereal I wanted at the store. All the options were sweet and sugary cereals, which I don’t really like. however, there was one that was not: bran flakes! My family and the US and I eat bran flakes with our cereal whenever we have it, and they are not sweet at all. So I pointed them out, and my host father took four bags off the shelf. When I had them, however, they were probably the sweetest thing I had all day. They were completely coated in sugar- and there was a whole bowl of them. I struggled to eat the bowl, then ate the rest of my huge breakfast. 

In the early afternoon, my host father and I went to my school, Matto High School. They sized me for my school uniform (consisting of a button-down white shirt with an M on it and way-too-loose gray striped pants with vibrant blue and red rubber slippers). It was a little uncomfortable, as the teachers just pushed me into a side room with the door open to change. After the sizing was finished, I met some of my teachers. My class teacher (in Japan students stay in the same classroom for most of the day. A class teacher is something like a homeroom teacher), who is also an English teacher and a fairly good English speaker, is Mrs. Kameda. There is another English teacher who is from the US on the JET program, Miss Pike. She is from New Jersey. All of them seemed nice. I also learned that there are two students from the Philippines in my class that are okay English speakers.

After the meeting at the high school finished, my host father and I went and ate ramen at a nearby small restaurant. Up until that point we had not had lunch, so I was very hungry, but the ramen was very good. For dinner, we had some sort of gigantic pork pancake with a side of squid. Being vegetarian up until I came to Japan, I was a bit queasy about eating meat (it also wasn’t the tastiest meal in the world in my opinion).

On the 29th, I read in the morning for a while. I can’t seem to get up as late as I would like, so I have to go to bed early to get enough sleep. For breakfast, I had a sunny-side-up egg and salad, as well as a thick slab of bread with a hefty rectangle of luminescent, half-melted, yellow cheese. It poured all morning. At 11, my host father and I went to the city hall of Hakusan. I met the mayor. I was impressed. I would have thought that the mayor of  city with a population of over 100,000 would have too busy a schedule to meet with a single exchange student. The city hall is a big skyscraper, and we were on the fourth floor in a room for receiving guests. Because of its purpose, the room had a lot of beautiful art from the city.

I had to make a short speech in Japanese, but I had an interpreter who could help me understand and answer questions. I was given a bag of Hakusan-themed gifts and interviewed by several reporters. Just for meeting with the mayor for 20 minutes and being an exchange student, I got in the newspaper and on TV! After the meeting, we spent 3 hours filling out residency paperwork for my time in Japan. Not my idea of a fun afternoon, but it allows me to stay in Japan for more than 90 days.

There was a Rotary meeting of the club that is hosting me that evening, so I attended and had to make another short speech in Japanese. We exchanged Rotary flags (I gave them Perry’s, they gave me theirs so that I can bring it back to Perry), then ate dinner. It was a fancy hotel, so the food was fancy too. It was interesting to hear the Rotary song in Japanese.

On the 30th I had super-sugar-saturated cereal again. My host father got out a board game and just started playing it with me without explaining it all. Somehow I won, despite not knowing the rules until about halfway through (the game was called オセロ in Japanese, which, transliterated, is Osero. I think it is Othello in English). I went for a walk, and when I got back, I cleaned my bedroom and finished unpacking. It took a while, but it was very satisfying. My host mother made sushi for lunch. It was delicious! My favorite was inarizushi (rice wrapped in tofu). I read in the afternoon, then we had dinner (fish, rice, meat, somen, and miso). I went on a walk after dinner, but the sun set as I was walking and I got lost on my way back. I asked a friendly person for directions and she showed me the way (she actually walked me all the way back home, in the opposite direction she had been going). 

On the 31st, I had been in Japan for one week! I studied Japanese for a while, then had breakfast. I went for a walk, then we ate lunch. My host father and I went for a bike ride. Both the walk and the ride were to my high school, so I could practice the route. After the bike ride, one of my host aunts picked me up and took me to her house for a taiko (Japanese drum) lesson. It was interesting and fun, however, I was not very good at it, so I was not too happy when I found out my host dad had recorded the whole thing on video and was repeatedly playing it to anyone who he knew. 

When we returned home, my seven-year-old host niece Yuria and my four-year-old host nephew Shudai were there. We went to a sushi restaurant. It was pretty interesting. There was a counter surrounding the chefs with a conveyor belt that had plates of sushi on it. The chefs made sushi and put it on the conveyor belt, and customers took off any sushi they wanted. The price was assessed by the number of plates each customer had amassed and what color they were (different colors indicated different prices). If you weren’t seated at the counter, you were in a group. That’s where we were. There was a screen that you could touch to pick what you wanted, then a wheeled tray would come speeding up to you shortly on a special track. Whenever it came, Shuudai would shout “Shinkansen, shinkansen!” (bullet train, bullet train). You could take your food, then press the screen to dismiss the tray. We ate sushi and overall, it was delicious, although there were a few things I ate that I wish I hadn’t. We had ice cream for dessert, and both Yuria and Shuudai dropped theirs on the ground. After that, we went home.

On September first, I got up and started to get ready for my Rotary Youth Exchange orientation later that day. At 11, three Rotarians showed up to drive me to Toyama City. The drive took about an hour, and it was very scenic. Lots of mountains! There were a lot of trams on tracks in the center of the road. According to one of the Rotarians, Toyama City, along with Hiroshima, is one of the few cities in Japan with trams like that. They were very interesting, and while some looked new, others looked like beautiful antiques, maybe from 60 to 70 years ago. We arrived at the hotel where the meeting was, and all of the English speaking inbound students were there. There were 12 (I think), so it was much bigger than district 7120, where I come from, in terms of youth exchange. In 7120, there were only 13 outbound students total, whereas here the total of inbound English speakers only almost reached that. There were some students from Canada and the US and one from Australia. I was the youngest. The orientation was long and boring, but all of the students were able to exchange pins with each other, a Rotary Youth Exchange custom, as well as business cards. We returned home, and only my host mother was there, as my host father was at a meeting in Fukui Prefecture. We went out for dinner at a small restaurant. We constituted half of the customers, but the people at the restaurant seemed to know her. After spending quite a while there, we returned home and went to bed.

The second was my first day of school. I put on my school uniform. I had breakfast and left. School starts at 8:35, but I was to be there at 8 on the first day. My host dad gave me a ride there, and I gave a speech to the teachers. Mrs. Kameda led me to my classroom and I made the same speech again to my classmates. We all moved to the gym for an assembly, and I made the speech for the third time, this time to the whole school. Afterwards, all the students took tests. This was the beginning of their second semester after a one month break for the summer (school starts in April here). I was given a tour of the school. It has two courtyards, and is essentially shaped like a hollow rectangle with a hallway through the middle. It has four floors, and my classroom is on the third. Lots of stair climbing! Everybody I met wanted to say hi to me, so that was pleasant. There were no classes on the first day, so I just took the English test and studied Japanese, then went home. The walk takes about half an hour. I snacked and ate dinner, then both host parents went to an oil painting class, so I went to bed.

On the third, I got ready for school and left. There are six periods in a school day, plus lunch, cleaning and homeroom. I’m taking English Communication, English, Math, Music, Modern Japanese, Classical Japanese, P.E., Calligraphy, Art, History, Science, Taiko, Office Skills, and Health. Both the math and the science are what I took two years ago in the U.S. I thought I had finished the day, when lo and behold, I learned that I had to stay seventh period, along with every other student, to study on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so I leave at 4:30 instead of 3:30. I had been getting along well with a little help from Google Translate, but at school everyone spoke quickly and used characters I don’t understand, so it was very difficult. My hardest classes have been Classical and Modern Japanese. In Modern Japanese on Wednesday, there was a vocabulary opener, where I had to copy definitions from a dictionary onto a paper. However, while I know two of the Japanese alphabets, the third has thousands of characters which I don’t know that I just had to copy from what I saw, which took a really long time and hurt my eyes. Wednesday was my hardest day of the week. In the U.S., I never really liked Wednesdays, and I had hoped it would get better here, but it did just the opposite.

Yesterday, I went to school. It was my easiest day yet, although that may just be because of the relief of stress from not having to stay at school until 4:30. My host mother had slept in, however, so I didn’t get any packed lunch. Instead, I had to buy something from the school store. By the time I got there, I was at the end of the line and the only thing edible left was half of a stale Nutella sandwich. Not my favorite meal in Japan so far. One thing that’s nice about this school is that the classrooms all have air conditioning because it gets so hot and humid in the summer. However, I’ve been told that there’s no insulation in the winter and they keep it cool, so I’m a little worried. I’ve pretty much memorized my route to school now, so I don’t need my map any more. I walk on a dirt road through rice fields along the way, as well as past two Shinto shrines and across a railroad. It’s a pretty walk. I went to the post office, doubling the time of my walk, but I got to walk by the ruins of a castle. I had no idea that there had ever been a castle in Hakusan. Immediately, I was offered a matcha-flavored ice cream pop by my host dad. It wasn’t bad at all. My host family seems to like eating ice cream at all hours after 10 AM. There was another Rotary meeting and this time the president of my host district, 2610, was the guest speaker. The meeting ended, and one of the Rotarians gave me a ride home. Although my host dad was at the meeting, he had to go to another meeting immediately afterwards. I took my first Japanese bath. It was pretty hot, but still nicer than I thought it would be. I waited this long because try as I might, I couldn’t figure out how to get the water to turn on until I remembered to ask my host mother.

Today, I went to school after breakfast. It was an average day, neither too hard nor too easy, but it was nice because the exhausting first week of school was over. I’ve been here for two weeks now! I’m starting to fall into a rhythm and am enjoying my time here.

My host parents and I

My school’s main entrance

Sunset a short walk from my house

A torii at a shrine along my walk to school

A museum along my walk to school

[transboygenius]

SE4SON: Chapter 9

[*Following afternoon*]

Libby and Cindy had just finished school, but before they were ready to go back home, Cindy decided they should dine out for a bit. It was Friday, and Cindy wanted to celebrate the fourth day without Neutron. She didn't even bother to ask herself where he could be, and neither has she felt the same way about Nick, but it's not like she even cared about that loser anyways. A few days without Jimmy Neutron was all she needed to properly recover. She was even in such a good mood, she said hello to Betty Quinlan as she passed. That's right, Betty Quinlan, one of Cindy's least favorites. She has never felt this good since her parents threw her that really, really expensive party for her 8th birthday, one Jimmy wasn't invited to, obviously. She can still remember her father crying from how much money he spent.

Cindy and Libby then stopped at a pedestrian post, where Cindy pressed the button and both waited patiently for the walk signal. While waiting, Jenny passed by them on her skateboard, attempted to jump over a fire hydrant, and then broke her leg. The two girls just shrugged at each other. As the walk signal flashed, Cindy and Libby crossed the street to the restaurant on the other side. It was a Japanese noodle joint called The Ramen Bowl, built in the spot McSpanky's used to be. When they entered, they were greeted by a waitress dressed in a komodo, who bowed in respect. After taking them to their seats, the girls then ordered ahead. Tempura soba for Libby, and regular pork roast ramen for Cindy, with a coupon for a free whole fishcake. Cindy also ordered a few side dishes, such as karaage and onigiri.

"Eat as much as you want, Libby! It's my treat!"

Libby should be happy, if not grateful, having to eat all of this delicious Japanese cuisine without paying for it herself, but she felt in her gut that Cindy is maybe being a little insensitive. Jimmy is still missing without a trace, and his mother is put into a deep struggle trying to find her only son. Carl and Sheen are beginning to mourn over their friend's disappearance as well. Even though nobody else missed the Neutron boy, everything has gone dull without the big headed kid around. Libby couldn't help but also worry about Jimmy. And here is Cindy, smiling brighter than a supernova, celebrating with a big meal spent with her own allowance. A child is missing, and she's acting like she just won the Nobel Prize.

"Aren't you at least bothered by Jimmy's disappearance the slightest, Cindy? I mean, the boy has been gone for four days, with no clues to speculate his whereabouts. It's like he's never gone anywhere and just got erased from reality." "Knowing those cute little goobers he calls his inventions, it could've happened by accident." "What?" "I said it's not even your problem, Libs! So why should you worry? You're not responsible for why Neutron is gone." "Look, as much as I'm not too keen on Big Head myself, I can't help but worry for his friends and family's pain. If I were missing, I can't imagine what shock it'd bring to my folks, loosing their only child they've spent 11 years raising and loving. What if something drastic happened to him? Like, he could be--" "Dead? Ohhoho, c'mon, this is the boy genius we're talking about! If he can survive a daily pummeling brought up by Butch every school day, I'm pretty sure he can survive any wonders he encounters in the big wide world! It would take more effort than a giant chicken, or a league of villains, to kill him!" "I'll give you credit for showing some concern, but this is serious. On top of that, Nick has been gone the same number of days as Jimmy's absence. Don't you find that coincidentally stran-- Hold up, girl. Can you run that by me again?" "It takes more than corny, predictable villains to snuff him out." "NO, before that!" "That he could be out there in the big wide world? Like, lost in space, or maybe a different country. Somewhere."

That's it! Maybe Mrs. Neutron hasn't looked hard enough yet! Jimmy Neutron is no ordinary preteen kid. If he's not on Earth, we know where he would be. Possibly, in a galaxy far, far away.

"Thanks for dinner, Cindy, but I gotta go take a rain check! See ya then!"

Libby got out of her seat and stormed out of the restaurant. Wherever she's going, she seemed inspired. Just as soon as Libby was gone, the food had then been served.

"LIBBY! Oh sure, bail on your best friend. Looks like more noodles for me."

And so to speak, what Libby had said earlier really crossed Cindy's mind. Nick has been gone long as Jimmy has, and just like Jimmy, no clues could be found. According to Sheen's knowledge, they both vanished on the same day. He also mentioned they were handcuffed together the last time he saw them, but how long have they been jointed? A intellectual like Jimmy would have easily gotten those cuffs off his wrists by now, and if they're still handcuffed, finding them would be no needle in a hay stack. What if they're not really missing? As any young stupid boy would do, maybe they both ran away together, as friends or enemies. Cindy's not so certain it's appropriate enough to entitle them as friends, judging from what she's seen from their interactions so far. They never socialized that much, but they never looked like they hated each other either.

Could they be somewhere up on a hilltop, in another country, performing a macho ritual by beating each other to the death for Cindy's love? Nah. Compared to Jimmy's strength, Nick would've easily creamed him, and hell knows it wouldn't last for four days. Plus, she still doesn't know whether or not Nick returns her feelings. Even if he did, she'd date him just to rub it in Neutron's face. It would be out of a crush, but she lost interest in Nick after he became washed-up. Could they be in a faraway state, made a truce, and then started their own business corporation for men who want to get their women off their backs? Nope. Two of them are both still kids, so there's no way they have enough money to open a business. Plus, how would Jimmy even talk Nick into aligning with his sexist organization? Cindy has always seen Nick as a ladies man, despite ignoring his female company.

Could they be stranded on a deserted island together, living at peace, and being happy-- No, no NO! No way! Nuh-uh! Never! That's her and Jimmy's story! She refuses to picture Jimmy being happy with someone else on a deserted island that isn't her, even if it is another boy! Wait, why does she even care? Why should she care? She doesn't love that pompous, self-righteous, know-it-all anymore. She needs to remind herself that he broke up with her for his own "selfishness." Wherever he is, good riddance to him! His whippy dip hair better not turn up in Retroville anytime soon! He can go marry Nick, for all I care! She took her chopsticks and greedily slurped at her noodles, then stuffed some karaage and a rice ball into her mouth. She barely gave herself time to chew her food. With Jimmy reentering her head, the only thing she could do at that moment was eat the memories away.

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[*Seven hours earlier, during medieval times*]

Jimmy and Nick spent the night in a small barn, sleeping on beds of hay, while each had their own blankets. In the barn, they were accompanied by one cow, five chickens, and Butterscotch the horse. Butterscotch had his own blanket as well, including a pillow and a teddy bear. One of the chickens, who happened to be a rooster, woke the entire barn by letting out a good ol' fashioned cock-a-doodle-doo! Annoyed but very tired, Nick slammed his fist down on a hen sleeping next to him, thinking it was an alarm clock. Then he realized alarm clocks weren't exactly invented yet. The angered hen pecked her beak on Nick's forehead as revenge, which really woke him up. Jimmy awakened while rubbing both of his shut eyes. They got up to their feet as they stretched and yawned.

"Morning, little dude. Had a good sleep last night?" Asked Nick. "Not exactly. The hay wasn't all that comfy." Replied Jimmy. "Tell me about it. Sleep was much more comfortable when we were still handcuffed."

The two boys faced forward, and saw Rodent Girl sitting on the window, with a mug in her hand. She was staring at them, and what's scarier was she didn't blink.

"Can we help you, Miss?" Asked Jimmy. "Oh-no-need-for-that-young-gents-me-was-just-watching-you-in-your-sleep!"

And the way she talked, she sounded more energetic than usual.

"Wwwwwhy?" "Mitzi-wanted-me-to-watch-over-you-two-like-a-hawk-and-to-make-sure-there-isn't-any-funny-business-going-on-around-here-do-you-think-of-me-as-some-sick-soul-who-watches-people-in-their-sleep-for-my-own-pleasure-cuz-me-don't-do-that-me-has-decency!" "Mitz- She made you stay up here all night?" Asked Nick. "She-didn't-made-me-she-asked-me-to-she-isn't-all-THAT-mean-and-she-provided-me-with-all-this-coffee! *Sips from mug* Mmmm-this-is-some-good-define-enrichment-too-bad-these-beans-are-very-pricey-but-it's-not-like-we're-paying-for-them!"

Despite the window being opened, she exited through the main door instead. Mitzi really doesn't trust them, Jimmy thought. Will she continue doing this? The boy genius will have to build a door lock, and some shut-in windows, because how will they ever have a goodnight's sleep when some weird lady, that looks like a runaway from the circus, is watching them through the whole night? Or maybe worse; They won't wake up the next morning. And what did Rodent Girl mean by not having to pay for very expensive coffee beans? Well, it's not like all of it will even matter, anyways. Jimmy just needs to gather up the needed supplies, build a new time machine, and get away from this freak show. Also, if Mitzi can't trust them, then the boys have every right not to trust her back.

Nick performed a couple of morning routine stretches to loosen up his joints, since his limbs are still a bit rigid from being handcuffed for three days. Jimmy was inspired by Nick's workout and gave it a try himself, but since he never worked out or exercised daily like Nick has, his entire body went stiff. As much as Nick had the urge to laugh right now, he resisted and helped loosen the small boy's limbs by stretching them out himself. And yes, it was quite painful, but yet Jimmy didn't scream nor cry. Science is the only major he's good enough for, while physical activities are his weakest point. Maybe he needs to put a little more effort in P.E. for a change. Or maybe have a tall, strapping, good-looking guy like Nick show him the ropes- UGHHH, what am I doing? What am I thinking? Jimmy almost found himself infatuated for his new friend. Nick is pretty darn handsome, but Jimmy can't see himself romantically involved with someone of the same gender. Boys were meant to have girls, and girls were meant to have boys. That's what they say and that's how it has always been. Right?

After restoring Jimmy's joints, the two wandered off to find the shed that held all the stuff they need to build a new time machine. It didn't take them that long, and it was actually easy to find. Diana was there, bench pressing a wheelbarrow, the same one they carried uphill yesterday, loaded with a bunch of random junk. Actually, through Jimmy's eyes, they looked pretty useful to make a new time machine with, but they're all probably Diana's, so they should just take whatever is in the shed that will work. When Diana noticed the boys, she held the wheelbarrow midway and greeted them with a warm good morning! Jimmy and Nick returned the good morning back. Jimmy grabbed hold of the door handle and opened the shed wide. His excitement soon died down when he found that the shed was cold empty.

"Uh, Miss Diana, ma'am? Wasn't there suppose to be a lot of things in there you said we could use to make a new ride back to our home?" Asked Nick. "Huh? Oh, sorry about that, boys. I didn't know what time you'd be up by, so I'm using all this stuff for my morning warrior aerobics! I dare not to miss out on one workout, otherwise my thews will become tender-loins!" Replied Diana. "That's nice and all, but may we have them now?" Asked Jimmy. "Not now, at least not until I reach 230,000!" "And how far do you have?" "109,485 more to go!" "What are we suppose to do by then?" "We could always talk some more." Nick suggested. "Well, thee can always head inside the hut for a big, hearty breakfast Benson hast did prepare himself! His cooking's not that good, but it is satisfying. Worry not about me! I'll has't a bite as soon as I'm done here! I never consume food before workouts, because then I'd receive stretch marks and nausea." "Thank you, Diana."

Even though neither Jimmy and Nick were hungry yet, it would be nice to fuel on some protein and nutrients for energy. Actually, back in the twenty first century, Jimmy's "protein and nutrients" were sugarcoated cereals and toaster pastries, which he yearned for right now. Whatever Benson has cooking up, the boys can rest assure the meal will be decent, and overall filling. When they reached the hut, they walked right into an argument between Rodent Girl and Benson. Rodent Girl was talking normal again. The caffeine must have worn off by now.

"PORRIDGE? Again?! We have four hens, why don't we have some eggs for once? Me need protein, not this tasteless gunge!" "Add honey or fruit, if you must. You know we are on a tight budget! And as for those eggs, they are meant to be kept incubated so we couldst breed more chickens. More chickens means more rations to feed this home, plus two new guests!" "What about those two eggs you kept stored in the bottom left cupboard? You don't plan to incubate those, do ya?" "Uh, um, those are saved... ...for an emergency!" "We have an emergency right here, you liar! Me young, me hungry, and me elevating in TEENAGE HORMONES!"

Nick coughed, which then ended the argument.

"My deary me, I apologize you two had to witness that! Please forgive Miss Oona. She's going through a stage of teenage hormones! Or whatever it is that rats develop.” Said Benson. "Don't make me bite you." Replied Rodent Girl.

Nick didn't say anything and just marched up to the cupboard Rodent Girl mentioned the two eggs were stored, which then upset her.

"HEY, what are you doing with MY breakfast?! Just because you're a guest, doesn't mean you have the right to abuse your hospitality!" "Just leave it up to me, gang. I'll be sure to fix you a breakfast that will leave you full until dinner." Nick replied, juggling those two eggs.

Everyone, including Jimmy, was confused as to what Nick could make with only two eggs. By now, he could only fix an omelette for one, and that wouldn't be enough for a house of six to share. But an egg dish wasn't really what Nick was aiming for. He set the eggs down on the counter, and fetched some other ingredients; Sacks full of flour and sugar, a bottle of milk, soften butter, a salt shaker, and a tin can labeled "baking soda." Before he was ready to start, he borrowed Benson's apron. First, he cracked the eggs into a separate bowl, then beated them until they became fluffy and stiff peaks formed. Next, he folded in the sugar and melted butter. After that, he sifted the dry ingredients into the egg mixture. The milk was mixed in last. Everyone in the room watched him like he was putting on a show. When the batter was completed, he ladled some onto a hot skillet greased with butter.

Right before their eyes, he was flipping hot fluffy cakes on the stove, and made just about enough to feed an army. The arousing aroma from Nick's creation whet their appetites. Nick commanded everyone in the room to hold their plates up, and so they did. Wielding his spatula, he tossed the edible disks into the air, and pretty soon everyone's plate was stacked with fresh, thick pancakes. Benson got out some maple syrup, and began pouring. Jimmy cut off a piece and put it in his mouth. The taste was more than delicious. It was sensational. He has never tasted pancakes like this. They were beyond compare to his mom's. Nick sure is amazing. He surprisingly knew how to cook, despite his young age.

"Oooohhh! Hotcakes! You see, Benson, this kid has proven to have much more manlier savvines than you, and he's like, thirteen years old?" Said Rodent Girl, intended to offend Benson. "I'm twelve, actually." Nick corrected. "Nick, I've never tasted anything like this before. I didn't know you could cook. Why didn't you tell me?" Said Jimmy. "Well I thought, since we're friends and all, I wanted to surprise you. You're the first person, in the twenty first century, besides my mom, I've ever cooked for." "Really? Well, surprised I am! You got a hidden depth! You know, if professional skateboarding doesn't work out for ya, you could always land a career in culinary arts! How long have you been at this gig, anyways?" "Since I was nine. My mom works from 9 AM to 11 PM, which means she doesn't have time to fix me a hot meal. She leaves me with all those microwavable TV dinners in the freezer. I wouldn't say they tasted bad, but they certainly didn't taste like dinner. Or food, for that matter. By then, enough was enough, and I was really craving for Mom's authentic Brazilian dishes. So, I took her handwritten cookbook from off the shelf and tried to duplicate some of the recipes in there. I may have burned a little, twice, but I was very young. Eventually, I took a few lessons from Mom, and pretty soon I got the hang of it. As I grew older, I started to improve, and even began experimenting my own original recipes." "Experimenting, huh? Heh, the way you put it out, cooking does seemingly sound just like science. ...in a cultural sort of way."

Nick chuckled. He wasn't laughing at Jimmy, he was laughing with him. His other friends (fake friends, as he would like to call them) would've made fun of and teased him for cooking, since it's not seen as a manly hobby. Nick was a little tense that Jimmy might've ridicule his art as well, but instead he impressed him. Even better, he compared it to the thing he loves the most; Science! If Jimmy can accept Sheen for being an Ultralord fanatic, or Carl for having a llama fetish plus a creepy one-sided crush on his mom to boot, guess he can accept his new best friend being a chef, especially if the food taste good. If Jimmy ever became his, he'd prove himself to be a worthy husband. When he wakes up, breakfast will be on the table, his lunch will be warm, and dinner will still be hot when he gets home. Everyday, he would shower him with his finest desserts, and feed them to his face. But since that will never likely happen, he could always just cook for him as his friend. And his slutty tram- wife could have some too.

Before Rodent Girl was ready to dig in, she tied a napkin around her neck, poured her syrup, and some melted cheese, then positioned her knife and fork. But right there, she fell face down on her pancakes, like she had dropped dead.

"OH MY GOSH, is she alright?!" Jimmy asked, feeling concerned. "She's fine, young man. Her caffeine rush just now blew a gasket." Benson replied. "Has anyone seen Mitzi anywhere? So far we haven't seen her around lately. Unless... (...she's spying on us. ...somewhere.)" Asked Nick, holding a tray loaded with pancakes, and looking around cautiously. "She's currently at work, and she won't return until afternoon." "Well, if she's not here, looks like she's out of luck! Here Jimmy, have some more pancakes!"

Nick stacked some more flapjacks on top of Jimmy's stack, which almost covered his huge head.

"I don't think I can eat that much, Nick." "Just-make-sure-you-don't-leave-any-for-her-if-you-catch-my-drift." "What?"

Outside...

"79,326! 79,327! 79,328!"

Diana was continuing with her bench pressing. Butterscotch was now on the wheelbarrow, with a cup of tea in his hoof, to help add a little more weight. Suddenly, the scent of hotcakes pierced through her nostrils. Smells like Benson whipped up something good for once. However, she refused to give up on her routine until she's finished. Thus far, the more she indulged the scent, it brought her abdomen into grumbles. Looks like she chose the wrong day to work on an empty stomach. Whatever he's serving, it might all be gone by the time she reaches 230,000, and it didn't help that the smell was tempting. Ahhhhh, but who cares anyways? The stuff is probably fatty, full of calories, and could clog up her arteries. If breakfast is gone, she could always settle for meat, vegetables, or raw fish.

"(THE HELL WITH IT!) 229,998! 229,999! 230,000!"

She tossed the wheelbarrow aside, while Butterscotch was still on it. Now's the time to get to breakfast before it's all eaten. Her horse was very disappointed.

"*Neigggghhhh!* (That's a penalty, Missy! A penalty!)"

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Food-Adjacent TV to Stream This Weekend, According to Eater Staff

Actor Sandra Oh, wearing a black chef beanie and a white t-shirt, talks on an iPhone outside a restaurant kitchen. | BBC America

“Killing Eve,” reality TV favorites, classic sitcoms, and more

We at Eater spend a lot of time thinking about food, so when it appears on our TV screen, we take special interest. If you’re looking to stream some non-food TV that happens to be — at least tangentially — about food this weekend, here’s what we recommend.

Terrace House: Tokyo, Episode 11 (available to stream on Netflix)

Terrace House, the Japanese version of The Real World, has had a long history of food-related misdemeanors and crimes, but the most recent one entails broccoli, pasta water, and egg. Ruka, one of the housemates of the Tokyo house, is a complete enigma of a human being and maybe the most naive person to ever grace Terrace House (or the world?). In an attempt to cook broccoli pasta carbonara, he cracks an egg into the pasta water with the pasta, then adds broccoli. It seems he read the ingredient list, skipped the instructions, and simply winged it. Nothing matters, you know?!

In Netflix’s latest batch of episodes (Netflix US runs a couple of months behind Japan), Ruka attempts broccoli pasta carbonara again. I gasped when I saw he was making pasta FROM SCRATCH and squealed when he presented something that not only looked edible, but delicious! His housemates were (understandably) pleasantly shocked and I got very emotional. It’s rare when you see such dramatic growth. I imagine this is what parents feel when they see their children walk for the first time. — Pelin Keskin, Eater associate producer

Community (available to stream on Hulu and Netflix)

In 2009, when Community first aired, I was actually taking classes at a community college. Yet, somehow I’ve made it this long without watching this series created by Dan Harmon and featuring some of the current era’s most memorable actors (See: Donald Glover, Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs, and Ken Jeong). The first season hinges on narcissistic student Jeff Winger (Joel McHale) starting classes at a Greendale Community College, where he’s pursuing his bachelor’s degree in an attempt to reclaim his suspended law license. Winger joins a Spanish 101 study group (remember when people still gathered in groups?) to incessantly hit on Britta Perry (played by Jacobs). But as the show evolves, episodes become more unhinged, playing into pop culture tropes observed by TV and movie obsessed student Abed Nadir (Danny Pudi). After a while, it becomes easier to view this show as sort of a live-action version of Harmon’s later work Rick and Morty, but with a slightly less noxious fandom attached. This is particularly encapsulated in episodes like Season 2’s “Epidemiology,” in which the whole student body is transformed into zombies after eating expired military rations. Season 2 also features an excellent example of weird TV sponcon in “Basic Rocket Science,” where the study group gets trapped inside a Kentucky Fried Chicken-branded space flight simulator. — Brenna Houck, Eater.com reporter and Eater Detroit editor

Killing Eve (Season 3, Episode 1, available to stream on BBC America)

Killing Eve, a BBC show that for two seasons has been about feminism, fucking, and fighting, has added a fourth “f” to its roster: food. When we reunite with the show’s titular “Eve” (Sandra Oh), we watch her shopping the aisles of an Asian grocery, grabbing ramen cups and snacks from shelves that seem preposterously well-stocked to my pandemic-warped eyes. The multitudes the store holds are intoxicating. We then discover that since we last saw her — left for dead by Villanelle (Jodie Comer), an assassin with whom she is/was mutually obsessed — Eve’s fled her job at MI5 for a gig as a dumpling chef at an Asian restaurant, a perfect place, perhaps, for an Asian American woman to make herself invisible in a city like London. As audience members, we get to watch her deftly pinch pot sticker after pot sticker as she eavesdrops on her relationship-impaired colleagues (once a spy, always a spy, perhaps), a rote activity that probably has a lot more in common with tradecraft than most espionage-based thrillers would have us believe. It’s a nice job for a perfectionist like Eve, one that’ll do well enough until (one assumes) Villanelle returns to her life and again throws it into chaos. — Eve Batey, senior editor, Eater SF

Difficult People (Season 1, Episode 5, available on Hulu)

Much of this criminally short-lived sitcom starring comedians Billy Eichner (Billy on the Street) and Julie Klausner takes place in a restaurant where a struggling-artist version of Billy works to pay the bills. But this episode stands out for its art-imitating-life plot: Julie, who has “the palate of a seven-year-old” stops by Billy’s place of employment to eat, but finds the menu too fancy for her liking (“everything on [the] menu has some kind of chutney or jus on it,” Julie complains).

So, when Billy’s boss leaves town for a few days, the duo convert the restaurant into a pop-up named the Children’s Menu, serving items that would belong on a kids’ menu someplace like Applebee’s. The pair set about marking up chicken tenders and fish sticks and peddling it to food blogs. And because Difficult People is set in New York, home to many people with poor taste but lots of money, crowds lap it up. It’s a fun skewering of a side of the food world that values creatively bankrupt novelty above all else. Looking at you, “cereal bars” and Museum of Ice Cream. — Tim Forster, editor, Eater Montreal

Lodge 49 (available to purchase on Amazon Prime)

I‘m not surprised Lodge 49 was cancelled after two seasons on AMC last fall; I’m delighted it aired at all. This shaggy dog show stars Wyatt Russell (the waggish spawn of Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell) as Dud, an adrift surfer in recession-hit Long Beach, who finds connection through a fraternal lodge along the lines of the Freemasons. Meanwhile his sister Liz (Sonya Cassidy) works at a shitty Hooters knockoff called Shamroxx, run by a ghoulish regional corporate conglomerate, Omni Capital. These days, I’m reminded of Liz’s Season 2 story arc: She’s made manager of Omni’s replacement for Shamroxx, a stupid new steakhouse concept called Higher Steaks. When the restaurant struggles, the way Liz sticks up for her colleagues, who are some of the show’s best minor characters, is an inspiring rebuke of winner-takes-all capitalism — no surprise, as the whole show is basically a socialist document. Ironically it’s not streaming for free, but Lodge 49 is special and well worth buying to watch. — Caleb Pershan, Eater.com reporter

Frasier, Season 1, Episode 3 (available to stream on Hulu)

I know I’m incredibly late getting into Fraiser (most of my coworkers are obsessed with it), but it’s been about a week now and I’m already halfway through the second season. I can’t get enough of it. While Frasier’s advice to his listeners can be a little “meh,” it’s absolutely delightful to watch the main characters give each other therapy through their conversations. And watching each episode unfold feels like much needed therapy right now.

I could go on and on about all the episodes I love, but “Dinner at Eight” is my absolute favorite. Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and his brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce) decide to take their father Martin (John Mahoney) out to dinner as a way to spend more quality time with him. When the restaurant loses their reservation, they decide to visit a steakhouse at Martin’s suggestion. His pitch: “You can get a steak this thick for $8.95.”

The Timber Mill is nothing like the trendy, pretentious restaurants Frasier and Niles frequent and the duration of the entire meal is a culinary culture clash. For example, when the beef trolley arrives and everyone at the table has to pick their cut of steak, Frasier asks, “How much extra would I have to pay to get one from the refrigerator?”

It’s absolutely heartbreaking to watch Martin get more and more aggravated as Frasier and Niles make ridiculously elaborate orders (a petite filet mignon “very lean, not so lean that it lacks flavor but not so fat that it leaves drippings on the plate”), poke fun at the restaurant, and give the servers a hard time. That’s why it’s so satisfying to watch Martin skewer Frasier and Niles for their snobbery, leaving them to eat the rest of their dinner alone under the scornful eyes of the Timber Mill’s servers as “Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs” plays in the background. — Esra Erol, senior social media manager, Eater

Real Housewives of New York, Season 8, Episodes 6 & 7

In times of uncertainty, we seek comfort in consistency: The sun will rise in the east, the tides will ebb and flow, and rich women will scream at each other for our enjoyment on Bravo. Recently, I’ve been rewatching old episodes of Real Housewives of New York and am currently in the midst of its landmark eighth season (“Please don’t let it be about Tom.” “It’s about Tom”). Practically every episode is a hit, but “Tipsying Point” and “Air Your Dirty Laundry” conveniently double as a lesson in the booze business. When jack of all trades/master of none Sonja Morgan announces that she’s releasing a signature prosecco called Tipsy Girl, she faces the wrath of Bethenny Frankel, founder of the Skinny Girl brand. As even the most casual Housewives watcher will tell you, Bethenny is famously protective of her business and turns vicious at any perceived attack on it. “I thought the alcohol was a great idea. I really looked up to what you did and I thought it would be a great way for me to get ahead,” Sonja blubbers to Bethenny in her Skinny Girl brand-blazoned office. It’s because of this episode, and this fight in particular, that I know what a “cheater brand” is.

By the way, I’ve tried Tipsy Girl prosecco and it’s... not the worst wine I’ve had. — Madeleine Davies, Eater.com daily editor

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“Killing Eve,” reality TV favorites, classic sitcoms, and more

We at Eater spend a lot of time thinking about food, so when it appears on our TV screen, we take special interest. If you’re looking to stream some non-food TV that happens to be — at least tangentially — about food this weekend, here’s what we recommend.

Terrace House: Tokyo, Episode 11 (available to stream on Netflix)

Terrace House, the Japanese version of The Real World, has had a long history of food-related misdemeanors and crimes, but the most recent one entails broccoli, pasta water, and egg. Ruka, one of the housemates of the Tokyo house, is a complete enigma of a human being and maybe the most naive person to ever grace Terrace House (or the world?). In an attempt to cook broccoli pasta carbonara, he cracks an egg into the pasta water with the pasta, then adds broccoli. It seems he read the ingredient list, skipped the instructions, and simply winged it. Nothing matters, you know?!

In Netflix’s latest batch of episodes (Netflix US runs a couple of months behind Japan), Ruka attempts broccoli pasta carbonara again. I gasped when I saw he was making pasta FROM SCRATCH and squealed when he presented something that not only looked edible, but delicious! His housemates were (understandably) pleasantly shocked and I got very emotional. It’s rare when you see such dramatic growth. I imagine this is what parents feel when they see their children walk for the first time. — Pelin Keskin, Eater associate producer

Community (available to stream on Hulu and Netflix)

In 2009, when Community first aired, I was actually taking classes at a community college. Yet, somehow I’ve made it this long without watching this series created by Dan Harmon and featuring some of the current era’s most memorable actors (See: Donald Glover, Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs, and Ken Jeong). The first season hinges on narcissistic student Jeff Winger (Joel McHale) starting classes at a Greendale Community College, where he’s pursuing his bachelor’s degree in an attempt to reclaim his suspended law license. Winger joins a Spanish 101 study group (remember when people still gathered in groups?) to incessantly hit on Britta Perry (played by Jacobs). But as the show evolves, episodes become more unhinged, playing into pop culture tropes observed by TV and movie obsessed student Abed Nadir (Danny Pudi). After a while, it becomes easier to view this show as sort of a live-action version of Harmon’s later work Rick and Morty, but with a slightly less noxious fandom attached. This is particularly encapsulated in episodes like Season 2’s “Epidemiology,” in which the whole student body is transformed into zombies after eating expired military rations. Season 2 also features an excellent example of weird TV sponcon in “Basic Rocket Science,” where the study group gets trapped inside a Kentucky Fried Chicken-branded space flight simulator. — Brenna Houck, Eater.com reporter and Eater Detroit editor

Killing Eve (Season 3, Episode 1, available to stream on BBC America)

Killing Eve, a BBC show that for two seasons has been about feminism, fucking, and fighting, has added a fourth “f” to its roster: food. When we reunite with the show’s titular “Eve” (Sandra Oh), we watch her shopping the aisles of an Asian grocery, grabbing ramen cups and snacks from shelves that seem preposterously well-stocked to my pandemic-warped eyes. The multitudes the store holds are intoxicating. We then discover that since we last saw her — left for dead by Villanelle (Jodie Comer), an assassin with whom she is/was mutually obsessed — Eve’s fled her job at MI5 for a gig as a dumpling chef at an Asian restaurant, a perfect place, perhaps, for an Asian American woman to make herself invisible in a city like London. As audience members, we get to watch her deftly pinch pot sticker after pot sticker as she eavesdrops on her relationship-impaired colleagues (once a spy, always a spy, perhaps), a rote activity that probably has a lot more in common with tradecraft than most espionage-based thrillers would have us believe. It’s a nice job for a perfectionist like Eve, one that’ll do well enough until (one assumes) Villanelle returns to her life and again throws it into chaos. — Eve Batey, senior editor, Eater SF

Difficult People (Season 1, Episode 5, available on Hulu)

Much of this criminally short-lived sitcom starring comedians Billy Eichner (Billy on the Street) and Julie Klausner takes place in a restaurant where a struggling-artist version of Billy works to pay the bills. But this episode stands out for its art-imitating-life plot: Julie, who has “the palate of a seven-year-old” stops by Billy’s place of employment to eat, but finds the menu too fancy for her liking (“everything on [the] menu has some kind of chutney or jus on it,” Julie complains).

So, when Billy’s boss leaves town for a few days, the duo convert the restaurant into a pop-up named the Children’s Menu, serving items that would belong on a kids’ menu someplace like Applebee’s. The pair set about marking up chicken tenders and fish sticks and peddling it to food blogs. And because Difficult People is set in New York, home to many people with poor taste but lots of money, crowds lap it up. It’s a fun skewering of a side of the food world that values creatively bankrupt novelty above all else. Looking at you, “cereal bars” and Museum of Ice Cream. — Tim Forster, editor, Eater Montreal

Lodge 49 (available to purchase on Amazon Prime)

I‘m not surprised Lodge 49 was cancelled after two seasons on AMC last fall; I’m delighted it aired at all. This shaggy dog show stars Wyatt Russell (the waggish spawn of Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell) as Dud, an adrift surfer in recession-hit Long Beach, who finds connection through a fraternal lodge along the lines of the Freemasons. Meanwhile his sister Liz (Sonya Cassidy) works at a shitty Hooters knockoff called Shamroxx, run by a ghoulish regional corporate conglomerate, Omni Capital. These days, I’m reminded of Liz’s Season 2 story arc: She’s made manager of Omni’s replacement for Shamroxx, a stupid new steakhouse concept called Higher Steaks. When the restaurant struggles, the way Liz sticks up for her colleagues, who are some of the show’s best minor characters, is an inspiring rebuke of winner-takes-all capitalism — no surprise, as the whole show is basically a socialist document. Ironically it’s not streaming for free, but Lodge 49 is special and well worth buying to watch. — Caleb Pershan, Eater.com reporter

Frasier, Season 1, Episode 3 (available to stream on Hulu)

I know I’m incredibly late getting into Fraiser (most of my coworkers are obsessed with it), but it’s been about a week now and I’m already halfway through the second season. I can’t get enough of it. While Frasier’s advice to his listeners can be a little “meh,” it’s absolutely delightful to watch the main characters give each other therapy through their conversations. And watching each episode unfold feels like much needed therapy right now.

I could go on and on about all the episodes I love, but “Dinner at Eight” is my absolute favorite. Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and his brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce) decide to take their father Martin (John Mahoney) out to dinner as a way to spend more quality time with him. When the restaurant loses their reservation, they decide to visit a steakhouse at Martin’s suggestion. His pitch: “You can get a steak this thick for $8.95.”

The Timber Mill is nothing like the trendy, pretentious restaurants Frasier and Niles frequent and the duration of the entire meal is a culinary culture clash. For example, when the beef trolley arrives and everyone at the table has to pick their cut of steak, Frasier asks, “How much extra would I have to pay to get one from the refrigerator?”

It’s absolutely heartbreaking to watch Martin get more and more aggravated as Frasier and Niles make ridiculously elaborate orders (a petite filet mignon “very lean, not so lean that it lacks flavor but not so fat that it leaves drippings on the plate”), poke fun at the restaurant, and give the servers a hard time. That’s why it’s so satisfying to watch Martin skewer Frasier and Niles for their snobbery, leaving them to eat the rest of their dinner alone under the scornful eyes of the Timber Mill’s servers as “Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs” plays in the background. — Esra Erol, senior social media manager, Eater

Real Housewives of New York, Season 8, Episodes 6 & 7

In times of uncertainty, we seek comfort in consistency: The sun will rise in the east, the tides will ebb and flow, and rich women will scream at each other for our enjoyment on Bravo. Recently, I’ve been rewatching old episodes of Real Housewives of New York and am currently in the midst of its landmark eighth season (“Please don’t let it be about Tom.” “It’s about Tom”). Practically every episode is a hit, but “Tipsying Point” and “Air Your Dirty Laundry” conveniently double as a lesson in the booze business. When jack of all trades/master of none Sonja Morgan announces that she’s releasing a signature prosecco called Tipsy Girl, she faces the wrath of Bethenny Frankel, founder of the Skinny Girl brand. As even the most casual Housewives watcher will tell you, Bethenny is famously protective of her business and turns vicious at any perceived attack on it. “I thought the alcohol was a great idea. I really looked up to what you did and I thought it would be a great way for me to get ahead,” Sonja blubbers to Bethenny in her Skinny Girl brand-blazoned office. It’s because of this episode, and this fight in particular, that I know what a “cheater brand” is.

By the way, I’ve tried Tipsy Girl prosecco and it’s... not the worst wine I’ve had. — Madeleine Davies, Eater.com daily editor

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Ramen and Tonkatsu at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

Everyone knows that I love Japanese food, most especially katsu and ramen. While I usually go to my favorite restaurants depending on my cravings, there are times when I just can’t decide whether to have a crunchy tonkatsu or a warm bowl of ramen. Thankfully, there is one Japanese restaurant that serves both on their menu, so I don’t have to choose between the two because I can have them both at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka.

With 14 branches all over the city, Hokkaido Ramen Santouka continues to be a popular dining destination for foodies like me who can’t get enough of ramen and tonkatsu. I usually visit their Trinoma branch which is located on the fourth floor at the open park area. They have other branches at Ayala Cloverleaf, Eastwood City, UP Town Center, Greenhills, Glorietta, Alabang Town Center, Nuvali, Tagaytay, SM Pampanga, SM Clark, SM Moa, City of Dreams, and Ayala Mall Feliz.

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka was founded in 1988 by Hitoshi Hatanaka in Asahikawa, located on Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido. Hatanaka wanted to develop a classic ramen made with a simple soup that could be savoured to the last spoonful and topped with a fabulous Char-siu pork. This masterfully assembled ramen with robust flavors has stood out ever since and has reached many other countries around the world.

The restaurant has a charming ambiance with wooden tables and wood-paneled walls and accents. Tones of black and brown give it a serious but classy vibe where you can enjoy authentic Japanese dishes.

I sometimes come here with my friends before we head off for movie night at the mall or spend a round at Red Box Karaoke just beside the restaurant.

The Shio Ramen (P385) is Santouka’s signature ramen recipe loved in Japan for decades. The mild, pearl-colored Tonkotsu soup is simmered with pork bones before adding vegetables, dried fish, kelp, and other special ingredients. The Shio ramen is seasoned with salt, making it a mild and creamy broth.

One unique variety they have is the Awase-Aji Ramen (P380). This is a specialty ramen that is basically a combination of al three classic ramen variants, the Shio (salt), Shoyu (soy sauce), and Miso (soybeans) ramen. I don’t see this at other ramen restaurants so this is what I usually order here at Ramen Santouka.

For the spicy food lovers, go for the Santouka Spicy Miso Soup (P390) which is a powerful and spicier version of their miso-based ramen. 

But my favorite order at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is the Santouka Set Menu which comes your choice of a small size ramen, a rice bowl, salad, dessert, and tea. The Santouka Set Menu B (P555) is what I usually get because it also comes with fried prawns and white rice. Imagine having delicious prawn katsu and authentic ramen all in one set.

For this combination, I chose the mini Shoyu Ramen which has a soy sauce seasoned pork broth. It says that it is a mini ramen bowl but the serving is actually big enough for an average person. 

That means it is just right for me together with the Ebi Furai and white rice. These are three big pieces of prawns deep fried in crunchy panko crumbs. Both items can be considered as complete meals by themselves so to have them together in one set is really a heavenly treat.

One of the newer locations for Hokkaido Ramen Santouka can be found at The Garage VR Zone and Food Park inside City of Dreams Manila. (Read about it here). I attended the launch last year and got the Kara-Miso Ramen (P395) which is a hot and spicy ramen that has pork broth seasoned with hot spices and soybean paste.

Wherever I am in the city, I will always find a Santouka outlet nearby to satisfy my Japanese cravings. I don’t think I will ever get tired of eating Japanese food, so that makes me one lucky lady!

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

4/F Garden Level, Trinoma Mall, EDSA, Quezon City

625-2842 / [phone]

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Days 8-9: Hiroshima, Back to Tokyo

Yesterday morning I got up at around 9:30, and went over to a restaurant near Kyoto station for breakfast. I still have yet to figure out exactly what Japanese breakfast is, and so I opted for a heaping plate of rice, curry and chicken, with a side of cold udon noodles and some iced coffee. Segmenting food by time of day is arbitrary anyway. After that, I boarded the Shinkansen bound for Hiroshima. On the way, I mentally prepared myself for what was to come with a soundtrack of Steely Dan, Talking Heads, and The Mamas and The Papas. Again the views proved incredibly scenic, and again I was so taken by them that I neglected to document any of it. The train ride took about an hour and a half, and I arrived in Hiroshima around 12pm. Even stepping out of the terminal, I was struck by how new the city looks- every building is incredibly recently built. Obviously this is about the farthest thing from a coincidence. I was also struck by how kind, friendly, happy and generally “genki,” a Japanese adjective used to denote positive energy, everyone was. It recalls the old aphorism that the most damaged people smile the brightest. Perhaps the people of Hiroshima, with their extremely dark past, have a greater appreciation for life and all of the good in it. The Hiroshima Peace Museum was the most impactful place I’ve ever personally visited. Every single westerner, myself included, left looking like they’d been shot in the stomach. I nearly burst into tears inside the central museum complex while watching a documentary comprised of testimonials from victims, which I’ll refrain from attempting to replicate here for fear of not doing them justice. The area around the epicenter of the blast now makes up the grounds of the greater Hiroshima memorial, comprised of several monuments to the 140,000 victims of the bombing (the overwhelming majority innocent civilians), a museum where chilling artifacts are kept, and a single structure that predates the bombing, known as the Atomic Bomb Dome. The structure looks exactly as it did in the moments following the bomb’s impact, a once-proud multistory building crowned by a western-style dome contorted into a mass of twisted iron bars and rubble. Apparently the dome has been the subject of considerable debate in Hiroshima over the years, with some demanding its demolition due to the painful memories it evokes, and others demanding it to stay exactly where it is, on the grounds that history must be remembered if lessons are to be taken from it. Luckily, the latter crowd officially won out at the end of the last century, and the structure will be preserved in its exact state going forward. As it should be. What I found perhaps most fascinating about the museum were its patrons- half of them the saddest Americans/westerners I’ve ever seen, and half cheery Japanese elementary and middle school students on school trips. I was “interviewed” by a few of them, clearly for a school project, and happily recounted to them my name, where I was from, and how and why I got to Japan. In the end we took a group photo which was unfortunately captured on a disposable camera by their teacher, so I’ll probably never see it. Perhaps most of the kids were simply too young to process the enormity of the museum’s subject matter, but it left me with a lot of hope to see so many Japanese children so clearly undaunted in the face of perhaps the most painful chapter of their national history. The Japanese remember, but they don’t wallow. After the museum, I stopped by yet another noodle shop (by my count I’ve conservatively had 4 different types of Ramen here so far) for some Hiroshima-style cold noodles served with seaweed and a poached egg. I sat next to four Japanese guys my age, each of them with bright red dyed hair. While none of us said anything, their feelings of inadequacy in comparison to the gingery locks of yours truly were palpable. After lunch I hopped back on the Shinkansen to Kyoto. About halfway between Hiroshima and Kyoto is Himeji, home to Himeji Castle, world renowned as the best example of Japanese castle architecture. If you’ve ever cracked a book about feudal Japan/Samurai and there are pictures in it, you’ve probably seen it. When the train stopped at Himeji Station and I saw the castle out my window a few blocks away, after having seen it in probably hundreds of books, movies and shows, I knew I had to make a stop. Unfortunately I never made it inside, since the gates closed at 5 and I arrived at around 5:15. So at least I have something to do the next time I’m back here. I was able to walk around the outer courtyards for a solid 40 minutes though, taking in the surreality of physically seeing the place up close. It’s nothing short of a breathtaking structure, and wasn't an early admission to the UNESCO world heritage registry for nothing. After getting my fill of the place, I walked back to the train station and grabbed some more curry short rib and rice at a place inside (no, YOU have a curry short rib and rice problem). I hopped on the next train back to Kyoto, and got back about an hour later (just in time to catch up on Sumo Sports Center). I finally bought some Pocky when I got home, too (chocolates covered pretzel sticks renowned worldwide as a symbol of Japanese culture (and more acutely, as a symbol of weebs)). For all the hype behind them, they’re really pretty average. This morning I checked out of my hotel at 10, then hopped back on the Shinkansen to Tokyo. The train was packed for the first few stops, but when things freed up at Nagoya I scored a window seat on the side facing inland. When we passed by Mt. Fuji, I was not disappointed. Pictures and video will follow, none do it justice. One of the most moving and evocative landmarks I’ve ever seen. You get why it’s such a fixture in Japanese culture immediately upon seeing it (initially, over 30 miles away in the distance). A thing I’ve noticed upon arriving back in Tokyo that I haven’t really mentioned up until now but deserves special mention- Japan takes the concept of marketing to its logical conclusion. Ever surface is absolutely plastered with physical advertising, and speakers shout jingles and commercials at you everywhere. This point comes from a YouTuber called “Abroad in Japan” whose videos were instrumental in helping me prepare for this trip, and I thought it was worth repeating here. It’s really pretty insane, and I’ve seen nothing like it in my life. Once I got back to Tokyo and dropped my bags at my hotel (I’m back at MyCube by MyStays Asakusa Kuramae, which was my favorite of the three capsule hotels I stayed in last week), I headed over to the Tokyo Odaiba Oedo Onsen. TOOO is what would happen if you combined Water Country with a traditional Japanese hot spring- the minute you go inside you strip naked, put your things in a locker and don a kimono and a barcoded bracelet which everything inside is charged to (you pay a corresponding amount when you leave). Inside you can get everything from beer to ice cream to sushi, and there’s massage services, a TV room, and even a few capsules for overnight guests (the place operates from 11AM to 9AM (yes, you read that right) every day, and I can’t imagine what late nights look like inside). Everyone walks around barefoot inside, and when you go into one of the massive hot spring rooms, wherein you find several different varieties of indoor and outdoor hot tubs, everyone is naked (again, I can only imagine what the place looks like after midnight). The hot spring rooms are separated by gender to avoid any major controversy, although I wouldn’t be surprised if unsegregated versions of such places exist somewhere in Japan. Out of the hundreds of people there this afternoon, I was one of only about five westerners, and the only redhead. Suffice it to say that in the hot tub area, people were pretty stunned to see me. Pretty hilarious, mostly for me. They don’t allow pictures inside the resort, but it’s really worth googling to get a sense for what I went through for about two hours earlier this afternoon. I’m back at my hotel now in my fourth and final capsule room of this trip, currently trying to figure out what my dinner plans will be. Tomorrow I’ll probably go to the Studio Ghibli museum and give that another shot, and maybe try to get out of Tokyo into the country (where I hear people unapologetically stare and photograph westerners like rare animals- to some that may sound horrible, but I’ve been anticipating the experience for quite some time). More to come soon!

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London’s New Restaurant Openings (19)

Keeping track of London’s new restaurant openings is enough to give any normal person a headache. But we’re not normal. And nor are you. You love getting out there and finding the latest spot that you simply have to tell your friends about before anyone else does. So do we. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to all the new openings that have caught our eye. Just remember, this isn’t an endorsement, as we haven’t been to all of these places. It’s for you to go and find out what’s what for yourself, so fare forward voyagers.

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Larry’s is from the same team as Salon and Levan. In fact, it’s right next door to it’s Peckham wine bar sibling, and it too is a bar and restaurant. The menu reads more fun than fancy, with things like extra sloppy aubergine parmigiana, or potato latkes with fermented chilli mayo. For now it’s open evenings only from Tuesday - Saturday.

 The Tapas Room ££££ UNIT 52-53 COLDHARBOUR LANE

The Tapas Room is opening a third restaurant, this time in Brixton Village. They’ll be serving the same Spanish wine and tapas dishes, with things like confit fennel with pickled figs and seared scallops with pisto, green chilli sauce and almonds.

 Costa del Tottenham ££££ Ashley Rd

The people behind Tottenham Hale nightclub, The Cause, have opened a new outdoor venue which has street food vendors such as Club Mexicana, People’s Burger, and Mr Ploppys. There’s a terrace, private booths which can be booked, and a craftbeer hall. As well as entertainment in the form of a DJ.

 Stanley's ££££ 151 Sydney St

This new British restaurant in Chelsea is serving small plates like whipped smoked cod roe with buttermilk flatbreads, British charcuterie, and beef tartare in it’s alfresco courtyard.

Eggslut ££££ 19 Percy St

Lovers of all things egg, Eggslut, have opened a second London restaurant, this time in Fitzrovia where you can get more of their all-day breakfast sandwiches.

 Wildflower Restaurant ££££ Unit 2.17, Buck St Mkt

Wildflower is a new restaurant on Camden High Street that’s serving things like scallop and Alexander root, Jerusalem artichoke velouté, and hay baked celeriac as part of an eight course tasting menu in a revamped shipping container.

 Nic Crilly-Hargrave Kibou Japanese Kitchen and Bar ££££ 175-177 Northcote Road

New Japanese restaurant Kibou has opened in Battersea and will be serving up popular dishes like ramen, katsu curry, bao buns, and sushi.

Supa Ya Ramen ££££ 276 Hackney Rd

Supa Ya Ramen has opened a permanent restaurant in Hackney, with a weekly changing menu of ramen. Expect things like salt beef with iberico pork fat, and root vegetable olive oil and sea salt with celeriac chashu. For the time being the restaurant will only be open for “bubble bookings”, meaning that groups of six to eight can book out the restaurant for a private dinner. Also, it’s BYOB.

Bobo Social ££££ 23 Sayer St

After leaving their Charlotte Street location, Bobo Social have now opened a new spot in Elephant and Castle where you can get things like their peanut butter burger, fried squid, and braised lamb croquettes.

 Eat of Eden ££££ 76 Shepherds Bush Road

Eat Of Eden have opened a third restaurant, in Shepherd’s Bush, where you can get more of their Ethiopian patties, curries, and sharing platters.

june 2020  Nasi Economy Rice ££££ 169 Holloway Road

The people behind Sambal Shiok have opened a Malaysian takeaway deli next door. For now they’re offering chilled ready meals, with things like fried rice vermicelli with omelette, spiced potato cakes, and vegan set meals for two.

 Attawa ££££ 6 Kingsland Road

A new Punjabi restaurant has opened on Kingsland High Street, and will be delivering tandoor lamb chops, Punjabi chicken kari, dhaal makani, and more around Dalston. They’re also open for collection.

 Bears At The Pavilion ££££ 15 Brook Green

Ice-cream spot Bears Parlour has opened a second site, this time in Hammersmith. They’re offering socially distant collections of their soft serve, as well as delivering tubs of ice-cream with flavours like blueberry, lavender jam meringue swirl or passion fruit and double dark chocolate freckles.

MARCH 2020  Steven Edwards At Bingham Riverhouse ££££ 61-63 Petersham Road

The Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond is now home to a new restaurant serving seasonal British food beside the Thames. The menu features items like duck liver pate, mushroom risotto, and salt baked pork rump. And on Sundays they serve a five-course tasting menu.

The Clarence Tavern ££££ 102 Stoke Newington Church St

The Clarence Tavern has re-opened in Stoke Newington. It’s been taken over by the team behind the Canton Arms and Anchor and Hope, and is serving a seasonal menu including things like Turkish-style onion salad, confit duck leg with lentils and green sauce, and chicken and bacon pie.

 Goods Way ££££ 11 Goods Way

Goods Way is a new venue with street food, bars, and live music in King’s Cross. There’s a range of food from Duck Truck, Breddos Tacos, Temple of Seitan, and Sushi on Jones. Heads up, it’s open until 5am on Friday and Saturday.

FEBRUARY 2020  Satay Street Café ££££ 15 Goulston Street

Thai street food stall Satay Street have opened their first permanent spot. Satay Street Café, in Whitechapel is serving summer rolls, buns, and different types of satay. They’re also serving some lunchboxes for under a tenner.

 Good Neighbour ££££ 102 Tooting High St

Camberwell wine bar Good Neighbour have opened a second spot in Tooting. During the week they’re serving snacks, charcuterie, as well as sharing plates in the evening. While from Friday to Sunday they also offer brunch.

 East West ££££ 135 Fortess Rd

East West is a restaurant in Tufnell Park putting Indian-inspired toppings and sauces on pizza and pasta. You can expect things like butter chicken pappardelle, tandoori chicken arancini, and paneer butter masala pizza. They also have a ‘west’ pizza section, with classic Italian toppings.

A Slice Of Blue ££££ 43 Lower Clapton Rd

A Slice of Blue is a new Pizza bar in Clapton. You can expect pizzas (duh) with toppings like cotto ham, mushrooms and parmesan, and smoked mozzarella, rare breed Yorkshire sausage, and wild broccoli. There’s also live music in the form of musicians, rappers, street poets, and DJs.

Peachy Goat ££££ 16 Half Moon Lane

Peachy Goat is a dog-friendly, plant-based bistro in Herne Hill serving things like warm asparagus broad bean and pea salad, cacio e pepe, and plant-based sausage and mash.

The Patate ££££ 323 Kentish Town Rd

The Patate is a French burger spot in Kentish Town specialising in beef bourguignon burgers. There’s also a choice between different types of cheeses to be put in your burgers.

 L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele ££££ 44 Old Compton Street

L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele are serving their Naples-style pizza from their second London restaurant, in the heart of Soho.

 Chuku's ££££ 274 High Road

Chuku’s is a new restaurant in Tottenham serving Nigerian tapas. You can expect things like caramel kuli kuli chicken, jollof quinoa, and plantain waffles.

Mambow ££££ 75 Commercial Street

Short for mama bowls, Mambow is an all-day restaurant near Spitalfields serving bowls like chick flick which has black rice, za’ataar sprouts, roasted beets, spicy green chicken, salsa verde, and leftover pickles. They also serve brunch on weekends, with things like Malaysian fried chicken, coconut Pandan rice, and kimchi and taleggio toasties. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Padella Shoreditch ££££ 1 Phipp Street

Padella are opening their second restaurant. This time in Shoreditch. You can expect more of their popular pastas, creamy burratas, and virtual queues.

 Hoppers £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Kings Cross ££££ 4 Pancras Square

Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurant Hoppers has opened its third location. The King’s Cross spot is serving more of the bone marrow varuval, egg hoppers, and burianis that we loved from their original in Soho.

 Zia Lucia ££££ 12 Piazza Walk

Pizza spot Zia Lucia have opened their fourth restaurant, this time in Aldgate East. If you’re bad at making decisions, be warned, because you’re not only offered a choice between 16 varieties of topping, but also between vegetable charcoal, wholemeal, gluten free, and traditional bases.

 Ed Schofield Dominique Ansel Treehouse ££££ 24 Floral Street

Dominique Ansel Treehouse is a new all-day café in Covent Garden, with a small menu made up of small plates, larger plates, and desserts to share. You can expect things like chicken liver mousse mille-feuille, camembert fondue with croissant chips, and steamed brioche pudding with lamb. And for the sharing desserts you’ve got sticky toffee pudding, profiterole ‘building blocks’, and cascade tiramisu.

january 2020  Townsend ££££ 77-82 Whitechapel High St

Townsend is a new all-day British restaurant in the Whitechapel Gallery. They’re serving a seasonal menu where you can expect things like curried veal sweetbread, roast haunch of venison, and mayan gold potato with egg yolk, berkswell, and winter truffle.

Halo Burger ££££ 105 Great Eastern St

Halo Burger is a new plant-based burger spot in Shoreditch with smoky Carolina bbq burgers, cheese burgers, hot dogs, and plant-based chicken nuggets on the menu.

 Patri Ealing Broadway ££££ 29 Bond Street, Ealing

Patri is opening a third spot, this time in Ealing, serving a wide selection of Indian food such as seekh kebab tariwala, pantry chicken curry, and a whole section for vegan street food.

 Lateef Okunnu Sarap ££££ 14D Market Row

Sarap is a new Filipino restaurant in Brixton serving dinner through the week, as well as lunch at weekends. The menu is divided between small plates and larger plates for sharing, with options like red chillies spring rolls stuffed with mushrooms, fried chicken in a banana ketchup, and stuffed pork belly available from around a fiver a plate.

Boom Bap Burger ££££ 252 Paradise Row

Boom Bap Burger is a new restaurant in Bethnal Green serving burgers like The Notorious P.I.G., Drop It Like It’s Hot, and a vegan burger called Mushrooms With Attitude. They also have a DJ performing on some weekends.

 Bar Douro £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  City ££££ Finsbury Avenue Square

Bar Douro have opened a new spot in the City. It’s a casual tapas-style place with plenty of wine and port on offer to go with plates of ham, cheese, croquettes, a suckling pig in a sweet potato sandwich, gambas, and salt cod hash.

 Steven Joyce Ampeli ££££ 18 Charlotte Street

Ampeli is a new Greek restaurant in Fitzrovia with options like roasted beetroot with labneh, spiced potato burik with runny egg yolk, brown shrimp and harissa mayo, and braised short ribs with date molasses.

 James McDonald Muse ££££ 38 Groom Pl

Muse is a new fine-dining restaurant in Belgravia. It serves lunch and dinner, with tasting menus for each. The menu only gives away a few ingredients, but you can expect things like langoustine with pork fat and burnt apple, turbot with duck confit and pomme puree, and beef with Norfolk grains.

Noodle & Beer ££££ 31 Bell Ln

Noodle and Beer is a new Chinese restaurant in Spitalfields. The menu focuses around Chongqing Xiaomian noodles, both with or without soup. They also serve handmade thick udon noodles, handmade taro balls, and sweetcorn pancakes.

 Firebrand Pizza ££££ 84 Rosebery Ave

Firebrand have opened a second pizzeria in Clerkenwell. They have 13 pizzas on the menu, some topped with things like sweet potatoes, goat cheese, and Italian cured beef. They also offer a range of pasta options and other mains including ribeye steak and milanese chicken.

 Fink’s Gillespie £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Highbury ££££ 88 Gillespie Rd

Finks Gillespie is the second spot from the people behind Fink’s Salt & Sweet in Highbury. As well as serving coffee, breakfast and lunch is also on offer. Expect things like roast chicken with burnt onion mayo and leeks, and baharat spiced aubergine with egg, fresh pickle and tahini, plus the usual pastries and cakes.

 Colette ££££ 315 Fulham Road

Colette is a new delicatessen and deli in Chelsea. The focus is on home-style cooking, and no, that doesn’t mean pot noodles. Expect things like veal blanquette with chestnut gnocchi, truffle tortellini with celeriac, and confit duck with quinoa.

 Lateef Okunnu Pastaio ££££ Lower Southern Terrace

Pastaio have opened their third spot, this time in Westfield White City. They’re serving things like spinach pasta, squash ravioli, and wild mushroom pappardelle.

 Baraka ££££ Unit 4 Finsbury Avenue

Baraka is a slick new Turkish all-day restaurant in the City. Expect humus kavurma, grilled sucuk, and kofte with tomato sauce and yoghurt.

 The Water House Project ££££ 3 Mare Street

The Water House Project in Hackney is an eight-course tasting menu situation inspired by local produce. Chestnut and balsamic risotto, pheasant and plum chutney doughnut, and dill cured chalk stream trout are all on their winter menu.

Raj Of Islington ££££ 359 Holloway Road

Raj of Islington is a new Indian restaurant on Holloway Road. They focus on home-cooked authentic Indian food, so you can expect things like the railway lamb curry, murg salli zardaloo, and murg tikka.

 Haydon Perrior Palm Greens ££££ Unit S2 King's Cross Square

Palm Greens is a new spot in Kings Cross that serves all day breakfast and lunch. For breakfast they are serving cinnamon apple with tahini maple toast, and avocado toast with salsa. For lunch the focus is on salads and bowls likes Mexican tostada, miso mushroom, and kale caesar. You can also build your own.

 Stephanie De Goeijen Oklava Bakery + Wine ££££ 64 Grafton Way

Kyseri in Fitzrovia has become Oklava Bakery and Wine. As well as serving Turkish breakfast, and sandwiches and other baked things to take away, there are also grill options and daily specials like their beef and sour cherry manti.

Skål ££££ 149A Upper Street

Skal is a Nordic restaurant in Islington. They’re open for lunch and dinner with set menu options at £26.50 and £32.50. You can expect things like smoked sea trout mousse, lightly smoked mackerel, and lamb meatballs.

 Lateef Okunnu Big Fernand ££££ 39 Thurloe Place

Big Fernand, a popular burger chain in Paris, has opened a spot in South Kensington. They serve eight different burgers including a raclette burger, a veal burger, and a panko-crusted chicken burger, and they also have a vegetarian portobello mushroom burger for non-meat eaters.

 Apple Butter Cafe ££££ 32-34 Monmouth Street

Apple Butter Cafe is a new Middle-Eastern cafe in Covent Garden serving specialty coffee as well as aesthetically pleasing brunch choices.

Tokyo Pizza £ £ £ £ Pizza  in  Maida Vale ££££ 47 Maida Vale

Japanese and pizza in the same sentence might be an unexpected combo, but that’s what you get at Tokyo Pizza in Maida Vale. You’ll also get sake, and wagyu harumaki.

DECEMBER 2019 Saffron Circle ££££ New College Parade

Saffron Circle is a US-based Indian restaurant group that has now opened a spot in Swiss Cottage. You can expect things like masala chips, lamb chops, and Calcutta fish curry.

 Lateef Okunnu Casa Do Frango ££££ 2 King John Court

Casa Do Frango have opened another spot, this time in Shoreditch. Expect piri piri garlic prawns, half chicken brushed with piri piri, and sweet potato feijoada. Just don’t expect to be able to reserve a table, because it’s walk-in only.

 Barbie Green £ £ £ £ Australian ,  Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  City ££££ 2 London Wall Place

Barbie Green is a new all-day Aussie brunch spot near the Barbican. You can expect things like banana bread sandwich, shakshouka, and blueberry pancakes for brunch. For lunch they serve things like fire-roasted aubergine, pizza, and chicken parmigiana.

 Bancone £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ Golden Square 8-10 Lower James Street

Bancone already have a popular Covent Garden spot that we like, and now they’ve have opened a second spot in Soho serving their handmade pasta.

 Haydon Perrior Bottles ££££ 100 Draycott Avenue

Bottles is a new restaurant in Chelsea that’s all about pairing Italian food with Italian wine. Expect things like Sicilian chorizo hot dog, espresso-glazed ribeye steak, and aglio, olio e peperoncino.

 Davies and Brook ££££ 49 Brook St

There’s a new restaurant at luxury Mayfair hotel, Claridge’s. Davies and Brook serves seasonal British food with global inspiration, things like duck glazed with honey and lavender, buttermilk fried chicken, and grilled short rib of beef with fermented mint. There’s also a tasting menu for £145 per person.

Yori ££££ 15 Catherine Street

Yori is a new Korean restaurant in Covent Garden specialising in Korean BBQ and small plates. They also serve a £7.90 set lunch with choices ranging from vegetable hot stone bibimbap and jap chae, through to barbecued meat options - all served with a bowl of rice and three sides.

 The Melusine ££££ St Katharine Docks

The Melusine is a new seafood restaurant in St Katharine Docks. The menu changes daily, but you can expect things like clams with wild mushroom and dry ricotta, grilled cuttlefish with chickpea fricassee, and native oysters.

 Mio Yatai £ £ £ £ Japanese  in  Hackney ££££ 129a Pritchard's Road

Mio Yatai is a new restaurant at the end of Broadway Market, serving Japanese Street Food. Ramen, chicken karaage with wasabi mayo, and soft shell crab tacos with chilli avocado and mango are all on offer, as well as sake and a selection of wines.

Moto ££££ 7 Maiden Lane

Moto is a new Japanese bar in Covent Garden serving a range of sake, craft beer, and - from 4pm - otsumami platter and other bar food like simmered aubergine and miso salmon.

 Num Num ££££ 81 Scoresby St

Num Num is a southern Chinese restaurant in Southwark. For lunch, expect dishes like a kung pao chicken rice bowl, wonton noodle soup, and pork and cabbage dumplings. For dinner they serve things like twice cooked pork belly with fermented broad bean paste and crispy roasted chicken with Polish barbeque spices.

 Mike Tsang Barboun ££££ 61-67 Great Eastern Street

Barboun is a new Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Shoreditch serving sun-dried aubergine dolma, girolle flatbread, and hay-smoked short rib with iskender sauce.

Other Side Fried ££££ 3 Atlantic Road

Other Side Fried have got a new permanent spot in Brixton serving three variations of chicken burger: honey butter, buffalo, and one with parmesan and garlic. They also have dirty fries with bacon, parmesan, and ranch sauce, as well as regular fries.

 Paradise ££££ 61 Rupert Street

Paradise is a new Sri Lankan restaurant in Soho. Expect things like coconut flatbread roti, caramelised onion sambal, roasted chicken curry, and yellow cod curry.

Four Hundred Rabbits ££££ Dulwich Road

400 Rabbits has taken over the restaurant at Brockwell Lido. They’re open for brunch from 8am - 3pm serving things like green shakshuka with sourdough, black pudding on sourdough, and toasted banana bread, which - as far as we know - is not served on sourdough.

 Cafe Murano ££££ 184 Bermondsey Street

Cafe Murano has opened their third spot in Bermondsey, serving Italian food like gnocchi, plaice with mussels and samphire, and lamb neck stew. As well as tiramisu, and buttermilk panna cotta for dessert.

Wild Tavern ££££ 2 Elystan Street

Wild Tavern is a new Italian restaurant just off the King’s Road in Chelsea. You can expect shellfish sharing platters like lobster and whole Norwegian crab, tartare of Spanish tuna loin from the raw bar, pastas like taglioni with truffle, and a £32 filet steak for mains.

 Steven Joyce Prairie Fire ££££ Wood Lane Arches

Prairie Fire is a new Kansas City-style barbecue restaurant in Wood Lane Arches serving beef brisket, pulled pork, and chilli cheese dogs. They also serve local craft beer in their taproom, and stay open till 11pm on weekdays, and 12am on Fridays and Saturdays.

 Old Chang Kee ££££ 56 Goodge Street

Singaporean curry puff experts Old Chang Kee have opened a second spot, this time on Goodge Street. The curry puffs have fillings such as beef rendang, creamy chicken and mushroom, and chilli crab stick, and you can also expect chicken curry, laksa noodles, and nasi lemak.

Black Bear Burger ££££ Unit 61 Boxpark

Black Bear Burger have opened a second location in Boxpark Shoreditch. The menu consists of three choices of burgers, black bear, classic, and brisket. You can also get buttermilk chicken nuggets or wings on the side.

Dandy ££££ 35 Maltby Street

Dandy is a new restaurant on Maltby Street, serving seasonal comfort food. Expect lamb belly with potatoes and collard greens, ox cheek ragu, and fried chicken with chilli jam. For dessert, think French toast with whipped ricotta and honey. Plus, on the weekends they’re open for brunch.

 Mr Ji ££££ 72 Old Compton Street

Mr Ji is a new spot in Soho specialising in Taiwanese fried chicken which they also serve as bao. On the side you can get things like fries and black cabbage, and they also serve sweet potato and ginger doughnuts.

 Steven Joyce Borough Market Kitchen ££££ Southwark Street

Borough Market Kitchen has opened in, wait for it, Borough Market. They serve food from 25 traders including Mei Mei, Applebees Fish, and Rudie’s Jerk Shack.

november 2019  Lucky And Joy £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Clapton ,  Hackney ££££ 95 Lower Clapton Road

Lucky and Joy is a new Chinese restaurant in Lower Clapton. Expect things like tiger salad, fried kidney beans with fennel, and Xinjiang lamb chops with onion and pomegranate.

 Caldera ££££ 143 Mare Street

Caldera is a new Mexican restaurant in Hackney Central. You can expect nachos with guacamole, baja-style battered cod tacos, and ground beef enchiladas, as well as cactus and papaya salad and lamb cutlets marinated in hand-ground mole mixed with miso.

Roma Pizza ££££ 224 Brick Lane

Roma has opened a permanent spot on Brick Lane. They’re serving fast and thin 12-inch pizzas for £5, with toppings like aubergine, spicy lamb sausage, and obviously the classic margherita.

 Brother Marcus ££££ 2 Crispin Place

Brother Marcus is a new all-day restaurant in Spitalfields serving eastern-Mediterranean dishes like flatbreads, pides, spiced-chicken shawarma, and lahmucun. There are a variety of vegetarian options like sweet potato dumplings and burnt aubergine with tahini and fermented mango, and they also serve things like cinnamon and chai overnight oats for brunch.

Stoney Street ££££ 2-3 Stoney Street

26 grains have opened a new restaurant next to Borough Market. It’s on Stoney Street and it’s called, wait for it, Stoney Street. Expect things like peacock kale, poached chicken, and pheasant with bread sauce. They’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serve brunch until 2.30pm at the weekend.

 Baccalà ££££ 194 Bermondsey Street

This new Italian spot in Bermondsey is all about seafood and wine. Expect things like salted cod brandade with crispy chicory sprouts, roasted octopus with colonnata lard, stone bass with baked fennel, and deep fried squid.

 Gemma Wood Photography Peckham Cellars ££££ 125 Queens Road

Peckham Cellars is a new wine bar and kitchen in Peckham. They serve British and Mediterannean food, so you can expect things like pumpkin mascarpone rotolo with sage butter, farmed eel with nduja and pickled green tomatoes, and smashed potatoes with harrisa and aioli.

 Bread Ahead Bakery ££££ 26 - 28 Olympic Way

Bread Ahead have opened an all-day restaurant, bakery, and baking school in Wembley. They’re serving rotisserie and pizza in the restaurant, and in the bakery you can expect fresh pastries and sandwiches, as well as pizza by the slice.

 Manteca £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ 58-59 Great Marlborough Street

Manteca is a new restaurant in Soho serving handmade pasta like tonnarelli with brown crab cacio e pepe, as well as meat dishes like pig head fritti with pilacca.

 Steele Haigh/Kaizen House Mei Mei ££££ Borough Market Kitchen

Mei Mei is a Borough Market stall taking its inspiration from Singaporean kopitiams. There’s counter seating around an open kitchen, and you can expect dishes like Hainese chicken rice and nasi lemak, as well as Nanyang coffee.

Ugly Butterfly ££££ 55 King's Road

Ugly Butterfly is a new zero-waste restaurant on Kings Road that uses the leftovers from Adam Handling Chelsea up the road. Expect things like fried chicken feet, beef and bone marrow cottage pie, and banana bread with butter chicken.

 Folie ££££ 37 Golden Square

Folie is a big new restaurant in Soho with a Mediterranean inspired menu. Expect things like charcoal roasted octopus and butternut squash, tuna tartare, brussels sprouts and pistachio, and gnocchi with wild mushrooms and sage pistou. You can also expect a long list of cocktails and European wines from the bar.

 Nami ££££ 10-50 Willow Street

Nami is a new addition to the Nobu Hotel Shoreditch, serving Japanese street food in a bar setting. There are also DJs.

 Amazonico ££££ 10 Berkeley Sq

Madrid’s Amazonica has opened in Mayfair. And yes, it’s basically an adult version of The Rainforest Cafe serving a menu of things like hamachi tiradito (yellowtail with passion fruit and shiso leaves dressing), tequenos (clay oven chicken rolls), and Brazilian-style grilled rump steak.

 Epic Pies ££££ 53-55 Carter Lane

Epic Pies has opened in St. Paul’s with a lunch selection of five pies which all come with mash, greens and gravy or parsley liquor. Expect things like braised pepper steak pie, salt beef and swiss cheese, and ham hock and leeks. They also serve cronuts and ‘croffles’.

 14 Hills £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  City ££££ 120 Fenchurch St

A new restaurant has opened on the 14th floor of an office building on Fenchurch Street serving an all-day British menu and a weekend brunch. Look out for winter black truffle omelette, vanilla and cinnamon french toast with passion fruit and vanilla ice cream, and savoury french toast.

Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen ££££ 460 Hackney Road

Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen is a new Filipino restaurant near Cambridge Heath serving things like adobo glazed cauliflower, lemongrass ox heart skewers, spiced fried chicken, and roast aubergine kare kare. They’re open for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and serve lunch and dinner from Thursday to Sunday when the bar stays open until midnight.

 Daffodil Mulligan ££££ 70-74 City Road

Daffodil Mulligan is a new Irish restaurant in Shoreditch serving grilled lamb chops, grilled lobster, and mash with bone marrow crumb. It also has an oyster bar.

Sola ££££ 64 Dean Street

Sola is a new restaurant in Soho with a Californian inspired menu. Expect tuna tartare, mussels and clams, spit roast whole chicken to share, and lobster pot pie. There is also a 12-course tasting menu for £97 per person.

 Lina Stores King's Cross £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Kings Cross ££££ 20 Stable Street

The Soho deli has opened their second restaurant, this time in King’s Cross. They’re open for breakfast, with things like truffle scrambled eggs, polenta and roasted mushrooms, and nutella filled breakfast doughnuts. While for lunch and dinner you can expect fresh pasta like pumpkin ravioli and oxtail ragu pappardelle, as well as some meat and fish options like braised beef cheek in barolo, and grilled prawns.

 Volta Do Mar £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  Covent Garden ,  Strand ££££ 13-15 Tavistock St

Volta Do Mar is a new Portuguese restaurant in Covent Garden showcasing Portuguese cuisine and its relation to South America, Africa, and Asia. Expect things like Iberico pork vindalho, aubergine Goan curry with cashew yoghurt, and Macanese arroz marisco.

Market Hall West End ££££ 9 Holles Street

Market Hall West End has opened just north of Oxford Street with 11 different vendors including Baozilnn, Fanny’s Kebabs, and Pastaio. It also has four bars. And a roof terrace.

OCTOBER 2019  Bar Douro ££££ 85B Southwark Bridge Rd

Bar Douro is a new restaurant in Southwark’s Flat Iron Square serving Portuguese food. Expect options like garlic prawns, grilled quail, red onion cebolada and pine nuts from the à la carte menu, and if you go for lunch on weekdays you can get three courses for £11.50.

 Moi Moi Island ££££ 81 Kentish Town Rd

This new grab-and-go spot in Kentish Town serves West African and Caribbean bowls and fat rolls with spicy jerk chicken, curry lamb, suya beef, and vegan options like chickpea stew. They also do chicken wings.

 The Laundry ££££ 374 Coldharbour Lane

The Laundry is an all-day bistro and wine shop next to Brixton Village. As well as serving a menu ranging from oysters to roasted bone marrow, they’re open for coffee from 7am on weekdays. They also have a huge terrace to unwind on at sundown.

Silo ££££ Unit 7, Queens Yard

Silo at Crate Brewery is a zero-waste restaurant in Hackney Wick. Dinner is a five-course tasting menu with dishes like rainbow radishes with ricotta, kimchi juices and lovage, and quince ice cream with fig leaf oil and animal toffee. They also serve brunch of caramelised oats, or, among other options, a breakfast bun with mushrooms or smoked meat.

Oren ££££ 89 Shacklewell Lane

A new Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant has opened in Dalston serving sharing plates like sweet aubergines, egg and salad in pita and, ful mudammes for brunch, and dishes like monkfish in traditional Libyan chraime for dinner.

 Sussex ££££ 63-64 Frith Street

Sussex is a new restaurant in Soho sourcing their ingredients from their own farm or local suppliers. You can expect starters like monkfish carpaccio with aubergine, and mains including pumpkin gnocchi with caramelised quince.

Simplicity Burger ££££ 202 Brick Ln

A vegan burger spot has opened on Brick Lane. In keeping with its name, the menu is simple, with four types of burger, three types of fries, and a salad. It also has a late-night ‘plant powered’ cocktail bar downstairs.

 Trivet ££££ 36 Snowsfields

Trivet is a new restaurant near London Bridge with a small, high-quality menu. Expect things like chicken with vinegar sauce and squab pigeon, persimmon and kale. And keep an eye out for the ‘hokkaido potato’ which is a baked potato mille-feuille dessert.

 Sabroso ££££ Balcony Court Café, Westfield

This new South American spot has landed on the balcony of Westfield White City, serving arepas with fillings like roast chicken, braised beef, and Venezuelan cheese and avocado. They also have ceviche bowls with salmon or tuna, plus vegan options.

The Boulevard Theatre Restaurant ££££ 6 Walker's Court

The new restaurant at The Boulevard Theatre in Soho serves both small and large plates, with plant-based options like chermoula baked aubergine and roasted curried baby cauliflower with black dahl and fresh coconut.

Wilder Restaurant And Bar ££££ 2-4 Boundary Street

If you’re a meat lover, Wilder should be on your radar. This new restaurant in the Boundary Hotel in Shoreditch is serving British products like venison, pork jowl, and hake. They also have a whole page on their menu dedicated to ‘Gin Classics’.

 Naïfs ££££ 56 Goldsmiths Road

There’s a new, homely vegetarian/vegan bistro in Peckham. The menu includes aubergine fritters, mushroom broth with semolina dumplings, and almond and barley ice cream sandwiches. They also offer a long list of wines, local beer, and a speciality tea menu.

Unimini ££££ 20 Eastcheap

At this Korean BBQ lunch spot in the City you can customise your own bento boxes to grab and go, with options ranging from barbecued meats, fried chicken, and bibimbab bowls. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Ozone Coffee Roasters £ £ £ £ Pizza ,  Brunch  in  Bethnal Green ££££ Emma Street

We use the original Ozone as somewhere to work with a coffee, somewhere to recover with a damn good brunch on a Sunday morning, and somewhere easy to go when we literally can’t think of anywhere else to go. Open from 7.30am during the week, their second location in Bethnal Green has the same all day, all-rounder menu of things like fermented hummus, a yellow bean falafel burger, and big pizzas from noon. They also have a long list of cocktails to choose from in the evening. And coffee throughout, obviously.

We checked out Ozone Coffee Roasters and added it to our breakfast guide.

 Copper Chimney £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ Southern Terrace, Westfield

A popular Indian restaurant chain has come to London, taking over one of the terrace spots at Westfield in White City. Expect a big tandoor oven, handmade naans, 8-hour grilled meats, big biryanis, and a long list of vegetarian options.

 Decimo £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Mexican  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Standard London

Views across London and a manchego quesadilla sounds like a pretty winning combination. The new Spanish meets Mexican restaurant at the top of The Standard Hotel in Kings Cross has everything from floor-to-ceiling windows, vegan paella, pork tacos, and a full chef’s tasting menu. Heads up, this place is open until 3am at the weekend.

 Lyon's ££££ 1 Park Road

There’s a new seafood spot and wine bar up in Crouch End serving a completely casual £69 seafood platter for two, as well as dishes like a delica pumpkin satay, miso hake collars, and buttermilk cod cheeks. You can also just swing by for a glass of wine and some oysters at their bar.

 Kolamba £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Soho ££££ 21 Kingly Court

If you like the sound of curries, rotis, and lots of cardamom, then Kolamba should probably be on your radar. This new Sri Lankan spot in Soho looks like the kind of place that’s good for anyone who enjoys plenty of foliage and a strong coconut cocktail.

 Legare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  London Bridge ££££ 31 Shad Thames

London Bridge has a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant that’s all about pasta and the kind of nibbles you probably serve on the top deck of your imaginary yacht. As well as a short, changing menu of classic antipasti, you’ll find things like goats curd, saffron, tomato consommé, and fennel sausage in their homemade pastas.

 The Hunter's Moon ££££ 86 Fulham Road

South Kensington has a brand new home county style pub with plenty of oak flooring, leather armchairs, and a fireplace. But if you’re guessing that the menu is 99% pub grub, think again. They’re serving everything from scallop ceviche starters, to a plate of 36-month aged comté for dessert. There’s also a caramelised apple and stuffed pork belly roast on Sundays.

 Atis £ £ £ £ Shoreditch ££££ 145 City Road

You’re feeling fit. You’re feeling fresh. You’re feeling like someone with an entirely adequate amount of vitamin B12. No? In which case, this new, kind of healthy spot on Old Street might be just the place for you. Open from 7am until 8pm, this place is all about salad bowls, on-tap kombucha, pressed juices, porridge, and even more salad.

 Haymarket Wine House ££££ 66 Haymarket

If you like the sound of lots of red wine and steak for a tenner, then Haymarket Wine House should probably be on your radar. As well as their affordable flat iron cut, you’ll find classic French sides on the menu here. Also, importantly, there’s a 1am closing time that’s pretty handy if you’re looking for late night post-theatre eats.

September 2019  Sweet Chick ££££ 8 Market Place

Southern fried chicken, waffles, and classic comfort food sides like mac and cheese - that’s what Sweet Chick is all about. They’re already a big deal in the US with sites in New York and LA, but their first UK spot is in Fitzrovia with plenty of seating, a built in DJ deck, and, crucially, a bourbon-packed cocktail called ‘Tiger, Tiger Woods Y’all’.

 Calici ££££ 29 Belsize Park

If you’re into old school Italian restaurants with classics like calamari fritti, spaghetti vongole, and tiramisu on the menu - then Calici, a new little neighbourhood spot near Belsize Park, should probably be on your radar.

 Yard Sale Pizza ££££ 184 Hackney Road

We’re pretty into Yard Sale’s 18-inch pizzas, and now they’re available on Hackney Road too. As well as their classic pizzas like the courgette covered Cour Blimey, New Porker, and Texas vegan special, they’ve added several calzones to the menu.

 Fafa's ££££ 1 Monmouth Street

A popular Finnish filled-pita chain has opened an all-day spot in Covent Garden. Although there is some seating it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, but if you’re not in the mood for takeaway pita there are also things like falafel mezze, sweet potato fries, and big salads available.

 Vardo £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  Chelsea ££££ 9 Duke Of York Square

The people behind Caravan have opened a laid back all day restaurant in Chelsea. The menu is full of things like green baked eggs, shiitake donburi, lime pickle yoghurt, za’atar baked cod, and lots of other things you’re likely to shell out on when you go tipsy shopping in Waitrose whilst on a health kick. All of this is happening inside a three-storey stone and glass pavilion that looks part giant’s tooth, part Edna from The Incredibles’ retirement home.

 Kiss The Hippo ££££ 51 Margaret Street

This place might sound like the latest Pixar sponsored nursery rhyme, but it’s actually a coffee spot in Fitzrovia. They close at 6.30, and the feel is very laid back Scandi. There’s a brunch menu with dishes like black olive tapenade with mushrooms on sourdough toast, and you can also grab freshly baked cinnamon rolls to go.

Arabica King's Cross ££££ 7 Lewis Cubitt Walk

Borough Market’s Levantine spot Arabica has opened up a second, bigger restaurant in the Aga Khan Centre in King’s Cross. Open all day, expect big breakfasts like avocado on manousheh, fresh pides from the clay oven, and an outdoor terrace.

 Allegra £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Stratford ££££ The Stratford

Allegra is a restaurant and terrace bar on the 7th floor of The Stratford hotels serving dishes like hand-dived scallops with strawberries, squash risotto, and a £70 sake steamed turbot.. Heads up, there’s also a glass walk-in wine room.

Mama Fuego ££££ 69 Olympian Way, Greenwich Peninsula

Greenwich has a new riverside all day and night drinking and dining spot that mixes Australian speciality coffee and South American food. It’s a big space with a cafe, open plan bakery, bar, lounge area, riverside terrace, and a more formal restaurant area. It also has a big menu serving things like sriracha bloody mary baked eggs, green pea pancakes, kingfish ceviche salad, and Argentinian sirloin steak.

Tokii ££££ 50 Great Cumberland Place

Tokii is a Japanese inspired all-day restaurant inside the luxury Prince Akatoki hotel in Marylebone. It specialises in sushi, sashimi, and robata grilled fishes and meats, but the menu also offers a whole bunch of yakitori, tempura, and cold and hot dishes like yellowtail carpaccio in green pepper dressing, and ox cheek croquettes served with wasabi mayo.

 Crudo ££££ 35 Riding House Street

Crudo is a new ceviche spot in Fitzrovia. The concept is simple. You build your own ceviche bowl by selecting a protein, you choice of leche de tigre, a base, and whatever add-ons you want. There are also three ready built bowls if you’re incapable of making a decision, and they’re all available to eat-in or takeaway for under a tenner.

 Seabird ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, 14th Floor, South Bank, Southwark

We’ve never trusted seabirds since that seagull went all Artful Dodger with our Cornetto back in ’96. But we won’t hold that against this new rooftop restaurant in Southwark’s Hoxton Hotel. This place is all about city views, jazzed up cocktails, grilled meats, Mediterranean small plates, and lots of British seafood. You’ll also find a long list of oysters at their raw bar.

 Bubala £ £ £ £ Vegetarian ,  Middle Eastern  in  Spitalfields ££££ 65 Commercial Street

Spitalfields has a new Middle Eastern lunch and dinner spot. Everything here is vegetarian and you can expect dishes like confit potato latkes, aubergine with date syrup, and pumpkin tirshy dip.

 Charlie's ££££ Albemarle Street

Charlie’s isn’t named after it’s chef, it’s named after Lord Charles Forte, one of the founding members of Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair. All very Downton Abbey, right? Yes, but the food isn’t. The new upmarket restaurant inside Brown’s has a menu full of modern takes on British classics, and the space itself has big booths, lots of wooden panelling, and enough botanical wallpaper to make a gardener blush.

Sons + Daughters £ £ £ £ Sandwiches  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Pavilion, 119A Coal Drops Yard

The people behind Hackney fine dining spot, Pidgin, have opened a casual sandwich shop in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross. Open from 8am until 10pm, there are porridges, egg muffins, and Climpson And Sons coffee for breakfast, then sandwiches, salads, and cocktails available for the rest of the day. The main act here though is sandwiches, and you’ll find prawn crackers, tenderstem broccoli, soy-cured parmesan, miso mayo, Mortadello ham, and plenty more ingredients between their bread.

 Sam Harris Forza Wine ££££ 133a Rye Ln

Popular Peckham neighbourhood spot, Forza Win, have opened a new wine bar called - wait for it - Forza Wine. See what they did there? Five floors up with an outdoor terrace, there’s everything from views to a big wine list to negronis. On the food side they’ll be serving things at the bar like chicken milanese, clams, and biscotti soft serve - which are definitely our kind of ‘snacks’.

 Loyal Tavern ££££ 171-173 Bermondsey St

This new Bermondsey spot serves a seasonal British menu. There are dishes like venison tartare, plenty of by-the-glass wine options, and most importantly, there’s a late night cheese toastie on offer. Heads up, they’re open until 1.30am.

 Albie ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, South Bank, Southwark

The Hoxton Hotel in Southwark, not Hoxton - keep up - has a new all day European restaurant. Basically, there’s everything from crab linguine to French classics on the menu, as well as vegetable bowls for when you’re trying to keep it kinda healthy.

 Norma £ £ £ £ Mediterranean ,  Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 8 Charlotte Street

Fitzrovia has a new Sicilian restaurant serving fresh pasta, large meat dishes, and of course, homemade cannoli. Set over three floors, there’s a private dining space and a slick raw seafood bar serving clams, oysters, prawns, as well as wild sea bream.

Haya ££££ 184A Kensington Park Road

If you like the sound of Mediterranean small plates, shakshuka-packed brunches, and Israeli wines, then Haya should probably be on your radar. This upmarket Notting Hill spot looks a lot like a glossy Made showroom, and there’s plenty of mint yoghurt, homemade labneh, and fish on their menu.

 Seven Dials Market £ £ £ £ American ,  Pasta ,  Ramen ,  Sandwiches ,  Dim Sum  in  Covent Garden ££££ 35 Earlham St

Street food market folk KERB, have finally done what London weather demanded. They’ve opened an indoor market inside a huge ex-banana warehouse in Seven Dials, and there are a whole lot of London market favourites involved, from gelato to steamed buns to a conveyor belt of cheese. That’s right, a conveyor belt of cheese.

 Mama Shelter London ££££ 437 Hackney Road

Mama Shelter is already a big deal, party spot in Paris. And LA. And when we say ‘big deal’, we mean, ‘where you go if you want to look a bit cool and maybe see a member of Two Door Cinema Club get pissed’. Now they’ve opened a hotel in Hackney with a huge restaurant. There are crab doughnuts and pork belly baos on the menu, as well as a big outdoor terrace, karaoke rooms, and table football to keep you entertained.

Terra Terra ££££ 120 Finchley Road

There’s a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant and café by Finchley Road tube station but you can expect more than your classic pizza and negroni situation here. Open from 7.30am, there’s everything from nduja scrambled eggs and blueberry smoothies for breakfast to clam bigoli and cocktails come the evening.

 Neat Burger ££££ 4 Princes Street

Given the amount of mess we can make with a bun and some ketchup, ‘neat’ and ‘burger’ are two words we don’t normally associate with each other, but this new spot in Mayfair is all about tidying away the meat. Expect plant-based takes on classic burgers, vegan tater tots, and plenty of people fussing over the fact that Lewis Hamilton is the owner.

 Liv ££££ 18 Holbein Place

Belgravia has a new all-day café and restaurant. Upstairs there are dishes like king prawn omelette, a grilled chicken green bowl, and red lentil fritters, whilst downstairs is all about fresh espresso, guest coffee roasts, as well as wine, and lots of virgin cocktails.

AUGUST 2019  Three Uncles £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Spitalfields ££££ Devonshire Row

Liverpool Street has a new Cantonese spot where most of the dishes will cost you under a tenner. Three Uncles’ menu is all about roast duck, lo mein noodles, crispy pork belly, and freshly steamed dim sum. Heads up, they’re only open on weekdays.

 Baozi Inn London Bridge ££££ 34 - 36 Southwark Street

Dim sum, dan dan noodles, and barbeque roast duck - that’s what Baozi Inn is all about. They already have spots in Soho, Chinatown, and Victoria, but the new London Bridge restaurant is set over three floors with a big open kitchen and a cocktail lounge.

 Officina 00 £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Shoreditch ££££ 152 Old Street

Old Street has a new handmade pasta spot that is focused on regional Italian dishes. Think fresh braised pork genovese occhi, cocktails, and a big open kitchen where you can watch the chefs prepare your pasta.

We checked out Officina 00 and put it on our Hit List.

 The Stratford Brasserie ££££ 20 International Way

The Stratford Brasserie, in Stratford - duh, is a classic all-day spot on the ground floor of a new hotel complex. It has a huge brasserie-style menu, a huge outdoor terrace, and it’s open from 6.30am till late every day.

 Bafarat ££££ 6 Warwick Street

A classy artisan coffee shop originally from the Middle East has opened in Soho. Expect speciality Arabic coffee, French patisserie, and the kind of interiors even Patsy Stone would approve of.

 Snackbar £ £ £ £ Japanese ,  Sandwiches ,  Brunch  in  Dalston ££££ 20 Dalston Lane

Dalston Lane has a new cafe and co-working space that’s serving global-inspired food. If you’re picturing a blue and green cookie inspired by Planet Earth, think again. There’s a changing menu with everything from fried chicken and porchetta rice bowls to a babi guling and pickled watermelon sandwich.

 Nutshell £ £ £ £ Iranian  in  Covent Garden ££££ 30 Saint Martin's Lane

A new Iranian restaurant has opened in Covent Garden. There’s a big open kitchen, lots of counter dining, and a menu full of things like sour cherry beef dumplings, saffron kebabs, and octopus.

 @niccrillyhargravephotography Taps And Tapas ££££ 14 Trinity Road

Alliteration wins again. This new spot in Tooting Bec is all about pairing craft beer with your classic Spanish dishes. When it comes to the beer, there’s local brews from Brixton on tap, as well as a big range of bottled options. On the tapas side there are dishes like cured meats, Basque burgers, octopus, and chilli king prawns.

The Sauce ££££ 65 Highbury Park

Highbury has a brand new fast food spot that’s serving tarted-up versions of classic diner food. Think waffle burgers, chicken wings, and milk shakes, but with added options like soft-shell crab, truffle mayo, and blue cheese. There are also fourteen sauces you can get involved in, from gochujang to minted feta. Although it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, there is some indoor seating.

 Lost In Brixton ££££ Brixton Market

The people behind Pergola and The Prince have opened a new rooftop terrace on top of Brixton Village. In keeping with their other spots, there are many, many cocktails, including sixteen different spritzs and £28 summer jugs. You’re also able to order food from spots inside Brixton Village like Mamalan and Fish Wings & Tings straight to your table.

Eggslut ££££ 185 Portobello Road

A popular L.A. breakfast chain has opened in Notting Hill. Open daily from 8am, there’s a whole lot of egg on the menu but you’ll also find things like cheeseburgers, seared wagyu tri-tip steak, and cold brew coffee too. Expect a casual sit-down situation and plenty of takeaway options.

My Neighbours The Dumplings £ £ £ £ Chinese ,  Dim Sum  in  Hackney ££££ 178 - 180 Victoria Park

We wish our neighbours were dumplings. But then we’d probably eat them, and that wouldn’t be good for anyone. My Neighbours the Dumplings already has a popular spot in Clapton, but their new place near Victoria Park has a new menu of barbecued skewers. Don’t worry, their classics like crispy prawn wontons, lamb potstickers, and chocolate dumplings are still on offer.

 Opera Tavern £ £ £ £ Spanish  in  Covent Garden ££££ 23 Catherine St

We like the opera. Kind of. Depends on how many pints we can sink beforehand really. But we’re definitely into tapas. Opera Tavern is an old school, converted pub spot in Covent Garden that has had a big makeover. There’s also a new team heading up the food and you can expect dishes like squid ink pasta, chorizo picante, and beef bavette.

july 2019 Arcade Food Theatre ££££ 103 - 105 New Oxford Street

Centre Point has a new all day food hall including stalls from Lina Stores, Casa Do Frango, Oklava, Pophams, Chotto Matte, and Flat Iron. Heads up, there’s also an outdoor terrace and a whole host of drinking options.

The KPH ££££ 139 Ladbroke Grove

The people behind The Coach and Hero Of Maida, have taken over and decked out a classic Notting Hill spot, The Kensington Park Hotel. Expect an upmarket pub downstairs with a slick dining room upstairs, and lots of seasonal French bistro-style food.

 Wun's Tea Room ££££ 23 Greek Street

The people behind Bun House have opened a new two storey Cantonese restaurant and bar on Greek Street. Expect clay pot rice, coal grilled skewers, a big cocktail menu, and late night hours Thursday to Saturday.

 Isla At The Standard £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  Kings Cross ££££ 10 Argyle Street

Another day, another luxury hotel has opened in London, and with it comes a brand new seasonal restaurant. This sophisticated King’s Cross spot has a garden terrace, natural wines, plenty of foliage, fresh British seafood, and a big, fancy bar aptly called Double Standard.

Stampa ££££ 61 Davies Street

Mayfair has a new affordable pasta spot that is actually, you know, affordable. Taking inspiration from the Trastevere district of Rome, they’re serving everything from freshly ground coffee, oxtail ragu pappardelle, to antipasti boards.

Nandine Camberwell Church Street £ £ £ £ Kurdish  in  Camberwell ££££ 45 Camberwell Church Street

We’re already very into the cheap and cheerful mezze platters at family-run restaurant Nandine on Vestry Road, but now they’ve opened a second Camberwell spot on Church Street. There’s fresh Kurdish salads, plenty of vegetarian options, and baklava.

 Radio Alice ££££ Jubilee Place

Sure, it might sound like a feminist take on The Boat That Rocked, but Radio Alice is actually an organic pizza joint that already has spots in Hoxton and Clapham. Now they’ve opened in Canary Wharf and they’ve brought their pork sausage, ’nduja, and smoked cheddar topped pizzas with them, as well as appetisers like pesto burrata and anchovy crostini.

 Moncks Of Dover Street ££££ 33 Dover Street

Not to be misinterpreted as Mayfair’s latest monastery, Moncks Of Dover Street is a brasserie from the people behind Park Chinois. This all-day spot has a classic breakfast menu, weekend brunch options, and a daytime menu that’s all about fresh fish, grilled meat, and a caviar covered lobster roll.

 Flor £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  London Bridge ££££ 1 Beadle St

The people behind Shoreditch spot Lyle’s have opened a new wine bar, bakery, and restaurant right on the edge of Borough Market. Dishes like rabbit kidney skewers, oysters in jalaneño mignonette, and cherry blossom cake will change daily.

We checked out Flor and put it on our Hit List.

 Kama By Vineet £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Knightsbridge ££££ 87-135 Brompton Road

There are only around 25 seats at this new Indian spot in the revamped Harrods Dining Hall. Options include a whole bunch of sharing plates and bowls, vegetarian and meat thalis, and a £48 lobster Chettinad biryani.

We checked out Kama by Vineet and put it on our Hit List.

 Steven Joyce Heritage ££££ 18-20 Rupert Street

Soho’s Rupert Street is home to a new Swiss-inspired spot. At lunch and dinner the restaurant at Heritage is the place for raclette, fondue, rostis, and larger plates of meat and fish from the grill, while from midday till late every day the bar serves wines from an extensive list which includes a section on ‘inquisitive reds’.

 Hoh Sek Noodles ££££ St Katherine's Way

Hoh Sek is a walk-in spot at St Katherine’s Dock specialising in noodles. The influences are Asian-wide, but the focus is on Cantonese dishes such as the Hong Kong fish noodles which are only served in the evening. Meanwhile there are six casual grab-and-go or eat in lunch options, all coming in at under a tenner.

JUNE 2019  Jérôme Galland Circolo Popolare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 40 - 41 Rathbone Place

The people behind Shoreditch trattoria Gloria, have opened up a second Italian spot - this time in Fitzrovia. At 9000 square feet, Circolo Popolare is what we professionals refer to as ‘fucking massive’. The walls are lined with thousands of bottles of spirits, there are 12-person tables, giant silk handkerchief style pastas, and a signature one litre sundae. So yeah, it’s super lowkey.

We checked out Circolo Popolare and put it on our Hit List.

 Natoora Counter £ £ £ £ British  in  Notting Hill ££££ 5 Elgin Crescent

Natoora not only have five classy grocery stores in London and provide a whole bunch of chefs with fresh produce, they’re also now serving breakfast and lunch in Notting Hill. They believe in ‘radical seasonality’ - hello, band name - so you can expect light dishes involving whatever vegetables are currently in their prime and a lot of cheese, quinoa, and houmous.

We checked out Natoora Counter and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Olio Creative Flying Horse Coffee £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ 2 Television Centre

The old BBC Television Centre in White City has a new daytime coffee spot serving freshly roasted coffee, seasonal salads, and sandwiches. Sadly, we can’t confirm whether there’ll actually be any flying horses present.

OKN1 ££££ 40 Hoxton Street

As students we mastered important culinary skills like ‘the perfect Pot Noodle pour’ and not getting our chin stuck in a family tub of nutella. Meanwhile, a group of student chefs and fully-fledged professionals are serving the food at this new all day Hoxton spot. If you’re expecting beans on toast, think again, they’re serving everything from a roasted chorizo frittata for brunch to a Suffolk bacon chop for dinner. By the way, there’s also a big terrace.

 Jade Nina Sarkhel Suzi Tros £ £ £ £ Greek  in  Notting Hill ££££ 18 Hillgate Street

Suzi Tros might sound like the protagonist of a summer special of ITV’s latest murder drama, but it’s actually a new Greek bistro in Notting Hill. Set over two floors, you’ll find small plates, an exclusively Greek wine list, and plenty of ‘grandmama’s tzatziki’.

We checked out Suzi Tros and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Sub Cult ££££ 82 Watling Street

Another day, another street food Cinderella sandwich story. Or something. The people behind Sub Cult have been serving American deli-style sub sandwiches full of things like oak smoked salmon, seared seitan, bavette steak, truffle mayo, wild garlic aioli, slow cooked pork, and marinated calamari, for five years, and now they’ve opened their first permanent spot in the City. Open from 7am until 6pm, they’ll be serving everything from breakfast rolls to lunch on the go.

 Gigi’s Bar ££££ 11 Hoxton Square

Gigi’s Hoxton is a new all day restaurant, bar, and late night live music venue in - dun dun dun - Hoxton. Italian inspired dishes like beef carpaccio, pan fried scallops, bistecca alla fiorentina are on the menu, plus DJ sets, a terrace, and cocktails.

 Chucs Cafe ££££ 97 Old Brompton Road

In what we like to call ‘peak Monopoly’, Chucs have restaurants in Mayfair, Westbourne Grove, Harrods, the Serpentine gallery, and now South Kensington. Classy. This time they’ve got a little bit more of a casual all-day situation going on, with a Mediterranean inspired menu of café classics, as well as paninis, salads, and smoothies to go. For London’s annual three days of sunshine, it’s also good to know they’ve got a big wrap-around terrace.

 The Compton Arms £ £ £ £ British ,  Pub  in  Islington ££££ 4 Compton Avenue

Those of you who read (or watched the film of) Animal Farm and felt permanently scarred by Old Major, will know that ‘four legs are bad’. Well, hopefully that isn’t true as this new meat focused kitchen has opened at Islington spot, The Compton Arms. The pub is rumoured to have been one of George Orwell’s favourites, but that isn’t stopping them from serving seasonal European-meets-Asian dishes such as Asparagus XO and pork belly skewers.

We checked out The Compton Arms and put it on our Hit List.

 Safia Shakarchi Pophams Hackney £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Hackney ££££ 197 Richmond Road

The second Popham’s bakery has opened in London Fields. This all-day spot is serving coffee, classy pastries, open sandwiches, weekend specials, and a bacon and maple syrup croissant that has been more papped more than Paris Hilton in 2004. Heads up, there might be queues.

We checked out Pophams and added it to our Hackney Guide.

 Wild Honey £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Mayfair ,  St. James's ££££ 8 Pall Mall

Wild Honey might sound like an indie band’s hit single about the plight of the bees, but it’s actually a new upscale spot in St James’s. The original Wild Honey in Mayfair closed down earlier this year, and they’ve now brought their menu of French-inspired seasonal dishes to a very swish space involving high ceilings and a lot of velvet seating.

 Master Bao £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ The Balcony, Westfield

First came Mr Bao in Peckham, then came Daddy Bao in Tooting, and now, like the final frontier of a beloved movie franchise, Master Bao has opened in Westfield White City.

 Arros QD ££££ 64 Eastcastle Street

Fitzrovia has a new Spanish restaurant that has a six-metre wood fire oven. There are huge two-person paellas, there are six types of aioli on the menu, and there are plenty of seats around the big open kitchen.

 The Grand Duchess ££££ Sheldon Square

If you’re prone to seasickness, this new Paddington restaurant from the people behind London Shell Co. might be one to miss. The Grand Duchess is a cruise boat restaurant that now has a permanent home, or dock, or something, in Paddington. There’s lots of Cornish seafood on offer, a huge surf and turf option, plus some additional outside seating come summer.

 Fugitive Motel ££££

Fugitive Motel is the latest all day co-working and craft beer bar with plenty of foliage to open in east London, specifically Bethnal Green. There are sourdough pizzas on offer from lunchtime, shuffleboard aplenty, as well as enough cacti and hanging plants to make The Eden Project jealous.

Maremma ££££ 36 Brixton Water Lane

In another exhilarating round of New Opening’s Geography Facts - Maremma is a coastal area of Tuscany that’s known for its hunting and seafood potential. Don’t you feel smarter already? Now you can get some of classic Tuscan pasta and meat dishes, as well as the region’s wines at a rustic new spot in Brixton.

 Siren At The Goring ££££ 15 Beeston Place

Five star luxury Belgravia hotel, The Goring, has a new seafood restaurant that will be much more of a casual situation than their other dining options. The space itself is very Sistine Chapel feels and there’s plenty of fresh Cornish produce on the menu, as well as dishes like grilled whole monkfish for two, a marinated tomato and shallot salad, and some pretty hefty price tags.

 sow ££££ 39 Marlborough Street

Apparently, plates are out of fashion for good - flat surfaces, gross right - as another bowl focused spot has opened in Soho. It’s a small restaurant but most of their dishes are available to go, including their vegan buckwheat noodles, natural salads, and fruity breakfast bowls.

 Omnino ££££ 7 - 9 St. Bride Street

The City has got itself a new Brazillian barbecue. Meat wise, there’s everything from Argentine beef to Australian wagyu on offer, as well as sides like black truffle gnocchi, a mushroom trio, and a roasted sweet potato and chorizo pincho.

 Squeg + Bonez ££££ 171 Mare St

Squeg And Bonez might sound like a cartoon about a crime-fighting dog duo, but it’s actually a new vegan small plates restaurant and natural wine bar on Mare Street in Hackney. As well as dishes like pea and lemongrass fritters and mushroom dumplings, there’s also a brew bar.

Crate ££££ 35 St James Street

There’s a new container village in Walthamstow that has an on site brewery and plenty of restaurants that will be opening throughout June. Expect a vegan street food spot, an Italian bakery, a burger joint, as well as many other options.

 Meatliquor W1 £ £ £ £ Burgers ,  Diner  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 37 - 38 Margaret Street

The original Meatliquor - a burger and cocktail spot - has moved up the road to Oxford Circus, with even more cocktails and even more space. As well as their classic dishes like the Dead Hippie burger and their deep-fried mac and cheese, they’re serving food until late and drinks until 3am daily. There’s also a ‘poke for jäger’ button - because we haven’t made enough mistakes already.

 Ingrid Rasmussen Gold £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Notting Hill ££££ 95 - 97 Portobello Road

The day has finally come. London has a Spandau Ballet themed restaurant. Kidding, Gold is a new three-story restaurant and late night bar on Portobello Road. They’re serving seasonal dishes designed for sharing, like chargrilled squid, nettle and sheep’s ricotta ravioli, and braised rabbit leg tortelloni. Heads up, as well as a pavement terrace, there’s also a patio area out back.

We checked out Gold and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Crazy Pizza ££££ 7 Paddington street, Marylebone

Well, they weren’t going to call it Another Sane Pizza Place were they? Nope. This new Marylebone spot is all about thin crust, truffle, big prices, and portraits of celebrities eating pizza. Crazy.

May 2019  Bernard Zeija Tayér And Elementary ££££ 152 Old Street

The people behind luxury Marylebone cocktail bar Artesian, have opened a more relaxed spot in Old Street. There’s all-day coffee, light bites, and a work area, and then a more formal cocktail bar and restaurant at the back. Also, popular street food vendor Ta Ta Eatery will be serving food, so you can expect a changing menu of their Portuguese and Chinese hybrid dishes.

We checked out Tayér and Elementary and added it to our sandwich guide.

 Sette ££££ 4 Knightsbridge Green

There’s a new all day restaurant and cocktail bar inside the Bulgari hotel from the people behind New York spot, Scarpetta. The menu features Italian classics with a twist, like duck and foie gras ravioli.

 Baba G's ££££ 726 - 727 Camden Market's North Yard

Baba G’s have been serving their Indian inspired burgers at markets for almost a decade. Now they have their first permanent spot in a 50 seater restaurant in Camden where they’re serving everything from their signature ‘pachos’ - poppadom nachos - as well as spiralized celeriac bhajis, chicken tikka nuggets, and spiced rum cocktails.

 Gezellig £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Holborn ££££ 193-197 High Holborn

Rather than letting you play another fun game of ‘what the f does that mean?’ we’re be happy to tell you that Gezellig is Dutch for ‘an atmosphere that allows good things to happen’. Snazzy. This new wine focused spot in Holborn has a modern European menu, with two private dining rooms available, as well as the option of a whole suckling pig. Also snazzy.

Roastery And Toastery ££££ Adelaide Road

Honestly, this could very well have been the name of The Infatuation’s first collection of sonnets, but this new toastie spot in Chalk Farm has beaten us to the punch. Expect pastries, coffee, and lots of different takes on your classic cheese toastie.

Cent Anni ££££ 33 High Street

Cent Anni is a new spot in Wimbledon with some alfresco dining available and a modern Italian menu. Think beetroot ravioli, tiger prawn linguine, chicken paillard, and a selection of classic Italian cocktails.

 Darby's £ £ £ £ Seafood ,  British  in  Vauxhall ££££ 3 Viaduct Gardens Road

Vauxhall has a new oyster bar, bakery. It’s a neighbourhood joint with dishes like highland short rib, turbot, and crispy beef fat potatoes on the menu, as well as the option to get half a dozen oysters and a pint of Guinness for a tenner.

 Les Platanes £ £ £ £ French  in  Mayfair ££££ 26 - 28 Bruton Place

Mayfair has a shiny new French ‘bistrot de luxe’ with a big menu, and an even bigger wine list.

We checked out Les Platanes and added it to our Mayfair Guide.

 Coqfighter £ £ £ £ Soho ££££ 75 Beak Street

Fried chicken burgers and fried chicken bao - that’s what Coqfighter is all about. This popular street food trader’s opened their first permanent spot in Soho and their bringing all their classics as well as some new dishes.

 Chik'n ££££ 187 Wardour Street

The people behind Chick ‘n’ Sours are bringing their fried chicken and craft beers to Soho. This place is big on their ‘sandwich’ (burger) game too, with everything from their ‘Straight Up’ buttermilk, herb mayo, and pickles classic, to their ‘Cali Hot Chick’ that’s full of guacamole, chipotle mayo, cheese, and fried chicken - obviously.

 Louie's ££££ 37 Hoxton Square

It’s official. London isn’t going to run out of fried chicken spots any time soon. Louie’s in Hoxton specialises in Nashville style hot chicken, but you can also expect alcoholic ice teas, boozy shakes, cocktail bowls, and live DJ sets. Students of London, your prayers have finally been answered.

 Fishworks ££££ 2 - 4 Catherine Street

Fishworks are already serving fresh, sustainable seafood in Mayfair and Marylebone and now they’ve got a new spot in Covent Garden. As well as a whole load of different fish dishes on offer in the restaurant, there’s also a wet fish counter and a fishmonger to help you if you’re looking to take some fish home with you. We’re going to stop saying fish now.

 Pasta Nostra ££££ 122 Old Street

There’s a new fresh pasta spot a couple minutes up the road from Old Street Station and they’re serving a short menu of classics like oxtail ragu pappardelle, gnocchi vongole, and tortello carbonara. It’s also worth noting that this place is open from 8am during the week so you can also swing by for a coffee.

The Buxton ££££ 42 Osborn Street

The people behind one of London’s favourite pub roof terraces, The Culpeper, have opened a new pub and hotel near Brick Lane. There are dishes like asparagus with polenta chips, beef and celeriac remoulade, and treacle tart on the menu, but if you’re in it for the roof terrace be warned, it’s only open to guests.

 Bob Bob Cité ££££ The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street

Entirely OTT luxury Soho spot Bob Bob Ricard, have opened their second restaurant on the third floor of the Leadenhall Building in the City. Or if you prefer, the Cité. They’re bringing their iconic press-for-champagne buttons along with them, as well as their menu of dressed up classics.

We checked out Bob Bob Cité and put it on our Hit List.

 Peck! Peck! ££££ 240 Graham Road

Sure, the name of this new chicken spot in Hackney central might bring about some traumatic memories if you’ve ever gone toe-to-toe with a seagull over a Mr Whippy, but fear not, the only birds here are fried or flame-grilled and can be covered in peri peri sauce. There are also plenty of sides to choose from, as well as some cheap and cheerful burgers.

 Myrtle ££££ 1A Langton Street

Finally, a restaurant named after your great nan. Chelsea has a new modern European restaurant with Irish influences and a whole lot of fresh, Irish produce. The seasonal menu will change day-to-day but expect dishes like pigs beignets, celeriac wellington, and beef with boxty cake - a classic Irish potato dish.

 Bao Borough £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  London Bridge ££££ 13 Stoney Street

Bao have opened their fourth spot on the edge of Borough Market. You can expect their classic bao, Taiwanese fried chicken, and highball machine cocktails, as well as a karaoke room in the basement.

We checked out Bao Borough and put it on our Hit List.

 Parrillan At Barrafina £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Tapas  in  Kings Cross ££££ Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross

The team behind one of our Greatest Hits, Barrafina, have opened a new terrace bar and grill restaurant. This outdoor spot in Coal Drops Yard has a partially covered area - because weather - and guests cook fresh meat, fish, and vegetables and toppings to taste, at individual mini parillas on their tables.

 Rah Petherbridge Hello Darling £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Southwark ££££ 131 Waterloo Road

Waterloo has a new seasonal sharing dish restaurant next to The Old Vic. Hello Darling has a three course pre-theatre option for £22 and everything from miso glazed carpaccio to confit duck legs with blood orange on the menu.

Crane’s ££££ 67 Peckham Road

Food is art. Said no one ever. But, South London Gallery has got a new kitchen serving seasonal classic cafe dishes. Take note, they close everyday at 6pm, apart from on Wednesdays when they’re open until 9pm.

Humble Pizza ££££ 342 King's Road

Humble Pizza on the King’s Road, is a vegan and vegetarian spot serving cauliflower base pizzas with toppings like vegan pepperoni, mushroom, and truffle.

 The Mantl ££££ 142 Brompton Road

The Mantl is a new Turkish spot in Knightsbridge with room for just under 80 guests, a swish cocktail bar, and a big mantl fireplace for cooking all their lamb chops, chicken shish, and vegetable skewers. In case you’re looking for something lighter, there are cold and hot starters as well as traditional Turkish snacks.

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13: HUSTLIN’ AND BUSTLIN’ IN TOKYO

DAY 1

We grabbed a quick lunch at the train station before boarding our train, and in the blink of an eye, we stepped out into the colorful, frenetic streets of Tokyo.

First, we needed to navigate Tokyo’s visually jarring subway system to find our hostel. The subway map itself (worth a google) looks like a spiderweb, each colored subway line weaving through the others until you can barely make out where one begins and another ends. However, once you get past the initial confusion, it is obvious how efficiently designed the whole system is. We quickly found our hostel tucked away in a quiet side street, dropped off our bags, and headed back out into the madness.

We made our way to Shibuya Crossing.

THE SCRAMBLE AT SHIBUYA CROSSING:

Said to be the busiest crosswalk in the world, Shibuya Crossing is the intersection of 7 major crossroads. Every two minutes, hundreds (or thousands, depending on the time of day) of people frantically cross the street in all directions in what is known as “The Scramble.” It is quite an impressive sight from a window of any one of the towering buildings surrounding the crossing and an even more impressive experience from the ground.

Mesmerized, Ryan and I watched the crossing several times from the window of Shibuya train station before wandering down to join the crowds cross the street. It was the epitome of organized chaos.

For dinner, Ryan and I stumbled upon, believe it or not, Taco Bell. We had heard about the supposed Japan-only menu and fancy decor, and we couldn’t resist checking it out. I must say that it lived up to the hype. The store itself was sleek and modern, and the menu featured several (surprisingly delicious) specialty items.

DAY 2

The next day started with a trip to Akihabara or “Electric Town,” a neighborhood famed for its many electronics shops. Ryan and I checked out Yodobashi Camera, one of the area’s electronic megastores. We wandered through the complex’s NINE floors, each featuring a vast array of products from cameras to washing machines to rice cookers to gaming consoles. In recent years, Akihabara has also become known as the center of Otaku culture.

OTAKU: AN EXPLANATION

In Japan, otaku refers to young people with obsessive pop culture interests, particularly anime, manga, and gaming. To put it simply, they are very, very dedicated fans.

Because of the otaku influence, Akihabara is dotted with massive game centers, maid cafes, collectible shops, comic book shops, and game/anime/manga-themed cafes. Costumes, cartoons, and massive, colorful signage don every inch of the area. It is pop-culture Japan at its finest.

After lunch, we headed to the Tokyo National Museum for a completely different vantage point of Japanese culture. On the way, we walked through Uneo Park where we were able to witness the beautiful, modern celebration of hanami.

HANAMI? YOU BARELY EVEN KNOW ME.

Okay. Enough of that.

I mentioned Hanami in my previous post about Kyoto. Basically, it is the traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the fleeting beauty of the cherry blossoms. The custom was established in the late 700s and has continued since that time. Often, people celebrate this custom by eating a picnic lunch under the trees.

Ryan and I were lucky enough to witness this celebration first hand. It was absolutely incredible. Hundreds of people were sitting on tarps or blankets under the pink blossoms. Many groups used upside down cardboard boxes as a table to spread their lunch out on. I was amazed and so touched by the communal atmosphere. It was truly a sight to see.

After walking through the park, we arrived at the Tokyo National Museum, which is actually multiple museum buildings spread out across beautiful grounds. The museum features an unbelievable amount of Asian art, historical artifacts, and archeological items. The collection was extremely thorough and very impressive. Each building offered a unique perspective on Asian culture and history. I especially enjoyed the cherry blossom exhibit, which featured art, poetry, and cultural artifacts all celebrating the sakura trees.  

For dinner, we went to the famed T’s Tantan, a vegan ramen shop in the bottom of Tokyo Station. When we arrived, there was already a line out the door waiting to be seated. We joined the line, and soon we were ushered inside. One thing is for certain, it was well worth the wait. My meal consisted of crispy gyozas and a creamy, peanutty broth with ramen noodles and fresh greens. We were in heaven.

To cap off an incredible day, we decided to participate in a slightly-more-modern-but-equally-as-important Japanese custom: karaoke.

KARAOKE? SERIOUSLY?

Yes, karaoke. Yes, seriously. Now, you have to understand, Japanese people do not participate in the flippant American-style karaoke at a random bar. No. They have massive, multi-story buildings with hundreds of rooms dedicated to the art of karaoke. These rooms vary in size but always contain a TV, multiple microphones, additional percussion instruments (think maracas and tambourines), colorful lights, and a complete sound system.

Unsure of what to expect, Ryan and I rented a karaoke room for an hour. We rode the elevator up several floors and found our room. It was small with couches lining 3 walls, a large TV with a  sound system, and a coffee table in center. On the table, there were two microphones and a remote/keypad for the TV. We punched in a song and grabbed our microphones. As the music began, the overhead lights dimmed and a colorful disco ball on the ceiling lit up. We were in full-on karaoke mode. It was a blast. We sang song after song, dancing and laughing. When our hour was over, we extended our rental for another hour.

Japan got a lot of things right, and I can definitively say that karaoke is one of them.

DAY 3

Our third day in Tokyo began in the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a gorgeous botanical garden with incredible character. It is comprised of three different sections: a Japanese garden (complete with a traditional tea house), a French rose garden, and an English landscape garden. Because of the cherry trees, we chose to spend most of our time in the Japanese garden. We chose right.

The garden was a beautiful flurry of color and people. It boasted two rippling ponds, a simple, arching bridge, a gorgeous tea house overlooking the garden, and, of course, an abundance of cherry blossoms. We walked through the garden, watching the pink and white petals fall from the trees like snow.

After getting our fill of garden time, we walked to the nearby Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. The building is 48 floors tall with an incredible (and free) 360 degree observation deck at the top. The view was breathtaking: row upon row of tall buildings interrupted only by patches of green space. From this perspective, it was clear that Tokyo is one of the world’s largest cities.

After a quick lunch, we made our way through the lush Yoyogi Park to the Meji Shrine, a famed Shinto shrine in the middle of the park. The shrine is announced by a massive torii gate and surrounded by a forest of tall trees. Keeping in traditional shinto design, the Meji Shrine features simple buildings and a serene atmosphere. The paths leading in and out of the shrine complex are lined with cedar trees.

The moment of nature and relative quiet quickly disappeared as we emerged from the park into the bustling Harajuku neighborhood. Harajuku is famous for its eclectic art and fashion scene. We began our exploration at the the heart of Harajuku: Takeshita Dori, aka Takeshita Street. This narrow pedestrian shopping street is lined with tiny snack shops selling treats like Japanese-style crepes and bubble tea, boutiques selling otherworldly clothes and accessories, and basement level Purikura booths.

PURIKURA: A TEENAGE CRAZE

Purikura is a small photo booth machine that creates photo stickers rather than regular photographs. After taking a photo, the user can edit the photo and add designs, cartoons, or other effects. Purikura is extremely popular with Japanese teenagers.

Takeshita Dori has become world famous for its popularization of very specific fashion trends, such as kawaii culture, which focuses on creating a childlike, cute, and shy persona. It was an unique look into the world of Japanese street fashion. For the rest of the afternoon, Ryan and I wandered down the streets of Harajuku, exploring whatever shops caught our fancy.

For dinner, we rode the subway to a Hawaiian-Japanese fusion vegetarian restaurant called Olu’Olu Cafe. The cafe was cozy and the food was absolutely incredible.

DAY 4

Our fourth day was completely dedicated to one thing: the Tokyo Giants.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF BASEBALL IN JAPAN:

In the early 1870s, an American expat named Horace Wilson introduced a game involving a bat, ball, and bases to his students at (what would become) Tokyo University. In 1878, the first official team was organized, and by the turn of the century, university and amatuer leagues were cropping up all over the country. At this point, American teams began travelling across the Pacific to play ball against the Japanese teams. In 1936, the Japan Professional Baseball League was formed and, as they say, the rest is history.

After a lazy morning, we arrived early to the Tokyo Dome for our midday game. The massive, air-supported dome is a pretty spectacular visual in itself. It sits in the middle of Tokyo Dome City, a large area that also features an amusement park, shopping center, a variety of restaurants, and a hotel. We walked around the dome area and had lunch at one the restaurants.

As game time approached, we entered the stadium in search of the perfect spot to stand. That’s right, stand. Because the game was totally sold out, there were only standing room tickets available.

ASIDE:

Though it was admittedly a long time to stand, it gave us the perfect opportunity to both watch the game and explore the stadium. Also, the tickets are only 1000 yen (aka 8 dollars), which allows people of all socioeconomic status to attend a game. Pretty amazing if you ask me.  

Now, you have to understand that Japanese fans are REALLY dedicated. People who have season tickets in the standing zones arrive to the stadium hours early to tape newspaper or tarps on the floor to mark their spot. They have personalized chants for every member of the team, and the cheering never stops. The whole stadium was filled incredible energy and excitement. Oh, and fans can bring in whatever food or drink they want, so no one had to pay 18 dollars for a hotdog. Imagine that.

DAY 5

Our last day in Tokyo was spent at Odaiba, a man made island in Tokyo Bay. Originally the island was built as a kind of fort to protect the city against seabourne attacks. Now, it serves as a shopping and entertainment district. We took the train across the bridge to the island to explore. We walked around the impeccably-designed malls, sauntered along the rocky beachfront, and admired the small-scale replica of the Statue of Liberty. Yes, you read right. We were confused too, and frankly, there isn’t really an explanation.

Our favorite thing, though, was the Toyota Megaweb Complex. We began by exploring the History Garage, an aptly decorated museum showcasing classic cars from all over the world produced during the 1950s to 1970s. It was fascinating to see the evolution of automobile design throughout the decades.

Next, we ventured to the “Line-Up Zone,” which was basically a huge showroom featuring the current Toyota vehicles on the market (including their awesome handicap accessible models). We were able to look inside and sit in each car. ��We also attended a 4-D film (think fake wind and hydraulic chairs) shot from the perspective of the driver of various Toyota vehicles.

Last, we went to the “Technology Zone,” where Toyota’s most impressive technological advancements in safety, environmental impact, and design were on display. Ryan and I were each able to test out the “Winglet,” Toyota’s answer to the Segway. With the assistance of a Winglet specialist, we were briefed on the features and were able to perform a series of mobility tests. Basically, we rolled around on an electric scooter for like half an hour. It was pretty freaking cool.

We returned back to the city for dinner and, obviously, one final karaoke session.

DAY 6

We bid farewell to Tokyo and made our way to the airport in pursuit of our next destination.

AWAY WE G-----

Hold on, before we go, I need to insert a quick disclaimer. Yes, we ate sushi. It was very good. I did not feel the need to go into detail about this earlier as we all know what sushi is. Okay? Okay.

AWAY WE GO TO SEOUL.

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Currently listening to: Drake’s freshly released “More Life“ album/playlist/project.

I’m waiting at the airport, on my way home after spending the weekend with S.

I always have a great time in this city, but the real reason behind the trip was to see her again, and be able to spend some quality time together. In all honesty, we were just looking for a good place to meet, in Europe, and The Netherlands happened to be a cheap and direct flight for both of us.

She had been in Amsterdam once before when she was a child, with her family. As for me, I spent a week in the Netherlands last year but only two short days in the city. The rest had been spent outside and visiting other places.

Looking back, we were been lucky enough to find some rays of sunshine during a weekend when the forecast promised fairly constant rain.

Day One: Traveling outside of time and space

The weekend started with the first flight of the day at 6:30am for me. I landed at Schipol airport at 8:30am and met with S a couple of minutes after that.

Seeing her, holding her, and kissing her felt unreal at first, after spending a month away from one another. But the good habits came back quickly and naturally: talking, holding hands, and giving one another a relaxed look full of excitement, love, desire, and happiness.

With such an early arrival, and small bags, we decided to make the most of the day and started walking around the city, delaying our hotel check-in for later that afternoon.

We started with a coffee in Bocca, a coffeehouse recommended by some of my local friends. We both needed that extra caffeine.

From there, we went to the flower market, on the canals, and then walked to Museumplein, the park and museums district. Around this green space stand 4 museums, amongst which the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, the Museum of Design & Modern Art and Moco, a mansion-turned-Museum where they were having two artists in display — more on that later.

Museumplein is also the area where stands one of the few “I am sterdam signs — there are a few of those located at different landmarks across the city. Walking by the sign was also a great opportunity to take a couple of pictures together.

We continued our walk along the canals and charming old buildings, heading North. As we reached midday, we stopped at Fou Fow Ramen, a Sino-Japanese modern ramen bar. The hot broth and warm food were exactly what we needed to recharge our batteries and power through the rest of the day.

As an early afternoon food coma hit us, we decided to head to the hotel to drop our bags and take a quick nap, before heading back out later in the evening.

For this trip, we were staying in the very comfortable Qbic hotel. Yes, for those paying attention, it’s the same hotel as the one I was in, during the London trip. The hotel is located just outside of the city, about 15mn away from the center on a quick tramway ride.

We got back to the city around 6pm and went searching for yet another cappuccino. Then came the time to introduce_S_ to another Dutch specialty: homemade fries with satay/peanut-sauce.

We shared a small cone ahead of dinner and went on the lookout for a nightly canal ride under the rain. A ticket with Blue Boat Company gets you a 90 minute tour as well as snacks and a drink. With the city lights along the canals, needless to say that it was as scenic and romantic as one would have hoped.

After the tour, we looked for dinner and ended up at Lotti’s, the restaurant inside of The Hoxton, one of Amsterdam’s coolest hotels. She went for a mushroom soup while I lost my mind over a plate of delicious pumpkin raviolis. There was a great and hip atmosphere at Lotti’s. Keeping in mind that it was St Patrick’s day, the restaurant/bar was filled with a mix of tourists and locally-based hip creatives coming from the office. A great blend over a great DJ-set: I can only recommend this place for the food, drinks, and local ambiance.

Coming out of dinner, it was time to go and pay a visit to Amsterdam’s infamous Red Lights District.

The funny thing about this is that photos are absolutely forbidden, which means that walking in these streets in the evening is something to experience, not something that one can picture, explain, or show to people unfamiliar with it. As such, S found herself amused and confused by the situation both at once. She wasn’t sure what to expect, which is probably the best way to see the nightworkers in their element.

Once we finished our visit, we decided to head back to the hotel and call it an early night.

Day Two: More Life

We left the hotel around 11am in the morning after a good night of sleep. We got a quick breakfast at Cafe Belmondo, nearby, just before hoping on the tram.

The program for the day was to visit museums before lunch and improvise after that. We decided to start with the Van Gogh Museum, and followed it with the smaller Moco.

The first one is fairly self explanatory: a huge building exhibiting the best work from one of the most famous and influential artists of the 19th century, on about 4 or 5 different levels.

Moco, on the other hand, had two temporary exhibitions, one on the surreal Salvador Dali, and the other one on Banksy. As fans of streetart, we just had to get our tickets, if only for the Banksy one.

After educating ourselves a bit more about the Arts, we went searching for food. S was in the mood for a burger so we naturally thought about hitting the Hard Rock Café nearby. However, with a 45mn wait at 2:30pm, we decided to go elsewhere. That’s when we stumbled upon Palladium.

Palladium is predominantly a bar that serves food. However: – They also serve one of the best cappuccinos in town. – The food is actually amazing.

We were happily surprised by the atmosphere, the food, and our giant Gin and Tonics. S had a refreshing cucumber G&T, while I chose a cinnamon & orange one.

Leaving the restaurant, I wanted to show S one of my favorite places in town, that I knew she’d like, The American Book Center: a four-stories-high building with magazines, stationary, and books on books on books, all in English, and offering a variety of subjects.

One can find anything from Arts, fashion and design books, travel guides, comics or poetry collections. They also have a concept I love: “Blind Dates”: books all wrapped up in paper, without a title or author, just a 10 words description to get you to buy and be surprised by the reading material.

Once we were down browsing, it was time for more alcohol, so we naturally went to BeerTemple, an American Beer Bar sporting close to 20 beers in tap and about three times the same amount of bottles of imported brews from all around the world. As both fans of India Pale Ales, we were delighted to discover new drinks to try.

From BeerTemple, I took the initiative to take_S_ to another lesser-known landmark of the city: the public library. Located on the edge of the river, just after the main train station, the building has 7 floors with a restaurant and a terrace overlooking the city, a great place to just take a breather away from the packed center of the Dutch capital.

Unfortunately the terrace is closed until the beginning of April and we couldn’t get out. However, the final stop of the day would take us to an even more scenic panoramic view.

Right next to the Library is the Doubletree Hilton hotel, and more importantly, its Sky Lounge rooftop bar. We arrived around 7:30pm to find the place packed and it took us a couple of minutes to find a table.

Once we got there, S ordered a champagne-based cocktail called Seduction, while I chose something vermouth-based. The drinks came alongside chili-flavored popcorn, a very interesting mix. We decided to also grab a bite while enjoying this very romantic and intimate moment. We shared a plate of cheese and a pumpkin risotto, before finishing with a sweet treat consisting of a Stracciatella, Hazelnut and Cookies’n’Cream ice cream from a local Dutch store.

We took an Uber out of sheer laziness to walk and then wait for yet another tramway, and called it a night.

Day Three: Flying back to reality

After a restful night of sleep, we woke up in the room, had a shower, packed, and decided to get breakfast at the hotel before leaving. The convenience of having a delicious breakfast at the hotel, a 10mn train ride from the airport, was too good to pass on.

We arrived at the airport just before 10am and I left S at the international terminal. Her flight was a couple of hours before mine, but considering her long-er trip, it was worth me coming with her, leaving her at the check-in gate, before finding my own terminal and security stand.

Once at the airport, I had my third and fourth coffees of the day, a quick lunch, and some time by my boarding gate, to relax, catch up on some articles saved in my Instapaper, read some comics, and send a few messages with my friends. I also messaged S and we exchanged some of the pictures we took over the weekend.

Realizing our growing feelings and affection towards one another, taking our tickets to meet in Amsterdam was the best decision we could have possibly taken. All weekend long, being with her has been an intimate and timeless experience, where it felt like we were the only two humans around at times.

I mentioned previously that S travels a lot for work, and should continue to be in this situation until at least later this fall. However, with my upcoming trip starting in April, this may turn out making seeing each other again even easier.

At this point in time, there are talks of meeting again on other continents in another couple of weeks, for more adventures together, and the only obstacle to those upcoming adventures would be related to her superiors preventing her to have this time off. Not a big deal, in and out of itself.

I don’t know why my future is made of, but right now, all I know is that she’s in it.

  Tales from a lovers' getaway in the Dutch Capital. Currently listening to: Drake's freshly released "More Life" album/playlist/project. I'm waiting at the airport, on my way home after…

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London’s New Restaurant Openings (18) added to Google Docs

London’s New Restaurant Openings (18)

Keeping track of London’s new restaurant openings is enough to give any normal person a headache. But we’re not normal. And nor are you. You love getting out there and finding the latest spot that you simply have to tell your friends about before anyone else does. So do we. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to all the new openings that have caught our eye. Just remember, this isn’t an endorsement, as we haven’t been to all of these places. It’s for you to go and find out what’s what for yourself, so fare forward voyagers.

We’ll be regularly updating this post, and we’ll be adding a note whenever we review a spot, or add it to our guide to the best new restaurants in London, the Hit List.

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Larry’s is from the same team as Salon and Levan. In fact, it’s right next door to it’s Peckham wine bar sibling, and it too is a bar and restaurant. The menu reads more fun than fancy, with things like extra sloppy aubergine parmigiana, or potato latkes with fermented chilli mayo. For now it’s open evenings only from Tuesday - Saturday.

 The Tapas Room ££££ UNIT 52-53 COLDHARBOUR LANE

The Tapas Room is opening a third restaurant, this time in Brixton Village. They’ll be serving the same Spanish wine and tapas dishes, with things like confit fennel with pickled figs and seared scallops with pisto, green chilli sauce and almonds.

 Costa del Tottenham ££££ Ashley Rd

The people behind Tottenham Hale nightclub, The Cause, have opened a new outdoor venue which has street food vendors such as Club Mexicana, People’s Burger, and Mr Ploppys. There’s a terrace, private booths which can be booked, and a craftbeer hall. As well as entertainment in the form of a DJ.

 Stanley's ££££ 151 Sydney St

This new British restaurant in Chelsea is serving small plates like whipped smoked cod roe with buttermilk flatbreads, British charcuterie, and beef tartare in it’s alfresco courtyard.

Eggslut ££££ 19 Percy St

Lovers of all things egg, Eggslut, have opened a second London restaurant, this time in Fitzrovia where you can get more of their all-day breakfast sandwiches.

 Wildflower Restaurant ££££ Unit 2.17, Buck St Mkt

Wildflower is a new restaurant on Camden High Street that’s serving things like scallop and Alexander root, Jerusalem artichoke velouté, and hay baked celeriac as part of an eight course tasting menu in a revamped shipping container.

 Nic Crilly-Hargrave Kibou Japanese Kitchen and Bar ££££ 175-177 Northcote Road

New Japanese restaurant Kibou has opened in Battersea and will be serving up popular dishes like ramen, katsu curry, bao buns, and sushi.

Supa Ya Ramen ££££ 276 Hackney Rd

Supa Ya Ramen has opened a permanent restaurant in Hackney, with a weekly changing menu of ramen. Expect things like salt beef with iberico pork fat, and root vegetable olive oil and sea salt with celeriac chashu. For the time being the restaurant will only be open for “bubble bookings”, meaning that groups of six to eight can book out the restaurant for a private dinner. Also, it’s BYOB.

Bobo Social ££££ 23 Sayer St

After leaving their Charlotte Street location, Bobo Social have now opened a new spot in Elephant and Castle where you can get things like their peanut butter burger, fried squid, and braised lamb croquettes.

 Eat of Eden ££££ 76 Shepherds Bush Road

Eat Of Eden have opened a third restaurant, in Shepherd’s Bush, where you can get more of their Ethiopian patties, curries, and sharing platters.

june 2020  Nasi Economy Rice ££££ 169 Holloway Road

The people behind Sambal Shiok have opened a Malaysian takeaway deli next door. For now they’re offering chilled ready meals, with things like fried rice vermicelli with omelette, spiced potato cakes, and vegan set meals for two.

 Attawa ££££ 6 Kingsland Road

A new Punjabi restaurant has opened on Kingsland High Street, and will be delivering tandoor lamb chops, Punjabi chicken kari, dhaal makani, and more around Dalston. They’re also open for collection.

 Bears At The Pavilion ££££ 15 Brook Green

Ice-cream spot Bears Parlour has opened a second site, this time in Hammersmith. They’re offering socially distant collections of their soft serve, as well as delivering tubs of ice-cream with flavours like blueberry, lavender jam meringue swirl or passion fruit and double dark chocolate freckles.

MARCH 2020  Steven Edwards At Bingham Riverhouse ££££ 61-63 Petersham Road

The Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond is now home to a new restaurant serving seasonal British food beside the Thames. The menu features items like duck liver pate, mushroom risotto, and salt baked pork rump. And on Sundays they serve a five-course tasting menu.

The Clarence Tavern ££££ 102 Stoke Newington Church St

The Clarence Tavern has re-opened in Stoke Newington. It’s been taken over by the team behind the Canton Arms and Anchor and Hope, and is serving a seasonal menu including things like Turkish-style onion salad, confit duck leg with lentils and green sauce, and chicken and bacon pie.

 Goods Way ££££ 11 Goods Way

Goods Way is a new venue with street food, bars, and live music in King’s Cross. There’s a range of food from Duck Truck, Breddos Tacos, Temple of Seitan, and Sushi on Jones. Heads up, it’s open until 5am on Friday and Saturday.

FEBRUARY 2020  Satay Street Café ££££ 15 Goulston Street

Thai street food stall Satay Street have opened their first permanent spot. Satay Street Café, in Whitechapel is serving summer rolls, buns, and different types of satay. They’re also serving some lunchboxes for under a tenner.

 Good Neighbour ££££ 102 Tooting High St

Camberwell wine bar Good Neighbour have opened a second spot in Tooting. During the week they’re serving snacks, charcuterie, as well as sharing plates in the evening. While from Friday to Sunday they also offer brunch.

 East West ££££ 135 Fortess Rd

East West is a restaurant in Tufnell Park putting Indian-inspired toppings and sauces on pizza and pasta. You can expect things like butter chicken pappardelle, tandoori chicken arancini, and paneer butter masala pizza. They also have a ‘west’ pizza section, with classic Italian toppings.

A Slice Of Blue ££££ 43 Lower Clapton Rd

A Slice of Blue is a new Pizza bar in Clapton. You can expect pizzas (duh) with toppings like cotto ham, mushrooms and parmesan, and smoked mozzarella, rare breed Yorkshire sausage, and wild broccoli. There’s also live music in the form of musicians, rappers, street poets, and DJs.

Peachy Goat ££££ 16 Half Moon Lane

Peachy Goat is a dog-friendly, plant-based bistro in Herne Hill serving things like warm asparagus broad bean and pea salad, cacio e pepe, and plant-based sausage and mash.

The Patate ££££ 323 Kentish Town Rd

The Patate is a French burger spot in Kentish Town specialising in beef bourguignon burgers. There’s also a choice between different types of cheeses to be put in your burgers.

 L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele ££££ 44 Old Compton Street

L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele are serving their Naples-style pizza from their second London restaurant, in the heart of Soho.

 Chuku's ££££ 274 High Road

Chuku’s is a new restaurant in Tottenham serving Nigerian tapas. You can expect things like caramel kuli kuli chicken, jollof quinoa, and plantain waffles.

Mambow ££££ 75 Commercial Street

Short for mama bowls, Mambow is an all-day restaurant near Spitalfields serving bowls like chick flick which has black rice, za’ataar sprouts, roasted beets, spicy green chicken, salsa verde, and leftover pickles. They also serve brunch on weekends, with things like Malaysian fried chicken, coconut Pandan rice, and kimchi and taleggio toasties. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Padella Shoreditch ££££ 1 Phipp Street

Padella are opening their second restaurant. This time in Shoreditch. You can expect more of their popular pastas, creamy burratas, and virtual queues.

 Hoppers £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Kings Cross ££££ 4 Pancras Square

Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurant Hoppers has opened its third location. The King’s Cross spot is serving more of the bone marrow varuval, egg hoppers, and burianis that we loved from their original in Soho.

 Zia Lucia ££££ 12 Piazza Walk

Pizza spot Zia Lucia have opened their fourth restaurant, this time in Aldgate East. If you’re bad at making decisions, be warned, because you’re not only offered a choice between 16 varieties of topping, but also between vegetable charcoal, wholemeal, gluten free, and traditional bases.

 Ed Schofield Dominique Ansel Treehouse ££££ 24 Floral Street

Dominique Ansel Treehouse is a new all-day café in Covent Garden, with a small menu made up of small plates, larger plates, and desserts to share. You can expect things like chicken liver mousse mille-feuille, camembert fondue with croissant chips, and steamed brioche pudding with lamb. And for the sharing desserts you’ve got sticky toffee pudding, profiterole ‘building blocks’, and cascade tiramisu.

january 2020  Townsend ££££ 77-82 Whitechapel High St

Townsend is a new all-day British restaurant in the Whitechapel Gallery. They’re serving a seasonal menu where you can expect things like curried veal sweetbread, roast haunch of venison, and mayan gold potato with egg yolk, berkswell, and winter truffle.

Halo Burger ££££ 105 Great Eastern St

Halo Burger is a new plant-based burger spot in Shoreditch with smoky Carolina bbq burgers, cheese burgers, hot dogs, and plant-based chicken nuggets on the menu.

 Patri Ealing Broadway ££££ 29 Bond Street, Ealing

Patri is opening a third spot, this time in Ealing, serving a wide selection of Indian food such as seekh kebab tariwala, pantry chicken curry, and a whole section for vegan street food.

 Lateef Okunnu Sarap ££££ 14D Market Row

Sarap is a new Filipino restaurant in Brixton serving dinner through the week, as well as lunch at weekends. The menu is divided between small plates and larger plates for sharing, with options like red chillies spring rolls stuffed with mushrooms, fried chicken in a banana ketchup, and stuffed pork belly available from around a fiver a plate.

Boom Bap Burger ££££ 252 Paradise Row

Boom Bap Burger is a new restaurant in Bethnal Green serving burgers like The Notorious P.I.G., Drop It Like It’s Hot, and a vegan burger called Mushrooms With Attitude. They also have a DJ performing on some weekends.

 Bar Douro £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  City ££££ Finsbury Avenue Square

Bar Douro have opened a new spot in the City. It’s a casual tapas-style place with plenty of wine and port on offer to go with plates of ham, cheese, croquettes, a suckling pig in a sweet potato sandwich, gambas, and salt cod hash.

 Steven Joyce Ampeli ££££ 18 Charlotte Street

Ampeli is a new Greek restaurant in Fitzrovia with options like roasted beetroot with labneh, spiced potato burik with runny egg yolk, brown shrimp and harissa mayo, and braised short ribs with date molasses.

 James McDonald Muse ££££ 38 Groom Pl

Muse is a new fine-dining restaurant in Belgravia. It serves lunch and dinner, with tasting menus for each. The menu only gives away a few ingredients, but you can expect things like langoustine with pork fat and burnt apple, turbot with duck confit and pomme puree, and beef with Norfolk grains.

Noodle & Beer ££££ 31 Bell Ln

Noodle and Beer is a new Chinese restaurant in Spitalfields. The menu focuses around Chongqing Xiaomian noodles, both with or without soup. They also serve handmade thick udon noodles, handmade taro balls, and sweetcorn pancakes.

 Firebrand Pizza ££££ 84 Rosebery Ave

Firebrand have opened a second pizzeria in Clerkenwell. They have 13 pizzas on the menu, some topped with things like sweet potatoes, goat cheese, and Italian cured beef. They also offer a range of pasta options and other mains including ribeye steak and milanese chicken.

 Fink’s Gillespie £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Highbury ££££ 88 Gillespie Rd

Finks Gillespie is the second spot from the people behind Fink’s Salt & Sweet in Highbury. As well as serving coffee, breakfast and lunch is also on offer. Expect things like roast chicken with burnt onion mayo and leeks, and baharat spiced aubergine with egg, fresh pickle and tahini, plus the usual pastries and cakes.

 Colette ££££ 315 Fulham Road

Colette is a new delicatessen and deli in Chelsea. The focus is on home-style cooking, and no, that doesn’t mean pot noodles. Expect things like veal blanquette with chestnut gnocchi, truffle tortellini with celeriac, and confit duck with quinoa.

 Lateef Okunnu Pastaio ££££ Lower Southern Terrace

Pastaio have opened their third spot, this time in Westfield White City. They’re serving things like spinach pasta, squash ravioli, and wild mushroom pappardelle.

 Baraka ££££ Unit 4 Finsbury Avenue

Baraka is a slick new Turkish all-day restaurant in the City. Expect humus kavurma, grilled sucuk, and kofte with tomato sauce and yoghurt.

 The Water House Project ££££ 3 Mare Street

The Water House Project in Hackney is an eight-course tasting menu situation inspired by local produce. Chestnut and balsamic risotto, pheasant and plum chutney doughnut, and dill cured chalk stream trout are all on their winter menu.

Raj Of Islington ££££ 359 Holloway Road

Raj of Islington is a new Indian restaurant on Holloway Road. They focus on home-cooked authentic Indian food, so you can expect things like the railway lamb curry, murg salli zardaloo, and murg tikka.

 Haydon Perrior Palm Greens ££££ Unit S2 King's Cross Square

Palm Greens is a new spot in Kings Cross that serves all day breakfast and lunch. For breakfast they are serving cinnamon apple with tahini maple toast, and avocado toast with salsa. For lunch the focus is on salads and bowls likes Mexican tostada, miso mushroom, and kale caesar. You can also build your own.

 Stephanie De Goeijen Oklava Bakery + Wine ££££ 64 Grafton Way

Kyseri in Fitzrovia has become Oklava Bakery and Wine. As well as serving Turkish breakfast, and sandwiches and other baked things to take away, there are also grill options and daily specials like their beef and sour cherry manti.

Skål ££££ 149A Upper Street

Skal is a Nordic restaurant in Islington. They’re open for lunch and dinner with set menu options at £26.50 and £32.50. You can expect things like smoked sea trout mousse, lightly smoked mackerel, and lamb meatballs.

 Lateef Okunnu Big Fernand ££££ 39 Thurloe Place

Big Fernand, a popular burger chain in Paris, has opened a spot in South Kensington. They serve eight different burgers including a raclette burger, a veal burger, and a panko-crusted chicken burger, and they also have a vegetarian portobello mushroom burger for non-meat eaters.

 Apple Butter Cafe ££££ 32-34 Monmouth Street

Apple Butter Cafe is a new Middle-Eastern cafe in Covent Garden serving specialty coffee as well as aesthetically pleasing brunch choices.

Tokyo Pizza £ £ £ £ Pizza  in  Maida Vale ££££ 47 Maida Vale

Japanese and pizza in the same sentence might be an unexpected combo, but that’s what you get at Tokyo Pizza in Maida Vale. You’ll also get sake, and wagyu harumaki.

DECEMBER 2019 Saffron Circle ££££ New College Parade

Saffron Circle is a US-based Indian restaurant group that has now opened a spot in Swiss Cottage. You can expect things like masala chips, lamb chops, and Calcutta fish curry.

 Lateef Okunnu Casa Do Frango ££££ 2 King John Court

Casa Do Frango have opened another spot, this time in Shoreditch. Expect piri piri garlic prawns, half chicken brushed with piri piri, and sweet potato feijoada. Just don’t expect to be able to reserve a table, because it’s walk-in only.

 Barbie Green £ £ £ £ Australian ,  Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  City ££££ 2 London Wall Place

Barbie Green is a new all-day Aussie brunch spot near the Barbican. You can expect things like banana bread sandwich, shakshouka, and blueberry pancakes for brunch. For lunch they serve things like fire-roasted aubergine, pizza, and chicken parmigiana.

 Bancone £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ Golden Square 8-10 Lower James Street

Bancone already have a popular Covent Garden spot that we like, and now they’ve have opened a second spot in Soho serving their handmade pasta.

 Haydon Perrior Bottles ££££ 100 Draycott Avenue

Bottles is a new restaurant in Chelsea that’s all about pairing Italian food with Italian wine. Expect things like Sicilian chorizo hot dog, espresso-glazed ribeye steak, and aglio, olio e peperoncino.

 Davies and Brook ££££ 49 Brook St

There’s a new restaurant at luxury Mayfair hotel, Claridge’s. Davies and Brook serves seasonal British food with global inspiration, things like duck glazed with honey and lavender, buttermilk fried chicken, and grilled short rib of beef with fermented mint. There’s also a tasting menu for £145 per person.

Yori ££££ 15 Catherine Street

Yori is a new Korean restaurant in Covent Garden specialising in Korean BBQ and small plates. They also serve a £7.90 set lunch with choices ranging from vegetable hot stone bibimbap and jap chae, through to barbecued meat options - all served with a bowl of rice and three sides.

 The Melusine ££££ St Katharine Docks

The Melusine is a new seafood restaurant in St Katharine Docks. The menu changes daily, but you can expect things like clams with wild mushroom and dry ricotta, grilled cuttlefish with chickpea fricassee, and native oysters.

 Mio Yatai £ £ £ £ Japanese  in  Hackney ££££ 129a Pritchard's Road

Mio Yatai is a new restaurant at the end of Broadway Market, serving Japanese Street Food. Ramen, chicken karaage with wasabi mayo, and soft shell crab tacos with chilli avocado and mango are all on offer, as well as sake and a selection of wines.

Moto ££££ 7 Maiden Lane

Moto is a new Japanese bar in Covent Garden serving a range of sake, craft beer, and - from 4pm - otsumami platter and other bar food like simmered aubergine and miso salmon.

 Num Num ££££ 81 Scoresby St

Num Num is a southern Chinese restaurant in Southwark. For lunch, expect dishes like a kung pao chicken rice bowl, wonton noodle soup, and pork and cabbage dumplings. For dinner they serve things like twice cooked pork belly with fermented broad bean paste and crispy roasted chicken with Polish barbeque spices.

 Mike Tsang Barboun ££££ 61-67 Great Eastern Street

Barboun is a new Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Shoreditch serving sun-dried aubergine dolma, girolle flatbread, and hay-smoked short rib with iskender sauce.

Other Side Fried ££££ 3 Atlantic Road

Other Side Fried have got a new permanent spot in Brixton serving three variations of chicken burger: honey butter, buffalo, and one with parmesan and garlic. They also have dirty fries with bacon, parmesan, and ranch sauce, as well as regular fries.

 Paradise ££££ 61 Rupert Street

Paradise is a new Sri Lankan restaurant in Soho. Expect things like coconut flatbread roti, caramelised onion sambal, roasted chicken curry, and yellow cod curry.

Four Hundred Rabbits ££££ Dulwich Road

400 Rabbits has taken over the restaurant at Brockwell Lido. They’re open for brunch from 8am - 3pm serving things like green shakshuka with sourdough, black pudding on sourdough, and toasted banana bread, which - as far as we know - is not served on sourdough.

 Cafe Murano ££££ 184 Bermondsey Street

Cafe Murano has opened their third spot in Bermondsey, serving Italian food like gnocchi, plaice with mussels and samphire, and lamb neck stew. As well as tiramisu, and buttermilk panna cotta for dessert.

Wild Tavern ££££ 2 Elystan Street

Wild Tavern is a new Italian restaurant just off the King’s Road in Chelsea. You can expect shellfish sharing platters like lobster and whole Norwegian crab, tartare of Spanish tuna loin from the raw bar, pastas like taglioni with truffle, and a £32 filet steak for mains.

 Steven Joyce Prairie Fire ££££ Wood Lane Arches

Prairie Fire is a new Kansas City-style barbecue restaurant in Wood Lane Arches serving beef brisket, pulled pork, and chilli cheese dogs. They also serve local craft beer in their taproom, and stay open till 11pm on weekdays, and 12am on Fridays and Saturdays.

 Old Chang Kee ££££ 56 Goodge Street

Singaporean curry puff experts Old Chang Kee have opened a second spot, this time on Goodge Street. The curry puffs have fillings such as beef rendang, creamy chicken and mushroom, and chilli crab stick, and you can also expect chicken curry, laksa noodles, and nasi lemak.

Black Bear Burger ££££ Unit 61 Boxpark

Black Bear Burger have opened a second location in Boxpark Shoreditch. The menu consists of three choices of burgers, black bear, classic, and brisket. You can also get buttermilk chicken nuggets or wings on the side.

Dandy ££££ 35 Maltby Street

Dandy is a new restaurant on Maltby Street, serving seasonal comfort food. Expect lamb belly with potatoes and collard greens, ox cheek ragu, and fried chicken with chilli jam. For dessert, think French toast with whipped ricotta and honey. Plus, on the weekends they’re open for brunch.

 Mr Ji ££££ 72 Old Compton Street

Mr Ji is a new spot in Soho specialising in Taiwanese fried chicken which they also serve as bao. On the side you can get things like fries and black cabbage, and they also serve sweet potato and ginger doughnuts.

 Steven Joyce Borough Market Kitchen ££££ Southwark Street

Borough Market Kitchen has opened in, wait for it, Borough Market. They serve food from 25 traders including Mei Mei, Applebees Fish, and Rudie’s Jerk Shack.

november 2019  Lucky And Joy £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Clapton ,  Hackney ££££ 95 Lower Clapton Road

Lucky and Joy is a new Chinese restaurant in Lower Clapton. Expect things like tiger salad, fried kidney beans with fennel, and Xinjiang lamb chops with onion and pomegranate.

 Caldera ££££ 143 Mare Street

Caldera is a new Mexican restaurant in Hackney Central. You can expect nachos with guacamole, baja-style battered cod tacos, and ground beef enchiladas, as well as cactus and papaya salad and lamb cutlets marinated in hand-ground mole mixed with miso.

Roma Pizza ££££ 224 Brick Lane

Roma has opened a permanent spot on Brick Lane. They’re serving fast and thin 12-inch pizzas for £5, with toppings like aubergine, spicy lamb sausage, and obviously the classic margherita.

 Brother Marcus ££££ 2 Crispin Place

Brother Marcus is a new all-day restaurant in Spitalfields serving eastern-Mediterranean dishes like flatbreads, pides, spiced-chicken shawarma, and lahmucun. There are a variety of vegetarian options like sweet potato dumplings and burnt aubergine with tahini and fermented mango, and they also serve things like cinnamon and chai overnight oats for brunch.

Stoney Street ££££ 2-3 Stoney Street

26 grains have opened a new restaurant next to Borough Market. It’s on Stoney Street and it’s called, wait for it, Stoney Street. Expect things like peacock kale, poached chicken, and pheasant with bread sauce. They’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serve brunch until 2.30pm at the weekend.

 Baccalà ££££ 194 Bermondsey Street

This new Italian spot in Bermondsey is all about seafood and wine. Expect things like salted cod brandade with crispy chicory sprouts, roasted octopus with colonnata lard, stone bass with baked fennel, and deep fried squid.

 Gemma Wood Photography Peckham Cellars ££££ 125 Queens Road

Peckham Cellars is a new wine bar and kitchen in Peckham. They serve British and Mediterannean food, so you can expect things like pumpkin mascarpone rotolo with sage butter, farmed eel with nduja and pickled green tomatoes, and smashed potatoes with harrisa and aioli.

 Bread Ahead Bakery ££££ 26 - 28 Olympic Way

Bread Ahead have opened an all-day restaurant, bakery, and baking school in Wembley. They’re serving rotisserie and pizza in the restaurant, and in the bakery you can expect fresh pastries and sandwiches, as well as pizza by the slice.

 Manteca £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ 58-59 Great Marlborough Street

Manteca is a new restaurant in Soho serving handmade pasta like tonnarelli with brown crab cacio e pepe, as well as meat dishes like pig head fritti with pilacca.

 Steele Haigh/Kaizen House Mei Mei ££££ Borough Market Kitchen

Mei Mei is a Borough Market stall taking its inspiration from Singaporean kopitiams. There’s counter seating around an open kitchen, and you can expect dishes like Hainese chicken rice and nasi lemak, as well as Nanyang coffee.

Ugly Butterfly ££££ 55 King's Road

Ugly Butterfly is a new zero-waste restaurant on Kings Road that uses the leftovers from Adam Handling Chelsea up the road. Expect things like fried chicken feet, beef and bone marrow cottage pie, and banana bread with butter chicken.

 Folie ££££ 37 Golden Square

Folie is a big new restaurant in Soho with a Mediterranean inspired menu. Expect things like charcoal roasted octopus and butternut squash, tuna tartare, brussels sprouts and pistachio, and gnocchi with wild mushrooms and sage pistou. You can also expect a long list of cocktails and European wines from the bar.

 Nami ££££ 10-50 Willow Street

Nami is a new addition to the Nobu Hotel Shoreditch, serving Japanese street food in a bar setting. There are also DJs.

 Amazonico ££££ 10 Berkeley Sq

Madrid’s Amazonica has opened in Mayfair. And yes, it’s basically an adult version of The Rainforest Cafe serving a menu of things like hamachi tiradito (yellowtail with passion fruit and shiso leaves dressing), tequenos (clay oven chicken rolls), and Brazilian-style grilled rump steak.

 Epic Pies ££££ 53-55 Carter Lane

Epic Pies has opened in St. Paul’s with a lunch selection of five pies which all come with mash, greens and gravy or parsley liquor. Expect things like braised pepper steak pie, salt beef and swiss cheese, and ham hock and leeks. They also serve cronuts and ‘croffles’.

 14 Hills £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  City ££££ 120 Fenchurch St

A new restaurant has opened on the 14th floor of an office building on Fenchurch Street serving an all-day British menu and a weekend brunch. Look out for winter black truffle omelette, vanilla and cinnamon french toast with passion fruit and vanilla ice cream, and savoury french toast.

Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen ££££ 460 Hackney Road

Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen is a new Filipino restaurant near Cambridge Heath serving things like adobo glazed cauliflower, lemongrass ox heart skewers, spiced fried chicken, and roast aubergine kare kare. They’re open for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and serve lunch and dinner from Thursday to Sunday when the bar stays open until midnight.

 Daffodil Mulligan ££££ 70-74 City Road

Daffodil Mulligan is a new Irish restaurant in Shoreditch serving grilled lamb chops, grilled lobster, and mash with bone marrow crumb. It also has an oyster bar.

Sola ££££ 64 Dean Street

Sola is a new restaurant in Soho with a Californian inspired menu. Expect tuna tartare, mussels and clams, spit roast whole chicken to share, and lobster pot pie. There is also a 12-course tasting menu for £97 per person.

 Lina Stores King's Cross £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Kings Cross ££££ 20 Stable Street

The Soho deli has opened their second restaurant, this time in King’s Cross. They’re open for breakfast, with things like truffle scrambled eggs, polenta and roasted mushrooms, and nutella filled breakfast doughnuts. While for lunch and dinner you can expect fresh pasta like pumpkin ravioli and oxtail ragu pappardelle, as well as some meat and fish options like braised beef cheek in barolo, and grilled prawns.

 Volta Do Mar £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  Covent Garden ,  Strand ££££ 13-15 Tavistock St

Volta Do Mar is a new Portuguese restaurant in Covent Garden showcasing Portuguese cuisine and its relation to South America, Africa, and Asia. Expect things like Iberico pork vindalho, aubergine Goan curry with cashew yoghurt, and Macanese arroz marisco.

Market Hall West End ££££ 9 Holles Street

Market Hall West End has opened just north of Oxford Street with 11 different vendors including Baozilnn, Fanny’s Kebabs, and Pastaio. It also has four bars. And a roof terrace.

OCTOBER 2019  Bar Douro ££££ 85B Southwark Bridge Rd

Bar Douro is a new restaurant in Southwark’s Flat Iron Square serving Portuguese food. Expect options like garlic prawns, grilled quail, red onion cebolada and pine nuts from the à la carte menu, and if you go for lunch on weekdays you can get three courses for £11.50.

 Moi Moi Island ££££ 81 Kentish Town Rd

This new grab-and-go spot in Kentish Town serves West African and Caribbean bowls and fat rolls with spicy jerk chicken, curry lamb, suya beef, and vegan options like chickpea stew. They also do chicken wings.

 The Laundry ££££ 374 Coldharbour Lane

The Laundry is an all-day bistro and wine shop next to Brixton Village. As well as serving a menu ranging from oysters to roasted bone marrow, they’re open for coffee from 7am on weekdays. They also have a huge terrace to unwind on at sundown.

Silo ££££ Unit 7, Queens Yard

Silo at Crate Brewery is a zero-waste restaurant in Hackney Wick. Dinner is a five-course tasting menu with dishes like rainbow radishes with ricotta, kimchi juices and lovage, and quince ice cream with fig leaf oil and animal toffee. They also serve brunch of caramelised oats, or, among other options, a breakfast bun with mushrooms or smoked meat.

Oren ££££ 89 Shacklewell Lane

A new Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant has opened in Dalston serving sharing plates like sweet aubergines, egg and salad in pita and, ful mudammes for brunch, and dishes like monkfish in traditional Libyan chraime for dinner.

 Sussex ££££ 63-64 Frith Street

Sussex is a new restaurant in Soho sourcing their ingredients from their own farm or local suppliers. You can expect starters like monkfish carpaccio with aubergine, and mains including pumpkin gnocchi with caramelised quince.

Simplicity Burger ££££ 202 Brick Ln

A vegan burger spot has opened on Brick Lane. In keeping with its name, the menu is simple, with four types of burger, three types of fries, and a salad. It also has a late-night ‘plant powered’ cocktail bar downstairs.

 Trivet ££££ 36 Snowsfields

Trivet is a new restaurant near London Bridge with a small, high-quality menu. Expect things like chicken with vinegar sauce and squab pigeon, persimmon and kale. And keep an eye out for the ‘hokkaido potato’ which is a baked potato mille-feuille dessert.

 Sabroso ££££ Balcony Court Café, Westfield

This new South American spot has landed on the balcony of Westfield White City, serving arepas with fillings like roast chicken, braised beef, and Venezuelan cheese and avocado. They also have ceviche bowls with salmon or tuna, plus vegan options.

The Boulevard Theatre Restaurant ££££ 6 Walker's Court

The new restaurant at The Boulevard Theatre in Soho serves both small and large plates, with plant-based options like chermoula baked aubergine and roasted curried baby cauliflower with black dahl and fresh coconut.

Wilder Restaurant And Bar ££££ 2-4 Boundary Street

If you’re a meat lover, Wilder should be on your radar. This new restaurant in the Boundary Hotel in Shoreditch is serving British products like venison, pork jowl, and hake. They also have a whole page on their menu dedicated to ‘Gin Classics’.

 Naïfs ££££ 56 Goldsmiths Road

There’s a new, homely vegetarian/vegan bistro in Peckham. The menu includes aubergine fritters, mushroom broth with semolina dumplings, and almond and barley ice cream sandwiches. They also offer a long list of wines, local beer, and a speciality tea menu.

Unimini ££££ 20 Eastcheap

At this Korean BBQ lunch spot in the City you can customise your own bento boxes to grab and go, with options ranging from barbecued meats, fried chicken, and bibimbab bowls. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Ozone Coffee Roasters £ £ £ £ Pizza ,  Brunch  in  Bethnal Green ££££ Emma Street

We use the original Ozone as somewhere to work with a coffee, somewhere to recover with a damn good brunch on a Sunday morning, and somewhere easy to go when we literally can’t think of anywhere else to go. Open from 7.30am during the week, their second location in Bethnal Green has the same all day, all-rounder menu of things like fermented hummus, a yellow bean falafel burger, and big pizzas from noon. They also have a long list of cocktails to choose from in the evening. And coffee throughout, obviously.

We checked out Ozone Coffee Roasters and added it to our breakfast guide.

 Copper Chimney £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ Southern Terrace, Westfield

A popular Indian restaurant chain has come to London, taking over one of the terrace spots at Westfield in White City. Expect a big tandoor oven, handmade naans, 8-hour grilled meats, big biryanis, and a long list of vegetarian options.

 Decimo £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Mexican  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Standard London

Views across London and a manchego quesadilla sounds like a pretty winning combination. The new Spanish meets Mexican restaurant at the top of The Standard Hotel in Kings Cross has everything from floor-to-ceiling windows, vegan paella, pork tacos, and a full chef’s tasting menu. Heads up, this place is open until 3am at the weekend.

 Lyon's ££££ 1 Park Road

There’s a new seafood spot and wine bar up in Crouch End serving a completely casual £69 seafood platter for two, as well as dishes like a delica pumpkin satay, miso hake collars, and buttermilk cod cheeks. You can also just swing by for a glass of wine and some oysters at their bar.

 Kolamba £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Soho ££££ 21 Kingly Court

If you like the sound of curries, rotis, and lots of cardamom, then Kolamba should probably be on your radar. This new Sri Lankan spot in Soho looks like the kind of place that’s good for anyone who enjoys plenty of foliage and a strong coconut cocktail.

 Legare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  London Bridge ££££ 31 Shad Thames

London Bridge has a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant that’s all about pasta and the kind of nibbles you probably serve on the top deck of your imaginary yacht. As well as a short, changing menu of classic antipasti, you’ll find things like goats curd, saffron, tomato consommé, and fennel sausage in their homemade pastas.

 The Hunter's Moon ££££ 86 Fulham Road

South Kensington has a brand new home county style pub with plenty of oak flooring, leather armchairs, and a fireplace. But if you’re guessing that the menu is 99% pub grub, think again. They’re serving everything from scallop ceviche starters, to a plate of 36-month aged comté for dessert. There’s also a caramelised apple and stuffed pork belly roast on Sundays.

 Atis £ £ £ £ Shoreditch ££££ 145 City Road

You’re feeling fit. You’re feeling fresh. You’re feeling like someone with an entirely adequate amount of vitamin B12. No? In which case, this new, kind of healthy spot on Old Street might be just the place for you. Open from 7am until 8pm, this place is all about salad bowls, on-tap kombucha, pressed juices, porridge, and even more salad.

 Haymarket Wine House ££££ 66 Haymarket

If you like the sound of lots of red wine and steak for a tenner, then Haymarket Wine House should probably be on your radar. As well as their affordable flat iron cut, you’ll find classic French sides on the menu here. Also, importantly, there’s a 1am closing time that’s pretty handy if you’re looking for late night post-theatre eats.

September 2019  Sweet Chick ££££ 8 Market Place

Southern fried chicken, waffles, and classic comfort food sides like mac and cheese - that’s what Sweet Chick is all about. They’re already a big deal in the US with sites in New York and LA, but their first UK spot is in Fitzrovia with plenty of seating, a built in DJ deck, and, crucially, a bourbon-packed cocktail called ‘Tiger, Tiger Woods Y’all’.

 Calici ££££ 29 Belsize Park

If you’re into old school Italian restaurants with classics like calamari fritti, spaghetti vongole, and tiramisu on the menu - then Calici, a new little neighbourhood spot near Belsize Park, should probably be on your radar.

 Yard Sale Pizza ££££ 184 Hackney Road

We’re pretty into Yard Sale’s 18-inch pizzas, and now they’re available on Hackney Road too. As well as their classic pizzas like the courgette covered Cour Blimey, New Porker, and Texas vegan special, they’ve added several calzones to the menu.

 Fafa's ££££ 1 Monmouth Street

A popular Finnish filled-pita chain has opened an all-day spot in Covent Garden. Although there is some seating it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, but if you’re not in the mood for takeaway pita there are also things like falafel mezze, sweet potato fries, and big salads available.

 Vardo £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  Chelsea ££££ 9 Duke Of York Square

The people behind Caravan have opened a laid back all day restaurant in Chelsea. The menu is full of things like green baked eggs, shiitake donburi, lime pickle yoghurt, za’atar baked cod, and lots of other things you’re likely to shell out on when you go tipsy shopping in Waitrose whilst on a health kick. All of this is happening inside a three-storey stone and glass pavilion that looks part giant’s tooth, part Edna from The Incredibles’ retirement home.

 Kiss The Hippo ££££ 51 Margaret Street

This place might sound like the latest Pixar sponsored nursery rhyme, but it’s actually a coffee spot in Fitzrovia. They close at 6.30, and the feel is very laid back Scandi. There’s a brunch menu with dishes like black olive tapenade with mushrooms on sourdough toast, and you can also grab freshly baked cinnamon rolls to go.

Arabica King's Cross ££££ 7 Lewis Cubitt Walk

Borough Market’s Levantine spot Arabica has opened up a second, bigger restaurant in the Aga Khan Centre in King’s Cross. Open all day, expect big breakfasts like avocado on manousheh, fresh pides from the clay oven, and an outdoor terrace.

 Allegra £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Stratford ££££ The Stratford

Allegra is a restaurant and terrace bar on the 7th floor of The Stratford hotels serving dishes like hand-dived scallops with strawberries, squash risotto, and a £70 sake steamed turbot.. Heads up, there’s also a glass walk-in wine room.

Mama Fuego ££££ 69 Olympian Way, Greenwich Peninsula

Greenwich has a new riverside all day and night drinking and dining spot that mixes Australian speciality coffee and South American food. It’s a big space with a cafe, open plan bakery, bar, lounge area, riverside terrace, and a more formal restaurant area. It also has a big menu serving things like sriracha bloody mary baked eggs, green pea pancakes, kingfish ceviche salad, and Argentinian sirloin steak.

Tokii ££££ 50 Great Cumberland Place

Tokii is a Japanese inspired all-day restaurant inside the luxury Prince Akatoki hotel in Marylebone. It specialises in sushi, sashimi, and robata grilled fishes and meats, but the menu also offers a whole bunch of yakitori, tempura, and cold and hot dishes like yellowtail carpaccio in green pepper dressing, and ox cheek croquettes served with wasabi mayo.

 Crudo ££££ 35 Riding House Street

Crudo is a new ceviche spot in Fitzrovia. The concept is simple. You build your own ceviche bowl by selecting a protein, you choice of leche de tigre, a base, and whatever add-ons you want. There are also three ready built bowls if you’re incapable of making a decision, and they’re all available to eat-in or takeaway for under a tenner.

 Seabird ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, 14th Floor, South Bank, Southwark

We’ve never trusted seabirds since that seagull went all Artful Dodger with our Cornetto back in ’96. But we won’t hold that against this new rooftop restaurant in Southwark’s Hoxton Hotel. This place is all about city views, jazzed up cocktails, grilled meats, Mediterranean small plates, and lots of British seafood. You’ll also find a long list of oysters at their raw bar.

 Bubala £ £ £ £ Vegetarian ,  Middle Eastern  in  Spitalfields ££££ 65 Commercial Street

Spitalfields has a new Middle Eastern lunch and dinner spot. Everything here is vegetarian and you can expect dishes like confit potato latkes, aubergine with date syrup, and pumpkin tirshy dip.

 Charlie's ££££ Albemarle Street

Charlie’s isn’t named after it’s chef, it’s named after Lord Charles Forte, one of the founding members of Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair. All very Downton Abbey, right? Yes, but the food isn’t. The new upmarket restaurant inside Brown’s has a menu full of modern takes on British classics, and the space itself has big booths, lots of wooden panelling, and enough botanical wallpaper to make a gardener blush.

Sons + Daughters £ £ £ £ Sandwiches  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Pavilion, 119A Coal Drops Yard

The people behind Hackney fine dining spot, Pidgin, have opened a casual sandwich shop in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross. Open from 8am until 10pm, there are porridges, egg muffins, and Climpson And Sons coffee for breakfast, then sandwiches, salads, and cocktails available for the rest of the day. The main act here though is sandwiches, and you’ll find prawn crackers, tenderstem broccoli, soy-cured parmesan, miso mayo, Mortadello ham, and plenty more ingredients between their bread.

 Sam Harris Forza Wine ££££ 133a Rye Ln

Popular Peckham neighbourhood spot, Forza Win, have opened a new wine bar called - wait for it - Forza Wine. See what they did there? Five floors up with an outdoor terrace, there’s everything from views to a big wine list to negronis. On the food side they’ll be serving things at the bar like chicken milanese, clams, and biscotti soft serve - which are definitely our kind of ‘snacks’.

 Loyal Tavern ££££ 171-173 Bermondsey St

This new Bermondsey spot serves a seasonal British menu. There are dishes like venison tartare, plenty of by-the-glass wine options, and most importantly, there’s a late night cheese toastie on offer. Heads up, they’re open until 1.30am.

 Albie ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, South Bank, Southwark

The Hoxton Hotel in Southwark, not Hoxton - keep up - has a new all day European restaurant. Basically, there’s everything from crab linguine to French classics on the menu, as well as vegetable bowls for when you’re trying to keep it kinda healthy.

 Norma £ £ £ £ Mediterranean ,  Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 8 Charlotte Street

Fitzrovia has a new Sicilian restaurant serving fresh pasta, large meat dishes, and of course, homemade cannoli. Set over three floors, there’s a private dining space and a slick raw seafood bar serving clams, oysters, prawns, as well as wild sea bream.

Haya ££££ 184A Kensington Park Road

If you like the sound of Mediterranean small plates, shakshuka-packed brunches, and Israeli wines, then Haya should probably be on your radar. This upmarket Notting Hill spot looks a lot like a glossy Made showroom, and there’s plenty of mint yoghurt, homemade labneh, and fish on their menu.

 Seven Dials Market £ £ £ £ American ,  Pasta ,  Ramen ,  Sandwiches ,  Dim Sum  in  Covent Garden ££££ 35 Earlham St

Street food market folk KERB, have finally done what London weather demanded. They’ve opened an indoor market inside a huge ex-banana warehouse in Seven Dials, and there are a whole lot of London market favourites involved, from gelato to steamed buns to a conveyor belt of cheese. That’s right, a conveyor belt of cheese.

 Mama Shelter London ££££ 437 Hackney Road

Mama Shelter is already a big deal, party spot in Paris. And LA. And when we say ‘big deal’, we mean, ‘where you go if you want to look a bit cool and maybe see a member of Two Door Cinema Club get pissed’. Now they’ve opened a hotel in Hackney with a huge restaurant. There are crab doughnuts and pork belly baos on the menu, as well as a big outdoor terrace, karaoke rooms, and table football to keep you entertained.

Terra Terra ££££ 120 Finchley Road

There’s a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant and café by Finchley Road tube station but you can expect more than your classic pizza and negroni situation here. Open from 7.30am, there’s everything from nduja scrambled eggs and blueberry smoothies for breakfast to clam bigoli and cocktails come the evening.

 Neat Burger ££££ 4 Princes Street

Given the amount of mess we can make with a bun and some ketchup, ‘neat’ and ‘burger’ are two words we don’t normally associate with each other, but this new spot in Mayfair is all about tidying away the meat. Expect plant-based takes on classic burgers, vegan tater tots, and plenty of people fussing over the fact that Lewis Hamilton is the owner.

 Liv ££££ 18 Holbein Place

Belgravia has a new all-day café and restaurant. Upstairs there are dishes like king prawn omelette, a grilled chicken green bowl, and red lentil fritters, whilst downstairs is all about fresh espresso, guest coffee roasts, as well as wine, and lots of virgin cocktails.

AUGUST 2019  Three Uncles £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Spitalfields ££££ Devonshire Row

Liverpool Street has a new Cantonese spot where most of the dishes will cost you under a tenner. Three Uncles’ menu is all about roast duck, lo mein noodles, crispy pork belly, and freshly steamed dim sum. Heads up, they’re only open on weekdays.

 Baozi Inn London Bridge ££££ 34 - 36 Southwark Street

Dim sum, dan dan noodles, and barbeque roast duck - that’s what Baozi Inn is all about. They already have spots in Soho, Chinatown, and Victoria, but the new London Bridge restaurant is set over three floors with a big open kitchen and a cocktail lounge.

 Officina 00 £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Shoreditch ££££ 152 Old Street

Old Street has a new handmade pasta spot that is focused on regional Italian dishes. Think fresh braised pork genovese occhi, cocktails, and a big open kitchen where you can watch the chefs prepare your pasta.

We checked out Officina 00 and put it on our Hit List.

 The Stratford Brasserie ££££ 20 International Way

The Stratford Brasserie, in Stratford - duh, is a classic all-day spot on the ground floor of a new hotel complex. It has a huge brasserie-style menu, a huge outdoor terrace, and it’s open from 6.30am till late every day.

 Bafarat ££££ 6 Warwick Street

A classy artisan coffee shop originally from the Middle East has opened in Soho. Expect speciality Arabic coffee, French patisserie, and the kind of interiors even Patsy Stone would approve of.

 Snackbar £ £ £ £ Japanese ,  Sandwiches ,  Brunch  in  Dalston ££££ 20 Dalston Lane

Dalston Lane has a new cafe and co-working space that’s serving global-inspired food. If you’re picturing a blue and green cookie inspired by Planet Earth, think again. There’s a changing menu with everything from fried chicken and porchetta rice bowls to a babi guling and pickled watermelon sandwich.

 Nutshell £ £ £ £ Iranian  in  Covent Garden ££££ 30 Saint Martin's Lane

A new Iranian restaurant has opened in Covent Garden. There’s a big open kitchen, lots of counter dining, and a menu full of things like sour cherry beef dumplings, saffron kebabs, and octopus.

 @niccrillyhargravephotography Taps And Tapas ££££ 14 Trinity Road

Alliteration wins again. This new spot in Tooting Bec is all about pairing craft beer with your classic Spanish dishes. When it comes to the beer, there’s local brews from Brixton on tap, as well as a big range of bottled options. On the tapas side there are dishes like cured meats, Basque burgers, octopus, and chilli king prawns.

The Sauce ££££ 65 Highbury Park

Highbury has a brand new fast food spot that’s serving tarted-up versions of classic diner food. Think waffle burgers, chicken wings, and milk shakes, but with added options like soft-shell crab, truffle mayo, and blue cheese. There are also fourteen sauces you can get involved in, from gochujang to minted feta. Although it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, there is some indoor seating.

 Lost In Brixton ££££ Brixton Market

The people behind Pergola and The Prince have opened a new rooftop terrace on top of Brixton Village. In keeping with their other spots, there are many, many cocktails, including sixteen different spritzs and £28 summer jugs. You’re also able to order food from spots inside Brixton Village like Mamalan and Fish Wings & Tings straight to your table.

Eggslut ££££ 185 Portobello Road

A popular L.A. breakfast chain has opened in Notting Hill. Open daily from 8am, there’s a whole lot of egg on the menu but you’ll also find things like cheeseburgers, seared wagyu tri-tip steak, and cold brew coffee too. Expect a casual sit-down situation and plenty of takeaway options.

My Neighbours The Dumplings £ £ £ £ Chinese ,  Dim Sum  in  Hackney ££££ 178 - 180 Victoria Park

We wish our neighbours were dumplings. But then we’d probably eat them, and that wouldn’t be good for anyone. My Neighbours the Dumplings already has a popular spot in Clapton, but their new place near Victoria Park has a new menu of barbecued skewers. Don’t worry, their classics like crispy prawn wontons, lamb potstickers, and chocolate dumplings are still on offer.

 Opera Tavern £ £ £ £ Spanish  in  Covent Garden ££££ 23 Catherine St

We like the opera. Kind of. Depends on how many pints we can sink beforehand really. But we’re definitely into tapas. Opera Tavern is an old school, converted pub spot in Covent Garden that has had a big makeover. There’s also a new team heading up the food and you can expect dishes like squid ink pasta, chorizo picante, and beef bavette.

july 2019 Arcade Food Theatre ££££ 103 - 105 New Oxford Street

Centre Point has a new all day food hall including stalls from Lina Stores, Casa Do Frango, Oklava, Pophams, Chotto Matte, and Flat Iron. Heads up, there’s also an outdoor terrace and a whole host of drinking options.

The KPH ££££ 139 Ladbroke Grove

The people behind The Coach and Hero Of Maida, have taken over and decked out a classic Notting Hill spot, The Kensington Park Hotel. Expect an upmarket pub downstairs with a slick dining room upstairs, and lots of seasonal French bistro-style food.

 Wun's Tea Room ££££ 23 Greek Street

The people behind Bun House have opened a new two storey Cantonese restaurant and bar on Greek Street. Expect clay pot rice, coal grilled skewers, a big cocktail menu, and late night hours Thursday to Saturday.

 Isla At The Standard £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  Kings Cross ££££ 10 Argyle Street

Another day, another luxury hotel has opened in London, and with it comes a brand new seasonal restaurant. This sophisticated King’s Cross spot has a garden terrace, natural wines, plenty of foliage, fresh British seafood, and a big, fancy bar aptly called Double Standard.

Stampa ££££ 61 Davies Street

Mayfair has a new affordable pasta spot that is actually, you know, affordable. Taking inspiration from the Trastevere district of Rome, they’re serving everything from freshly ground coffee, oxtail ragu pappardelle, to antipasti boards.

Nandine Camberwell Church Street £ £ £ £ Kurdish  in  Camberwell ££££ 45 Camberwell Church Street

We’re already very into the cheap and cheerful mezze platters at family-run restaurant Nandine on Vestry Road, but now they’ve opened a second Camberwell spot on Church Street. There’s fresh Kurdish salads, plenty of vegetarian options, and baklava.

 Radio Alice ££££ Jubilee Place

Sure, it might sound like a feminist take on The Boat That Rocked, but Radio Alice is actually an organic pizza joint that already has spots in Hoxton and Clapham. Now they’ve opened in Canary Wharf and they’ve brought their pork sausage, ’nduja, and smoked cheddar topped pizzas with them, as well as appetisers like pesto burrata and anchovy crostini.

 Moncks Of Dover Street ££££ 33 Dover Street

Not to be misinterpreted as Mayfair’s latest monastery, Moncks Of Dover Street is a brasserie from the people behind Park Chinois. This all-day spot has a classic breakfast menu, weekend brunch options, and a daytime menu that’s all about fresh fish, grilled meat, and a caviar covered lobster roll.

 Flor £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  London Bridge ££££ 1 Beadle St

The people behind Shoreditch spot Lyle’s have opened a new wine bar, bakery, and restaurant right on the edge of Borough Market. Dishes like rabbit kidney skewers, oysters in jalaneño mignonette, and cherry blossom cake will change daily.

We checked out Flor and put it on our Hit List.

 Kama By Vineet £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Knightsbridge ££££ 87-135 Brompton Road

There are only around 25 seats at this new Indian spot in the revamped Harrods Dining Hall. Options include a whole bunch of sharing plates and bowls, vegetarian and meat thalis, and a £48 lobster Chettinad biryani.

We checked out Kama by Vineet and put it on our Hit List.

 Steven Joyce Heritage ££££ 18-20 Rupert Street

Soho’s Rupert Street is home to a new Swiss-inspired spot. At lunch and dinner the restaurant at Heritage is the place for raclette, fondue, rostis, and larger plates of meat and fish from the grill, while from midday till late every day the bar serves wines from an extensive list which includes a section on ‘inquisitive reds’.

 Hoh Sek Noodles ££££ St Katherine's Way

Hoh Sek is a walk-in spot at St Katherine’s Dock specialising in noodles. The influences are Asian-wide, but the focus is on Cantonese dishes such as the Hong Kong fish noodles which are only served in the evening. Meanwhile there are six casual grab-and-go or eat in lunch options, all coming in at under a tenner.

JUNE 2019  Jérôme Galland Circolo Popolare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 40 - 41 Rathbone Place

The people behind Shoreditch trattoria Gloria, have opened up a second Italian spot - this time in Fitzrovia. At 9000 square feet, Circolo Popolare is what we professionals refer to as ‘fucking massive’. The walls are lined with thousands of bottles of spirits, there are 12-person tables, giant silk handkerchief style pastas, and a signature one litre sundae. So yeah, it’s super lowkey.

We checked out Circolo Popolare and put it on our Hit List.

 Natoora Counter £ £ £ £ British  in  Notting Hill ££££ 5 Elgin Crescent

Natoora not only have five classy grocery stores in London and provide a whole bunch of chefs with fresh produce, they’re also now serving breakfast and lunch in Notting Hill. They believe in ‘radical seasonality’ - hello, band name - so you can expect light dishes involving whatever vegetables are currently in their prime and a lot of cheese, quinoa, and houmous.

We checked out Natoora Counter and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Olio Creative Flying Horse Coffee £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ 2 Television Centre

The old BBC Television Centre in White City has a new daytime coffee spot serving freshly roasted coffee, seasonal salads, and sandwiches. Sadly, we can’t confirm whether there’ll actually be any flying horses present.

OKN1 ££££ 40 Hoxton Street

As students we mastered important culinary skills like ‘the perfect Pot Noodle pour’ and not getting our chin stuck in a family tub of nutella. Meanwhile, a group of student chefs and fully-fledged professionals are serving the food at this new all day Hoxton spot. If you’re expecting beans on toast, think again, they’re serving everything from a roasted chorizo frittata for brunch to a Suffolk bacon chop for dinner. By the way, there’s also a big terrace.

 Jade Nina Sarkhel Suzi Tros £ £ £ £ Greek  in  Notting Hill ££££ 18 Hillgate Street

Suzi Tros might sound like the protagonist of a summer special of ITV’s latest murder drama, but it’s actually a new Greek bistro in Notting Hill. Set over two floors, you’ll find small plates, an exclusively Greek wine list, and plenty of ‘grandmama’s tzatziki’.

We checked out Suzi Tros and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Sub Cult ££££ 82 Watling Street

Another day, another street food Cinderella sandwich story. Or something. The people behind Sub Cult have been serving American deli-style sub sandwiches full of things like oak smoked salmon, seared seitan, bavette steak, truffle mayo, wild garlic aioli, slow cooked pork, and marinated calamari, for five years, and now they’ve opened their first permanent spot in the City. Open from 7am until 6pm, they’ll be serving everything from breakfast rolls to lunch on the go.

 Gigi’s Bar ££££ 11 Hoxton Square

Gigi’s Hoxton is a new all day restaurant, bar, and late night live music venue in - dun dun dun - Hoxton. Italian inspired dishes like beef carpaccio, pan fried scallops, bistecca alla fiorentina are on the menu, plus DJ sets, a terrace, and cocktails.

 Chucs Cafe ££££ 97 Old Brompton Road

In what we like to call ‘peak Monopoly’, Chucs have restaurants in Mayfair, Westbourne Grove, Harrods, the Serpentine gallery, and now South Kensington. Classy. This time they’ve got a little bit more of a casual all-day situation going on, with a Mediterranean inspired menu of café classics, as well as paninis, salads, and smoothies to go. For London’s annual three days of sunshine, it’s also good to know they’ve got a big wrap-around terrace.

 The Compton Arms £ £ £ £ British ,  Pub  in  Islington ££££ 4 Compton Avenue

Those of you who read (or watched the film of) Animal Farm and felt permanently scarred by Old Major, will know that ‘four legs are bad’. Well, hopefully that isn’t true as this new meat focused kitchen has opened at Islington spot, The Compton Arms. The pub is rumoured to have been one of George Orwell’s favourites, but that isn’t stopping them from serving seasonal European-meets-Asian dishes such as Asparagus XO and pork belly skewers.

We checked out The Compton Arms and put it on our Hit List.

 Safia Shakarchi Pophams Hackney £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Hackney ££££ 197 Richmond Road

The second Popham’s bakery has opened in London Fields. This all-day spot is serving coffee, classy pastries, open sandwiches, weekend specials, and a bacon and maple syrup croissant that has been more papped more than Paris Hilton in 2004. Heads up, there might be queues.

We checked out Pophams and added it to our Hackney Guide.

 Wild Honey £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Mayfair ,  St. James's ££££ 8 Pall Mall

Wild Honey might sound like an indie band’s hit single about the plight of the bees, but it’s actually a new upscale spot in St James’s. The original Wild Honey in Mayfair closed down earlier this year, and they’ve now brought their menu of French-inspired seasonal dishes to a very swish space involving high ceilings and a lot of velvet seating.

 Master Bao £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ The Balcony, Westfield

First came Mr Bao in Peckham, then came Daddy Bao in Tooting, and now, like the final frontier of a beloved movie franchise, Master Bao has opened in Westfield White City.

 Arros QD ££££ 64 Eastcastle Street

Fitzrovia has a new Spanish restaurant that has a six-metre wood fire oven. There are huge two-person paellas, there are six types of aioli on the menu, and there are plenty of seats around the big open kitchen.

 The Grand Duchess ££££ Sheldon Square

If you’re prone to seasickness, this new Paddington restaurant from the people behind London Shell Co. might be one to miss. The Grand Duchess is a cruise boat restaurant that now has a permanent home, or dock, or something, in Paddington. There’s lots of Cornish seafood on offer, a huge surf and turf option, plus some additional outside seating come summer.

 Fugitive Motel ££££

Fugitive Motel is the latest all day co-working and craft beer bar with plenty of foliage to open in east London, specifically Bethnal Green. There are sourdough pizzas on offer from lunchtime, shuffleboard aplenty, as well as enough cacti and hanging plants to make The Eden Project jealous.

Maremma ££££ 36 Brixton Water Lane

In another exhilarating round of New Opening’s Geography Facts - Maremma is a coastal area of Tuscany that’s known for its hunting and seafood potential. Don’t you feel smarter already? Now you can get some of classic Tuscan pasta and meat dishes, as well as the region’s wines at a rustic new spot in Brixton.

 Siren At The Goring ££££ 15 Beeston Place

Five star luxury Belgravia hotel, The Goring, has a new seafood restaurant that will be much more of a casual situation than their other dining options. The space itself is very Sistine Chapel feels and there’s plenty of fresh Cornish produce on the menu, as well as dishes like grilled whole monkfish for two, a marinated tomato and shallot salad, and some pretty hefty price tags.

 sow ££££ 39 Marlborough Street

Apparently, plates are out of fashion for good - flat surfaces, gross right - as another bowl focused spot has opened in Soho. It’s a small restaurant but most of their dishes are available to go, including their vegan buckwheat noodles, natural salads, and fruity breakfast bowls.

 Omnino ££££ 7 - 9 St. Bride Street

The City has got itself a new Brazillian barbecue. Meat wise, there’s everything from Argentine beef to Australian wagyu on offer, as well as sides like black truffle gnocchi, a mushroom trio, and a roasted sweet potato and chorizo pincho.

 Squeg + Bonez ££££ 171 Mare St

Squeg And Bonez might sound like a cartoon about a crime-fighting dog duo, but it’s actually a new vegan small plates restaurant and natural wine bar on Mare Street in Hackney. As well as dishes like pea and lemongrass fritters and mushroom dumplings, there’s also a brew bar.

Crate ££££ 35 St James Street

There’s a new container village in Walthamstow that has an on site brewery and plenty of restaurants that will be opening throughout June. Expect a vegan street food spot, an Italian bakery, a burger joint, as well as many other options.

 Meatliquor W1 £ £ £ £ Burgers ,  Diner  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 37 - 38 Margaret Street

The original Meatliquor - a burger and cocktail spot - has moved up the road to Oxford Circus, with even more cocktails and even more space. As well as their classic dishes like the Dead Hippie burger and their deep-fried mac and cheese, they’re serving food until late and drinks until 3am daily. There’s also a ‘poke for jäger’ button - because we haven’t made enough mistakes already.

 Ingrid Rasmussen Gold £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Notting Hill ££££ 95 - 97 Portobello Road

The day has finally come. London has a Spandau Ballet themed restaurant. Kidding, Gold is a new three-story restaurant and late night bar on Portobello Road. They’re serving seasonal dishes designed for sharing, like chargrilled squid, nettle and sheep’s ricotta ravioli, and braised rabbit leg tortelloni. Heads up, as well as a pavement terrace, there’s also a patio area out back.

We checked out Gold and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Crazy Pizza ££££ 7 Paddington street, Marylebone

Well, they weren’t going to call it Another Sane Pizza Place were they? Nope. This new Marylebone spot is all about thin crust, truffle, big prices, and portraits of celebrities eating pizza. Crazy.

May 2019  Bernard Zeija Tayér And Elementary ££££ 152 Old Street

The people behind luxury Marylebone cocktail bar Artesian, have opened a more relaxed spot in Old Street. There’s all-day coffee, light bites, and a work area, and then a more formal cocktail bar and restaurant at the back. Also, popular street food vendor Ta Ta Eatery will be serving food, so you can expect a changing menu of their Portuguese and Chinese hybrid dishes.

We checked out Tayér and Elementary and added it to our sandwich guide.

 Sette ££££ 4 Knightsbridge Green

There’s a new all day restaurant and cocktail bar inside the Bulgari hotel from the people behind New York spot, Scarpetta. The menu features Italian classics with a twist, like duck and foie gras ravioli.

 Baba G's ££££ 726 - 727 Camden Market's North Yard

Baba G’s have been serving their Indian inspired burgers at markets for almost a decade. Now they have their first permanent spot in a 50 seater restaurant in Camden where they’re serving everything from their signature ‘pachos’ - poppadom nachos - as well as spiralized celeriac bhajis, chicken tikka nuggets, and spiced rum cocktails.

 Gezellig £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Holborn ££££ 193-197 High Holborn

Rather than letting you play another fun game of ‘what the f does that mean?’ we’re be happy to tell you that Gezellig is Dutch for ‘an atmosphere that allows good things to happen’. Snazzy. This new wine focused spot in Holborn has a modern European menu, with two private dining rooms available, as well as the option of a whole suckling pig. Also snazzy.

Roastery And Toastery ££££ Adelaide Road

Honestly, this could very well have been the name of The Infatuation’s first collection of sonnets, but this new toastie spot in Chalk Farm has beaten us to the punch. Expect pastries, coffee, and lots of different takes on your classic cheese toastie.

Cent Anni ££££ 33 High Street

Cent Anni is a new spot in Wimbledon with some alfresco dining available and a modern Italian menu. Think beetroot ravioli, tiger prawn linguine, chicken paillard, and a selection of classic Italian cocktails.

 Darby's £ £ £ £ Seafood ,  British  in  Vauxhall ££££ 3 Viaduct Gardens Road

Vauxhall has a new oyster bar, bakery. It’s a neighbourhood joint with dishes like highland short rib, turbot, and crispy beef fat potatoes on the menu, as well as the option to get half a dozen oysters and a pint of Guinness for a tenner.

 Les Platanes £ £ £ £ French  in  Mayfair ££££ 26 - 28 Bruton Place

Mayfair has a shiny new French ‘bistrot de luxe’ with a big menu, and an even bigger wine list.

We checked out Les Platanes and added it to our Mayfair Guide.

 Coqfighter £ £ £ £ Soho ££££ 75 Beak Street

Fried chicken burgers and fried chicken bao - that’s what Coqfighter is all about. This popular street food trader’s opened their first permanent spot in Soho and their bringing all their classics as well as some new dishes.

 Chik'n ££££ 187 Wardour Street

The people behind Chick ‘n’ Sours are bringing their fried chicken and craft beers to Soho. This place is big on their ‘sandwich’ (burger) game too, with everything from their ‘Straight Up’ buttermilk, herb mayo, and pickles classic, to their ‘Cali Hot Chick’ that’s full of guacamole, chipotle mayo, cheese, and fried chicken - obviously.

 Louie's ££££ 37 Hoxton Square

It’s official. London isn’t going to run out of fried chicken spots any time soon. Louie’s in Hoxton specialises in Nashville style hot chicken, but you can also expect alcoholic ice teas, boozy shakes, cocktail bowls, and live DJ sets. Students of London, your prayers have finally been answered.

 Fishworks ££££ 2 - 4 Catherine Street

Fishworks are already serving fresh, sustainable seafood in Mayfair and Marylebone and now they’ve got a new spot in Covent Garden. As well as a whole load of different fish dishes on offer in the restaurant, there’s also a wet fish counter and a fishmonger to help you if you’re looking to take some fish home with you. We’re going to stop saying fish now.

 Pasta Nostra ££££ 122 Old Street

There’s a new fresh pasta spot a couple minutes up the road from Old Street Station and they’re serving a short menu of classics like oxtail ragu pappardelle, gnocchi vongole, and tortello carbonara. It’s also worth noting that this place is open from 8am during the week so you can also swing by for a coffee.

The Buxton ££££ 42 Osborn Street

The people behind one of London’s favourite pub roof terraces, The Culpeper, have opened a new pub and hotel near Brick Lane. There are dishes like asparagus with polenta chips, beef and celeriac remoulade, and treacle tart on the menu, but if you’re in it for the roof terrace be warned, it’s only open to guests.

 Bob Bob Cité ££££ The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street

Entirely OTT luxury Soho spot Bob Bob Ricard, have opened their second restaurant on the third floor of the Leadenhall Building in the City. Or if you prefer, the Cité. They’re bringing their iconic press-for-champagne buttons along with them, as well as their menu of dressed up classics.

We checked out Bob Bob Cité and put it on our Hit List.

 Peck! Peck! ££££ 240 Graham Road

Sure, the name of this new chicken spot in Hackney central might bring about some traumatic memories if you’ve ever gone toe-to-toe with a seagull over a Mr Whippy, but fear not, the only birds here are fried or flame-grilled and can be covered in peri peri sauce. There are also plenty of sides to choose from, as well as some cheap and cheerful burgers.

 Myrtle ££££ 1A Langton Street

Finally, a restaurant named after your great nan. Chelsea has a new modern European restaurant with Irish influences and a whole lot of fresh, Irish produce. The seasonal menu will change day-to-day but expect dishes like pigs beignets, celeriac wellington, and beef with boxty cake - a classic Irish potato dish.

 Bao Borough £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  London Bridge ££££ 13 Stoney Street

Bao have opened their fourth spot on the edge of Borough Market. You can expect their classic bao, Taiwanese fried chicken, and highball machine cocktails, as well as a karaoke room in the basement.

We checked out Bao Borough and put it on our Hit List.

 Parrillan At Barrafina £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Tapas  in  Kings Cross ££££ Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross

The team behind one of our Greatest Hits, Barrafina, have opened a new terrace bar and grill restaurant. This outdoor spot in Coal Drops Yard has a partially covered area - because weather - and guests cook fresh meat, fish, and vegetables and toppings to taste, at individual mini parillas on their tables.

 Rah Petherbridge Hello Darling £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Southwark ££££ 131 Waterloo Road

Waterloo has a new seasonal sharing dish restaurant next to The Old Vic. Hello Darling has a three course pre-theatre option for £22 and everything from miso glazed carpaccio to confit duck legs with blood orange on the menu.

Crane’s ££££ 67 Peckham Road

Food is art. Said no one ever. But, South London Gallery has got a new kitchen serving seasonal classic cafe dishes. Take note, they close everyday at 6pm, apart from on Wednesdays when they’re open until 9pm.

Humble Pizza ££££ 342 King's Road

Humble Pizza on the King’s Road, is a vegan and vegetarian spot serving cauliflower base pizzas with toppings like vegan pepperoni, mushroom, and truffle.

 The Mantl ££££ 142 Brompton Road

The Mantl is a new Turkish spot in Knightsbridge with room for just under 80 guests, a swish cocktail bar, and a big mantl fireplace for cooking all their lamb chops, chicken shish, and vegetable skewers. In case you’re looking for something lighter, there are cold and hot starters as well as traditional Turkish snacks.

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Keeping track of London’s new restaurant openings is enough to give any normal person a headache. But we’re not normal. And nor are you. You love getting out there and finding the latest spot that you simply have to tell your friends about before anyone else does. So do we. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to all the new openings that have caught our eye. Just remember, this isn’t an endorsement, as we haven’t been to all of these places. It’s for you to go and find out what’s what for yourself, so fare forward voyagers.

We’ll be regularly updating this post, and we’ll be adding a note whenever we review a spot, or add it to our guide to the best new restaurants in London, the Hit List.

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Larry’s is from the same team as Salon and Levan. In fact, it’s right next door to it’s Peckham wine bar sibling, and it too is a bar and restaurant. The menu reads more fun than fancy, with things like extra sloppy aubergine parmigiana, or potato latkes with fermented chilli mayo. For now it’s open evenings only from Tuesday - Saturday.

 The Tapas Room ££££ UNIT 52-53 COLDHARBOUR LANE

The Tapas Room is opening a third restaurant, this time in Brixton Village. They’ll be serving the same Spanish wine and tapas dishes, with things like confit fennel with pickled figs and seared scallops with pisto, green chilli sauce and almonds.

 Costa del Tottenham ££££ Ashley Rd

The people behind Tottenham Hale nightclub, The Cause, have opened a new outdoor venue which has street food vendors such as Club Mexicana, People’s Burger, and Mr Ploppys. There’s a terrace, private booths which can be booked, and a craftbeer hall. As well as entertainment in the form of a DJ.

 Stanley's ££££ 151 Sydney St

This new British restaurant in Chelsea is serving small plates like whipped smoked cod roe with buttermilk flatbreads, British charcuterie, and beef tartare in it’s alfresco courtyard.

Eggslut ££££ 19 Percy St

Lovers of all things egg, Eggslut, have opened a second London restaurant, this time in Fitzrovia where you can get more of their all-day breakfast sandwiches.

 Wildflower Restaurant ££££ Unit 2.17, Buck St Mkt

Wildflower is a new restaurant on Camden High Street that’s serving things like scallop and Alexander root, Jerusalem artichoke velouté, and hay baked celeriac as part of an eight course tasting menu in a revamped shipping container.

 Nic Crilly-Hargrave Kibou Japanese Kitchen and Bar ££££ 175-177 Northcote Road

New Japanese restaurant Kibou has opened in Battersea and will be serving up popular dishes like ramen, katsu curry, bao buns, and sushi.

Supa Ya Ramen ££££ 276 Hackney Rd

Supa Ya Ramen has opened a permanent restaurant in Hackney, with a weekly changing menu of ramen. Expect things like salt beef with iberico pork fat, and root vegetable olive oil and sea salt with celeriac chashu. For the time being the restaurant will only be open for “bubble bookings”, meaning that groups of six to eight can book out the restaurant for a private dinner. Also, it’s BYOB.

Bobo Social ££££ 23 Sayer St

After leaving their Charlotte Street location, Bobo Social have now opened a new spot in Elephant and Castle where you can get things like their peanut butter burger, fried squid, and braised lamb croquettes.

 Eat of Eden ££££ 76 Shepherds Bush Road

Eat Of Eden have opened a third restaurant, in Shepherd’s Bush, where you can get more of their Ethiopian patties, curries, and sharing platters.

june 2020  Nasi Economy Rice ££££ 169 Holloway Road

The people behind Sambal Shiok have opened a Malaysian takeaway deli next door. For now they’re offering chilled ready meals, with things like fried rice vermicelli with omelette, spiced potato cakes, and vegan set meals for two.

 Attawa ££££ 6 Kingsland Road

A new Punjabi restaurant has opened on Kingsland High Street, and will be delivering tandoor lamb chops, Punjabi chicken kari, dhaal makani, and more around Dalston. They’re also open for collection.

 Bears At The Pavilion ££££ 15 Brook Green

Ice-cream spot Bears Parlour has opened a second site, this time in Hammersmith. They’re offering socially distant collections of their soft serve, as well as delivering tubs of ice-cream with flavours like blueberry, lavender jam meringue swirl or passion fruit and double dark chocolate freckles.

MARCH 2020  Steven Edwards At Bingham Riverhouse ££££ 61-63 Petersham Road

The Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond is now home to a new restaurant serving seasonal British food beside the Thames. The menu features items like duck liver pate, mushroom risotto, and salt baked pork rump. And on Sundays they serve a five-course tasting menu.

The Clarence Tavern ££££ 102 Stoke Newington Church St

The Clarence Tavern has re-opened in Stoke Newington. It’s been taken over by the team behind the Canton Arms and Anchor and Hope, and is serving a seasonal menu including things like Turkish-style onion salad, confit duck leg with lentils and green sauce, and chicken and bacon pie.

 Goods Way ££££ 11 Goods Way

Goods Way is a new venue with street food, bars, and live music in King’s Cross. There’s a range of food from Duck Truck, Breddos Tacos, Temple of Seitan, and Sushi on Jones. Heads up, it’s open until 5am on Friday and Saturday.

FEBRUARY 2020  Satay Street Café ££££ 15 Goulston Street

Thai street food stall Satay Street have opened their first permanent spot. Satay Street Café, in Whitechapel is serving summer rolls, buns, and different types of satay. They’re also serving some lunchboxes for under a tenner.

 Good Neighbour ££££ 102 Tooting High St

Camberwell wine bar Good Neighbour have opened a second spot in Tooting. During the week they’re serving snacks, charcuterie, as well as sharing plates in the evening. While from Friday to Sunday they also offer brunch.

 East West ££££ 135 Fortess Rd

East West is a restaurant in Tufnell Park putting Indian-inspired toppings and sauces on pizza and pasta. You can expect things like butter chicken pappardelle, tandoori chicken arancini, and paneer butter masala pizza. They also have a ‘west’ pizza section, with classic Italian toppings.

A Slice Of Blue ££££ 43 Lower Clapton Rd

A Slice of Blue is a new Pizza bar in Clapton. You can expect pizzas (duh) with toppings like cotto ham, mushrooms and parmesan, and smoked mozzarella, rare breed Yorkshire sausage, and wild broccoli. There’s also live music in the form of musicians, rappers, street poets, and DJs.

Peachy Goat ££££ 16 Half Moon Lane

Peachy Goat is a dog-friendly, plant-based bistro in Herne Hill serving things like warm asparagus broad bean and pea salad, cacio e pepe, and plant-based sausage and mash.

The Patate ££££ 323 Kentish Town Rd

The Patate is a French burger spot in Kentish Town specialising in beef bourguignon burgers. There’s also a choice between different types of cheeses to be put in your burgers.

 L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele ££££ 44 Old Compton Street

L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele are serving their Naples-style pizza from their second London restaurant, in the heart of Soho.

 Chuku's ££££ 274 High Road

Chuku’s is a new restaurant in Tottenham serving Nigerian tapas. You can expect things like caramel kuli kuli chicken, jollof quinoa, and plantain waffles.

Mambow ££££ 75 Commercial Street

Short for mama bowls, Mambow is an all-day restaurant near Spitalfields serving bowls like chick flick which has black rice, za’ataar sprouts, roasted beets, spicy green chicken, salsa verde, and leftover pickles. They also serve brunch on weekends, with things like Malaysian fried chicken, coconut Pandan rice, and kimchi and taleggio toasties. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Padella Shoreditch ££££ 1 Phipp Street

Padella are opening their second restaurant. This time in Shoreditch. You can expect more of their popular pastas, creamy burratas, and virtual queues.

 Hoppers £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Kings Cross ££££ 4 Pancras Square

Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurant Hoppers has opened its third location. The King’s Cross spot is serving more of the bone marrow varuval, egg hoppers, and burianis that we loved from their original in Soho.

 Zia Lucia ££££ 12 Piazza Walk

Pizza spot Zia Lucia have opened their fourth restaurant, this time in Aldgate East. If you’re bad at making decisions, be warned, because you’re not only offered a choice between 16 varieties of topping, but also between vegetable charcoal, wholemeal, gluten free, and traditional bases.

 Ed Schofield Dominique Ansel Treehouse ££££ 24 Floral Street

Dominique Ansel Treehouse is a new all-day café in Covent Garden, with a small menu made up of small plates, larger plates, and desserts to share. You can expect things like chicken liver mousse mille-feuille, camembert fondue with croissant chips, and steamed brioche pudding with lamb. And for the sharing desserts you’ve got sticky toffee pudding, profiterole ‘building blocks’, and cascade tiramisu.

january 2020  Townsend ££££ 77-82 Whitechapel High St

Townsend is a new all-day British restaurant in the Whitechapel Gallery. They’re serving a seasonal menu where you can expect things like curried veal sweetbread, roast haunch of venison, and mayan gold potato with egg yolk, berkswell, and winter truffle.

Halo Burger ££££ 105 Great Eastern St

Halo Burger is a new plant-based burger spot in Shoreditch with smoky Carolina bbq burgers, cheese burgers, hot dogs, and plant-based chicken nuggets on the menu.

 Patri Ealing Broadway ££££ 29 Bond Street, Ealing

Patri is opening a third spot, this time in Ealing, serving a wide selection of Indian food such as seekh kebab tariwala, pantry chicken curry, and a whole section for vegan street food.

 Lateef Okunnu Sarap ££££ 14D Market Row

Sarap is a new Filipino restaurant in Brixton serving dinner through the week, as well as lunch at weekends. The menu is divided between small plates and larger plates for sharing, with options like red chillies spring rolls stuffed with mushrooms, fried chicken in a banana ketchup, and stuffed pork belly available from around a fiver a plate.

Boom Bap Burger ££££ 252 Paradise Row

Boom Bap Burger is a new restaurant in Bethnal Green serving burgers like The Notorious P.I.G., Drop It Like It’s Hot, and a vegan burger called Mushrooms With Attitude. They also have a DJ performing on some weekends.

 Bar Douro £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  City ££££ Finsbury Avenue Square

Bar Douro have opened a new spot in the City. It’s a casual tapas-style place with plenty of wine and port on offer to go with plates of ham, cheese, croquettes, a suckling pig in a sweet potato sandwich, gambas, and salt cod hash.

 Steven Joyce Ampeli ££££ 18 Charlotte Street

Ampeli is a new Greek restaurant in Fitzrovia with options like roasted beetroot with labneh, spiced potato burik with runny egg yolk, brown shrimp and harissa mayo, and braised short ribs with date molasses.

 James McDonald Muse ££££ 38 Groom Pl

Muse is a new fine-dining restaurant in Belgravia. It serves lunch and dinner, with tasting menus for each. The menu only gives away a few ingredients, but you can expect things like langoustine with pork fat and burnt apple, turbot with duck confit and pomme puree, and beef with Norfolk grains.

Noodle & Beer ££££ 31 Bell Ln

Noodle and Beer is a new Chinese restaurant in Spitalfields. The menu focuses around Chongqing Xiaomian noodles, both with or without soup. They also serve handmade thick udon noodles, handmade taro balls, and sweetcorn pancakes.

 Firebrand Pizza ££££ 84 Rosebery Ave

Firebrand have opened a second pizzeria in Clerkenwell. They have 13 pizzas on the menu, some topped with things like sweet potatoes, goat cheese, and Italian cured beef. They also offer a range of pasta options and other mains including ribeye steak and milanese chicken.

 Fink’s Gillespie £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Highbury ££££ 88 Gillespie Rd

Finks Gillespie is the second spot from the people behind Fink’s Salt & Sweet in Highbury. As well as serving coffee, breakfast and lunch is also on offer. Expect things like roast chicken with burnt onion mayo and leeks, and baharat spiced aubergine with egg, fresh pickle and tahini, plus the usual pastries and cakes.

 Colette ££££ 315 Fulham Road

Colette is a new delicatessen and deli in Chelsea. The focus is on home-style cooking, and no, that doesn’t mean pot noodles. Expect things like veal blanquette with chestnut gnocchi, truffle tortellini with celeriac, and confit duck with quinoa.

 Lateef Okunnu Pastaio ££££ Lower Southern Terrace

Pastaio have opened their third spot, this time in Westfield White City. They’re serving things like spinach pasta, squash ravioli, and wild mushroom pappardelle.

 Baraka ££££ Unit 4 Finsbury Avenue

Baraka is a slick new Turkish all-day restaurant in the City. Expect humus kavurma, grilled sucuk, and kofte with tomato sauce and yoghurt.

 The Water House Project ££££ 3 Mare Street

The Water House Project in Hackney is an eight-course tasting menu situation inspired by local produce. Chestnut and balsamic risotto, pheasant and plum chutney doughnut, and dill cured chalk stream trout are all on their winter menu.

Raj Of Islington ££££ 359 Holloway Road

Raj of Islington is a new Indian restaurant on Holloway Road. They focus on home-cooked authentic Indian food, so you can expect things like the railway lamb curry, murg salli zardaloo, and murg tikka.

 Haydon Perrior Palm Greens ££££ Unit S2 King's Cross Square

Palm Greens is a new spot in Kings Cross that serves all day breakfast and lunch. For breakfast they are serving cinnamon apple with tahini maple toast, and avocado toast with salsa. For lunch the focus is on salads and bowls likes Mexican tostada, miso mushroom, and kale caesar. You can also build your own.

 Stephanie De Goeijen Oklava Bakery + Wine ££££ 64 Grafton Way

Kyseri in Fitzrovia has become Oklava Bakery and Wine. As well as serving Turkish breakfast, and sandwiches and other baked things to take away, there are also grill options and daily specials like their beef and sour cherry manti.

Skål ££££ 149A Upper Street

Skal is a Nordic restaurant in Islington. They’re open for lunch and dinner with set menu options at £26.50 and £32.50. You can expect things like smoked sea trout mousse, lightly smoked mackerel, and lamb meatballs.

 Lateef Okunnu Big Fernand ££££ 39 Thurloe Place

Big Fernand, a popular burger chain in Paris, has opened a spot in South Kensington. They serve eight different burgers including a raclette burger, a veal burger, and a panko-crusted chicken burger, and they also have a vegetarian portobello mushroom burger for non-meat eaters.

 Apple Butter Cafe ££££ 32-34 Monmouth Street

Apple Butter Cafe is a new Middle-Eastern cafe in Covent Garden serving specialty coffee as well as aesthetically pleasing brunch choices.

Tokyo Pizza £ £ £ £ Pizza  in  Maida Vale ££££ 47 Maida Vale

Japanese and pizza in the same sentence might be an unexpected combo, but that’s what you get at Tokyo Pizza in Maida Vale. You’ll also get sake, and wagyu harumaki.

DECEMBER 2019 Saffron Circle ££££ New College Parade

Saffron Circle is a US-based Indian restaurant group that has now opened a spot in Swiss Cottage. You can expect things like masala chips, lamb chops, and Calcutta fish curry.

 Lateef Okunnu Casa Do Frango ££££ 2 King John Court

Casa Do Frango have opened another spot, this time in Shoreditch. Expect piri piri garlic prawns, half chicken brushed with piri piri, and sweet potato feijoada. Just don’t expect to be able to reserve a table, because it’s walk-in only.

 Barbie Green £ £ £ £ Australian ,  Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  City ££££ 2 London Wall Place

Barbie Green is a new all-day Aussie brunch spot near the Barbican. You can expect things like banana bread sandwich, shakshouka, and blueberry pancakes for brunch. For lunch they serve things like fire-roasted aubergine, pizza, and chicken parmigiana.

 Bancone £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ Golden Square 8-10 Lower James Street

Bancone already have a popular Covent Garden spot that we like, and now they’ve have opened a second spot in Soho serving their handmade pasta.

 Haydon Perrior Bottles ££££ 100 Draycott Avenue

Bottles is a new restaurant in Chelsea that’s all about pairing Italian food with Italian wine. Expect things like Sicilian chorizo hot dog, espresso-glazed ribeye steak, and aglio, olio e peperoncino.

 Davies and Brook ££££ 49 Brook St

There’s a new restaurant at luxury Mayfair hotel, Claridge’s. Davies and Brook serves seasonal British food with global inspiration, things like duck glazed with honey and lavender, buttermilk fried chicken, and grilled short rib of beef with fermented mint. There’s also a tasting menu for £145 per person.

Yori ££££ 15 Catherine Street

Yori is a new Korean restaurant in Covent Garden specialising in Korean BBQ and small plates. They also serve a £7.90 set lunch with choices ranging from vegetable hot stone bibimbap and jap chae, through to barbecued meat options - all served with a bowl of rice and three sides.

 The Melusine ££££ St Katharine Docks

The Melusine is a new seafood restaurant in St Katharine Docks. The menu changes daily, but you can expect things like clams with wild mushroom and dry ricotta, grilled cuttlefish with chickpea fricassee, and native oysters.

 Mio Yatai £ £ £ £ Japanese  in  Hackney ££££ 129a Pritchard's Road

Mio Yatai is a new restaurant at the end of Broadway Market, serving Japanese Street Food. Ramen, chicken karaage with wasabi mayo, and soft shell crab tacos with chilli avocado and mango are all on offer, as well as sake and a selection of wines.

Moto ££££ 7 Maiden Lane

Moto is a new Japanese bar in Covent Garden serving a range of sake, craft beer, and - from 4pm - otsumami platter and other bar food like simmered aubergine and miso salmon.

 Num Num ££££ 81 Scoresby St

Num Num is a southern Chinese restaurant in Southwark. For lunch, expect dishes like a kung pao chicken rice bowl, wonton noodle soup, and pork and cabbage dumplings. For dinner they serve things like twice cooked pork belly with fermented broad bean paste and crispy roasted chicken with Polish barbeque spices.

 Mike Tsang Barboun ££££ 61-67 Great Eastern Street

Barboun is a new Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Shoreditch serving sun-dried aubergine dolma, girolle flatbread, and hay-smoked short rib with iskender sauce.

Other Side Fried ££££ 3 Atlantic Road

Other Side Fried have got a new permanent spot in Brixton serving three variations of chicken burger: honey butter, buffalo, and one with parmesan and garlic. They also have dirty fries with bacon, parmesan, and ranch sauce, as well as regular fries.

 Paradise ££££ 61 Rupert Street

Paradise is a new Sri Lankan restaurant in Soho. Expect things like coconut flatbread roti, caramelised onion sambal, roasted chicken curry, and yellow cod curry.

Four Hundred Rabbits ££££ Dulwich Road

400 Rabbits has taken over the restaurant at Brockwell Lido. They’re open for brunch from 8am - 3pm serving things like green shakshuka with sourdough, black pudding on sourdough, and toasted banana bread, which - as far as we know - is not served on sourdough.

 Cafe Murano ££££ 184 Bermondsey Street

Cafe Murano has opened their third spot in Bermondsey, serving Italian food like gnocchi, plaice with mussels and samphire, and lamb neck stew. As well as tiramisu, and buttermilk panna cotta for dessert.

Wild Tavern ££££ 2 Elystan Street

Wild Tavern is a new Italian restaurant just off the King’s Road in Chelsea. You can expect shellfish sharing platters like lobster and whole Norwegian crab, tartare of Spanish tuna loin from the raw bar, pastas like taglioni with truffle, and a £32 filet steak for mains.

 Steven Joyce Prairie Fire ££££ Wood Lane Arches

Prairie Fire is a new Kansas City-style barbecue restaurant in Wood Lane Arches serving beef brisket, pulled pork, and chilli cheese dogs. They also serve local craft beer in their taproom, and stay open till 11pm on weekdays, and 12am on Fridays and Saturdays.

 Old Chang Kee ££££ 56 Goodge Street

Singaporean curry puff experts Old Chang Kee have opened a second spot, this time on Goodge Street. The curry puffs have fillings such as beef rendang, creamy chicken and mushroom, and chilli crab stick, and you can also expect chicken curry, laksa noodles, and nasi lemak.

Black Bear Burger ££££ Unit 61 Boxpark

Black Bear Burger have opened a second location in Boxpark Shoreditch. The menu consists of three choices of burgers, black bear, classic, and brisket. You can also get buttermilk chicken nuggets or wings on the side.

Dandy ££££ 35 Maltby Street

Dandy is a new restaurant on Maltby Street, serving seasonal comfort food. Expect lamb belly with potatoes and collard greens, ox cheek ragu, and fried chicken with chilli jam. For dessert, think French toast with whipped ricotta and honey. Plus, on the weekends they’re open for brunch.

 Mr Ji ££££ 72 Old Compton Street

Mr Ji is a new spot in Soho specialising in Taiwanese fried chicken which they also serve as bao. On the side you can get things like fries and black cabbage, and they also serve sweet potato and ginger doughnuts.

 Steven Joyce Borough Market Kitchen ££££ Southwark Street

Borough Market Kitchen has opened in, wait for it, Borough Market. They serve food from 25 traders including Mei Mei, Applebees Fish, and Rudie’s Jerk Shack.

november 2019  Lucky And Joy £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Clapton ,  Hackney ££££ 95 Lower Clapton Road

Lucky and Joy is a new Chinese restaurant in Lower Clapton. Expect things like tiger salad, fried kidney beans with fennel, and Xinjiang lamb chops with onion and pomegranate.

 Caldera ££££ 143 Mare Street

Caldera is a new Mexican restaurant in Hackney Central. You can expect nachos with guacamole, baja-style battered cod tacos, and ground beef enchiladas, as well as cactus and papaya salad and lamb cutlets marinated in hand-ground mole mixed with miso.

Roma Pizza ££££ 224 Brick Lane

Roma has opened a permanent spot on Brick Lane. They’re serving fast and thin 12-inch pizzas for £5, with toppings like aubergine, spicy lamb sausage, and obviously the classic margherita.

 Brother Marcus ££££ 2 Crispin Place

Brother Marcus is a new all-day restaurant in Spitalfields serving eastern-Mediterranean dishes like flatbreads, pides, spiced-chicken shawarma, and lahmucun. There are a variety of vegetarian options like sweet potato dumplings and burnt aubergine with tahini and fermented mango, and they also serve things like cinnamon and chai overnight oats for brunch.

Stoney Street ££££ 2-3 Stoney Street

26 grains have opened a new restaurant next to Borough Market. It’s on Stoney Street and it’s called, wait for it, Stoney Street. Expect things like peacock kale, poached chicken, and pheasant with bread sauce. They’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serve brunch until 2.30pm at the weekend.

 Baccalà ££££ 194 Bermondsey Street

This new Italian spot in Bermondsey is all about seafood and wine. Expect things like salted cod brandade with crispy chicory sprouts, roasted octopus with colonnata lard, stone bass with baked fennel, and deep fried squid.

 Gemma Wood Photography Peckham Cellars ££££ 125 Queens Road

Peckham Cellars is a new wine bar and kitchen in Peckham. They serve British and Mediterannean food, so you can expect things like pumpkin mascarpone rotolo with sage butter, farmed eel with nduja and pickled green tomatoes, and smashed potatoes with harrisa and aioli.

 Bread Ahead Bakery ££££ 26 - 28 Olympic Way

Bread Ahead have opened an all-day restaurant, bakery, and baking school in Wembley. They’re serving rotisserie and pizza in the restaurant, and in the bakery you can expect fresh pastries and sandwiches, as well as pizza by the slice.

 Manteca £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ 58-59 Great Marlborough Street

Manteca is a new restaurant in Soho serving handmade pasta like tonnarelli with brown crab cacio e pepe, as well as meat dishes like pig head fritti with pilacca.

 Steele Haigh/Kaizen House Mei Mei ££££ Borough Market Kitchen

Mei Mei is a Borough Market stall taking its inspiration from Singaporean kopitiams. There’s counter seating around an open kitchen, and you can expect dishes like Hainese chicken rice and nasi lemak, as well as Nanyang coffee.

Ugly Butterfly ££££ 55 King's Road

Ugly Butterfly is a new zero-waste restaurant on Kings Road that uses the leftovers from Adam Handling Chelsea up the road. Expect things like fried chicken feet, beef and bone marrow cottage pie, and banana bread with butter chicken.

 Folie ££££ 37 Golden Square

Folie is a big new restaurant in Soho with a Mediterranean inspired menu. Expect things like charcoal roasted octopus and butternut squash, tuna tartare, brussels sprouts and pistachio, and gnocchi with wild mushrooms and sage pistou. You can also expect a long list of cocktails and European wines from the bar.

 Nami ££££ 10-50 Willow Street

Nami is a new addition to the Nobu Hotel Shoreditch, serving Japanese street food in a bar setting. There are also DJs.

 Amazonico ££££ 10 Berkeley Sq

Madrid’s Amazonica has opened in Mayfair. And yes, it’s basically an adult version of The Rainforest Cafe serving a menu of things like hamachi tiradito (yellowtail with passion fruit and shiso leaves dressing), tequenos (clay oven chicken rolls), and Brazilian-style grilled rump steak.

 Epic Pies ££££ 53-55 Carter Lane

Epic Pies has opened in St. Paul’s with a lunch selection of five pies which all come with mash, greens and gravy or parsley liquor. Expect things like braised pepper steak pie, salt beef and swiss cheese, and ham hock and leeks. They also serve cronuts and ‘croffles’.

 14 Hills £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  City ££££ 120 Fenchurch St

A new restaurant has opened on the 14th floor of an office building on Fenchurch Street serving an all-day British menu and a weekend brunch. Look out for winter black truffle omelette, vanilla and cinnamon french toast with passion fruit and vanilla ice cream, and savoury french toast.

Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen ££££ 460 Hackney Road

Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen is a new Filipino restaurant near Cambridge Heath serving things like adobo glazed cauliflower, lemongrass ox heart skewers, spiced fried chicken, and roast aubergine kare kare. They’re open for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and serve lunch and dinner from Thursday to Sunday when the bar stays open until midnight.

 Daffodil Mulligan ££££ 70-74 City Road

Daffodil Mulligan is a new Irish restaurant in Shoreditch serving grilled lamb chops, grilled lobster, and mash with bone marrow crumb. It also has an oyster bar.

Sola ££££ 64 Dean Street

Sola is a new restaurant in Soho with a Californian inspired menu. Expect tuna tartare, mussels and clams, spit roast whole chicken to share, and lobster pot pie. There is also a 12-course tasting menu for £97 per person.

 Lina Stores King's Cross £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Kings Cross ££££ 20 Stable Street

The Soho deli has opened their second restaurant, this time in King’s Cross. They’re open for breakfast, with things like truffle scrambled eggs, polenta and roasted mushrooms, and nutella filled breakfast doughnuts. While for lunch and dinner you can expect fresh pasta like pumpkin ravioli and oxtail ragu pappardelle, as well as some meat and fish options like braised beef cheek in barolo, and grilled prawns.

 Volta Do Mar £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  Covent Garden ,  Strand ££££ 13-15 Tavistock St

Volta Do Mar is a new Portuguese restaurant in Covent Garden showcasing Portuguese cuisine and its relation to South America, Africa, and Asia. Expect things like Iberico pork vindalho, aubergine Goan curry with cashew yoghurt, and Macanese arroz marisco.

Market Hall West End ££££ 9 Holles Street

Market Hall West End has opened just north of Oxford Street with 11 different vendors including Baozilnn, Fanny’s Kebabs, and Pastaio. It also has four bars. And a roof terrace.

OCTOBER 2019  Bar Douro ££££ 85B Southwark Bridge Rd

Bar Douro is a new restaurant in Southwark’s Flat Iron Square serving Portuguese food. Expect options like garlic prawns, grilled quail, red onion cebolada and pine nuts from the à la carte menu, and if you go for lunch on weekdays you can get three courses for £11.50.

 Moi Moi Island ££££ 81 Kentish Town Rd

This new grab-and-go spot in Kentish Town serves West African and Caribbean bowls and fat rolls with spicy jerk chicken, curry lamb, suya beef, and vegan options like chickpea stew. They also do chicken wings.

 The Laundry ££££ 374 Coldharbour Lane

The Laundry is an all-day bistro and wine shop next to Brixton Village. As well as serving a menu ranging from oysters to roasted bone marrow, they’re open for coffee from 7am on weekdays. They also have a huge terrace to unwind on at sundown.

Silo ££££ Unit 7, Queens Yard

Silo at Crate Brewery is a zero-waste restaurant in Hackney Wick. Dinner is a five-course tasting menu with dishes like rainbow radishes with ricotta, kimchi juices and lovage, and quince ice cream with fig leaf oil and animal toffee. They also serve brunch of caramelised oats, or, among other options, a breakfast bun with mushrooms or smoked meat.

Oren ££££ 89 Shacklewell Lane

A new Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant has opened in Dalston serving sharing plates like sweet aubergines, egg and salad in pita and, ful mudammes for brunch, and dishes like monkfish in traditional Libyan chraime for dinner.

 Sussex ££££ 63-64 Frith Street

Sussex is a new restaurant in Soho sourcing their ingredients from their own farm or local suppliers. You can expect starters like monkfish carpaccio with aubergine, and mains including pumpkin gnocchi with caramelised quince.

Simplicity Burger ££££ 202 Brick Ln

A vegan burger spot has opened on Brick Lane. In keeping with its name, the menu is simple, with four types of burger, three types of fries, and a salad. It also has a late-night ‘plant powered’ cocktail bar downstairs.

 Trivet ££££ 36 Snowsfields

Trivet is a new restaurant near London Bridge with a small, high-quality menu. Expect things like chicken with vinegar sauce and squab pigeon, persimmon and kale. And keep an eye out for the ‘hokkaido potato’ which is a baked potato mille-feuille dessert.

 Sabroso ££££ Balcony Court Café, Westfield

This new South American spot has landed on the balcony of Westfield White City, serving arepas with fillings like roast chicken, braised beef, and Venezuelan cheese and avocado. They also have ceviche bowls with salmon or tuna, plus vegan options.

The Boulevard Theatre Restaurant ££££ 6 Walker's Court

The new restaurant at The Boulevard Theatre in Soho serves both small and large plates, with plant-based options like chermoula baked aubergine and roasted curried baby cauliflower with black dahl and fresh coconut.

Wilder Restaurant And Bar ££££ 2-4 Boundary Street

If you’re a meat lover, Wilder should be on your radar. This new restaurant in the Boundary Hotel in Shoreditch is serving British products like venison, pork jowl, and hake. They also have a whole page on their menu dedicated to ‘Gin Classics’.

 Naïfs ££££ 56 Goldsmiths Road

There’s a new, homely vegetarian/vegan bistro in Peckham. The menu includes aubergine fritters, mushroom broth with semolina dumplings, and almond and barley ice cream sandwiches. They also offer a long list of wines, local beer, and a speciality tea menu.

Unimini ££££ 20 Eastcheap

At this Korean BBQ lunch spot in the City you can customise your own bento boxes to grab and go, with options ranging from barbecued meats, fried chicken, and bibimbab bowls. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Ozone Coffee Roasters £ £ £ £ Pizza ,  Brunch  in  Bethnal Green ££££ Emma Street

We use the original Ozone as somewhere to work with a coffee, somewhere to recover with a damn good brunch on a Sunday morning, and somewhere easy to go when we literally can’t think of anywhere else to go. Open from 7.30am during the week, their second location in Bethnal Green has the same all day, all-rounder menu of things like fermented hummus, a yellow bean falafel burger, and big pizzas from noon. They also have a long list of cocktails to choose from in the evening. And coffee throughout, obviously.

We checked out Ozone Coffee Roasters and added it to our breakfast guide.

 Copper Chimney £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ Southern Terrace, Westfield

A popular Indian restaurant chain has come to London, taking over one of the terrace spots at Westfield in White City. Expect a big tandoor oven, handmade naans, 8-hour grilled meats, big biryanis, and a long list of vegetarian options.

 Decimo £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Mexican  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Standard London

Views across London and a manchego quesadilla sounds like a pretty winning combination. The new Spanish meets Mexican restaurant at the top of The Standard Hotel in Kings Cross has everything from floor-to-ceiling windows, vegan paella, pork tacos, and a full chef’s tasting menu. Heads up, this place is open until 3am at the weekend.

 Lyon's ££££ 1 Park Road

There’s a new seafood spot and wine bar up in Crouch End serving a completely casual £69 seafood platter for two, as well as dishes like a delica pumpkin satay, miso hake collars, and buttermilk cod cheeks. You can also just swing by for a glass of wine and some oysters at their bar.

 Kolamba £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Soho ££££ 21 Kingly Court

If you like the sound of curries, rotis, and lots of cardamom, then Kolamba should probably be on your radar. This new Sri Lankan spot in Soho looks like the kind of place that’s good for anyone who enjoys plenty of foliage and a strong coconut cocktail.

 Legare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  London Bridge ££££ 31 Shad Thames

London Bridge has a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant that’s all about pasta and the kind of nibbles you probably serve on the top deck of your imaginary yacht. As well as a short, changing menu of classic antipasti, you’ll find things like goats curd, saffron, tomato consommé, and fennel sausage in their homemade pastas.

 The Hunter's Moon ££££ 86 Fulham Road

South Kensington has a brand new home county style pub with plenty of oak flooring, leather armchairs, and a fireplace. But if you’re guessing that the menu is 99% pub grub, think again. They’re serving everything from scallop ceviche starters, to a plate of 36-month aged comté for dessert. There’s also a caramelised apple and stuffed pork belly roast on Sundays.

 Atis £ £ £ £ Shoreditch ££££ 145 City Road

You’re feeling fit. You’re feeling fresh. You’re feeling like someone with an entirely adequate amount of vitamin B12. No? In which case, this new, kind of healthy spot on Old Street might be just the place for you. Open from 7am until 8pm, this place is all about salad bowls, on-tap kombucha, pressed juices, porridge, and even more salad.

 Haymarket Wine House ££££ 66 Haymarket

If you like the sound of lots of red wine and steak for a tenner, then Haymarket Wine House should probably be on your radar. As well as their affordable flat iron cut, you’ll find classic French sides on the menu here. Also, importantly, there’s a 1am closing time that’s pretty handy if you’re looking for late night post-theatre eats.

September 2019  Sweet Chick ££££ 8 Market Place

Southern fried chicken, waffles, and classic comfort food sides like mac and cheese - that’s what Sweet Chick is all about. They’re already a big deal in the US with sites in New York and LA, but their first UK spot is in Fitzrovia with plenty of seating, a built in DJ deck, and, crucially, a bourbon-packed cocktail called ‘Tiger, Tiger Woods Y’all’.

 Calici ££££ 29 Belsize Park

If you’re into old school Italian restaurants with classics like calamari fritti, spaghetti vongole, and tiramisu on the menu - then Calici, a new little neighbourhood spot near Belsize Park, should probably be on your radar.

 Yard Sale Pizza ££££ 184 Hackney Road

We’re pretty into Yard Sale’s 18-inch pizzas, and now they’re available on Hackney Road too. As well as their classic pizzas like the courgette covered Cour Blimey, New Porker, and Texas vegan special, they’ve added several calzones to the menu.

 Fafa's ££££ 1 Monmouth Street

A popular Finnish filled-pita chain has opened an all-day spot in Covent Garden. Although there is some seating it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, but if you’re not in the mood for takeaway pita there are also things like falafel mezze, sweet potato fries, and big salads available.

 Vardo £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  Chelsea ££££ 9 Duke Of York Square

The people behind Caravan have opened a laid back all day restaurant in Chelsea. The menu is full of things like green baked eggs, shiitake donburi, lime pickle yoghurt, za’atar baked cod, and lots of other things you’re likely to shell out on when you go tipsy shopping in Waitrose whilst on a health kick. All of this is happening inside a three-storey stone and glass pavilion that looks part giant’s tooth, part Edna from The Incredibles’ retirement home.

 Kiss The Hippo ££££ 51 Margaret Street

This place might sound like the latest Pixar sponsored nursery rhyme, but it’s actually a coffee spot in Fitzrovia. They close at 6.30, and the feel is very laid back Scandi. There’s a brunch menu with dishes like black olive tapenade with mushrooms on sourdough toast, and you can also grab freshly baked cinnamon rolls to go.

Arabica King's Cross ££££ 7 Lewis Cubitt Walk

Borough Market’s Levantine spot Arabica has opened up a second, bigger restaurant in the Aga Khan Centre in King’s Cross. Open all day, expect big breakfasts like avocado on manousheh, fresh pides from the clay oven, and an outdoor terrace.

 Allegra £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Stratford ££££ The Stratford

Allegra is a restaurant and terrace bar on the 7th floor of The Stratford hotels serving dishes like hand-dived scallops with strawberries, squash risotto, and a £70 sake steamed turbot.. Heads up, there’s also a glass walk-in wine room.

Mama Fuego ££££ 69 Olympian Way, Greenwich Peninsula

Greenwich has a new riverside all day and night drinking and dining spot that mixes Australian speciality coffee and South American food. It’s a big space with a cafe, open plan bakery, bar, lounge area, riverside terrace, and a more formal restaurant area. It also has a big menu serving things like sriracha bloody mary baked eggs, green pea pancakes, kingfish ceviche salad, and Argentinian sirloin steak.

Tokii ££££ 50 Great Cumberland Place

Tokii is a Japanese inspired all-day restaurant inside the luxury Prince Akatoki hotel in Marylebone. It specialises in sushi, sashimi, and robata grilled fishes and meats, but the menu also offers a whole bunch of yakitori, tempura, and cold and hot dishes like yellowtail carpaccio in green pepper dressing, and ox cheek croquettes served with wasabi mayo.

 Crudo ££££ 35 Riding House Street

Crudo is a new ceviche spot in Fitzrovia. The concept is simple. You build your own ceviche bowl by selecting a protein, you choice of leche de tigre, a base, and whatever add-ons you want. There are also three ready built bowls if you’re incapable of making a decision, and they’re all available to eat-in or takeaway for under a tenner.

 Seabird ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, 14th Floor, South Bank, Southwark

We’ve never trusted seabirds since that seagull went all Artful Dodger with our Cornetto back in ’96. But we won’t hold that against this new rooftop restaurant in Southwark’s Hoxton Hotel. This place is all about city views, jazzed up cocktails, grilled meats, Mediterranean small plates, and lots of British seafood. You’ll also find a long list of oysters at their raw bar.

 Bubala £ £ £ £ Vegetarian ,  Middle Eastern  in  Spitalfields ££££ 65 Commercial Street

Spitalfields has a new Middle Eastern lunch and dinner spot. Everything here is vegetarian and you can expect dishes like confit potato latkes, aubergine with date syrup, and pumpkin tirshy dip.

 Charlie's ££££ Albemarle Street

Charlie’s isn’t named after it’s chef, it’s named after Lord Charles Forte, one of the founding members of Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair. All very Downton Abbey, right? Yes, but the food isn’t. The new upmarket restaurant inside Brown’s has a menu full of modern takes on British classics, and the space itself has big booths, lots of wooden panelling, and enough botanical wallpaper to make a gardener blush.

Sons + Daughters £ £ £ £ Sandwiches  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Pavilion, 119A Coal Drops Yard

The people behind Hackney fine dining spot, Pidgin, have opened a casual sandwich shop in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross. Open from 8am until 10pm, there are porridges, egg muffins, and Climpson And Sons coffee for breakfast, then sandwiches, salads, and cocktails available for the rest of the day. The main act here though is sandwiches, and you’ll find prawn crackers, tenderstem broccoli, soy-cured parmesan, miso mayo, Mortadello ham, and plenty more ingredients between their bread.

 Sam Harris Forza Wine ££££ 133a Rye Ln

Popular Peckham neighbourhood spot, Forza Win, have opened a new wine bar called - wait for it - Forza Wine. See what they did there? Five floors up with an outdoor terrace, there’s everything from views to a big wine list to negronis. On the food side they’ll be serving things at the bar like chicken milanese, clams, and biscotti soft serve - which are definitely our kind of ‘snacks’.

 Loyal Tavern ££££ 171-173 Bermondsey St

This new Bermondsey spot serves a seasonal British menu. There are dishes like venison tartare, plenty of by-the-glass wine options, and most importantly, there’s a late night cheese toastie on offer. Heads up, they’re open until 1.30am.

 Albie ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, South Bank, Southwark

The Hoxton Hotel in Southwark, not Hoxton - keep up - has a new all day European restaurant. Basically, there’s everything from crab linguine to French classics on the menu, as well as vegetable bowls for when you’re trying to keep it kinda healthy.

 Norma £ £ £ £ Mediterranean ,  Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 8 Charlotte Street

Fitzrovia has a new Sicilian restaurant serving fresh pasta, large meat dishes, and of course, homemade cannoli. Set over three floors, there’s a private dining space and a slick raw seafood bar serving clams, oysters, prawns, as well as wild sea bream.

Haya ££££ 184A Kensington Park Road

If you like the sound of Mediterranean small plates, shakshuka-packed brunches, and Israeli wines, then Haya should probably be on your radar. This upmarket Notting Hill spot looks a lot like a glossy Made showroom, and there’s plenty of mint yoghurt, homemade labneh, and fish on their menu.

 Seven Dials Market £ £ £ £ American ,  Pasta ,  Ramen ,  Sandwiches ,  Dim Sum  in  Covent Garden ££££ 35 Earlham St

Street food market folk KERB, have finally done what London weather demanded. They’ve opened an indoor market inside a huge ex-banana warehouse in Seven Dials, and there are a whole lot of London market favourites involved, from gelato to steamed buns to a conveyor belt of cheese. That’s right, a conveyor belt of cheese.

 Mama Shelter London ££££ 437 Hackney Road

Mama Shelter is already a big deal, party spot in Paris. And LA. And when we say ‘big deal’, we mean, ‘where you go if you want to look a bit cool and maybe see a member of Two Door Cinema Club get pissed’. Now they’ve opened a hotel in Hackney with a huge restaurant. There are crab doughnuts and pork belly baos on the menu, as well as a big outdoor terrace, karaoke rooms, and table football to keep you entertained.

Terra Terra ££££ 120 Finchley Road

There’s a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant and café by Finchley Road tube station but you can expect more than your classic pizza and negroni situation here. Open from 7.30am, there’s everything from nduja scrambled eggs and blueberry smoothies for breakfast to clam bigoli and cocktails come the evening.

 Neat Burger ££££ 4 Princes Street

Given the amount of mess we can make with a bun and some ketchup, ‘neat’ and ‘burger’ are two words we don’t normally associate with each other, but this new spot in Mayfair is all about tidying away the meat. Expect plant-based takes on classic burgers, vegan tater tots, and plenty of people fussing over the fact that Lewis Hamilton is the owner.

 Liv ££££ 18 Holbein Place

Belgravia has a new all-day café and restaurant. Upstairs there are dishes like king prawn omelette, a grilled chicken green bowl, and red lentil fritters, whilst downstairs is all about fresh espresso, guest coffee roasts, as well as wine, and lots of virgin cocktails.

AUGUST 2019  Three Uncles £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Spitalfields ££££ Devonshire Row

Liverpool Street has a new Cantonese spot where most of the dishes will cost you under a tenner. Three Uncles’ menu is all about roast duck, lo mein noodles, crispy pork belly, and freshly steamed dim sum. Heads up, they’re only open on weekdays.

 Baozi Inn London Bridge ££££ 34 - 36 Southwark Street

Dim sum, dan dan noodles, and barbeque roast duck - that’s what Baozi Inn is all about. They already have spots in Soho, Chinatown, and Victoria, but the new London Bridge restaurant is set over three floors with a big open kitchen and a cocktail lounge.

 Officina 00 £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Shoreditch ££££ 152 Old Street

Old Street has a new handmade pasta spot that is focused on regional Italian dishes. Think fresh braised pork genovese occhi, cocktails, and a big open kitchen where you can watch the chefs prepare your pasta.

We checked out Officina 00 and put it on our Hit List.

 The Stratford Brasserie ££££ 20 International Way

The Stratford Brasserie, in Stratford - duh, is a classic all-day spot on the ground floor of a new hotel complex. It has a huge brasserie-style menu, a huge outdoor terrace, and it’s open from 6.30am till late every day.

 Bafarat ££££ 6 Warwick Street

A classy artisan coffee shop originally from the Middle East has opened in Soho. Expect speciality Arabic coffee, French patisserie, and the kind of interiors even Patsy Stone would approve of.

 Snackbar £ £ £ £ Japanese ,  Sandwiches ,  Brunch  in  Dalston ££££ 20 Dalston Lane

Dalston Lane has a new cafe and co-working space that’s serving global-inspired food. If you’re picturing a blue and green cookie inspired by Planet Earth, think again. There’s a changing menu with everything from fried chicken and porchetta rice bowls to a babi guling and pickled watermelon sandwich.

 Nutshell £ £ £ £ Iranian  in  Covent Garden ££££ 30 Saint Martin's Lane

A new Iranian restaurant has opened in Covent Garden. There’s a big open kitchen, lots of counter dining, and a menu full of things like sour cherry beef dumplings, saffron kebabs, and octopus.

 @niccrillyhargravephotography Taps And Tapas ££££ 14 Trinity Road

Alliteration wins again. This new spot in Tooting Bec is all about pairing craft beer with your classic Spanish dishes. When it comes to the beer, there’s local brews from Brixton on tap, as well as a big range of bottled options. On the tapas side there are dishes like cured meats, Basque burgers, octopus, and chilli king prawns.

The Sauce ££££ 65 Highbury Park

Highbury has a brand new fast food spot that’s serving tarted-up versions of classic diner food. Think waffle burgers, chicken wings, and milk shakes, but with added options like soft-shell crab, truffle mayo, and blue cheese. There are also fourteen sauces you can get involved in, from gochujang to minted feta. Although it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, there is some indoor seating.

 Lost In Brixton ££££ Brixton Market

The people behind Pergola and The Prince have opened a new rooftop terrace on top of Brixton Village. In keeping with their other spots, there are many, many cocktails, including sixteen different spritzs and £28 summer jugs. You’re also able to order food from spots inside Brixton Village like Mamalan and Fish Wings & Tings straight to your table.

Eggslut ££££ 185 Portobello Road

A popular L.A. breakfast chain has opened in Notting Hill. Open daily from 8am, there’s a whole lot of egg on the menu but you’ll also find things like cheeseburgers, seared wagyu tri-tip steak, and cold brew coffee too. Expect a casual sit-down situation and plenty of takeaway options.

My Neighbours The Dumplings £ £ £ £ Chinese ,  Dim Sum ��in  Hackney ££££ 178 - 180 Victoria Park

We wish our neighbours were dumplings. But then we’d probably eat them, and that wouldn’t be good for anyone. My Neighbours the Dumplings already has a popular spot in Clapton, but their new place near Victoria Park has a new menu of barbecued skewers. Don’t worry, their classics like crispy prawn wontons, lamb potstickers, and chocolate dumplings are still on offer.

 Opera Tavern £ £ £ £ Spanish  in  Covent Garden ££££ 23 Catherine St

We like the opera. Kind of. Depends on how many pints we can sink beforehand really. But we’re definitely into tapas. Opera Tavern is an old school, converted pub spot in Covent Garden that has had a big makeover. There’s also a new team heading up the food and you can expect dishes like squid ink pasta, chorizo picante, and beef bavette.

july 2019 Arcade Food Theatre ££££ 103 - 105 New Oxford Street

Centre Point has a new all day food hall including stalls from Lina Stores, Casa Do Frango, Oklava, Pophams, Chotto Matte, and Flat Iron. Heads up, there’s also an outdoor terrace and a whole host of drinking options.

The KPH ££££ 139 Ladbroke Grove

The people behind The Coach and Hero Of Maida, have taken over and decked out a classic Notting Hill spot, The Kensington Park Hotel. Expect an upmarket pub downstairs with a slick dining room upstairs, and lots of seasonal French bistro-style food.

 Wun's Tea Room ££££ 23 Greek Street

The people behind Bun House have opened a new two storey Cantonese restaurant and bar on Greek Street. Expect clay pot rice, coal grilled skewers, a big cocktail menu, and late night hours Thursday to Saturday.

 Isla At The Standard £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  Kings Cross ££££ 10 Argyle Street

Another day, another luxury hotel has opened in London, and with it comes a brand new seasonal restaurant. This sophisticated King’s Cross spot has a garden terrace, natural wines, plenty of foliage, fresh British seafood, and a big, fancy bar aptly called Double Standard.

Stampa ££££ 61 Davies Street

Mayfair has a new affordable pasta spot that is actually, you know, affordable. Taking inspiration from the Trastevere district of Rome, they’re serving everything from freshly ground coffee, oxtail ragu pappardelle, to antipasti boards.

Nandine Camberwell Church Street £ £ £ £ Kurdish  in  Camberwell ££££ 45 Camberwell Church Street

We’re already very into the cheap and cheerful mezze platters at family-run restaurant Nandine on Vestry Road, but now they’ve opened a second Camberwell spot on Church Street. There’s fresh Kurdish salads, plenty of vegetarian options, and baklava.

 Radio Alice ££££ Jubilee Place

Sure, it might sound like a feminist take on The Boat That Rocked, but Radio Alice is actually an organic pizza joint that already has spots in Hoxton and Clapham. Now they’ve opened in Canary Wharf and they’ve brought their pork sausage, ’nduja, and smoked cheddar topped pizzas with them, as well as appetisers like pesto burrata and anchovy crostini.

 Moncks Of Dover Street ££££ 33 Dover Street

Not to be misinterpreted as Mayfair’s latest monastery, Moncks Of Dover Street is a brasserie from the people behind Park Chinois. This all-day spot has a classic breakfast menu, weekend brunch options, and a daytime menu that’s all about fresh fish, grilled meat, and a caviar covered lobster roll.

 Flor £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  London Bridge ££££ 1 Beadle St

The people behind Shoreditch spot Lyle’s have opened a new wine bar, bakery, and restaurant right on the edge of Borough Market. Dishes like rabbit kidney skewers, oysters in jalaneño mignonette, and cherry blossom cake will change daily.

We checked out Flor and put it on our Hit List.

 Kama By Vineet £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Knightsbridge ££££ 87-135 Brompton Road

There are only around 25 seats at this new Indian spot in the revamped Harrods Dining Hall. Options include a whole bunch of sharing plates and bowls, vegetarian and meat thalis, and a £48 lobster Chettinad biryani.

We checked out Kama by Vineet and put it on our Hit List.

 Steven Joyce Heritage ££££ 18-20 Rupert Street

Soho’s Rupert Street is home to a new Swiss-inspired spot. At lunch and dinner the restaurant at Heritage is the place for raclette, fondue, rostis, and larger plates of meat and fish from the grill, while from midday till late every day the bar serves wines from an extensive list which includes a section on ‘inquisitive reds’.

 Hoh Sek Noodles ££££ St Katherine's Way

Hoh Sek is a walk-in spot at St Katherine’s Dock specialising in noodles. The influences are Asian-wide, but the focus is on Cantonese dishes such as the Hong Kong fish noodles which are only served in the evening. Meanwhile there are six casual grab-and-go or eat in lunch options, all coming in at under a tenner.

JUNE 2019  Jérôme Galland Circolo Popolare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 40 - 41 Rathbone Place

The people behind Shoreditch trattoria Gloria, have opened up a second Italian spot - this time in Fitzrovia. At 9000 square feet, Circolo Popolare is what we professionals refer to as ‘fucking massive’. The walls are lined with thousands of bottles of spirits, there are 12-person tables, giant silk handkerchief style pastas, and a signature one litre sundae. So yeah, it’s super lowkey.

We checked out Circolo Popolare and put it on our Hit List.

 Natoora Counter £ £ £ £ British  in  Notting Hill ££££ 5 Elgin Crescent

Natoora not only have five classy grocery stores in London and provide a whole bunch of chefs with fresh produce, they’re also now serving breakfast and lunch in Notting Hill. They believe in ‘radical seasonality’ - hello, band name - so you can expect light dishes involving whatever vegetables are currently in their prime and a lot of cheese, quinoa, and houmous.

We checked out Natoora Counter and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Olio Creative Flying Horse Coffee £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ 2 Television Centre

The old BBC Television Centre in White City has a new daytime coffee spot serving freshly roasted coffee, seasonal salads, and sandwiches. Sadly, we can’t confirm whether there’ll actually be any flying horses present.

OKN1 ££££ 40 Hoxton Street

As students we mastered important culinary skills like ‘the perfect Pot Noodle pour’ and not getting our chin stuck in a family tub of nutella. Meanwhile, a group of student chefs and fully-fledged professionals are serving the food at this new all day Hoxton spot. If you’re expecting beans on toast, think again, they’re serving everything from a roasted chorizo frittata for brunch to a Suffolk bacon chop for dinner. By the way, there’s also a big terrace.

 Jade Nina Sarkhel Suzi Tros £ £ £ £ Greek  in  Notting Hill ££££ 18 Hillgate Street

Suzi Tros might sound like the protagonist of a summer special of ITV’s latest murder drama, but it’s actually a new Greek bistro in Notting Hill. Set over two floors, you’ll find small plates, an exclusively Greek wine list, and plenty of ‘grandmama’s tzatziki’.

We checked out Suzi Tros and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Sub Cult ££££ 82 Watling Street

Another day, another street food Cinderella sandwich story. Or something. The people behind Sub Cult have been serving American deli-style sub sandwiches full of things like oak smoked salmon, seared seitan, bavette steak, truffle mayo, wild garlic aioli, slow cooked pork, and marinated calamari, for five years, and now they’ve opened their first permanent spot in the City. Open from 7am until 6pm, they’ll be serving everything from breakfast rolls to lunch on the go.

 Gigi’s Bar ££££ 11 Hoxton Square

Gigi’s Hoxton is a new all day restaurant, bar, and late night live music venue in - dun dun dun - Hoxton. Italian inspired dishes like beef carpaccio, pan fried scallops, bistecca alla fiorentina are on the menu, plus DJ sets, a terrace, and cocktails.

 Chucs Cafe ££££ 97 Old Brompton Road

In what we like to call ‘peak Monopoly’, Chucs have restaurants in Mayfair, Westbourne Grove, Harrods, the Serpentine gallery, and now South Kensington. Classy. This time they’ve got a little bit more of a casual all-day situation going on, with a Mediterranean inspired menu of café classics, as well as paninis, salads, and smoothies to go. For London’s annual three days of sunshine, it’s also good to know they’ve got a big wrap-around terrace.

 The Compton Arms £ £ £ £ British ,  Pub  in  Islington ££££ 4 Compton Avenue

Those of you who read (or watched the film of) Animal Farm and felt permanently scarred by Old Major, will know that ‘four legs are bad’. Well, hopefully that isn’t true as this new meat focused kitchen has opened at Islington spot, The Compton Arms. The pub is rumoured to have been one of George Orwell’s favourites, but that isn’t stopping them from serving seasonal European-meets-Asian dishes such as Asparagus XO and pork belly skewers.

We checked out The Compton Arms and put it on our Hit List.

 Safia Shakarchi Pophams Hackney £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Hackney ££££ 197 Richmond Road

The second Popham’s bakery has opened in London Fields. This all-day spot is serving coffee, classy pastries, open sandwiches, weekend specials, and a bacon and maple syrup croissant that has been more papped more than Paris Hilton in 2004. Heads up, there might be queues.

We checked out Pophams and added it to our Hackney Guide.

 Wild Honey £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Mayfair ,  St. James's ££££ 8 Pall Mall

Wild Honey might sound like an indie band’s hit single about the plight of the bees, but it’s actually a new upscale spot in St James’s. The original Wild Honey in Mayfair closed down earlier this year, and they’ve now brought their menu of French-inspired seasonal dishes to a very swish space involving high ceilings and a lot of velvet seating.

 Master Bao £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ The Balcony, Westfield

First came Mr Bao in Peckham, then came Daddy Bao in Tooting, and now, like the final frontier of a beloved movie franchise, Master Bao has opened in Westfield White City.

 Arros QD ££££ 64 Eastcastle Street

Fitzrovia has a new Spanish restaurant that has a six-metre wood fire oven. There are huge two-person paellas, there are six types of aioli on the menu, and there are plenty of seats around the big open kitchen.

 The Grand Duchess ££££ Sheldon Square

If you’re prone to seasickness, this new Paddington restaurant from the people behind London Shell Co. might be one to miss. The Grand Duchess is a cruise boat restaurant that now has a permanent home, or dock, or something, in Paddington. There’s lots of Cornish seafood on offer, a huge surf and turf option, plus some additional outside seating come summer.

 Fugitive Motel ££££

Fugitive Motel is the latest all day co-working and craft beer bar with plenty of foliage to open in east London, specifically Bethnal Green. There are sourdough pizzas on offer from lunchtime, shuffleboard aplenty, as well as enough cacti and hanging plants to make The Eden Project jealous.

Maremma ££££ 36 Brixton Water Lane

In another exhilarating round of New Opening’s Geography Facts - Maremma is a coastal area of Tuscany that’s known for its hunting and seafood potential. Don’t you feel smarter already? Now you can get some of classic Tuscan pasta and meat dishes, as well as the region’s wines at a rustic new spot in Brixton.

 Siren At The Goring ££££ 15 Beeston Place

Five star luxury Belgravia hotel, The Goring, has a new seafood restaurant that will be much more of a casual situation than their other dining options. The space itself is very Sistine Chapel feels and there’s plenty of fresh Cornish produce on the menu, as well as dishes like grilled whole monkfish for two, a marinated tomato and shallot salad, and some pretty hefty price tags.

 sow ££££ 39 Marlborough Street

Apparently, plates are out of fashion for good - flat surfaces, gross right - as another bowl focused spot has opened in Soho. It’s a small restaurant but most of their dishes are available to go, including their vegan buckwheat noodles, natural salads, and fruity breakfast bowls.

 Omnino ££££ 7 - 9 St. Bride Street

The City has got itself a new Brazillian barbecue. Meat wise, there’s everything from Argentine beef to Australian wagyu on offer, as well as sides like black truffle gnocchi, a mushroom trio, and a roasted sweet potato and chorizo pincho.

 Squeg + Bonez ££££ 171 Mare St

Squeg And Bonez might sound like a cartoon about a crime-fighting dog duo, but it’s actually a new vegan small plates restaurant and natural wine bar on Mare Street in Hackney. As well as dishes like pea and lemongrass fritters and mushroom dumplings, there’s also a brew bar.

Crate ££££ 35 St James Street

There’s a new container village in Walthamstow that has an on site brewery and plenty of restaurants that will be opening throughout June. Expect a vegan street food spot, an Italian bakery, a burger joint, as well as many other options.

 Meatliquor W1 £ £ £ £ Burgers ,  Diner  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 37 - 38 Margaret Street

The original Meatliquor - a burger and cocktail spot - has moved up the road to Oxford Circus, with even more cocktails and even more space. As well as their classic dishes like the Dead Hippie burger and their deep-fried mac and cheese, they’re serving food until late and drinks until 3am daily. There’s also a ‘poke for jäger’ button - because we haven’t made enough mistakes already.

 Ingrid Rasmussen Gold £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Notting Hill ££££ 95 - 97 Portobello Road

The day has finally come. London has a Spandau Ballet themed restaurant. Kidding, Gold is a new three-story restaurant and late night bar on Portobello Road. They’re serving seasonal dishes designed for sharing, like chargrilled squid, nettle and sheep’s ricotta ravioli, and braised rabbit leg tortelloni. Heads up, as well as a pavement terrace, there’s also a patio area out back.

We checked out Gold and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Crazy Pizza ££££ 7 Paddington street, Marylebone

Well, they weren’t going to call it Another Sane Pizza Place were they? Nope. This new Marylebone spot is all about thin crust, truffle, big prices, and portraits of celebrities eating pizza. Crazy.

May 2019  Bernard Zeija Tayér And Elementary ££££ 152 Old Street

The people behind luxury Marylebone cocktail bar Artesian, have opened a more relaxed spot in Old Street. There’s all-day coffee, light bites, and a work area, and then a more formal cocktail bar and restaurant at the back. Also, popular street food vendor Ta Ta Eatery will be serving food, so you can expect a changing menu of their Portuguese and Chinese hybrid dishes.

We checked out Tayér and Elementary and added it to our sandwich guide.

 Sette ££££ 4 Knightsbridge Green

There’s a new all day restaurant and cocktail bar inside the Bulgari hotel from the people behind New York spot, Scarpetta. The menu features Italian classics with a twist, like duck and foie gras ravioli.

 Baba G's ££££ 726 - 727 Camden Market's North Yard

Baba G’s have been serving their Indian inspired burgers at markets for almost a decade. Now they have their first permanent spot in a 50 seater restaurant in Camden where they’re serving everything from their signature ‘pachos’ - poppadom nachos - as well as spiralized celeriac bhajis, chicken tikka nuggets, and spiced rum cocktails.

 Gezellig £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Holborn ££££ 193-197 High Holborn

Rather than letting you play another fun game of ‘what the f does that mean?’ we’re be happy to tell you that Gezellig is Dutch for ‘an atmosphere that allows good things to happen’. Snazzy. This new wine focused spot in Holborn has a modern European menu, with two private dining rooms available, as well as the option of a whole suckling pig. Also snazzy.

Roastery And Toastery ££££ Adelaide Road

Honestly, this could very well have been the name of The Infatuation’s first collection of sonnets, but this new toastie spot in Chalk Farm has beaten us to the punch. Expect pastries, coffee, and lots of different takes on your classic cheese toastie.

Cent Anni ££££ 33 High Street

Cent Anni is a new spot in Wimbledon with some alfresco dining available and a modern Italian menu. Think beetroot ravioli, tiger prawn linguine, chicken paillard, and a selection of classic Italian cocktails.

 Darby's £ £ £ £ Seafood ,  British  in  Vauxhall ££££ 3 Viaduct Gardens Road

Vauxhall has a new oyster bar, bakery. It’s a neighbourhood joint with dishes like highland short rib, turbot, and crispy beef fat potatoes on the menu, as well as the option to get half a dozen oysters and a pint of Guinness for a tenner.

 Les Platanes £ £ £ £ French  in  Mayfair ££££ 26 - 28 Bruton Place

Mayfair has a shiny new French ‘bistrot de luxe’ with a big menu, and an even bigger wine list.

We checked out Les Platanes and added it to our Mayfair Guide.

 Coqfighter £ £ £ £ Soho ££££ 75 Beak Street

Fried chicken burgers and fried chicken bao - that’s what Coqfighter is all about. This popular street food trader’s opened their first permanent spot in Soho and their bringing all their classics as well as some new dishes.

 Chik'n ££££ 187 Wardour Street

The people behind Chick ‘n’ Sours are bringing their fried chicken and craft beers to Soho. This place is big on their ‘sandwich’ (burger) game too, with everything from their ‘Straight Up’ buttermilk, herb mayo, and pickles classic, to their ‘Cali Hot Chick’ that’s full of guacamole, chipotle mayo, cheese, and fried chicken - obviously.

 Louie's ££££ 37 Hoxton Square

It’s official. London isn’t going to run out of fried chicken spots any time soon. Louie’s in Hoxton specialises in Nashville style hot chicken, but you can also expect alcoholic ice teas, boozy shakes, cocktail bowls, and live DJ sets. Students of London, your prayers have finally been answered.

 Fishworks ££££ 2 - 4 Catherine Street

Fishworks are already serving fresh, sustainable seafood in Mayfair and Marylebone and now they’ve got a new spot in Covent Garden. As well as a whole load of different fish dishes on offer in the restaurant, there’s also a wet fish counter and a fishmonger to help you if you’re looking to take some fish home with you. We’re going to stop saying fish now.

 Pasta Nostra ££££ 122 Old Street

There’s a new fresh pasta spot a couple minutes up the road from Old Street Station and they’re serving a short menu of classics like oxtail ragu pappardelle, gnocchi vongole, and tortello carbonara. It’s also worth noting that this place is open from 8am during the week so you can also swing by for a coffee.

The Buxton ££££ 42 Osborn Street

The people behind one of London’s favourite pub roof terraces, The Culpeper, have opened a new pub and hotel near Brick Lane. There are dishes like asparagus with polenta chips, beef and celeriac remoulade, and treacle tart on the menu, but if you’re in it for the roof terrace be warned, it’s only open to guests.

 Bob Bob Cité ££££ The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street

Entirely OTT luxury Soho spot Bob Bob Ricard, have opened their second restaurant on the third floor of the Leadenhall Building in the City. Or if you prefer, the Cité. They’re bringing their iconic press-for-champagne buttons along with them, as well as their menu of dressed up classics.

We checked out Bob Bob Cité and put it on our Hit List.

 Peck! Peck! ££££ 240 Graham Road

Sure, the name of this new chicken spot in Hackney central might bring about some traumatic memories if you’ve ever gone toe-to-toe with a seagull over a Mr Whippy, but fear not, the only birds here are fried or flame-grilled and can be covered in peri peri sauce. There are also plenty of sides to choose from, as well as some cheap and cheerful burgers.

 Myrtle ££££ 1A Langton Street

Finally, a restaurant named after your great nan. Chelsea has a new modern European restaurant with Irish influences and a whole lot of fresh, Irish produce. The seasonal menu will change day-to-day but expect dishes like pigs beignets, celeriac wellington, and beef with boxty cake - a classic Irish potato dish.

 Bao Borough £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  London Bridge ££££ 13 Stoney Street

Bao have opened their fourth spot on the edge of Borough Market. You can expect their classic bao, Taiwanese fried chicken, and highball machine cocktails, as well as a karaoke room in the basement.

We checked out Bao Borough and put it on our Hit List.

 Parrillan At Barrafina £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Tapas  in  Kings Cross ££££ Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross

The team behind one of our Greatest Hits, Barrafina, have opened a new terrace bar and grill restaurant. This outdoor spot in Coal Drops Yard has a partially covered area - because weather - and guests cook fresh meat, fish, and vegetables and toppings to taste, at individual mini parillas on their tables.

 Rah Petherbridge Hello Darling £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Southwark ££££ 131 Waterloo Road

Waterloo has a new seasonal sharing dish restaurant next to The Old Vic. Hello Darling has a three course pre-theatre option for £22 and everything from miso glazed carpaccio to confit duck legs with blood orange on the menu.

Crane’s ££££ 67 Peckham Road

Food is art. Said no one ever. But, South London Gallery has got a new kitchen serving seasonal classic cafe dishes. Take note, they close everyday at 6pm, apart from on Wednesdays when they’re open until 9pm.

Humble Pizza ££££ 342 King's Road

Humble Pizza on the King’s Road, is a vegan and vegetarian spot serving cauliflower base pizzas with toppings like vegan pepperoni, mushroom, and truffle.

 The Mantl ££££ 142 Brompton Road

The Mantl is a new Turkish spot in Knightsbridge with room for just under 80 guests, a swish cocktail bar, and a big mantl fireplace for cooking all their lamb chops, chicken shish, and vegetable skewers. In case you’re looking for something lighter, there are cold and hot starters as well as traditional Turkish snacks.

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Keeping track of London’s new restaurant openings is enough to give any normal person a headache. But we’re not normal. And nor are you. You love getting out there and finding the latest spot that you simply have to tell your friends about before anyone else does. So do we. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to all the new openings that have caught our eye. Just remember, this isn’t an endorsement, as we haven’t been to all of these places. It’s for you to go and find out what’s what for yourself, so fare forward voyagers.

We’ll be regularly updating this post, and we’ll be adding a note whenever we review a spot, or add it to our guide to the best new restaurants in London, the Hit List.

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The Tapas Room is opening a third restaurant, this time in Brixton Village. They’ll be serving the same Spanish wine and tapas dishes, with things like confit fennel with pickled figs and seared scallops with pisto, green chilli sauce and almonds.

 Costa del Tottenham ££££ Ashley Rd

The people behind Tottenham Hale nightclub, The Cause, have opened a new outdoor venue which has street food vendors such as Club Mexicana, People’s Burger, and Mr Ploppys. There’s a terrace, private booths which can be booked, and a craftbeer hall. As well as entertainment in the form of a DJ.

Stanley's ££££ 151 Sydney St

This new British restaurant in Chelsea is serving small plates like whipped smoked cod roe with buttermilk flatbreads, British charcuterie, and beef tartare in it’s alfresco courtyard.

Eggslut ££££ 19 Percy St

Lovers of all things egg, Eggslut, have opened a second London restaurant, this time in Fitzrovia where you can get more of their all-day breakfast sandwiches.

 Wildflower Restaurant ££££ Unit 2.17, Buck St Mkt

Wildflower is a new restaurant on Camden High Street that’s serving things like scallop and Alexander root, Jerusalem artichoke velouté, and hay baked celeriac as part of an eight course tasting menu in a revamped shipping container.

 Nic Crilly-Hargrave Kibou Japanese Kitchen and Bar ££££ 175-177 Northcote Road

New Japanese restaurant Kibou has opened in Battersea and will be serving up popular dishes like ramen, katsu curry, bao buns, and sushi.

Supa Ya Ramen ££££ 276 Hackney Rd

Supa Ya Ramen has opened a permanent restaurant in Hackney, with a weekly changing menu of ramen. Expect things like salt beef with iberico pork fat, and root vegetable olive oil and sea salt with celeriac chashu. For the time being the restaurant will only be open for “bubble bookings”, meaning that groups of six to eight can book out the restaurant for a private dinner. Also, it’s BYOB.

Bobo Social ££££ 23 Sayer St

After leaving their Charlotte Street location, Bobo Social have now opened a new spot in Elephant and Castle where you can get things like their peanut butter burger, fried squid, and braised lamb croquettes.

 Eat of Eden ££££ 76 Shepherds Bush Road

Eat Of Eden have opened a third restaurant, in Shepherd’s Bush, where you can get more of their Ethiopian patties, curries, and sharing platters.

june 2020  Nasi Economy Rice ££££ 169 Holloway Road

The people behind Sambal Shiok have opened a Malaysian takeaway deli next door. For now they’re offering chilled ready meals, with things like fried rice vermicelli with omelette, spiced potato cakes, and vegan set meals for two.

 Attawa ££££ 6 Kingsland Road

A new Punjabi restaurant has opened on Kingsland High Street, and will be delivering tandoor lamb chops, Punjabi chicken kari, dhaal makani, and more around Dalston. They’re also open for collection.

 Bears At The Pavilion ££££ 15 Brook Green

Ice-cream spot Bears Parlour has opened a second site, this time in Hammersmith. They’re offering socially distant collections of their soft serve, as well as delivering tubs of ice-cream with flavours like blueberry, lavender jam meringue swirl or passion fruit and double dark chocolate freckles.

MARCH 2020  Steven Edwards At Bingham Riverhouse ££££ 61-63 Petersham Road

The Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond is now home to a new restaurant serving seasonal British food beside the Thames. The menu features items like duck liver pate, mushroom risotto, and salt baked pork rump. And on Sundays they serve a five-course tasting menu.

The Clarence Tavern ££££ 102 Stoke Newington Church St

The Clarence Tavern has re-opened in Stoke Newington. It’s been taken over by the team behind the Canton Arms and Anchor and Hope, and is serving a seasonal menu including things like Turkish-style onion salad, confit duck leg with lentils and green sauce, and chicken and bacon pie.

 Goods Way ££££ 11 Goods Way

Goods Way is a new venue with street food, bars, and live music in King’s Cross. There’s a range of food from Duck Truck, Breddos Tacos, Temple of Seitan, and Sushi on Jones. Heads up, it’s open until 5am on Friday and Saturday.

FEBRUARY 2020  Satay Street Café ££££ 15 Goulston Street

Thai street food stall Satay Street have opened their first permanent spot. Satay Street Café, in Whitechapel is serving summer rolls, buns, and different types of satay. They’re also serving some lunchboxes for under a tenner.

 Good Neighbour ££££ 102 Tooting High St

Camberwell wine bar Good Neighbour have opened a second spot in Tooting. During the week they’re serving snacks, charcuterie, as well as sharing plates in the evening. While from Friday to Sunday they also offer brunch.

 East West ££££ 135 Fortess Rd

East West is a restaurant in Tufnell Park putting Indian-inspired toppings and sauces on pizza and pasta. You can expect things like butter chicken pappardelle, tandoori chicken arancini, and paneer butter masala pizza. They also have a ‘west’ pizza section, with classic Italian toppings.

A Slice Of Blue ££££ 43 Lower Clapton Rd

A Slice of Blue is a new Pizza bar in Clapton. You can expect pizzas (duh) with toppings like cotto ham, mushrooms and parmesan, and smoked mozzarella, rare breed Yorkshire sausage, and wild broccoli. There’s also live music in the form of musicians, rappers, street poets, and DJs.

Peachy Goat ££££ 16 Half Moon Lane

Peachy Goat is a dog-friendly, plant-based bistro in Herne Hill serving things like warm asparagus broad bean and pea salad, cacio e pepe, and plant-based sausage and mash.

The Patate ££££ 323 Kentish Town Rd

The Patate is a French burger spot in Kentish Town specialising in beef bourguignon burgers. There’s also a choice between different types of cheeses to be put in your burgers.

 L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele ££££ 44 Old Compton Street

L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele are serving their Naples-style pizza from their second London restaurant, in the heart of Soho.

 Chuku's ££££ 274 High Road

Chuku’s is a new restaurant in Tottenham serving Nigerian tapas. You can expect things like caramel kuli kuli chicken, jollof quinoa, and plantain waffles.

Mambow ££££ 75 Commercial Street

Short for mama bowls, Mambow is an all-day restaurant near Spitalfields serving bowls like chick flick which has black rice, za’ataar sprouts, roasted beets, spicy green chicken, salsa verde, and leftover pickles. They also serve brunch on weekends, with things like Malaysian fried chicken, coconut Pandan rice, and kimchi and taleggio toasties. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Padella Shoreditch ££££ 1 Phipp Street

Padella are opening their second restaurant. This time in Shoreditch. You can expect more of their popular pastas, creamy burratas, and virtual queues.

 Hoppers £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Kings Cross ££££ 4 Pancras Square

Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurant Hoppers has opened its third location. The King’s Cross spot is serving more of the bone marrow varuval, egg hoppers, and burianis that we loved from their original in Soho.

 Zia Lucia ££££ 12 Piazza Walk

Pizza spot Zia Lucia have opened their fourth restaurant, this time in Aldgate East. If you’re bad at making decisions, be warned, because you’re not only offered a choice between 16 varieties of topping, but also between vegetable charcoal, wholemeal, gluten free, and traditional bases.

 Ed Schofield Dominique Ansel Treehouse ££££ 24 Floral Street

Dominique Ansel Treehouse is a new all-day café in Covent Garden, with a small menu made up of small plates, larger plates, and desserts to share. You can expect things like chicken liver mousse mille-feuille, camembert fondue with croissant chips, and steamed brioche pudding with lamb. And for the sharing desserts you’ve got sticky toffee pudding, profiterole ‘building blocks’, and cascade tiramisu.

january 2020  Townsend ££££ 77-82 Whitechapel High St

Townsend is a new all-day British restaurant in the Whitechapel Gallery. They’re serving a seasonal menu where you can expect things like curried veal sweetbread, roast haunch of venison, and mayan gold potato with egg yolk, berkswell, and winter truffle.

Halo Burger ££££ 105 Great Eastern St

Halo Burger is a new plant-based burger spot in Shoreditch with smoky Carolina bbq burgers, cheese burgers, hot dogs, and plant-based chicken nuggets on the menu.

 Patri Ealing Broadway ££££ 29 Bond Street, Ealing

Patri is opening a third spot, this time in Ealing, serving a wide selection of Indian food such as seekh kebab tariwala, pantry chicken curry, and a whole section for vegan street food.

 Lateef Okunnu Sarap ££££ 14D Market Row

Sarap is a new Filipino restaurant in Brixton serving dinner through the week, as well as lunch at weekends. The menu is divided between small plates and larger plates for sharing, with options like red chillies spring rolls stuffed with mushrooms, fried chicken in a banana ketchup, and stuffed pork belly available from around a fiver a plate.

Boom Bap Burger ££££ 252 Paradise Row

Boom Bap Burger is a new restaurant in Bethnal Green serving burgers like The Notorious P.I.G., Drop It Like It’s Hot, and a vegan burger called Mushrooms With Attitude. They also have a DJ performing on some weekends.

 Bar Douro £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  City ££££ Finsbury Avenue Square

Bar Douro have opened a new spot in the City. It’s a casual tapas-style place with plenty of wine and port on offer to go with plates of ham, cheese, croquettes, a suckling pig in a sweet potato sandwich, gambas, and salt cod hash.

 Steven Joyce Ampeli ££££ 18 Charlotte Street

Ampeli is a new Greek restaurant in Fitzrovia with options like roasted beetroot with labneh, spiced potato burik with runny egg yolk, brown shrimp and harissa mayo, and braised short ribs with date molasses.

 James McDonald Muse ££££ 38 Groom Pl

Muse is a new fine-dining restaurant in Belgravia. It serves lunch and dinner, with tasting menus for each. The menu only gives away a few ingredients, but you can expect things like langoustine with pork fat and burnt apple, turbot with duck confit and pomme puree, and beef with Norfolk grains.

Noodle & Beer ££££ 31 Bell Ln

Noodle and Beer is a new Chinese restaurant in Spitalfields. The menu focuses around Chongqing Xiaomian noodles, both with or without soup. They also serve handmade thick udon noodles, handmade taro balls, and sweetcorn pancakes.

 Firebrand Pizza ££££ 84 Rosebery Ave

Firebrand have opened a second pizzeria in Clerkenwell. They have 13 pizzas on the menu, some topped with things like sweet potatoes, goat cheese, and Italian cured beef. They also offer a range of pasta options and other mains including ribeye steak and milanese chicken.

 Fink’s Gillespie £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Highbury ££££ 88 Gillespie Rd

Finks Gillespie is the second spot from the people behind Fink’s Salt & Sweet in Highbury. As well as serving coffee, breakfast and lunch is also on offer. Expect things like roast chicken with burnt onion mayo and leeks, and baharat spiced aubergine with egg, fresh pickle and tahini, plus the usual pastries and cakes.

 Colette ££££ 315 Fulham Road

Colette is a new delicatessen and deli in Chelsea. The focus is on home-style cooking, and no, that doesn’t mean pot noodles. Expect things like veal blanquette with chestnut gnocchi, truffle tortellini with celeriac, and confit duck with quinoa.

 Lateef Okunnu Pastaio ££££ Lower Southern Terrace

Pastaio have opened their third spot, this time in Westfield White City. They’re serving things like spinach pasta, squash ravioli, and wild mushroom pappardelle.

 Baraka ££££ Unit 4 Finsbury Avenue

Baraka is a slick new Turkish all-day restaurant in the City. Expect humus kavurma, grilled sucuk, and kofte with tomato sauce and yoghurt.

 The Water House Project ££££ 3 Mare Street

The Water House Project in Hackney is an eight-course tasting menu situation inspired by local produce. Chestnut and balsamic risotto, pheasant and plum chutney doughnut, and dill cured chalk stream trout are all on their winter menu.

Raj Of Islington ££££ 359 Holloway Road

Raj of Islington is a new Indian restaurant on Holloway Road. They focus on home-cooked authentic Indian food, so you can expect things like the railway lamb curry, murg salli zardaloo, and murg tikka.

 Haydon Perrior Palm Greens ££££ Unit S2 King's Cross Square

Palm Greens is a new spot in Kings Cross that serves all day breakfast and lunch. For breakfast they are serving cinnamon apple with tahini maple toast, and avocado toast with salsa. For lunch the focus is on salads and bowls likes Mexican tostada, miso mushroom, and kale caesar. You can also build your own.

 Stephanie De Goeijen Oklava Bakery + Wine ££££ 64 Grafton Way

Kyseri in Fitzrovia has become Oklava Bakery and Wine. As well as serving Turkish breakfast, and sandwiches and other baked things to take away, there are also grill options and daily specials like their beef and sour cherry manti.

Skål ££££ 149A Upper Street

Skal is a Nordic restaurant in Islington. They’re open for lunch and dinner with set menu options at £26.50 and £32.50. You can expect things like smoked sea trout mousse, lightly smoked mackerel, and lamb meatballs.

 Lateef Okunnu Big Fernand ££££ 39 Thurloe Place

Big Fernand, a popular burger chain in Paris, has opened a spot in South Kensington. They serve eight different burgers including a raclette burger, a veal burger, and a panko-crusted chicken burger, and they also have a vegetarian portobello mushroom burger for non-meat eaters.

 Apple Butter Cafe ££££ 32-34 Monmouth Street

Apple Butter Cafe is a new Middle-Eastern cafe in Covent Garden serving specialty coffee as well as aesthetically pleasing brunch choices.

Tokyo Pizza £ £ £ £ Pizza  in  Maida Vale ££££ 47 Maida Vale

Japanese and pizza in the same sentence might be an unexpected combo, but that’s what you get at Tokyo Pizza in Maida Vale. You’ll also get sake, and wagyu harumaki.

DECEMBER 2019 Saffron Circle ££££ New College Parade

Saffron Circle is a US-based Indian restaurant group that has now opened a spot in Swiss Cottage. You can expect things like masala chips, lamb chops, and Calcutta fish curry.

 Lateef Okunnu Casa Do Frango ££££ 2 King John Court

Casa Do Frango have opened another spot, this time in Shoreditch. Expect piri piri garlic prawns, half chicken brushed with piri piri, and sweet potato feijoada. Just don’t expect to be able to reserve a table, because it’s walk-in only.

 Barbie Green £ £ £ £ Australian ,  Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  City ££££ 2 London Wall Place

Barbie Green is a new all-day Aussie brunch spot near the Barbican. You can expect things like banana bread sandwich, shakshouka, and blueberry pancakes for brunch. For lunch they serve things like fire-roasted aubergine, pizza, and chicken parmigiana.

 Bancone £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ Golden Square 8-10 Lower James Street

Bancone already have a popular Covent Garden spot that we like, and now they’ve have opened a second spot in Soho serving their handmade pasta.

 Haydon Perrior Bottles ££££ 100 Draycott Avenue

Bottles is a new restaurant in Chelsea that’s all about pairing Italian food with Italian wine. Expect things like Sicilian chorizo hot dog, espresso-glazed ribeye steak, and aglio, olio e peperoncino.

 Davies and Brook ££££ 49 Brook St

There’s a new restaurant at luxury Mayfair hotel, Claridge’s. Davies and Brook serves seasonal British food with global inspiration, things like duck glazed with honey and lavender, buttermilk fried chicken, and grilled short rib of beef with fermented mint. There’s also a tasting menu for £145 per person.

Yori ££££ 15 Catherine Street

Yori is a new Korean restaurant in Covent Garden specialising in Korean BBQ and small plates. They also serve a £7.90 set lunch with choices ranging from vegetable hot stone bibimbap and jap chae, through to barbecued meat options - all served with a bowl of rice and three sides.

 The Melusine ££££ St Katharine Docks

The Melusine is a new seafood restaurant in St Katharine Docks. The menu changes daily, but you can expect things like clams with wild mushroom and dry ricotta, grilled cuttlefish with chickpea fricassee, and native oysters.

 Mio Yatai £ £ £ £ Japanese  in  Hackney ££££ 129a Pritchard's Road

Mio Yatai is a new restaurant at the end of Broadway Market, serving Japanese Street Food. Ramen, chicken karaage with wasabi mayo, and soft shell crab tacos with chilli avocado and mango are all on offer, as well as sake and a selection of wines.

Moto ££££ 7 Maiden Lane

Moto is a new Japanese bar in Covent Garden serving a range of sake, craft beer, and - from 4pm - otsumami platter and other bar food like simmered aubergine and miso salmon.

 Num Num ££££ 81 Scoresby St

Num Num is a southern Chinese restaurant in Southwark. For lunch, expect dishes like a kung pao chicken rice bowl, wonton noodle soup, and pork and cabbage dumplings. For dinner they serve things like twice cooked pork belly with fermented broad bean paste and crispy roasted chicken with Polish barbeque spices.

 Mike Tsang Barboun ££££ 61-67 Great Eastern Street

Barboun is a new Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Shoreditch serving sun-dried aubergine dolma, girolle flatbread, and hay-smoked short rib with iskender sauce.

Other Side Fried ££££ 3 Atlantic Road

Other Side Fried have got a new permanent spot in Brixton serving three variations of chicken burger: honey butter, buffalo, and one with parmesan and garlic. They also have dirty fries with bacon, parmesan, and ranch sauce, as well as regular fries.

 Paradise ££££ 61 Rupert Street

Paradise is a new Sri Lankan restaurant in Soho. Expect things like coconut flatbread roti, caramelised onion sambal, roasted chicken curry, and yellow cod curry.

Four Hundred Rabbits ££££ Dulwich Road

400 Rabbits has taken over the restaurant at Brockwell Lido. They’re open for brunch from 8am - 3pm serving things like green shakshuka with sourdough, black pudding on sourdough, and toasted banana bread, which - as far as we know - is not served on sourdough.

 Cafe Murano ££££ 184 Bermondsey Street

Cafe Murano has opened their third spot in Bermondsey, serving Italian food like gnocchi, plaice with mussels and samphire, and lamb neck stew. As well as tiramisu, and buttermilk panna cotta for dessert.

Wild Tavern ££££ 2 Elystan Street

Wild Tavern is a new Italian restaurant just off the King’s Road in Chelsea. You can expect shellfish sharing platters like lobster and whole Norwegian crab, tartare of Spanish tuna loin from the raw bar, pastas like taglioni with truffle, and a £32 filet steak for mains.

 Steven Joyce Prairie Fire ££££ Wood Lane Arches

Prairie Fire is a new Kansas City-style barbecue restaurant in Wood Lane Arches serving beef brisket, pulled pork, and chilli cheese dogs. They also serve local craft beer in their taproom, and stay open till 11pm on weekdays, and 12am on Fridays and Saturdays.

 Old Chang Kee ££££ 56 Goodge Street

Singaporean curry puff experts Old Chang Kee have opened a second spot, this time on Goodge Street. The curry puffs have fillings such as beef rendang, creamy chicken and mushroom, and chilli crab stick, and you can also expect chicken curry, laksa noodles, and nasi lemak.

Black Bear Burger ££££ Unit 61 Boxpark

Black Bear Burger have opened a second location in Boxpark Shoreditch. The menu consists of three choices of burgers, black bear, classic, and brisket. You can also get buttermilk chicken nuggets or wings on the side.

Dandy ££££ 35 Maltby Street

Dandy is a new restaurant on Maltby Street, serving seasonal comfort food. Expect lamb belly with potatoes and collard greens, ox cheek ragu, and fried chicken with chilli jam. For dessert, think French toast with whipped ricotta and honey. Plus, on the weekends they’re open for brunch.

 Mr Ji ££££ 72 Old Compton Street

Mr Ji is a new spot in Soho specialising in Taiwanese fried chicken which they also serve as bao. On the side you can get things like fries and black cabbage, and they also serve sweet potato and ginger doughnuts.

 Steven Joyce Borough Market Kitchen ££££ Southwark Street

Borough Market Kitchen has opened in, wait for it, Borough Market. They serve food from 25 traders including Mei Mei, Applebees Fish, and Rudie’s Jerk Shack.

november 2019  Lucky And Joy £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Clapton ,  Hackney ££££ 95 Lower Clapton Road

Lucky and Joy is a new Chinese restaurant in Lower Clapton. Expect things like tiger salad, fried kidney beans with fennel, and Xinjiang lamb chops with onion and pomegranate.

 Caldera ££££ 143 Mare Street

Caldera is a new Mexican restaurant in Hackney Central. You can expect nachos with guacamole, baja-style battered cod tacos, and ground beef enchiladas, as well as cactus and papaya salad and lamb cutlets marinated in hand-ground mole mixed with miso.

Roma Pizza ££££ 224 Brick Lane

Roma has opened a permanent spot on Brick Lane. They’re serving fast and thin 12-inch pizzas for £5, with toppings like aubergine, spicy lamb sausage, and obviously the classic margherita.

 Brother Marcus ££££ 2 Crispin Place

Brother Marcus is a new all-day restaurant in Spitalfields serving eastern-Mediterranean dishes like flatbreads, pides, spiced-chicken shawarma, and lahmucun. There are a variety of vegetarian options like sweet potato dumplings and burnt aubergine with tahini and fermented mango, and they also serve things like cinnamon and chai overnight oats for brunch.

Stoney Street ££££ 2-3 Stoney Street

26 grains have opened a new restaurant next to Borough Market. It’s on Stoney Street and it’s called, wait for it, Stoney Street. Expect things like peacock kale, poached chicken, and pheasant with bread sauce. They’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serve brunch until 2.30pm at the weekend.

 Baccalà ££££ 194 Bermondsey Street

This new Italian spot in Bermondsey is all about seafood and wine. Expect things like salted cod brandade with crispy chicory sprouts, roasted octopus with colonnata lard, stone bass with baked fennel, and deep fried squid.

 Gemma Wood Photography Peckham Cellars ££££ 125 Queens Road

Peckham Cellars is a new wine bar and kitchen in Peckham. They serve British and Mediterannean food, so you can expect things like pumpkin mascarpone rotolo with sage butter, farmed eel with nduja and pickled green tomatoes, and smashed potatoes with harrisa and aioli.

 Bread Ahead Bakery ££££ 26 - 28 Olympic Way

Bread Ahead have opened an all-day restaurant, bakery, and baking school in Wembley. They’re serving rotisserie and pizza in the restaurant, and in the bakery you can expect fresh pastries and sandwiches, as well as pizza by the slice.

 Manteca £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ 58-59 Great Marlborough Street

Manteca is a new restaurant in Soho serving handmade pasta like tonnarelli with brown crab cacio e pepe, as well as meat dishes like pig head fritti with pilacca.

 Steele Haigh/Kaizen House Mei Mei ££££ Borough Market Kitchen

Mei Mei is a Borough Market stall taking its inspiration from Singaporean kopitiams. There’s counter seating around an open kitchen, and you can expect dishes like Hainese chicken rice and nasi lemak, as well as Nanyang coffee.

Ugly Butterfly ££££ 55 King's Road

Ugly Butterfly is a new zero-waste restaurant on Kings Road that uses the leftovers from Adam Handling Chelsea up the road. Expect things like fried chicken feet, beef and bone marrow cottage pie, and banana bread with butter chicken.

 Folie ££££ 37 Golden Square

Folie is a big new restaurant in Soho with a Mediterranean inspired menu. Expect things like charcoal roasted octopus and butternut squash, tuna tartare, brussels sprouts and pistachio, and gnocchi with wild mushrooms and sage pistou. You can also expect a long list of cocktails and European wines from the bar.

 Nami ££££ 10-50 Willow Street

Nami is a new addition to the Nobu Hotel Shoreditch, serving Japanese street food in a bar setting. There are also DJs.

 Amazonico ££££ 10 Berkeley Sq

Madrid’s Amazonica has opened in Mayfair. And yes, it’s basically an adult version of The Rainforest Cafe serving a menu of things like hamachi tiradito (yellowtail with passion fruit and shiso leaves dressing), tequenos (clay oven chicken rolls), and Brazilian-style grilled rump steak.

 Epic Pies ££££ 53-55 Carter Lane

Epic Pies has opened in St. Paul’s with a lunch selection of five pies which all come with mash, greens and gravy or parsley liquor. Expect things like braised pepper steak pie, salt beef and swiss cheese, and ham hock and leeks. They also serve cronuts and ‘croffles’.

 14 Hills £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  City ££££ 120 Fenchurch St

A new restaurant has opened on the 14th floor of an office building on Fenchurch Street serving an all-day British menu and a weekend brunch. Look out for winter black truffle omelette, vanilla and cinnamon french toast with passion fruit and vanilla ice cream, and savoury french toast.

Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen ££££ 460 Hackney Road

Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen is a new Filipino restaurant near Cambridge Heath serving things like adobo glazed cauliflower, lemongrass ox heart skewers, spiced fried chicken, and roast aubergine kare kare. They’re open for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and serve lunch and dinner from Thursday to Sunday when the bar stays open until midnight.

 Daffodil Mulligan ££££ 70-74 City Road

Daffodil Mulligan is a new Irish restaurant in Shoreditch serving grilled lamb chops, grilled lobster, and mash with bone marrow crumb. It also has an oyster bar.

Sola ££££ 64 Dean Street

Sola is a new restaurant in Soho with a Californian inspired menu. Expect tuna tartare, mussels and clams, spit roast whole chicken to share, and lobster pot pie. There is also a 12-course tasting menu for £97 per person.

 Lina Stores King's Cross £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Kings Cross ££££ 20 Stable Street

The Soho deli has opened their second restaurant, this time in King’s Cross. They’re open for breakfast, with things like truffle scrambled eggs, polenta and roasted mushrooms, and nutella filled breakfast doughnuts. While for lunch and dinner you can expect fresh pasta like pumpkin ravioli and oxtail ragu pappardelle, as well as some meat and fish options like braised beef cheek in barolo, and grilled prawns.

 Volta Do Mar £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  Covent Garden ,  Strand ££££ 13-15 Tavistock St

Volta Do Mar is a new Portuguese restaurant in Covent Garden showcasing Portuguese cuisine and its relation to South America, Africa, and Asia. Expect things like Iberico pork vindalho, aubergine Goan curry with cashew yoghurt, and Macanese arroz marisco.

Market Hall West End ££££ 9 Holles Street

Market Hall West End has opened just north of Oxford Street with 11 different vendors including Baozilnn, Fanny’s Kebabs, and Pastaio. It also has four bars. And a roof terrace.

OCTOBER 2019  Bar Douro ££££ 85B Southwark Bridge Rd

Bar Douro is a new restaurant in Southwark’s Flat Iron Square serving Portuguese food. Expect options like garlic prawns, grilled quail, red onion cebolada and pine nuts from the à la carte menu, and if you go for lunch on weekdays you can get three courses for £11.50.

 Moi Moi Island ££££ 81 Kentish Town Rd

This new grab-and-go spot in Kentish Town serves West African and Caribbean bowls and fat rolls with spicy jerk chicken, curry lamb, suya beef, and vegan options like chickpea stew. They also do chicken wings.

 The Laundry ££££ 374 Coldharbour Lane

The Laundry is an all-day bistro and wine shop next to Brixton Village. As well as serving a menu ranging from oysters to roasted bone marrow, they’re open for coffee from 7am on weekdays. They also have a huge terrace to unwind on at sundown.

Silo ££££ Unit 7, Queens Yard

Silo at Crate Brewery is a zero-waste restaurant in Hackney Wick. Dinner is a five-course tasting menu with dishes like rainbow radishes with ricotta, kimchi juices and lovage, and quince ice cream with fig leaf oil and animal toffee. They also serve brunch of caramelised oats, or, among other options, a breakfast bun with mushrooms or smoked meat.

Oren ££££ 89 Shacklewell Lane

A new Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant has opened in Dalston serving sharing plates like sweet aubergines, egg and salad in pita and, ful mudammes for brunch, and dishes like monkfish in traditional Libyan chraime for dinner.

 Sussex ££££ 63-64 Frith Street

Sussex is a new restaurant in Soho sourcing their ingredients from their own farm or local suppliers. You can expect starters like monkfish carpaccio with aubergine, and mains including pumpkin gnocchi with caramelised quince.

Simplicity Burger ££££ 202 Brick Ln

A vegan burger spot has opened on Brick Lane. In keeping with its name, the menu is simple, with four types of burger, three types of fries, and a salad. It also has a late-night ‘plant powered’ cocktail bar downstairs.

 Trivet ££££ 36 Snowsfields

Trivet is a new restaurant near London Bridge with a small, high-quality menu. Expect things like chicken with vinegar sauce and squab pigeon, persimmon and kale. And keep an eye out for the ‘hokkaido potato’ which is a baked potato mille-feuille dessert.

 Sabroso ££££ Balcony Court Café, Westfield

This new South American spot has landed on the balcony of Westfield White City, serving arepas with fillings like roast chicken, braised beef, and Venezuelan cheese and avocado. They also have ceviche bowls with salmon or tuna, plus vegan options.

The Boulevard Theatre Restaurant ££££ 6 Walker's Court

The new restaurant at The Boulevard Theatre in Soho serves both small and large plates, with plant-based options like chermoula baked aubergine and roasted curried baby cauliflower with black dahl and fresh coconut.

Wilder Restaurant And Bar ££££ 2-4 Boundary Street

If you’re a meat lover, Wilder should be on your radar. This new restaurant in the Boundary Hotel in Shoreditch is serving British products like venison, pork jowl, and hake. They also have a whole page on their menu dedicated to ‘Gin Classics’.

 Naïfs ££££ 56 Goldsmiths Road

There’s a new, homely vegetarian/vegan bistro in Peckham. The menu includes aubergine fritters, mushroom broth with semolina dumplings, and almond and barley ice cream sandwiches. They also offer a long list of wines, local beer, and a speciality tea menu.

Unimini ££££ 20 Eastcheap

At this Korean BBQ lunch spot in the City you can customise your own bento boxes to grab and go, with options ranging from barbecued meats, fried chicken, and bibimbab bowls. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Ozone Coffee Roasters £ £ £ £ Pizza ,  Brunch  in  Bethnal Green ££££ Emma Street

We use the original Ozone as somewhere to work with a coffee, somewhere to recover with a damn good brunch on a Sunday morning, and somewhere easy to go when we literally can’t think of anywhere else to go. Open from 7.30am during the week, their second location in Bethnal Green has the same all day, all-rounder menu of things like fermented hummus, a yellow bean falafel burger, and big pizzas from noon. They also have a long list of cocktails to choose from in the evening. And coffee throughout, obviously.

We checked out Ozone Coffee Roasters and added it to our breakfast guide.

 Copper Chimney £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ Southern Terrace, Westfield

A popular Indian restaurant chain has come to London, taking over one of the terrace spots at Westfield in White City. Expect a big tandoor oven, handmade naans, 8-hour grilled meats, big biryanis, and a long list of vegetarian options.

 Decimo £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Mexican  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Standard London

Views across London and a manchego quesadilla sounds like a pretty winning combination. The new Spanish meets Mexican restaurant at the top of The Standard Hotel in Kings Cross has everything from floor-to-ceiling windows, vegan paella, pork tacos, and a full chef’s tasting menu. Heads up, this place is open until 3am at the weekend.

 Lyon's ££££ 1 Park Road

There’s a new seafood spot and wine bar up in Crouch End serving a completely casual £69 seafood platter for two, as well as dishes like a delica pumpkin satay, miso hake collars, and buttermilk cod cheeks. You can also just swing by for a glass of wine and some oysters at their bar.

 Kolamba £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Soho ££££ 21 Kingly Court

If you like the sound of curries, rotis, and lots of cardamom, then Kolamba should probably be on your radar. This new Sri Lankan spot in Soho looks like the kind of place that’s good for anyone who enjoys plenty of foliage and a strong coconut cocktail.

 Legare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  London Bridge ££££ 31 Shad Thames

London Bridge has a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant that’s all about pasta and the kind of nibbles you probably serve on the top deck of your imaginary yacht. As well as a short, changing menu of classic antipasti, you’ll find things like goats curd, saffron, tomato consommé, and fennel sausage in their homemade pastas.

 The Hunter's Moon ££££ 86 Fulham Road

South Kensington has a brand new home county style pub with plenty of oak flooring, leather armchairs, and a fireplace. But if you’re guessing that the menu is 99% pub grub, think again. They’re serving everything from scallop ceviche starters, to a plate of 36-month aged comté for dessert. There’s also a caramelised apple and stuffed pork belly roast on Sundays.

 Atis £ £ £ £ Shoreditch ££££ 145 City Road

You’re feeling fit. You’re feeling fresh. You’re feeling like someone with an entirely adequate amount of vitamin B12. No? In which case, this new, kind of healthy spot on Old Street might be just the place for you. Open from 7am until 8pm, this place is all about salad bowls, on-tap kombucha, pressed juices, porridge, and even more salad.

 Haymarket Wine House ££££ 66 Haymarket

If you like the sound of lots of red wine and steak for a tenner, then Haymarket Wine House should probably be on your radar. As well as their affordable flat iron cut, you’ll find classic French sides on the menu here. Also, importantly, there’s a 1am closing time that’s pretty handy if you’re looking for late night post-theatre eats.

September 2019  Sweet Chick ££££ 8 Market Place

Southern fried chicken, waffles, and classic comfort food sides like mac and cheese - that’s what Sweet Chick is all about. They’re already a big deal in the US with sites in New York and LA, but their first UK spot is in Fitzrovia with plenty of seating, a built in DJ deck, and, crucially, a bourbon-packed cocktail called ‘Tiger, Tiger Woods Y’all’.

 Calici ££££ 29 Belsize Park

If you’re into old school Italian restaurants with classics like calamari fritti, spaghetti vongole, and tiramisu on the menu - then Calici, a new little neighbourhood spot near Belsize Park, should probably be on your radar.

 Yard Sale Pizza ££££ 184 Hackney Road

We’re pretty into Yard Sale’s 18-inch pizzas, and now they’re available on Hackney Road too. As well as their classic pizzas like the courgette covered Cour Blimey, New Porker, and Texas vegan special, they’ve added several calzones to the menu.

 Fafa's ££££ 1 Monmouth Street

A popular Finnish filled-pita chain has opened an all-day spot in Covent Garden. Although there is some seating it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, but if you’re not in the mood for takeaway pita there are also things like falafel mezze, sweet potato fries, and big salads available.

 Vardo £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  Chelsea ££££ 9 Duke Of York Square

The people behind Caravan have opened a laid back all day restaurant in Chelsea. The menu is full of things like green baked eggs, shiitake donburi, lime pickle yoghurt, za’atar baked cod, and lots of other things you’re likely to shell out on when you go tipsy shopping in Waitrose whilst on a health kick. All of this is happening inside a three-storey stone and glass pavilion that looks part giant’s tooth, part Edna from The Incredibles’ retirement home.

 Kiss The Hippo ££££ 51 Margaret Street

This place might sound like the latest Pixar sponsored nursery rhyme, but it’s actually a coffee spot in Fitzrovia. They close at 6.30, and the feel is very laid back Scandi. There’s a brunch menu with dishes like black olive tapenade with mushrooms on sourdough toast, and you can also grab freshly baked cinnamon rolls to go.

Arabica King's Cross ££££ 7 Lewis Cubitt Walk

Borough Market’s Levantine spot Arabica has opened up a second, bigger restaurant in the Aga Khan Centre in King’s Cross. Open all day, expect big breakfasts like avocado on manousheh, fresh pides from the clay oven, and an outdoor terrace.

 Allegra £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Stratford ££££ The Stratford

Allegra is a restaurant and terrace bar on the 7th floor of The Stratford hotels serving dishes like hand-dived scallops with strawberries, squash risotto, and a £70 sake steamed turbot.. Heads up, there’s also a glass walk-in wine room.

Mama Fuego ££££ 69 Olympian Way, Greenwich Peninsula

Greenwich has a new riverside all day and night drinking and dining spot that mixes Australian speciality coffee and South American food. It’s a big space with a cafe, open plan bakery, bar, lounge area, riverside terrace, and a more formal restaurant area. It also has a big menu serving things like sriracha bloody mary baked eggs, green pea pancakes, kingfish ceviche salad, and Argentinian sirloin steak.

Tokii ££££ 50 Great Cumberland Place

Tokii is a Japanese inspired all-day restaurant inside the luxury Prince Akatoki hotel in Marylebone. It specialises in sushi, sashimi, and robata grilled fishes and meats, but the menu also offers a whole bunch of yakitori, tempura, and cold and hot dishes like yellowtail carpaccio in green pepper dressing, and ox cheek croquettes served with wasabi mayo.

 Crudo ££££ 35 Riding House Street

Crudo is a new ceviche spot in Fitzrovia. The concept is simple. You build your own ceviche bowl by selecting a protein, you choice of leche de tigre, a base, and whatever add-ons you want. There are also three ready built bowls if you’re incapable of making a decision, and they’re all available to eat-in or takeaway for under a tenner.

 Seabird ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, 14th Floor, South Bank, Southwark

We’ve never trusted seabirds since that seagull went all Artful Dodger with our Cornetto back in ’96. But we won’t hold that against this new rooftop restaurant in Southwark’s Hoxton Hotel. This place is all about city views, jazzed up cocktails, grilled meats, Mediterranean small plates, and lots of British seafood. You’ll also find a long list of oysters at their raw bar.

 Bubala £ £ £ £ Vegetarian ,  Middle Eastern  in  Spitalfields ££££ 65 Commercial Street

Spitalfields has a new Middle Eastern lunch and dinner spot. Everything here is vegetarian and you can expect dishes like confit potato latkes, aubergine with date syrup, and pumpkin tirshy dip.

 Charlie's ££££ Albemarle Street

Charlie’s isn’t named after it’s chef, it’s named after Lord Charles Forte, one of the founding members of Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair. All very Downton Abbey, right? Yes, but the food isn’t. The new upmarket restaurant inside Brown’s has a menu full of modern takes on British classics, and the space itself has big booths, lots of wooden panelling, and enough botanical wallpaper to make a gardener blush.

Sons + Daughters £ £ £ £ Sandwiches  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Pavilion, 119A Coal Drops Yard

The people behind Hackney fine dining spot, Pidgin, have opened a casual sandwich shop in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross. Open from 8am until 10pm, there are porridges, egg muffins, and Climpson And Sons coffee for breakfast, then sandwiches, salads, and cocktails available for the rest of the day. The main act here though is sandwiches, and you’ll find prawn crackers, tenderstem broccoli, soy-cured parmesan, miso mayo, Mortadello ham, and plenty more ingredients between their bread.

 Sam Harris Forza Wine ££££ 133a Rye Ln

Popular Peckham neighbourhood spot, Forza Win, have opened a new wine bar called - wait for it - Forza Wine. See what they did there? Five floors up with an outdoor terrace, there’s everything from views to a big wine list to negronis. On the food side they’ll be serving things at the bar like chicken milanese, clams, and biscotti soft serve - which are definitely our kind of ‘snacks’.

 Loyal Tavern ££££ 171-173 Bermondsey St

This new Bermondsey spot serves a seasonal British menu. There are dishes like venison tartare, plenty of by-the-glass wine options, and most importantly, there’s a late night cheese toastie on offer. Heads up, they’re open until 1.30am.

 Albie ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, South Bank, Southwark

The Hoxton Hotel in Southwark, not Hoxton - keep up - has a new all day European restaurant. Basically, there’s everything from crab linguine to French classics on the menu, as well as vegetable bowls for when you’re trying to keep it kinda healthy.

 Norma £ £ £ £ Mediterranean ,  Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 8 Charlotte Street

Fitzrovia has a new Sicilian restaurant serving fresh pasta, large meat dishes, and of course, homemade cannoli. Set over three floors, there’s a private dining space and a slick raw seafood bar serving clams, oysters, prawns, as well as wild sea bream.

Haya ££££ 184A Kensington Park Road

If you like the sound of Mediterranean small plates, shakshuka-packed brunches, and Israeli wines, then Haya should probably be on your radar. This upmarket Notting Hill spot looks a lot like a glossy Made showroom, and there’s plenty of mint yoghurt, homemade labneh, and fish on their menu.

 Seven Dials Market £ £ £ £ American ,  Pasta ,  Ramen ,  Sandwiches ,  Dim Sum  in  Covent Garden ££££ 35 Earlham St

Street food market folk KERB, have finally done what London weather demanded. They’ve opened an indoor market inside a huge ex-banana warehouse in Seven Dials, and there are a whole lot of London market favourites involved, from gelato to steamed buns to a conveyor belt of cheese. That’s right, a conveyor belt of cheese.

 Mama Shelter London ££££ 437 Hackney Road

Mama Shelter is already a big deal, party spot in Paris. And LA. And when we say ‘big deal’, we mean, ‘where you go if you want to look a bit cool and maybe see a member of Two Door Cinema Club get pissed’. Now they’ve opened a hotel in Hackney with a huge restaurant. There are crab doughnuts and pork belly baos on the menu, as well as a big outdoor terrace, karaoke rooms, and table football to keep you entertained.

Terra Terra ££££ 120 Finchley Road

There’s a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant and café by Finchley Road tube station but you can expect more than your classic pizza and negroni situation here. Open from 7.30am, there’s everything from nduja scrambled eggs and blueberry smoothies for breakfast to clam bigoli and cocktails come the evening.

 Neat Burger ££££ 4 Princes Street

Given the amount of mess we can make with a bun and some ketchup, ‘neat’ and ‘burger’ are two words we don’t normally associate with each other, but this new spot in Mayfair is all about tidying away the meat. Expect plant-based takes on classic burgers, vegan tater tots, and plenty of people fussing over the fact that Lewis Hamilton is the owner.

 Liv ££££ 18 Holbein Place

Belgravia has a new all-day café and restaurant. Upstairs there are dishes like king prawn omelette, a grilled chicken green bowl, and red lentil fritters, whilst downstairs is all about fresh espresso, guest coffee roasts, as well as wine, and lots of virgin cocktails.

AUGUST 2019  Three Uncles £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Spitalfields ££££ Devonshire Row

Liverpool Street has a new Cantonese spot where most of the dishes will cost you under a tenner. Three Uncles’ menu is all about roast duck, lo mein noodles, crispy pork belly, and freshly steamed dim sum. Heads up, they’re only open on weekdays.

 Baozi Inn London Bridge ££££ 34 - 36 Southwark Street

Dim sum, dan dan noodles, and barbeque roast duck - that’s what Baozi Inn is all about. They already have spots in Soho, Chinatown, and Victoria, but the new London Bridge restaurant is set over three floors with a big open kitchen and a cocktail lounge.

 Officina 00 £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Shoreditch ££££ 152 Old Street

Old Street has a new handmade pasta spot that is focused on regional Italian dishes. Think fresh braised pork genovese occhi, cocktails, and a big open kitchen where you can watch the chefs prepare your pasta.

We checked out Officina 00 and put it on our Hit List.

 The Stratford Brasserie ££££ 20 International Way

The Stratford Brasserie, in Stratford - duh, is a classic all-day spot on the ground floor of a new hotel complex. It has a huge brasserie-style menu, a huge outdoor terrace, and it’s open from 6.30am till late every day.

 Bafarat ££££ 6 Warwick Street

A classy artisan coffee shop originally from the Middle East has opened in Soho. Expect speciality Arabic coffee, French patisserie, and the kind of interiors even Patsy Stone would approve of.

 Snackbar £ £ £ £ Japanese ,  Sandwiches ,  Brunch  in  Dalston ££££ 20 Dalston Lane

Dalston Lane has a new cafe and co-working space that’s serving global-inspired food. If you’re picturing a blue and green cookie inspired by Planet Earth, think again. There’s a changing menu with everything from fried chicken and porchetta rice bowls to a babi guling and pickled watermelon sandwich.

 Nutshell £ £ £ £ Iranian  in  Covent Garden ££££ 30 Saint Martin's Lane

A new Iranian restaurant has opened in Covent Garden. There’s a big open kitchen, lots of counter dining, and a menu full of things like sour cherry beef dumplings, saffron kebabs, and octopus.

 @niccrillyhargravephotography Taps And Tapas ££££ 14 Trinity Road

Alliteration wins again. This new spot in Tooting Bec is all about pairing craft beer with your classic Spanish dishes. When it comes to the beer, there’s local brews from Brixton on tap, as well as a big range of bottled options. On the tapas side there are dishes like cured meats, Basque burgers, octopus, and chilli king prawns.

The Sauce ££££ 65 Highbury Park

Highbury has a brand new fast food spot that’s serving tarted-up versions of classic diner food. Think waffle burgers, chicken wings, and milk shakes, but with added options like soft-shell crab, truffle mayo, and blue cheese. There are also fourteen sauces you can get involved in, from gochujang to minted feta. Although it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, there is some indoor seating.

 Lost In Brixton ££££ Brixton Market

The people behind Pergola and The Prince have opened a new rooftop terrace on top of Brixton Village. In keeping with their other spots, there are many, many cocktails, including sixteen different spritzs and £28 summer jugs. You’re also able to order food from spots inside Brixton Village like Mamalan and Fish Wings & Tings straight to your table.

Eggslut ££££ 185 Portobello Road

A popular L.A. breakfast chain has opened in Notting Hill. Open daily from 8am, there’s a whole lot of egg on the menu but you’ll also find things like cheeseburgers, seared wagyu tri-tip steak, and cold brew coffee too. Expect a casual sit-down situation and plenty of takeaway options.

My Neighbours The Dumplings £ £ £ £ Chinese ,  Dim Sum  in  Hackney ££££ 178 - 180 Victoria Park

We wish our neighbours were dumplings. But then we’d probably eat them, and that wouldn’t be good for anyone. My Neighbours the Dumplings already has a popular spot in Clapton, but their new place near Victoria Park has a new menu of barbecued skewers. Don’t worry, their classics like crispy prawn wontons, lamb potstickers, and chocolate dumplings are still on offer.

 Opera Tavern £ £ £ £ Spanish  in  Covent Garden ££££ 23 Catherine St

We like the opera. Kind of. Depends on how many pints we can sink beforehand really. But we’re definitely into tapas. Opera Tavern is an old school, converted pub spot in Covent Garden that has had a big makeover. There’s also a new team heading up the food and you can expect dishes like squid ink pasta, chorizo picante, and beef bavette.

july 2019 Arcade Food Theatre ££££ 103 - 105 New Oxford Street

Centre Point has a new all day food hall including stalls from Lina Stores, Casa Do Frango, Oklava, Pophams, Chotto Matte, and Flat Iron. Heads up, there’s also an outdoor terrace and a whole host of drinking options.

The KPH ££££ 139 Ladbroke Grove

The people behind The Coach and Hero Of Maida, have taken over and decked out a classic Notting Hill spot, The Kensington Park Hotel. Expect an upmarket pub downstairs with a slick dining room upstairs, and lots of seasonal French bistro-style food.

 Wun's Tea Room ££££ 23 Greek Street

The people behind Bun House have opened a new two storey Cantonese restaurant and bar on Greek Street. Expect clay pot rice, coal grilled skewers, a big cocktail menu, and late night hours Thursday to Saturday.

 Isla At The Standard £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  Kings Cross ££££ 10 Argyle Street

Another day, another luxury hotel has opened in London, and with it comes a brand new seasonal restaurant. This sophisticated King’s Cross spot has a garden terrace, natural wines, plenty of foliage, fresh British seafood, and a big, fancy bar aptly called Double Standard.

Stampa ££££ 61 Davies Street

Mayfair has a new affordable pasta spot that is actually, you know, affordable. Taking inspiration from the Trastevere district of Rome, they’re serving everything from freshly ground coffee, oxtail ragu pappardelle, to antipasti boards.

Nandine Camberwell Church Street £ £ £ £ Kurdish  in  Camberwell ££££ 45 Camberwell Church Street

We’re already very into the cheap and cheerful mezze platters at family-run restaurant Nandine on Vestry Road, but now they’ve opened a second Camberwell spot on Church Street. There’s fresh Kurdish salads, plenty of vegetarian options, and baklava.

 Radio Alice ££££ Jubilee Place

Sure, it might sound like a feminist take on The Boat That Rocked, but Radio Alice is actually an organic pizza joint that already has spots in Hoxton and Clapham. Now they’ve opened in Canary Wharf and they’ve brought their pork sausage, ’nduja, and smoked cheddar topped pizzas with them, as well as appetisers like pesto burrata and anchovy crostini.

 Moncks Of Dover Street ££££ 33 Dover Street

Not to be misinterpreted as Mayfair’s latest monastery, Moncks Of Dover Street is a brasserie from the people behind Park Chinois. This all-day spot has a classic breakfast menu, weekend brunch options, and a daytime menu that’s all about fresh fish, grilled meat, and a caviar covered lobster roll.

 Flor £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  London Bridge ££££ 1 Beadle St

The people behind Shoreditch spot Lyle’s have opened a new wine bar, bakery, and restaurant right on the edge of Borough Market. Dishes like rabbit kidney skewers, oysters in jalaneño mignonette, and cherry blossom cake will change daily.

We checked out Flor and put it on our Hit List.

 Kama By Vineet £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Knightsbridge ££££ 87-135 Brompton Road

There are only around 25 seats at this new Indian spot in the revamped Harrods Dining Hall. Options include a whole bunch of sharing plates and bowls, vegetarian and meat thalis, and a £48 lobster Chettinad biryani.

We checked out Kama by Vineet and put it on our Hit List.

 Steven Joyce Heritage ££££ 18-20 Rupert Street

Soho’s Rupert Street is home to a new Swiss-inspired spot. At lunch and dinner the restaurant at Heritage is the place for raclette, fondue, rostis, and larger plates of meat and fish from the grill, while from midday till late every day the bar serves wines from an extensive list which includes a section on ‘inquisitive reds’.

 Hoh Sek Noodles ££££ St Katherine's Way

Hoh Sek is a walk-in spot at St Katherine’s Dock specialising in noodles. The influences are Asian-wide, but the focus is on Cantonese dishes such as the Hong Kong fish noodles which are only served in the evening. Meanwhile there are six casual grab-and-go or eat in lunch options, all coming in at under a tenner.

JUNE 2019  Jérôme Galland Circolo Popolare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 40 - 41 Rathbone Place

The people behind Shoreditch trattoria Gloria, have opened up a second Italian spot - this time in Fitzrovia. At 9000 square feet, Circolo Popolare is what we professionals refer to as ‘fucking massive’. The walls are lined with thousands of bottles of spirits, there are 12-person tables, giant silk handkerchief style pastas, and a signature one litre sundae. So yeah, it’s super lowkey.

We checked out Circolo Popolare and put it on our Hit List.

 Natoora Counter £ £ £ £ British  in  Notting Hill ££££ 5 Elgin Crescent

Natoora not only have five classy grocery stores in London and provide a whole bunch of chefs with fresh produce, they’re also now serving breakfast and lunch in Notting Hill. They believe in ‘radical seasonality’ - hello, band name - so you can expect light dishes involving whatever vegetables are currently in their prime and a lot of cheese, quinoa, and houmous.

We checked out Natoora Counter and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Olio Creative Flying Horse Coffee £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ 2 Television Centre

The old BBC Television Centre in White City has a new daytime coffee spot serving freshly roasted coffee, seasonal salads, and sandwiches. Sadly, we can’t confirm whether there’ll actually be any flying horses present.

OKN1 ££££ 40 Hoxton Street

As students we mastered important culinary skills like ‘the perfect Pot Noodle pour’ and not getting our chin stuck in a family tub of nutella. Meanwhile, a group of student chefs and fully-fledged professionals are serving the food at this new all day Hoxton spot. If you’re expecting beans on toast, think again, they’re serving everything from a roasted chorizo frittata for brunch to a Suffolk bacon chop for dinner. By the way, there’s also a big terrace.

 Jade Nina Sarkhel Suzi Tros £ £ £ £ Greek  in  Notting Hill ££££ 18 Hillgate Street

Suzi Tros might sound like the protagonist of a summer special of ITV’s latest murder drama, but it’s actually a new Greek bistro in Notting Hill. Set over two floors, you’ll find small plates, an exclusively Greek wine list, and plenty of ‘grandmama’s tzatziki’.

We checked out Suzi Tros and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Sub Cult ££££ 82 Watling Street

Another day, another street food Cinderella sandwich story. Or something. The people behind Sub Cult have been serving American deli-style sub sandwiches full of things like oak smoked salmon, seared seitan, bavette steak, truffle mayo, wild garlic aioli, slow cooked pork, and marinated calamari, for five years, and now they’ve opened their first permanent spot in the City. Open from 7am until 6pm, they’ll be serving everything from breakfast rolls to lunch on the go.

 Gigi’s Bar ££££ 11 Hoxton Square

Gigi’s Hoxton is a new all day restaurant, bar, and late night live music venue in - dun dun dun - Hoxton. Italian inspired dishes like beef carpaccio, pan fried scallops, bistecca alla fiorentina are on the menu, plus DJ sets, a terrace, and cocktails.

 Chucs Cafe ££££ 97 Old Brompton Road

In what we like to call ‘peak Monopoly’, Chucs have restaurants in Mayfair, Westbourne Grove, Harrods, the Serpentine gallery, and now South Kensington. Classy. This time they’ve got a little bit more of a casual all-day situation going on, with a Mediterranean inspired menu of café classics, as well as paninis, salads, and smoothies to go. For London’s annual three days of sunshine, it’s also good to know they’ve got a big wrap-around terrace.

 The Compton Arms £ £ £ £ British ,  Pub  in  Islington ££££ 4 Compton Avenue

Those of you who read (or watched the film of) Animal Farm and felt permanently scarred by Old Major, will know that ‘four legs are bad’. Well, hopefully that isn’t true as this new meat focused kitchen has opened at Islington spot, The Compton Arms. The pub is rumoured to have been one of George Orwell’s favourites, but that isn’t stopping them from serving seasonal European-meets-Asian dishes such as Asparagus XO and pork belly skewers.

We checked out The Compton Arms and put it on our Hit List.

 Safia Shakarchi Pophams Hackney £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Hackney ££££ 197 Richmond Road

The second Popham’s bakery has opened in London Fields. This all-day spot is serving coffee, classy pastries, open sandwiches, weekend specials, and a bacon and maple syrup croissant that has been more papped more than Paris Hilton in 2004. Heads up, there might be queues.

We checked out Pophams and added it to our Hackney Guide.

 Wild Honey £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Mayfair ,  St. James's ££££ 8 Pall Mall

Wild Honey might sound like an indie band’s hit single about the plight of the bees, but it’s actually a new upscale spot in St James’s. The original Wild Honey in Mayfair closed down earlier this year, and they’ve now brought their menu of French-inspired seasonal dishes to a very swish space involving high ceilings and a lot of velvet seating.

 Master Bao £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ The Balcony, Westfield

First came Mr Bao in Peckham, then came Daddy Bao in Tooting, and now, like the final frontier of a beloved movie franchise, Master Bao has opened in Westfield White City.

 Arros QD ££££ 64 Eastcastle Street

Fitzrovia has a new Spanish restaurant that has a six-metre wood fire oven. There are huge two-person paellas, there are six types of aioli on the menu, and there are plenty of seats around the big open kitchen.

 The Grand Duchess ££££ Sheldon Square

If you’re prone to seasickness, this new Paddington restaurant from the people behind London Shell Co. might be one to miss. The Grand Duchess is a cruise boat restaurant that now has a permanent home, or dock, or something, in Paddington. There’s lots of Cornish seafood on offer, a huge surf and turf option, plus some additional outside seating come summer.

 Fugitive Motel ££££

Fugitive Motel is the latest all day co-working and craft beer bar with plenty of foliage to open in east London, specifically Bethnal Green. There are sourdough pizzas on offer from lunchtime, shuffleboard aplenty, as well as enough cacti and hanging plants to make The Eden Project jealous.

Maremma ££££ 36 Brixton Water Lane

In another exhilarating round of New Opening’s Geography Facts - Maremma is a coastal area of Tuscany that’s known for its hunting and seafood potential. Don’t you feel smarter already? Now you can get some of classic Tuscan pasta and meat dishes, as well as the region’s wines at a rustic new spot in Brixton.

 Siren At The Goring ££££ 15 Beeston Place

Five star luxury Belgravia hotel, The Goring, has a new seafood restaurant that will be much more of a casual situation than their other dining options. The space itself is very Sistine Chapel feels and there’s plenty of fresh Cornish produce on the menu, as well as dishes like grilled whole monkfish for two, a marinated tomato and shallot salad, and some pretty hefty price tags.

 sow ££££ 39 Marlborough Street

Apparently, plates are out of fashion for good - flat surfaces, gross right - as another bowl focused spot has opened in Soho. It’s a small restaurant but most of their dishes are available to go, including their vegan buckwheat noodles, natural salads, and fruity breakfast bowls.

 Omnino ££££ 7 - 9 St. Bride Street

The City has got itself a new Brazillian barbecue. Meat wise, there’s everything from Argentine beef to Australian wagyu on offer, as well as sides like black truffle gnocchi, a mushroom trio, and a roasted sweet potato and chorizo pincho.

 Squeg + Bonez ££££ 171 Mare St

Squeg And Bonez might sound like a cartoon about a crime-fighting dog duo, but it’s actually a new vegan small plates restaurant and natural wine bar on Mare Street in Hackney. As well as dishes like pea and lemongrass fritters and mushroom dumplings, there’s also a brew bar.

Crate ££££ 35 St James Street

There’s a new container village in Walthamstow that has an on site brewery and plenty of restaurants that will be opening throughout June. Expect a vegan street food spot, an Italian bakery, a burger joint, as well as many other options.

 Meatliquor W1 £ £ £ £ Burgers ,  Diner  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 37 - 38 Margaret Street

The original Meatliquor - a burger and cocktail spot - has moved up the road to Oxford Circus, with even more cocktails and even more space. As well as their classic dishes like the Dead Hippie burger and their deep-fried mac and cheese, they’re serving food until late and drinks until 3am daily. There’s also a ‘poke for jäger’ button - because we haven’t made enough mistakes already.

 Ingrid Rasmussen Gold £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Notting Hill ££££ 95 - 97 Portobello Road

The day has finally come. London has a Spandau Ballet themed restaurant. Kidding, Gold is a new three-story restaurant and late night bar on Portobello Road. They’re serving seasonal dishes designed for sharing, like chargrilled squid, nettle and sheep’s ricotta ravioli, and braised rabbit leg tortelloni. Heads up, as well as a pavement terrace, there’s also a patio area out back.

We checked out Gold and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Crazy Pizza ££££ 7 Paddington street, Marylebone

Well, they weren’t going to call it Another Sane Pizza Place were they? Nope. This new Marylebone spot is all about thin crust, truffle, big prices, and portraits of celebrities eating pizza. Crazy.

May 2019  Bernard Zeija Tayér And Elementary ££££ 152 Old Street

The people behind luxury Marylebone cocktail bar Artesian, have opened a more relaxed spot in Old Street. There’s all-day coffee, light bites, and a work area, and then a more formal cocktail bar and restaurant at the back. Also, popular street food vendor Ta Ta Eatery will be serving food, so you can expect a changing menu of their Portuguese and Chinese hybrid dishes.

We checked out Tayér and Elementary and added it to our sandwich guide.

 Sette ££££ 4 Knightsbridge Green

There’s a new all day restaurant and cocktail bar inside the Bulgari hotel from the people behind New York spot, Scarpetta. The menu features Italian classics with a twist, like duck and foie gras ravioli.

 Baba G's ££££ 726 - 727 Camden Market's North Yard

Baba G’s have been serving their Indian inspired burgers at markets for almost a decade. Now they have their first permanent spot in a 50 seater restaurant in Camden where they’re serving everything from their signature ‘pachos’ - poppadom nachos - as well as spiralized celeriac bhajis, chicken tikka nuggets, and spiced rum cocktails.

 Gezellig £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Holborn ££££ 193-197 High Holborn

Rather than letting you play another fun game of ‘what the f does that mean?’ we’re be happy to tell you that Gezellig is Dutch for ‘an atmosphere that allows good things to happen’. Snazzy. This new wine focused spot in Holborn has a modern European menu, with two private dining rooms available, as well as the option of a whole suckling pig. Also snazzy.

Roastery And Toastery ££££ Adelaide Road

Honestly, this could very well have been the name of The Infatuation’s first collection of sonnets, but this new toastie spot in Chalk Farm has beaten us to the punch. Expect pastries, coffee, and lots of different takes on your classic cheese toastie.

Cent Anni ££££ 33 High Street

Cent Anni is a new spot in Wimbledon with some alfresco dining available and a modern Italian menu. Think beetroot ravioli, tiger prawn linguine, chicken paillard, and a selection of classic Italian cocktails.

 Darby's £ £ £ £ Seafood ,  British  in  Vauxhall ££££ 3 Viaduct Gardens Road

Vauxhall has a new oyster bar, bakery. It’s a neighbourhood joint with dishes like highland short rib, turbot, and crispy beef fat potatoes on the menu, as well as the option to get half a dozen oysters and a pint of Guinness for a tenner.

 Les Platanes £ £ £ £ French  in  Mayfair ££££ 26 - 28 Bruton Place

Mayfair has a shiny new French ‘bistrot de luxe’ with a big menu, and an even bigger wine list.

We checked out Les Platanes and added it to our Mayfair Guide.

 Coqfighter £ £ £ £ Soho ££££ 75 Beak Street

Fried chicken burgers and fried chicken bao - that’s what Coqfighter is all about. This popular street food trader’s opened their first permanent spot in Soho and their bringing all their classics as well as some new dishes.

 Chik'n ££££ 187 Wardour Street

The people behind Chick ‘n’ Sours are bringing their fried chicken and craft beers to Soho. This place is big on their ‘sandwich’ (burger) game too, with everything from their ‘Straight Up’ buttermilk, herb mayo, and pickles classic, to their ‘Cali Hot Chick’ that’s full of guacamole, chipotle mayo, cheese, and fried chicken - obviously.

 Louie's ££££ 37 Hoxton Square

It’s official. London isn’t going to run out of fried chicken spots any time soon. Louie’s in Hoxton specialises in Nashville style hot chicken, but you can also expect alcoholic ice teas, boozy shakes, cocktail bowls, and live DJ sets. Students of London, your prayers have finally been answered.

 Fishworks ££££ 2 - 4 Catherine Street

Fishworks are already serving fresh, sustainable seafood in Mayfair and Marylebone and now they’ve got a new spot in Covent Garden. As well as a whole load of different fish dishes on offer in the restaurant, there’s also a wet fish counter and a fishmonger to help you if you’re looking to take some fish home with you. We’re going to stop saying fish now.

 Pasta Nostra ££££ 122 Old Street

There’s a new fresh pasta spot a couple minutes up the road from Old Street Station and they’re serving a short menu of classics like oxtail ragu pappardelle, gnocchi vongole, and tortello carbonara. It’s also worth noting that this place is open from 8am during the week so you can also swing by for a coffee.

The Buxton ££££ 42 Osborn Street

The people behind one of London’s favourite pub roof terraces, The Culpeper, have opened a new pub and hotel near Brick Lane. There are dishes like asparagus with polenta chips, beef and celeriac remoulade, and treacle tart on the menu, but if you’re in it for the roof terrace be warned, it’s only open to guests.

 Bob Bob Cité ££££ The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street

Entirely OTT luxury Soho spot Bob Bob Ricard, have opened their second restaurant on the third floor of the Leadenhall Building in the City. Or if you prefer, the Cité. They’re bringing their iconic press-for-champagne buttons along with them, as well as their menu of dressed up classics.

We checked out Bob Bob Cité and put it on our Hit List.

 Peck! Peck! ££££ 240 Graham Road

Sure, the name of this new chicken spot in Hackney central might bring about some traumatic memories if you’ve ever gone toe-to-toe with a seagull over a Mr Whippy, but fear not, the only birds here are fried or flame-grilled and can be covered in peri peri sauce. There are also plenty of sides to choose from, as well as some cheap and cheerful burgers.

 Myrtle ££££ 1A Langton Street

Finally, a restaurant named after your great nan. Chelsea has a new modern European restaurant with Irish influences and a whole lot of fresh, Irish produce. The seasonal menu will change day-to-day but expect dishes like pigs beignets, celeriac wellington, and beef with boxty cake - a classic Irish potato dish.

 Bao Borough £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  London Bridge ££££ 13 Stoney Street

Bao have opened their fourth spot on the edge of Borough Market. You can expect their classic bao, Taiwanese fried chicken, and highball machine cocktails, as well as a karaoke room in the basement.

We checked out Bao Borough and put it on our Hit List.

 Parrillan At Barrafina £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Tapas  in  Kings Cross ££££ Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross

The team behind one of our Greatest Hits, Barrafina, have opened a new terrace bar and grill restaurant. This outdoor spot in Coal Drops Yard has a partially covered area - because weather - and guests cook fresh meat, fish, and vegetables and toppings to taste, at individual mini parillas on their tables.

 Rah Petherbridge Hello Darling £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Southwark ££££ 131 Waterloo Road

Waterloo has a new seasonal sharing dish restaurant next to The Old Vic. Hello Darling has a three course pre-theatre option for £22 and everything from miso glazed carpaccio to confit duck legs with blood orange on the menu.

Crane’s ££££ 67 Peckham Road

Food is art. Said no one ever. But, South London Gallery has got a new kitchen serving seasonal classic cafe dishes. Take note, they close everyday at 6pm, apart from on Wednesdays when they’re open until 9pm.

Humble Pizza ££££ 342 King's Road

Humble Pizza on the King’s Road, is a vegan and vegetarian spot serving cauliflower base pizzas with toppings like vegan pepperoni, mushroom, and truffle.

 The Mantl ££££ 142 Brompton Road

The Mantl is a new Turkish spot in Knightsbridge with room for just under 80 guests, a swish cocktail bar, and a big mantl fireplace for cooking all their lamb chops, chicken shish, and vegetable skewers. In case you’re looking for something lighter, there are cold and hot starters as well as traditional Turkish snacks.

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Keeping track of London’s new restaurant openings is enough to give any normal person a headache. But we’re not normal. And nor are you. You love getting out there and finding the latest spot that you simply have to tell your friends about before anyone else does. So do we. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to all the new openings that have caught our eye. Just remember, this isn’t an endorsement, as we haven’t been to all of these places. It’s for you to go and find out what’s what for yourself, so fare forward voyagers.

We’ll be regularly updating this post, and we’ll be adding a note whenever we review a spot, or add it to our guide to the best new restaurants in London, the Hit List.

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The Tapas Room is opening a third restaurant, this time in Brixton Village. They’ll be serving the same Spanish wine and tapas dishes, with things like confit fennel with pickled figs and seared scallops with pisto, green chilli sauce and almonds.

 Costa del Tottenham ££££ Ashley Rd

The people behind Tottenham Hale nightclub, The Cause, have opened a new outdoor venue which has street food vendors such as Club Mexicana, People’s Burger, and Mr Ploppys. There’s a terrace, private booths which can be booked, and a craftbeer hall. As well as entertainment in the form of a DJ.

Stanley's ££££ 151 Sydney St

This new British restaurant in Chelsea is serving small plates like whipped smoked cod roe with buttermilk flatbreads, British charcuterie, and beef tartare in it’s alfresco courtyard.

Eggslut ££££ 19 Percy St

Lovers of all things egg, Eggslut, have opened a second London restaurant, this time in Fitzrovia where you can get more of their all-day breakfast sandwiches.

 Wildflower Restaurant ££££ Unit 2.17, Buck St Mkt

Wildflower is a new restaurant on Camden High Street that’s serving things like scallop and Alexander root, Jerusalem artichoke velouté, and hay baked celeriac as part of an eight course tasting menu in a revamped shipping container.

 Nic Crilly-Hargrave Kibou Japanese Kitchen and Bar ££££ 175-177 Northcote Road

New Japanese restaurant Kibou has opened in Battersea and will be serving up popular dishes like ramen, katsu curry, bao buns, and sushi.

Supa Ya Ramen ££££ 276 Hackney Rd

Supa Ya Ramen has opened a permanent restaurant in Hackney, with a weekly changing menu of ramen. Expect things like salt beef with iberico pork fat, and root vegetable olive oil and sea salt with celeriac chashu. For the time being the restaurant will only be open for “bubble bookings”, meaning that groups of six to eight can book out the restaurant for a private dinner. Also, it’s BYOB.

Bobo Social ££££ 23 Sayer St

After leaving their Charlotte Street location, Bobo Social have now opened a new spot in Elephant and Castle where you can get things like their peanut butter burger, fried squid, and braised lamb croquettes.

 Eat of Eden ££££ 76 Shepherds Bush Road

Eat Of Eden have opened a third restaurant, in Shepherd’s Bush, where you can get more of their Ethiopian patties, curries, and sharing platters.

june 2020  Nasi Economy Rice ££££ 169 Holloway Road

The people behind Sambal Shiok have opened a Malaysian takeaway deli next door. For now they’re offering chilled ready meals, with things like fried rice vermicelli with omelette, spiced potato cakes, and vegan set meals for two.

 Attawa ££££ 6 Kingsland Road

A new Punjabi restaurant has opened on Kingsland High Street, and will be delivering tandoor lamb chops, Punjabi chicken kari, dhaal makani, and more around Dalston. They’re also open for collection.

 Bears At The Pavilion ££££ 15 Brook Green

Ice-cream spot Bears Parlour has opened a second site, this time in Hammersmith. They’re offering socially distant collections of their soft serve, as well as delivering tubs of ice-cream with flavours like blueberry, lavender jam meringue swirl or passion fruit and double dark chocolate freckles.

MARCH 2020  Steven Edwards At Bingham Riverhouse ££££ 61-63 Petersham Road

The Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond is now home to a new restaurant serving seasonal British food beside the Thames. The menu features items like duck liver pate, mushroom risotto, and salt baked pork rump. And on Sundays they serve a five-course tasting menu.

The Clarence Tavern ££££ 102 Stoke Newington Church St

The Clarence Tavern has re-opened in Stoke Newington. It’s been taken over by the team behind the Canton Arms and Anchor and Hope, and is serving a seasonal menu including things like Turkish-style onion salad, confit duck leg with lentils and green sauce, and chicken and bacon pie.

 Goods Way ££££ 11 Goods Way

Goods Way is a new venue with street food, bars, and live music in King’s Cross. There’s a range of food from Duck Truck, Breddos Tacos, Temple of Seitan, and Sushi on Jones. Heads up, it’s open until 5am on Friday and Saturday.

FEBRUARY 2020  Satay Street Café ££££ 15 Goulston Street

Thai street food stall Satay Street have opened their first permanent spot. Satay Street Café, in Whitechapel is serving summer rolls, buns, and different types of satay. They’re also serving some lunchboxes for under a tenner.

 Good Neighbour ££££ 102 Tooting High St

Camberwell wine bar Good Neighbour have opened a second spot in Tooting. During the week they’re serving snacks, charcuterie, as well as sharing plates in the evening. While from Friday to Sunday they also offer brunch.

 East West ££££ 135 Fortess Rd

East West is a restaurant in Tufnell Park putting Indian-inspired toppings and sauces on pizza and pasta. You can expect things like butter chicken pappardelle, tandoori chicken arancini, and paneer butter masala pizza. They also have a ‘west’ pizza section, with classic Italian toppings.

A Slice Of Blue ££££ 43 Lower Clapton Rd

A Slice of Blue is a new Pizza bar in Clapton. You can expect pizzas (duh) with toppings like cotto ham, mushrooms and parmesan, and smoked mozzarella, rare breed Yorkshire sausage, and wild broccoli. There’s also live music in the form of musicians, rappers, street poets, and DJs.

Peachy Goat ££££ 16 Half Moon Lane

Peachy Goat is a dog-friendly, plant-based bistro in Herne Hill serving things like warm asparagus broad bean and pea salad, cacio e pepe, and plant-based sausage and mash.

The Patate ££££ 323 Kentish Town Rd

The Patate is a French burger spot in Kentish Town specialising in beef bourguignon burgers. There’s also a choice between different types of cheeses to be put in your burgers.

 L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele ££££ 44 Old Compton Street

L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele are serving their Naples-style pizza from their second London restaurant, in the heart of Soho.

 Chuku's ££££ 274 High Road

Chuku’s is a new restaurant in Tottenham serving Nigerian tapas. You can expect things like caramel kuli kuli chicken, jollof quinoa, and plantain waffles.

Mambow ££££ 75 Commercial Street

Short for mama bowls, Mambow is an all-day restaurant near Spitalfields serving bowls like chick flick which has black rice, za’ataar sprouts, roasted beets, spicy green chicken, salsa verde, and leftover pickles. They also serve brunch on weekends, with things like Malaysian fried chicken, coconut Pandan rice, and kimchi and taleggio toasties. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Padella Shoreditch ££££ 1 Phipp Street

Padella are opening their second restaurant. This time in Shoreditch. You can expect more of their popular pastas, creamy burratas, and virtual queues.

 Hoppers £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Kings Cross ££££ 4 Pancras Square

Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurant Hoppers has opened its third location. The King’s Cross spot is serving more of the bone marrow varuval, egg hoppers, and burianis that we loved from their original in Soho.

 Zia Lucia ££££ 12 Piazza Walk

Pizza spot Zia Lucia have opened their fourth restaurant, this time in Aldgate East. If you’re bad at making decisions, be warned, because you’re not only offered a choice between 16 varieties of topping, but also between vegetable charcoal, wholemeal, gluten free, and traditional bases.

 Ed Schofield Dominique Ansel Treehouse ££££ 24 Floral Street

Dominique Ansel Treehouse is a new all-day café in Covent Garden, with a small menu made up of small plates, larger plates, and desserts to share. You can expect things like chicken liver mousse mille-feuille, camembert fondue with croissant chips, and steamed brioche pudding with lamb. And for the sharing desserts you’ve got sticky toffee pudding, profiterole ‘building blocks’, and cascade tiramisu.

january 2020  Townsend ££££ 77-82 Whitechapel High St

Townsend is a new all-day British restaurant in the Whitechapel Gallery. They’re serving a seasonal menu where you can expect things like curried veal sweetbread, roast haunch of venison, and mayan gold potato with egg yolk, berkswell, and winter truffle.

Halo Burger ££££ 105 Great Eastern St

Halo Burger is a new plant-based burger spot in Shoreditch with smoky Carolina bbq burgers, cheese burgers, hot dogs, and plant-based chicken nuggets on the menu.

 Patri Ealing Broadway ££££ 29 Bond Street, Ealing

Patri is opening a third spot, this time in Ealing, serving a wide selection of Indian food such as seekh kebab tariwala, pantry chicken curry, and a whole section for vegan street food.

 Lateef Okunnu Sarap ££££ 14D Market Row

Sarap is a new Filipino restaurant in Brixton serving dinner through the week, as well as lunch at weekends. The menu is divided between small plates and larger plates for sharing, with options like red chillies spring rolls stuffed with mushrooms, fried chicken in a banana ketchup, and stuffed pork belly available from around a fiver a plate.

Boom Bap Burger ££££ 252 Paradise Row

Boom Bap Burger is a new restaurant in Bethnal Green serving burgers like The Notorious P.I.G., Drop It Like It’s Hot, and a vegan burger called Mushrooms With Attitude. They also have a DJ performing on some weekends.

 Bar Douro £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  City ££££ Finsbury Avenue Square

Bar Douro have opened a new spot in the City. It’s a casual tapas-style place with plenty of wine and port on offer to go with plates of ham, cheese, croquettes, a suckling pig in a sweet potato sandwich, gambas, and salt cod hash.

 Steven Joyce Ampeli ££££ 18 Charlotte Street

Ampeli is a new Greek restaurant in Fitzrovia with options like roasted beetroot with labneh, spiced potato burik with runny egg yolk, brown shrimp and harissa mayo, and braised short ribs with date molasses.

 James McDonald Muse ££££ 38 Groom Pl

Muse is a new fine-dining restaurant in Belgravia. It serves lunch and dinner, with tasting menus for each. The menu only gives away a few ingredients, but you can expect things like langoustine with pork fat and burnt apple, turbot with duck confit and pomme puree, and beef with Norfolk grains.

Noodle & Beer ££££ 31 Bell Ln

Noodle and Beer is a new Chinese restaurant in Spitalfields. The menu focuses around Chongqing Xiaomian noodles, both with or without soup. They also serve handmade thick udon noodles, handmade taro balls, and sweetcorn pancakes.

 Firebrand Pizza ££££ 84 Rosebery Ave

Firebrand have opened a second pizzeria in Clerkenwell. They have 13 pizzas on the menu, some topped with things like sweet potatoes, goat cheese, and Italian cured beef. They also offer a range of pasta options and other mains including ribeye steak and milanese chicken.

 Fink’s Gillespie £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Highbury ££££ 88 Gillespie Rd

Finks Gillespie is the second spot from the people behind Fink’s Salt & Sweet in Highbury. As well as serving coffee, breakfast and lunch is also on offer. Expect things like roast chicken with burnt onion mayo and leeks, and baharat spiced aubergine with egg, fresh pickle and tahini, plus the usual pastries and cakes.

 Colette ££££ 315 Fulham Road

Colette is a new delicatessen and deli in Chelsea. The focus is on home-style cooking, and no, that doesn’t mean pot noodles. Expect things like veal blanquette with chestnut gnocchi, truffle tortellini with celeriac, and confit duck with quinoa.

 Lateef Okunnu Pastaio ££££ Lower Southern Terrace

Pastaio have opened their third spot, this time in Westfield White City. They’re serving things like spinach pasta, squash ravioli, and wild mushroom pappardelle.

 Baraka ££££ Unit 4 Finsbury Avenue

Baraka is a slick new Turkish all-day restaurant in the City. Expect humus kavurma, grilled sucuk, and kofte with tomato sauce and yoghurt.

 The Water House Project ££££ 3 Mare Street

The Water House Project in Hackney is an eight-course tasting menu situation inspired by local produce. Chestnut and balsamic risotto, pheasant and plum chutney doughnut, and dill cured chalk stream trout are all on their winter menu.

Raj Of Islington ££££ 359 Holloway Road

Raj of Islington is a new Indian restaurant on Holloway Road. They focus on home-cooked authentic Indian food, so you can expect things like the railway lamb curry, murg salli zardaloo, and murg tikka.

 Haydon Perrior Palm Greens ££££ Unit S2 King's Cross Square

Palm Greens is a new spot in Kings Cross that serves all day breakfast and lunch. For breakfast they are serving cinnamon apple with tahini maple toast, and avocado toast with salsa. For lunch the focus is on salads and bowls likes Mexican tostada, miso mushroom, and kale caesar. You can also build your own.

 Stephanie De Goeijen Oklava Bakery + Wine ££££ 64 Grafton Way

Kyseri in Fitzrovia has become Oklava Bakery and Wine. As well as serving Turkish breakfast, and sandwiches and other baked things to take away, there are also grill options and daily specials like their beef and sour cherry manti.

Skål ££££ 149A Upper Street

Skal is a Nordic restaurant in Islington. They’re open for lunch and dinner with set menu options at £26.50 and £32.50. You can expect things like smoked sea trout mousse, lightly smoked mackerel, and lamb meatballs.

 Lateef Okunnu Big Fernand ££££ 39 Thurloe Place

Big Fernand, a popular burger chain in Paris, has opened a spot in South Kensington. They serve eight different burgers including a raclette burger, a veal burger, and a panko-crusted chicken burger, and they also have a vegetarian portobello mushroom burger for non-meat eaters.

 Apple Butter Cafe ££££ 32-34 Monmouth Street

Apple Butter Cafe is a new Middle-Eastern cafe in Covent Garden serving specialty coffee as well as aesthetically pleasing brunch choices.

Tokyo Pizza £ £ £ £ Pizza  in  Maida Vale ££££ 47 Maida Vale

Japanese and pizza in the same sentence might be an unexpected combo, but that’s what you get at Tokyo Pizza in Maida Vale. You’ll also get sake, and wagyu harumaki.

DECEMBER 2019 Saffron Circle ££££ New College Parade

Saffron Circle is a US-based Indian restaurant group that has now opened a spot in Swiss Cottage. You can expect things like masala chips, lamb chops, and Calcutta fish curry.

 Lateef Okunnu Casa Do Frango ££££ 2 King John Court

Casa Do Frango have opened another spot, this time in Shoreditch. Expect piri piri garlic prawns, half chicken brushed with piri piri, and sweet potato feijoada. Just don’t expect to be able to reserve a table, because it’s walk-in only.

 Barbie Green £ £ £ £ Australian ,  Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  City ££££ 2 London Wall Place

Barbie Green is a new all-day Aussie brunch spot near the Barbican. You can expect things like banana bread sandwich, shakshouka, and blueberry pancakes for brunch. For lunch they serve things like fire-roasted aubergine, pizza, and chicken parmigiana.

 Bancone £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ Golden Square 8-10 Lower James Street

Bancone already have a popular Covent Garden spot that we like, and now they’ve have opened a second spot in Soho serving their handmade pasta.

 Haydon Perrior Bottles ££££ 100 Draycott Avenue

Bottles is a new restaurant in Chelsea that’s all about pairing Italian food with Italian wine. Expect things like Sicilian chorizo hot dog, espresso-glazed ribeye steak, and aglio, olio e peperoncino.

 Davies and Brook ££££ 49 Brook St

There’s a new restaurant at luxury Mayfair hotel, Claridge’s. Davies and Brook serves seasonal British food with global inspiration, things like duck glazed with honey and lavender, buttermilk fried chicken, and grilled short rib of beef with fermented mint. There’s also a tasting menu for £145 per person.

Yori ££££ 15 Catherine Street

Yori is a new Korean restaurant in Covent Garden specialising in Korean BBQ and small plates. They also serve a £7.90 set lunch with choices ranging from vegetable hot stone bibimbap and jap chae, through to barbecued meat options - all served with a bowl of rice and three sides.

 The Melusine ££££ St Katharine Docks

The Melusine is a new seafood restaurant in St Katharine Docks. The menu changes daily, but you can expect things like clams with wild mushroom and dry ricotta, grilled cuttlefish with chickpea fricassee, and native oysters.

 Mio Yatai £ £ £ £ Japanese  in  Hackney ££££ 129a Pritchard's Road

Mio Yatai is a new restaurant at the end of Broadway Market, serving Japanese Street Food. Ramen, chicken karaage with wasabi mayo, and soft shell crab tacos with chilli avocado and mango are all on offer, as well as sake and a selection of wines.

Moto ££££ 7 Maiden Lane

Moto is a new Japanese bar in Covent Garden serving a range of sake, craft beer, and - from 4pm - otsumami platter and other bar food like simmered aubergine and miso salmon.

 Num Num ££££ 81 Scoresby St

Num Num is a southern Chinese restaurant in Southwark. For lunch, expect dishes like a kung pao chicken rice bowl, wonton noodle soup, and pork and cabbage dumplings. For dinner they serve things like twice cooked pork belly with fermented broad bean paste and crispy roasted chicken with Polish barbeque spices.

 Mike Tsang Barboun ££££ 61-67 Great Eastern Street

Barboun is a new Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Shoreditch serving sun-dried aubergine dolma, girolle flatbread, and hay-smoked short rib with iskender sauce.

Other Side Fried ££££ 3 Atlantic Road

Other Side Fried have got a new permanent spot in Brixton serving three variations of chicken burger: honey butter, buffalo, and one with parmesan and garlic. They also have dirty fries with bacon, parmesan, and ranch sauce, as well as regular fries.

 Paradise ££££ 61 Rupert Street

Paradise is a new Sri Lankan restaurant in Soho. Expect things like coconut flatbread roti, caramelised onion sambal, roasted chicken curry, and yellow cod curry.

Four Hundred Rabbits ££££ Dulwich Road

400 Rabbits has taken over the restaurant at Brockwell Lido. They’re open for brunch from 8am - 3pm serving things like green shakshuka with sourdough, black pudding on sourdough, and toasted banana bread, which - as far as we know - is not served on sourdough.

 Cafe Murano ££££ 184 Bermondsey Street

Cafe Murano has opened their third spot in Bermondsey, serving Italian food like gnocchi, plaice with mussels and samphire, and lamb neck stew. As well as tiramisu, and buttermilk panna cotta for dessert.

Wild Tavern ££££ 2 Elystan Street

Wild Tavern is a new Italian restaurant just off the King’s Road in Chelsea. You can expect shellfish sharing platters like lobster and whole Norwegian crab, tartare of Spanish tuna loin from the raw bar, pastas like taglioni with truffle, and a £32 filet steak for mains.

 Steven Joyce Prairie Fire ££££ Wood Lane Arches

Prairie Fire is a new Kansas City-style barbecue restaurant in Wood Lane Arches serving beef brisket, pulled pork, and chilli cheese dogs. They also serve local craft beer in their taproom, and stay open till 11pm on weekdays, and 12am on Fridays and Saturdays.

 Old Chang Kee ££££ 56 Goodge Street

Singaporean curry puff experts Old Chang Kee have opened a second spot, this time on Goodge Street. The curry puffs have fillings such as beef rendang, creamy chicken and mushroom, and chilli crab stick, and you can also expect chicken curry, laksa noodles, and nasi lemak.

Black Bear Burger ££££ Unit 61 Boxpark

Black Bear Burger have opened a second location in Boxpark Shoreditch. The menu consists of three choices of burgers, black bear, classic, and brisket. You can also get buttermilk chicken nuggets or wings on the side.

Dandy ££££ 35 Maltby Street

Dandy is a new restaurant on Maltby Street, serving seasonal comfort food. Expect lamb belly with potatoes and collard greens, ox cheek ragu, and fried chicken with chilli jam. For dessert, think French toast with whipped ricotta and honey. Plus, on the weekends they’re open for brunch.

 Mr Ji ££££ 72 Old Compton Street

Mr Ji is a new spot in Soho specialising in Taiwanese fried chicken which they also serve as bao. On the side you can get things like fries and black cabbage, and they also serve sweet potato and ginger doughnuts.

 Steven Joyce Borough Market Kitchen ££££ Southwark Street

Borough Market Kitchen has opened in, wait for it, Borough Market. They serve food from 25 traders including Mei Mei, Applebees Fish, and Rudie’s Jerk Shack.

november 2019  Lucky And Joy £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Clapton ,  Hackney ££££ 95 Lower Clapton Road

Lucky and Joy is a new Chinese restaurant in Lower Clapton. Expect things like tiger salad, fried kidney beans with fennel, and Xinjiang lamb chops with onion and pomegranate.

 Caldera ££££ 143 Mare Street

Caldera is a new Mexican restaurant in Hackney Central. You can expect nachos with guacamole, baja-style battered cod tacos, and ground beef enchiladas, as well as cactus and papaya salad and lamb cutlets marinated in hand-ground mole mixed with miso.

Roma Pizza ££££ 224 Brick Lane

Roma has opened a permanent spot on Brick Lane. They’re serving fast and thin 12-inch pizzas for £5, with toppings like aubergine, spicy lamb sausage, and obviously the classic margherita.

 Brother Marcus ££££ 2 Crispin Place

Brother Marcus is a new all-day restaurant in Spitalfields serving eastern-Mediterranean dishes like flatbreads, pides, spiced-chicken shawarma, and lahmucun. There are a variety of vegetarian options like sweet potato dumplings and burnt aubergine with tahini and fermented mango, and they also serve things like cinnamon and chai overnight oats for brunch.

Stoney Street ££££ 2-3 Stoney Street

26 grains have opened a new restaurant next to Borough Market. It’s on Stoney Street and it’s called, wait for it, Stoney Street. Expect things like peacock kale, poached chicken, and pheasant with bread sauce. They’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serve brunch until 2.30pm at the weekend.

 Baccalà ££££ 194 Bermondsey Street

This new Italian spot in Bermondsey is all about seafood and wine. Expect things like salted cod brandade with crispy chicory sprouts, roasted octopus with colonnata lard, stone bass with baked fennel, and deep fried squid.

 Gemma Wood Photography Peckham Cellars ££££ 125 Queens Road

Peckham Cellars is a new wine bar and kitchen in Peckham. They serve British and Mediterannean food, so you can expect things like pumpkin mascarpone rotolo with sage butter, farmed eel with nduja and pickled green tomatoes, and smashed potatoes with harrisa and aioli.

 Bread Ahead Bakery ££££ 26 - 28 Olympic Way

Bread Ahead have opened an all-day restaurant, bakery, and baking school in Wembley. They’re serving rotisserie and pizza in the restaurant, and in the bakery you can expect fresh pastries and sandwiches, as well as pizza by the slice.

 Manteca £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ 58-59 Great Marlborough Street

Manteca is a new restaurant in Soho serving handmade pasta like tonnarelli with brown crab cacio e pepe, as well as meat dishes like pig head fritti with pilacca.

 Steele Haigh/Kaizen House Mei Mei ££££ Borough Market Kitchen

Mei Mei is a Borough Market stall taking its inspiration from Singaporean kopitiams. There’s counter seating around an open kitchen, and you can expect dishes like Hainese chicken rice and nasi lemak, as well as Nanyang coffee.

Ugly Butterfly ££££ 55 King's Road

Ugly Butterfly is a new zero-waste restaurant on Kings Road that uses the leftovers from Adam Handling Chelsea up the road. Expect things like fried chicken feet, beef and bone marrow cottage pie, and banana bread with butter chicken.

 Folie ££££ 37 Golden Square

Folie is a big new restaurant in Soho with a Mediterranean inspired menu. Expect things like charcoal roasted octopus and butternut squash, tuna tartare, brussels sprouts and pistachio, and gnocchi with wild mushrooms and sage pistou. You can also expect a long list of cocktails and European wines from the bar.

 Nami ££££ 10-50 Willow Street

Nami is a new addition to the Nobu Hotel Shoreditch, serving Japanese street food in a bar setting. There are also DJs.

 Amazonico ££££ 10 Berkeley Sq

Madrid’s Amazonica has opened in Mayfair. And yes, it’s basically an adult version of The Rainforest Cafe serving a menu of things like hamachi tiradito (yellowtail with passion fruit and shiso leaves dressing), tequenos (clay oven chicken rolls), and Brazilian-style grilled rump steak.

 Epic Pies ££££ 53-55 Carter Lane

Epic Pies has opened in St. Paul’s with a lunch selection of five pies which all come with mash, greens and gravy or parsley liquor. Expect things like braised pepper steak pie, salt beef and swiss cheese, and ham hock and leeks. They also serve cronuts and ‘croffles’.

 14 Hills £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  City ££££ 120 Fenchurch St

A new restaurant has opened on the 14th floor of an office building on Fenchurch Street serving an all-day British menu and a weekend brunch. Look out for winter black truffle omelette, vanilla and cinnamon french toast with passion fruit and vanilla ice cream, and savoury french toast.

Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen ££££ 460 Hackney Road

Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen is a new Filipino restaurant near Cambridge Heath serving things like adobo glazed cauliflower, lemongrass ox heart skewers, spiced fried chicken, and roast aubergine kare kare. They’re open for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and serve lunch and dinner from Thursday to Sunday when the bar stays open until midnight.

 Daffodil Mulligan ££££ 70-74 City Road

Daffodil Mulligan is a new Irish restaurant in Shoreditch serving grilled lamb chops, grilled lobster, and mash with bone marrow crumb. It also has an oyster bar.

Sola ££££ 64 Dean Street

Sola is a new restaurant in Soho with a Californian inspired menu. Expect tuna tartare, mussels and clams, spit roast whole chicken to share, and lobster pot pie. There is also a 12-course tasting menu for £97 per person.

 Lina Stores King's Cross £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Kings Cross ££££ 20 Stable Street

The Soho deli has opened their second restaurant, this time in King’s Cross. They’re open for breakfast, with things like truffle scrambled eggs, polenta and roasted mushrooms, and nutella filled breakfast doughnuts. While for lunch and dinner you can expect fresh pasta like pumpkin ravioli and oxtail ragu pappardelle, as well as some meat and fish options like braised beef cheek in barolo, and grilled prawns.

 Volta Do Mar £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  Covent Garden ,  Strand ££££ 13-15 Tavistock St

Volta Do Mar is a new Portuguese restaurant in Covent Garden showcasing Portuguese cuisine and its relation to South America, Africa, and Asia. Expect things like Iberico pork vindalho, aubergine Goan curry with cashew yoghurt, and Macanese arroz marisco.

Market Hall West End ££££ 9 Holles Street

Market Hall West End has opened just north of Oxford Street with 11 different vendors including Baozilnn, Fanny’s Kebabs, and Pastaio. It also has four bars. And a roof terrace.

OCTOBER 2019  Bar Douro ££££ 85B Southwark Bridge Rd

Bar Douro is a new restaurant in Southwark’s Flat Iron Square serving Portuguese food. Expect options like garlic prawns, grilled quail, red onion cebolada and pine nuts from the à la carte menu, and if you go for lunch on weekdays you can get three courses for £11.50.

 Moi Moi Island ££££ 81 Kentish Town Rd

This new grab-and-go spot in Kentish Town serves West African and Caribbean bowls and fat rolls with spicy jerk chicken, curry lamb, suya beef, and vegan options like chickpea stew. They also do chicken wings.

 The Laundry ££££ 374 Coldharbour Lane

The Laundry is an all-day bistro and wine shop next to Brixton Village. As well as serving a menu ranging from oysters to roasted bone marrow, they’re open for coffee from 7am on weekdays. They also have a huge terrace to unwind on at sundown.

Silo ££££ Unit 7, Queens Yard

Silo at Crate Brewery is a zero-waste restaurant in Hackney Wick. Dinner is a five-course tasting menu with dishes like rainbow radishes with ricotta, kimchi juices and lovage, and quince ice cream with fig leaf oil and animal toffee. They also serve brunch of caramelised oats, or, among other options, a breakfast bun with mushrooms or smoked meat.

Oren ££££ 89 Shacklewell Lane

A new Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant has opened in Dalston serving sharing plates like sweet aubergines, egg and salad in pita and, ful mudammes for brunch, and dishes like monkfish in traditional Libyan chraime for dinner.

 Sussex ££££ 63-64 Frith Street

Sussex is a new restaurant in Soho sourcing their ingredients from their own farm or local suppliers. You can expect starters like monkfish carpaccio with aubergine, and mains including pumpkin gnocchi with caramelised quince.

Simplicity Burger ££££ 202 Brick Ln

A vegan burger spot has opened on Brick Lane. In keeping with its name, the menu is simple, with four types of burger, three types of fries, and a salad. It also has a late-night ‘plant powered’ cocktail bar downstairs.

 Trivet ££££ 36 Snowsfields

Trivet is a new restaurant near London Bridge with a small, high-quality menu. Expect things like chicken with vinegar sauce and squab pigeon, persimmon and kale. And keep an eye out for the ‘hokkaido potato’ which is a baked potato mille-feuille dessert.

 Sabroso ££££ Balcony Court Café, Westfield

This new South American spot has landed on the balcony of Westfield White City, serving arepas with fillings like roast chicken, braised beef, and Venezuelan cheese and avocado. They also have ceviche bowls with salmon or tuna, plus vegan options.

The Boulevard Theatre Restaurant ££££ 6 Walker's Court

The new restaurant at The Boulevard Theatre in Soho serves both small and large plates, with plant-based options like chermoula baked aubergine and roasted curried baby cauliflower with black dahl and fresh coconut.

Wilder Restaurant And Bar ££££ 2-4 Boundary Street

If you’re a meat lover, Wilder should be on your radar. This new restaurant in the Boundary Hotel in Shoreditch is serving British products like venison, pork jowl, and hake. They also have a whole page on their menu dedicated to ‘Gin Classics’.

 Naïfs ££££ 56 Goldsmiths Road

There’s a new, homely vegetarian/vegan bistro in Peckham. The menu includes aubergine fritters, mushroom broth with semolina dumplings, and almond and barley ice cream sandwiches. They also offer a long list of wines, local beer, and a speciality tea menu.

Unimini ££££ 20 Eastcheap

At this Korean BBQ lunch spot in the City you can customise your own bento boxes to grab and go, with options ranging from barbecued meats, fried chicken, and bibimbab bowls. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Ozone Coffee Roasters £ £ £ £ Pizza ,  Brunch  in  Bethnal Green ££££ Emma Street

We use the original Ozone as somewhere to work with a coffee, somewhere to recover with a damn good brunch on a Sunday morning, and somewhere easy to go when we literally can’t think of anywhere else to go. Open from 7.30am during the week, their second location in Bethnal Green has the same all day, all-rounder menu of things like fermented hummus, a yellow bean falafel burger, and big pizzas from noon. They also have a long list of cocktails to choose from in the evening. And coffee throughout, obviously.

We checked out Ozone Coffee Roasters and added it to our breakfast guide.

 Copper Chimney £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ Southern Terrace, Westfield

A popular Indian restaurant chain has come to London, taking over one of the terrace spots at Westfield in White City. Expect a big tandoor oven, handmade naans, 8-hour grilled meats, big biryanis, and a long list of vegetarian options.

 Decimo £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Mexican  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Standard London

Views across London and a manchego quesadilla sounds like a pretty winning combination. The new Spanish meets Mexican restaurant at the top of The Standard Hotel in Kings Cross has everything from floor-to-ceiling windows, vegan paella, pork tacos, and a full chef’s tasting menu. Heads up, this place is open until 3am at the weekend.

 Lyon's ££££ 1 Park Road

There’s a new seafood spot and wine bar up in Crouch End serving a completely casual £69 seafood platter for two, as well as dishes like a delica pumpkin satay, miso hake collars, and buttermilk cod cheeks. You can also just swing by for a glass of wine and some oysters at their bar.

 Kolamba £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Soho ££££ 21 Kingly Court

If you like the sound of curries, rotis, and lots of cardamom, then Kolamba should probably be on your radar. This new Sri Lankan spot in Soho looks like the kind of place that’s good for anyone who enjoys plenty of foliage and a strong coconut cocktail.

 Legare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  London Bridge ££££ 31 Shad Thames

London Bridge has a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant that’s all about pasta and the kind of nibbles you probably serve on the top deck of your imaginary yacht. As well as a short, changing menu of classic antipasti, you’ll find things like goats curd, saffron, tomato consommé, and fennel sausage in their homemade pastas.

 The Hunter's Moon ££££ 86 Fulham Road

South Kensington has a brand new home county style pub with plenty of oak flooring, leather armchairs, and a fireplace. But if you’re guessing that the menu is 99% pub grub, think again. They’re serving everything from scallop ceviche starters, to a plate of 36-month aged comté for dessert. There’s also a caramelised apple and stuffed pork belly roast on Sundays.

 Atis £ £ £ £ Shoreditch ££££ 145 City Road

You’re feeling fit. You’re feeling fresh. You’re feeling like someone with an entirely adequate amount of vitamin B12. No? In which case, this new, kind of healthy spot on Old Street might be just the place for you. Open from 7am until 8pm, this place is all about salad bowls, on-tap kombucha, pressed juices, porridge, and even more salad.

 Haymarket Wine House ££££ 66 Haymarket

If you like the sound of lots of red wine and steak for a tenner, then Haymarket Wine House should probably be on your radar. As well as their affordable flat iron cut, you’ll find classic French sides on the menu here. Also, importantly, there’s a 1am closing time that’s pretty handy if you’re looking for late night post-theatre eats.

September 2019  Sweet Chick ££££ 8 Market Place

Southern fried chicken, waffles, and classic comfort food sides like mac and cheese - that’s what Sweet Chick is all about. They’re already a big deal in the US with sites in New York and LA, but their first UK spot is in Fitzrovia with plenty of seating, a built in DJ deck, and, crucially, a bourbon-packed cocktail called ‘Tiger, Tiger Woods Y’all’.

 Calici ££££ 29 Belsize Park

If you’re into old school Italian restaurants with classics like calamari fritti, spaghetti vongole, and tiramisu on the menu - then Calici, a new little neighbourhood spot near Belsize Park, should probably be on your radar.

 Yard Sale Pizza ££££ 184 Hackney Road

We’re pretty into Yard Sale’s 18-inch pizzas, and now they’re available on Hackney Road too. As well as their classic pizzas like the courgette covered Cour Blimey, New Porker, and Texas vegan special, they’ve added several calzones to the menu.

 Fafa's ££££ 1 Monmouth Street

A popular Finnish filled-pita chain has opened an all-day spot in Covent Garden. Although there is some seating it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, but if you’re not in the mood for takeaway pita there are also things like falafel mezze, sweet potato fries, and big salads available.

 Vardo £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  Chelsea ££££ 9 Duke Of York Square

The people behind Caravan have opened a laid back all day restaurant in Chelsea. The menu is full of things like green baked eggs, shiitake donburi, lime pickle yoghurt, za’atar baked cod, and lots of other things you’re likely to shell out on when you go tipsy shopping in Waitrose whilst on a health kick. All of this is happening inside a three-storey stone and glass pavilion that looks part giant’s tooth, part Edna from The Incredibles’ retirement home.

 Kiss The Hippo ££££ 51 Margaret Street

This place might sound like the latest Pixar sponsored nursery rhyme, but it’s actually a coffee spot in Fitzrovia. They close at 6.30, and the feel is very laid back Scandi. There’s a brunch menu with dishes like black olive tapenade with mushrooms on sourdough toast, and you can also grab freshly baked cinnamon rolls to go.

Arabica King's Cross ££££ 7 Lewis Cubitt Walk

Borough Market’s Levantine spot Arabica has opened up a second, bigger restaurant in the Aga Khan Centre in King’s Cross. Open all day, expect big breakfasts like avocado on manousheh, fresh pides from the clay oven, and an outdoor terrace.

 Allegra £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Stratford ££££ The Stratford

Allegra is a restaurant and terrace bar on the 7th floor of The Stratford hotels serving dishes like hand-dived scallops with strawberries, squash risotto, and a £70 sake steamed turbot.. Heads up, there’s also a glass walk-in wine room.

Mama Fuego ££££ 69 Olympian Way, Greenwich Peninsula

Greenwich has a new riverside all day and night drinking and dining spot that mixes Australian speciality coffee and South American food. It’s a big space with a cafe, open plan bakery, bar, lounge area, riverside terrace, and a more formal restaurant area. It also has a big menu serving things like sriracha bloody mary baked eggs, green pea pancakes, kingfish ceviche salad, and Argentinian sirloin steak.

Tokii ££££ 50 Great Cumberland Place

Tokii is a Japanese inspired all-day restaurant inside the luxury Prince Akatoki hotel in Marylebone. It specialises in sushi, sashimi, and robata grilled fishes and meats, but the menu also offers a whole bunch of yakitori, tempura, and cold and hot dishes like yellowtail carpaccio in green pepper dressing, and ox cheek croquettes served with wasabi mayo.

 Crudo ££££ 35 Riding House Street

Crudo is a new ceviche spot in Fitzrovia. The concept is simple. You build your own ceviche bowl by selecting a protein, you choice of leche de tigre, a base, and whatever add-ons you want. There are also three ready built bowls if you’re incapable of making a decision, and they’re all available to eat-in or takeaway for under a tenner.

 Seabird ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, 14th Floor, South Bank, Southwark

We’ve never trusted seabirds since that seagull went all Artful Dodger with our Cornetto back in ’96. But we won’t hold that against this new rooftop restaurant in Southwark’s Hoxton Hotel. This place is all about city views, jazzed up cocktails, grilled meats, Mediterranean small plates, and lots of British seafood. You’ll also find a long list of oysters at their raw bar.

 Bubala £ £ £ £ Vegetarian ,  Middle Eastern  in  Spitalfields ££££ 65 Commercial Street

Spitalfields has a new Middle Eastern lunch and dinner spot. Everything here is vegetarian and you can expect dishes like confit potato latkes, aubergine with date syrup, and pumpkin tirshy dip.

 Charlie's ££££ Albemarle Street

Charlie’s isn’t named after it’s chef, it’s named after Lord Charles Forte, one of the founding members of Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair. All very Downton Abbey, right? Yes, but the food isn’t. The new upmarket restaurant inside Brown’s has a menu full of modern takes on British classics, and the space itself has big booths, lots of wooden panelling, and enough botanical wallpaper to make a gardener blush.

Sons + Daughters £ £ £ £ Sandwiches  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Pavilion, 119A Coal Drops Yard

The people behind Hackney fine dining spot, Pidgin, have opened a casual sandwich shop in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross. Open from 8am until 10pm, there are porridges, egg muffins, and Climpson And Sons coffee for breakfast, then sandwiches, salads, and cocktails available for the rest of the day. The main act here though is sandwiches, and you’ll find prawn crackers, tenderstem broccoli, soy-cured parmesan, miso mayo, Mortadello ham, and plenty more ingredients between their bread.

 Sam Harris Forza Wine ££££ 133a Rye Ln

Popular Peckham neighbourhood spot, Forza Win, have opened a new wine bar called - wait for it - Forza Wine. See what they did there? Five floors up with an outdoor terrace, there’s everything from views to a big wine list to negronis. On the food side they’ll be serving things at the bar like chicken milanese, clams, and biscotti soft serve - which are definitely our kind of ‘snacks’.

 Loyal Tavern ££££ 171-173 Bermondsey St

This new Bermondsey spot serves a seasonal British menu. There are dishes like venison tartare, plenty of by-the-glass wine options, and most importantly, there’s a late night cheese toastie on offer. Heads up, they’re open until 1.30am.

 Albie ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, South Bank, Southwark

The Hoxton Hotel in Southwark, not Hoxton - keep up - has a new all day European restaurant. Basically, there’s everything from crab linguine to French classics on the menu, as well as vegetable bowls for when you’re trying to keep it kinda healthy.

 Norma £ £ £ £ Mediterranean ,  Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 8 Charlotte Street

Fitzrovia has a new Sicilian restaurant serving fresh pasta, large meat dishes, and of course, homemade cannoli. Set over three floors, there’s a private dining space and a slick raw seafood bar serving clams, oysters, prawns, as well as wild sea bream.

Haya ££££ 184A Kensington Park Road

If you like the sound of Mediterranean small plates, shakshuka-packed brunches, and Israeli wines, then Haya should probably be on your radar. This upmarket Notting Hill spot looks a lot like a glossy Made showroom, and there’s plenty of mint yoghurt, homemade labneh, and fish on their menu.

 Seven Dials Market £ £ £ £ American ,  Pasta ,  Ramen ,  Sandwiches ,  Dim Sum  in  Covent Garden ££££ 35 Earlham St

Street food market folk KERB, have finally done what London weather demanded. They’ve opened an indoor market inside a huge ex-banana warehouse in Seven Dials, and there are a whole lot of London market favourites involved, from gelato to steamed buns to a conveyor belt of cheese. That’s right, a conveyor belt of cheese.

 Mama Shelter London ££££ 437 Hackney Road

Mama Shelter is already a big deal, party spot in Paris. And LA. And when we say ‘big deal’, we mean, ‘where you go if you want to look a bit cool and maybe see a member of Two Door Cinema Club get pissed’. Now they’ve opened a hotel in Hackney with a huge restaurant. There are crab doughnuts and pork belly baos on the menu, as well as a big outdoor terrace, karaoke rooms, and table football to keep you entertained.

Terra Terra ££££ 120 Finchley Road

There’s a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant and café by Finchley Road tube station but you can expect more than your classic pizza and negroni situation here. Open from 7.30am, there’s everything from nduja scrambled eggs and blueberry smoothies for breakfast to clam bigoli and cocktails come the evening.

 Neat Burger ££££ 4 Princes Street

Given the amount of mess we can make with a bun and some ketchup, ‘neat’ and ‘burger’ are two words we don’t normally associate with each other, but this new spot in Mayfair is all about tidying away the meat. Expect plant-based takes on classic burgers, vegan tater tots, and plenty of people fussing over the fact that Lewis Hamilton is the owner.

 Liv ££££ 18 Holbein Place

Belgravia has a new all-day café and restaurant. Upstairs there are dishes like king prawn omelette, a grilled chicken green bowl, and red lentil fritters, whilst downstairs is all about fresh espresso, guest coffee roasts, as well as wine, and lots of virgin cocktails.

AUGUST 2019  Three Uncles £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Spitalfields ££££ Devonshire Row

Liverpool Street has a new Cantonese spot where most of the dishes will cost you under a tenner. Three Uncles’ menu is all about roast duck, lo mein noodles, crispy pork belly, and freshly steamed dim sum. Heads up, they’re only open on weekdays.

 Baozi Inn London Bridge ££££ 34 - 36 Southwark Street

Dim sum, dan dan noodles, and barbeque roast duck - that’s what Baozi Inn is all about. They already have spots in Soho, Chinatown, and Victoria, but the new London Bridge restaurant is set over three floors with a big open kitchen and a cocktail lounge.

 Officina 00 £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Shoreditch ££££ 152 Old Street

Old Street has a new handmade pasta spot that is focused on regional Italian dishes. Think fresh braised pork genovese occhi, cocktails, and a big open kitchen where you can watch the chefs prepare your pasta.

We checked out Officina 00 and put it on our Hit List.

 The Stratford Brasserie ££££ 20 International Way

The Stratford Brasserie, in Stratford - duh, is a classic all-day spot on the ground floor of a new hotel complex. It has a huge brasserie-style menu, a huge outdoor terrace, and it’s open from 6.30am till late every day.

 Bafarat ££££ 6 Warwick Street

A classy artisan coffee shop originally from the Middle East has opened in Soho. Expect speciality Arabic coffee, French patisserie, and the kind of interiors even Patsy Stone would approve of.

 Snackbar £ £ £ £ Japanese ,  Sandwiches ,  Brunch  in  Dalston ££££ 20 Dalston Lane

Dalston Lane has a new cafe and co-working space that’s serving global-inspired food. If you’re picturing a blue and green cookie inspired by Planet Earth, think again. There’s a changing menu with everything from fried chicken and porchetta rice bowls to a babi guling and pickled watermelon sandwich.

 Nutshell £ £ £ £ Iranian  in  Covent Garden ££££ 30 Saint Martin's Lane

A new Iranian restaurant has opened in Covent Garden. There’s a big open kitchen, lots of counter dining, and a menu full of things like sour cherry beef dumplings, saffron kebabs, and octopus.

 @niccrillyhargravephotography Taps And Tapas ££££ 14 Trinity Road

Alliteration wins again. This new spot in Tooting Bec is all about pairing craft beer with your classic Spanish dishes. When it comes to the beer, there’s local brews from Brixton on tap, as well as a big range of bottled options. On the tapas side there are dishes like cured meats, Basque burgers, octopus, and chilli king prawns.

The Sauce ££££ 65 Highbury Park

Highbury has a brand new fast food spot that’s serving tarted-up versions of classic diner food. Think waffle burgers, chicken wings, and milk shakes, but with added options like soft-shell crab, truffle mayo, and blue cheese. There are also fourteen sauces you can get involved in, from gochujang to minted feta. Although it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, there is some indoor seating.

 Lost In Brixton ££££ Brixton Market

The people behind Pergola and The Prince have opened a new rooftop terrace on top of Brixton Village. In keeping with their other spots, there are many, many cocktails, including sixteen different spritzs and £28 summer jugs. You’re also able to order food from spots inside Brixton Village like Mamalan and Fish Wings & Tings straight to your table.

Eggslut ££££ 185 Portobello Road

A popular L.A. breakfast chain has opened in Notting Hill. Open daily from 8am, there’s a whole lot of egg on the menu but you’ll also find things like cheeseburgers, seared wagyu tri-tip steak, and cold brew coffee too. Expect a casual sit-down situation and plenty of takeaway options.

My Neighbours The Dumplings £ £ £ £ Chinese ,  Dim Sum  in  Hackney ££££ 178 - 180 Victoria Park

We wish our neighbours were dumplings. But then we’d probably eat them, and that wouldn’t be good for anyone. My Neighbours the Dumplings already has a popular spot in Clapton, but their new place near Victoria Park has a new menu of barbecued skewers. Don’t worry, their classics like crispy prawn wontons, lamb potstickers, and chocolate dumplings are still on offer.

 Opera Tavern £ £ £ £ Spanish  in  Covent Garden ££££ 23 Catherine St

We like the opera. Kind of. Depends on how many pints we can sink beforehand really. But we’re definitely into tapas. Opera Tavern is an old school, converted pub spot in Covent Garden that has had a big makeover. There’s also a new team heading up the food and you can expect dishes like squid ink pasta, chorizo picante, and beef bavette.

july 2019 Arcade Food Theatre ££££ 103 - 105 New Oxford Street

Centre Point has a new all day food hall including stalls from Lina Stores, Casa Do Frango, Oklava, Pophams, Chotto Matte, and Flat Iron. Heads up, there’s also an outdoor terrace and a whole host of drinking options.

The KPH ££££ 139 Ladbroke Grove

The people behind The Coach and Hero Of Maida, have taken over and decked out a classic Notting Hill spot, The Kensington Park Hotel. Expect an upmarket pub downstairs with a slick dining room upstairs, and lots of seasonal French bistro-style food.

 Wun's Tea Room ££££ 23 Greek Street

The people behind Bun House have opened a new two storey Cantonese restaurant and bar on Greek Street. Expect clay pot rice, coal grilled skewers, a big cocktail menu, and late night hours Thursday to Saturday.

 Isla At The Standard £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  Kings Cross ££££ 10 Argyle Street

Another day, another luxury hotel has opened in London, and with it comes a brand new seasonal restaurant. This sophisticated King’s Cross spot has a garden terrace, natural wines, plenty of foliage, fresh British seafood, and a big, fancy bar aptly called Double Standard.

Stampa ££££ 61 Davies Street

Mayfair has a new affordable pasta spot that is actually, you know, affordable. Taking inspiration from the Trastevere district of Rome, they’re serving everything from freshly ground coffee, oxtail ragu pappardelle, to antipasti boards.

Nandine Camberwell Church Street £ £ £ £ Kurdish  in  Camberwell ££££ 45 Camberwell Church Street

We’re already very into the cheap and cheerful mezze platters at family-run restaurant Nandine on Vestry Road, but now they’ve opened a second Camberwell spot on Church Street. There’s fresh Kurdish salads, plenty of vegetarian options, and baklava.

 Radio Alice ££££ Jubilee Place

Sure, it might sound like a feminist take on The Boat That Rocked, but Radio Alice is actually an organic pizza joint that already has spots in Hoxton and Clapham. Now they’ve opened in Canary Wharf and they’ve brought their pork sausage, ’nduja, and smoked cheddar topped pizzas with them, as well as appetisers like pesto burrata and anchovy crostini.

 Moncks Of Dover Street ££££ 33 Dover Street

Not to be misinterpreted as Mayfair’s latest monastery, Moncks Of Dover Street is a brasserie from the people behind Park Chinois. This all-day spot has a classic breakfast menu, weekend brunch options, and a daytime menu that’s all about fresh fish, grilled meat, and a caviar covered lobster roll.

 Flor £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  London Bridge ££££ 1 Beadle St

The people behind Shoreditch spot Lyle’s have opened a new wine bar, bakery, and restaurant right on the edge of Borough Market. Dishes like rabbit kidney skewers, oysters in jalaneño mignonette, and cherry blossom cake will change daily.

We checked out Flor and put it on our Hit List.

 Kama By Vineet £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Knightsbridge ££££ 87-135 Brompton Road

There are only around 25 seats at this new Indian spot in the revamped Harrods Dining Hall. Options include a whole bunch of sharing plates and bowls, vegetarian and meat thalis, and a £48 lobster Chettinad biryani.

We checked out Kama by Vineet and put it on our Hit List.

 Steven Joyce Heritage ££££ 18-20 Rupert Street

Soho’s Rupert Street is home to a new Swiss-inspired spot. At lunch and dinner the restaurant at Heritage is the place for raclette, fondue, rostis, and larger plates of meat and fish from the grill, while from midday till late every day the bar serves wines from an extensive list which includes a section on ‘inquisitive reds’.

 Hoh Sek Noodles ££££ St Katherine's Way

Hoh Sek is a walk-in spot at St Katherine’s Dock specialising in noodles. The influences are Asian-wide, but the focus is on Cantonese dishes such as the Hong Kong fish noodles which are only served in the evening. Meanwhile there are six casual grab-and-go or eat in lunch options, all coming in at under a tenner.

JUNE 2019  Jérôme Galland Circolo Popolare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 40 - 41 Rathbone Place

The people behind Shoreditch trattoria Gloria, have opened up a second Italian spot - this time in Fitzrovia. At 9000 square feet, Circolo Popolare is what we professionals refer to as ‘fucking massive’. The walls are lined with thousands of bottles of spirits, there are 12-person tables, giant silk handkerchief style pastas, and a signature one litre sundae. So yeah, it’s super lowkey.

We checked out Circolo Popolare and put it on our Hit List.

 Natoora Counter £ £ £ £ British  in  Notting Hill ££££ 5 Elgin Crescent

Natoora not only have five classy grocery stores in London and provide a whole bunch of chefs with fresh produce, they’re also now serving breakfast and lunch in Notting Hill. They believe in ‘radical seasonality’ - hello, band name - so you can expect light dishes involving whatever vegetables are currently in their prime and a lot of cheese, quinoa, and houmous.

We checked out Natoora Counter and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Olio Creative Flying Horse Coffee £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ 2 Television Centre

The old BBC Television Centre in White City has a new daytime coffee spot serving freshly roasted coffee, seasonal salads, and sandwiches. Sadly, we can’t confirm whether there’ll actually be any flying horses present.

OKN1 ££££ 40 Hoxton Street

As students we mastered important culinary skills like ‘the perfect Pot Noodle pour’ and not getting our chin stuck in a family tub of nutella. Meanwhile, a group of student chefs and fully-fledged professionals are serving the food at this new all day Hoxton spot. If you’re expecting beans on toast, think again, they’re serving everything from a roasted chorizo frittata for brunch to a Suffolk bacon chop for dinner. By the way, there’s also a big terrace.

 Jade Nina Sarkhel Suzi Tros £ £ £ £ Greek  in  Notting Hill ££££ 18 Hillgate Street

Suzi Tros might sound like the protagonist of a summer special of ITV’s latest murder drama, but it’s actually a new Greek bistro in Notting Hill. Set over two floors, you’ll find small plates, an exclusively Greek wine list, and plenty of ‘grandmama’s tzatziki’.

We checked out Suzi Tros and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Sub Cult ££££ 82 Watling Street

Another day, another street food Cinderella sandwich story. Or something. The people behind Sub Cult have been serving American deli-style sub sandwiches full of things like oak smoked salmon, seared seitan, bavette steak, truffle mayo, wild garlic aioli, slow cooked pork, and marinated calamari, for five years, and now they’ve opened their first permanent spot in the City. Open from 7am until 6pm, they’ll be serving everything from breakfast rolls to lunch on the go.

 Gigi’s Bar ££££ 11 Hoxton Square

Gigi’s Hoxton is a new all day restaurant, bar, and late night live music venue in - dun dun dun - Hoxton. Italian inspired dishes like beef carpaccio, pan fried scallops, bistecca alla fiorentina are on the menu, plus DJ sets, a terrace, and cocktails.

 Chucs Cafe ££££ 97 Old Brompton Road

In what we like to call ‘peak Monopoly’, Chucs have restaurants in Mayfair, Westbourne Grove, Harrods, the Serpentine gallery, and now South Kensington. Classy. This time they’ve got a little bit more of a casual all-day situation going on, with a Mediterranean inspired menu of café classics, as well as paninis, salads, and smoothies to go. For London’s annual three days of sunshine, it’s also good to know they’ve got a big wrap-around terrace.

 The Compton Arms £ £ £ £ British ,  Pub  in  Islington ££££ 4 Compton Avenue

Those of you who read (or watched the film of) Animal Farm and felt permanently scarred by Old Major, will know that ‘four legs are bad’. Well, hopefully that isn’t true as this new meat focused kitchen has opened at Islington spot, The Compton Arms. The pub is rumoured to have been one of George Orwell’s favourites, but that isn’t stopping them from serving seasonal European-meets-Asian dishes such as Asparagus XO and pork belly skewers.

We checked out The Compton Arms and put it on our Hit List.

 Safia Shakarchi Pophams Hackney £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Hackney ££££ 197 Richmond Road

The second Popham’s bakery has opened in London Fields. This all-day spot is serving coffee, classy pastries, open sandwiches, weekend specials, and a bacon and maple syrup croissant that has been more papped more than Paris Hilton in 2004. Heads up, there might be queues.

We checked out Pophams and added it to our Hackney Guide.

 Wild Honey £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Mayfair ,  St. James's ££££ 8 Pall Mall

Wild Honey might sound like an indie band’s hit single about the plight of the bees, but it’s actually a new upscale spot in St James’s. The original Wild Honey in Mayfair closed down earlier this year, and they’ve now brought their menu of French-inspired seasonal dishes to a very swish space involving high ceilings and a lot of velvet seating.

 Master Bao £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ The Balcony, Westfield

First came Mr Bao in Peckham, then came Daddy Bao in Tooting, and now, like the final frontier of a beloved movie franchise, Master Bao has opened in Westfield White City.

 Arros QD ££££ 64 Eastcastle Street

Fitzrovia has a new Spanish restaurant that has a six-metre wood fire oven. There are huge two-person paellas, there are six types of aioli on the menu, and there are plenty of seats around the big open kitchen.

 The Grand Duchess ££££ Sheldon Square

If you’re prone to seasickness, this new Paddington restaurant from the people behind London Shell Co. might be one to miss. The Grand Duchess is a cruise boat restaurant that now has a permanent home, or dock, or something, in Paddington. There’s lots of Cornish seafood on offer, a huge surf and turf option, plus some additional outside seating come summer.

 Fugitive Motel ££££

Fugitive Motel is the latest all day co-working and craft beer bar with plenty of foliage to open in east London, specifically Bethnal Green. There are sourdough pizzas on offer from lunchtime, shuffleboard aplenty, as well as enough cacti and hanging plants to make The Eden Project jealous.

Maremma ££££ 36 Brixton Water Lane

In another exhilarating round of New Opening’s Geography Facts - Maremma is a coastal area of Tuscany that’s known for its hunting and seafood potential. Don’t you feel smarter already? Now you can get some of classic Tuscan pasta and meat dishes, as well as the region’s wines at a rustic new spot in Brixton.

 Siren At The Goring ££££ 15 Beeston Place

Five star luxury Belgravia hotel, The Goring, has a new seafood restaurant that will be much more of a casual situation than their other dining options. The space itself is very Sistine Chapel feels and there’s plenty of fresh Cornish produce on the menu, as well as dishes like grilled whole monkfish for two, a marinated tomato and shallot salad, and some pretty hefty price tags.

 sow ££££ 39 Marlborough Street

Apparently, plates are out of fashion for good - flat surfaces, gross right - as another bowl focused spot has opened in Soho. It’s a small restaurant but most of their dishes are available to go, including their vegan buckwheat noodles, natural salads, and fruity breakfast bowls.

 Omnino ££££ 7 - 9 St. Bride Street

The City has got itself a new Brazillian barbecue. Meat wise, there’s everything from Argentine beef to Australian wagyu on offer, as well as sides like black truffle gnocchi, a mushroom trio, and a roasted sweet potato and chorizo pincho.

 Squeg + Bonez ££££ 171 Mare St

Squeg And Bonez might sound like a cartoon about a crime-fighting dog duo, but it’s actually a new vegan small plates restaurant and natural wine bar on Mare Street in Hackney. As well as dishes like pea and lemongrass fritters and mushroom dumplings, there’s also a brew bar.

Crate ££££ 35 St James Street

There’s a new container village in Walthamstow that has an on site brewery and plenty of restaurants that will be opening throughout June. Expect a vegan street food spot, an Italian bakery, a burger joint, as well as many other options.

 Meatliquor W1 £ £ £ £ Burgers ,  Diner  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 37 - 38 Margaret Street

The original Meatliquor - a burger and cocktail spot - has moved up the road to Oxford Circus, with even more cocktails and even more space. As well as their classic dishes like the Dead Hippie burger and their deep-fried mac and cheese, they’re serving food until late and drinks until 3am daily. There’s also a ‘poke for jäger’ button - because we haven’t made enough mistakes already.

 Ingrid Rasmussen Gold £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Notting Hill ££££ 95 - 97 Portobello Road

The day has finally come. London has a Spandau Ballet themed restaurant. Kidding, Gold is a new three-story restaurant and late night bar on Portobello Road. They’re serving seasonal dishes designed for sharing, like chargrilled squid, nettle and sheep’s ricotta ravioli, and braised rabbit leg tortelloni. Heads up, as well as a pavement terrace, there’s also a patio area out back.

We checked out Gold and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Crazy Pizza ££££ 7 Paddington street, Marylebone

Well, they weren’t going to call it Another Sane Pizza Place were they? Nope. This new Marylebone spot is all about thin crust, truffle, big prices, and portraits of celebrities eating pizza. Crazy.

May 2019  Bernard Zeija Tayér And Elementary ££££ 152 Old Street

The people behind luxury Marylebone cocktail bar Artesian, have opened a more relaxed spot in Old Street. There’s all-day coffee, light bites, and a work area, and then a more formal cocktail bar and restaurant at the back. Also, popular street food vendor Ta Ta Eatery will be serving food, so you can expect a changing menu of their Portuguese and Chinese hybrid dishes.

We checked out Tayér and Elementary and added it to our sandwich guide.

 Sette ££££ 4 Knightsbridge Green

There’s a new all day restaurant and cocktail bar inside the Bulgari hotel from the people behind New York spot, Scarpetta. The menu features Italian classics with a twist, like duck and foie gras ravioli.

 Baba G's ££££ 726 - 727 Camden Market's North Yard

Baba G’s have been serving their Indian inspired burgers at markets for almost a decade. Now they have their first permanent spot in a 50 seater restaurant in Camden where they’re serving everything from their signature ‘pachos’ - poppadom nachos - as well as spiralized celeriac bhajis, chicken tikka nuggets, and spiced rum cocktails.

 Gezellig £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Holborn ££££ 193-197 High Holborn

Rather than letting you play another fun game of ‘what the f does that mean?’ we’re be happy to tell you that Gezellig is Dutch for ‘an atmosphere that allows good things to happen’. Snazzy. This new wine focused spot in Holborn has a modern European menu, with two private dining rooms available, as well as the option of a whole suckling pig. Also snazzy.

Roastery And Toastery ££££ Adelaide Road

Honestly, this could very well have been the name of The Infatuation’s first collection of sonnets, but this new toastie spot in Chalk Farm has beaten us to the punch. Expect pastries, coffee, and lots of different takes on your classic cheese toastie.

Cent Anni ££££ 33 High Street

Cent Anni is a new spot in Wimbledon with some alfresco dining available and a modern Italian menu. Think beetroot ravioli, tiger prawn linguine, chicken paillard, and a selection of classic Italian cocktails.

 Darby's £ £ £ £ Seafood ,  British  in  Vauxhall ££££ 3 Viaduct Gardens Road

Vauxhall has a new oyster bar, bakery. It’s a neighbourhood joint with dishes like highland short rib, turbot, and crispy beef fat potatoes on the menu, as well as the option to get half a dozen oysters and a pint of Guinness for a tenner.

 Les Platanes £ £ £ £ French  in  Mayfair ££££ 26 - 28 Bruton Place

Mayfair has a shiny new French ‘bistrot de luxe’ with a big menu, and an even bigger wine list.

We checked out Les Platanes and added it to our Mayfair Guide.

 Coqfighter £ £ £ £ Soho ££££ 75 Beak Street

Fried chicken burgers and fried chicken bao - that’s what Coqfighter is all about. This popular street food trader’s opened their first permanent spot in Soho and their bringing all their classics as well as some new dishes.

 Chik'n ££££ 187 Wardour Street

The people behind Chick ‘n’ Sours are bringing their fried chicken and craft beers to Soho. This place is big on their ‘sandwich’ (burger) game too, with everything from their ‘Straight Up’ buttermilk, herb mayo, and pickles classic, to their ‘Cali Hot Chick’ that’s full of guacamole, chipotle mayo, cheese, and fried chicken - obviously.

 Louie's ££££ 37 Hoxton Square

It’s official. London isn’t going to run out of fried chicken spots any time soon. Louie’s in Hoxton specialises in Nashville style hot chicken, but you can also expect alcoholic ice teas, boozy shakes, cocktail bowls, and live DJ sets. Students of London, your prayers have finally been answered.

 Fishworks ££££ 2 - 4 Catherine Street

Fishworks are already serving fresh, sustainable seafood in Mayfair and Marylebone and now they’ve got a new spot in Covent Garden. As well as a whole load of different fish dishes on offer in the restaurant, there’s also a wet fish counter and a fishmonger to help you if you’re looking to take some fish home with you. We’re going to stop saying fish now.

 Pasta Nostra ££££ 122 Old Street

There’s a new fresh pasta spot a couple minutes up the road from Old Street Station and they’re serving a short menu of classics like oxtail ragu pappardelle, gnocchi vongole, and tortello carbonara. It’s also worth noting that this place is open from 8am during the week so you can also swing by for a coffee.

The Buxton ££££ 42 Osborn Street

The people behind one of London’s favourite pub roof terraces, The Culpeper, have opened a new pub and hotel near Brick Lane. There are dishes like asparagus with polenta chips, beef and celeriac remoulade, and treacle tart on the menu, but if you’re in it for the roof terrace be warned, it’s only open to guests.

 Bob Bob Cité ££££ The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street

Entirely OTT luxury Soho spot Bob Bob Ricard, have opened their second restaurant on the third floor of the Leadenhall Building in the City. Or if you prefer, the Cité. They’re bringing their iconic press-for-champagne buttons along with them, as well as their menu of dressed up classics.

We checked out Bob Bob Cité and put it on our Hit List.

 Peck! Peck! ££££ 240 Graham Road

Sure, the name of this new chicken spot in Hackney central might bring about some traumatic memories if you’ve ever gone toe-to-toe with a seagull over a Mr Whippy, but fear not, the only birds here are fried or flame-grilled and can be covered in peri peri sauce. There are also plenty of sides to choose from, as well as some cheap and cheerful burgers.

 Myrtle ££££ 1A Langton Street

Finally, a restaurant named after your great nan. Chelsea has a new modern European restaurant with Irish influences and a whole lot of fresh, Irish produce. The seasonal menu will change day-to-day but expect dishes like pigs beignets, celeriac wellington, and beef with boxty cake - a classic Irish potato dish.

 Bao Borough £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  London Bridge ££££ 13 Stoney Street

Bao have opened their fourth spot on the edge of Borough Market. You can expect their classic bao, Taiwanese fried chicken, and highball machine cocktails, as well as a karaoke room in the basement.

We checked out Bao Borough and put it on our Hit List.

 Parrillan At Barrafina £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Tapas  in  Kings Cross ££££ Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross

The team behind one of our Greatest Hits, Barrafina, have opened a new terrace bar and grill restaurant. This outdoor spot in Coal Drops Yard has a partially covered area - because weather - and guests cook fresh meat, fish, and vegetables and toppings to taste, at individual mini parillas on their tables.

 Rah Petherbridge Hello Darling £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Southwark ££££ 131 Waterloo Road

Waterloo has a new seasonal sharing dish restaurant next to The Old Vic. Hello Darling has a three course pre-theatre option for £22 and everything from miso glazed carpaccio to confit duck legs with blood orange on the menu.

Crane’s ££££ 67 Peckham Road

Food is art. Said no one ever. But, South London Gallery has got a new kitchen serving seasonal classic cafe dishes. Take note, they close everyday at 6pm, apart from on Wednesdays when they’re open until 9pm.

Humble Pizza ££££ 342 King's Road

Humble Pizza on the King’s Road, is a vegan and vegetarian spot serving cauliflower base pizzas with toppings like vegan pepperoni, mushroom, and truffle.

 The Mantl ££££ 142 Brompton Road

The Mantl is a new Turkish spot in Knightsbridge with room for just under 80 guests, a swish cocktail bar, and a big mantl fireplace for cooking all their lamb chops, chicken shish, and vegetable skewers. In case you’re looking for something lighter, there are cold and hot starters as well as traditional Turkish snacks.

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Keeping track of London’s new restaurant openings is enough to give any normal person a headache. But we’re not normal. And nor are you. You love getting out there and finding the latest spot that you simply have to tell your friends about before anyone else does. So do we. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to all the new openings that have caught our eye. Just remember, this isn’t an endorsement, as we haven’t been to all of these places. It’s for you to go and find out what’s what for yourself, so fare forward voyagers.

We’ll be regularly updating this post, and we’ll be adding a note whenever we review a spot, or add it to our guide to the best new restaurants in London, the Hit List.

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The Tapas Room is opening a third restaurant, this time in Brixton Village. They’ll be serving the same Spanish wine and tapas dishes, with things like confit fennel with pickled figs and seared scallops with pisto, green chilli sauce and almonds.

 Costa del Tottenham ££££ Ashley Rd

The people behind Tottenham Hale nightclub, The Cause, have opened a new outdoor venue which has street food vendors such as Club Mexicana, People’s Burger, and Mr Ploppys. There’s a terrace, private booths which can be booked, and a craftbeer hall. As well as entertainment in the form of a DJ.

Stanley's ££££ 151 Sydney St

This new British restaurant in Chelsea is serving small plates like whipped smoked cod roe with buttermilk flatbreads, British charcuterie, and beef tartare in it’s alfresco courtyard.

Eggslut ££££ 19 Percy St

Lovers of all things egg, Eggslut, have opened a second London restaurant, this time in Fitzrovia where you can get more of their all-day breakfast sandwiches.

 Wildflower Restaurant ££££ Unit 2.17, Buck St Mkt

Wildflower is a new restaurant on Camden High Street that’s serving things like scallop and Alexander root, Jerusalem artichoke velouté, and hay baked celeriac as part of an eight course tasting menu in a revamped shipping container.

 Nic Crilly-Hargrave Kibou Japanese Kitchen and Bar ££££ 175-177 Northcote Road

New Japanese restaurant Kibou has opened in Battersea and will be serving up popular dishes like ramen, katsu curry, bao buns, and sushi.

Supa Ya Ramen ££££ 276 Hackney Rd

Supa Ya Ramen has opened a permanent restaurant in Hackney, with a weekly changing menu of ramen. Expect things like salt beef with iberico pork fat, and root vegetable olive oil and sea salt with celeriac chashu. For the time being the restaurant will only be open for “bubble bookings”, meaning that groups of six to eight can book out the restaurant for a private dinner. Also, it’s BYOB.

Bobo Social ££££ 23 Sayer St

After leaving their Charlotte Street location, Bobo Social have now opened a new spot in Elephant and Castle where you can get things like their peanut butter burger, fried squid, and braised lamb croquettes.

 Eat of Eden ££££ 76 Shepherds Bush Road

Eat Of Eden have opened a third restaurant, in Shepherd’s Bush, where you can get more of their Ethiopian patties, curries, and sharing platters.

june 2020  Nasi Economy Rice ££££ 169 Holloway Road

The people behind Sambal Shiok have opened a Malaysian takeaway deli next door. For now they’re offering chilled ready meals, with things like fried rice vermicelli with omelette, spiced potato cakes, and vegan set meals for two.

 Attawa ££££ 6 Kingsland Road

A new Punjabi restaurant has opened on Kingsland High Street, and will be delivering tandoor lamb chops, Punjabi chicken kari, dhaal makani, and more around Dalston. They’re also open for collection.

 Bears At The Pavilion ££££ 15 Brook Green

Ice-cream spot Bears Parlour has opened a second site, this time in Hammersmith. They’re offering socially distant collections of their soft serve, as well as delivering tubs of ice-cream with flavours like blueberry, lavender jam meringue swirl or passion fruit and double dark chocolate freckles.

MARCH 2020  Steven Edwards At Bingham Riverhouse ££££ 61-63 Petersham Road

The Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond is now home to a new restaurant serving seasonal British food beside the Thames. The menu features items like duck liver pate, mushroom risotto, and salt baked pork rump. And on Sundays they serve a five-course tasting menu.

The Clarence Tavern ££££ 102 Stoke Newington Church St

The Clarence Tavern has re-opened in Stoke Newington. It’s been taken over by the team behind the Canton Arms and Anchor and Hope, and is serving a seasonal menu including things like Turkish-style onion salad, confit duck leg with lentils and green sauce, and chicken and bacon pie.

 Goods Way ££££ 11 Goods Way

Goods Way is a new venue with street food, bars, and live music in King’s Cross. There’s a range of food from Duck Truck, Breddos Tacos, Temple of Seitan, and Sushi on Jones. Heads up, it’s open until 5am on Friday and Saturday.

FEBRUARY 2020  Satay Street Café ££££ 15 Goulston Street

Thai street food stall Satay Street have opened their first permanent spot. Satay Street Café, in Whitechapel is serving summer rolls, buns, and different types of satay. They’re also serving some lunchboxes for under a tenner.

 Good Neighbour ££££ 102 Tooting High St

Camberwell wine bar Good Neighbour have opened a second spot in Tooting. During the week they’re serving snacks, charcuterie, as well as sharing plates in the evening. While from Friday to Sunday they also offer brunch.

 East West ££££ 135 Fortess Rd

East West is a restaurant in Tufnell Park putting Indian-inspired toppings and sauces on pizza and pasta. You can expect things like butter chicken pappardelle, tandoori chicken arancini, and paneer butter masala pizza. They also have a ‘west’ pizza section, with classic Italian toppings.

A Slice Of Blue ££££ 43 Lower Clapton Rd

A Slice of Blue is a new Pizza bar in Clapton. You can expect pizzas (duh) with toppings like cotto ham, mushrooms and parmesan, and smoked mozzarella, rare breed Yorkshire sausage, and wild broccoli. There’s also live music in the form of musicians, rappers, street poets, and DJs.

Peachy Goat ££££ 16 Half Moon Lane

Peachy Goat is a dog-friendly, plant-based bistro in Herne Hill serving things like warm asparagus broad bean and pea salad, cacio e pepe, and plant-based sausage and mash.

The Patate ££££ 323 Kentish Town Rd

The Patate is a French burger spot in Kentish Town specialising in beef bourguignon burgers. There’s also a choice between different types of cheeses to be put in your burgers.

 L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele ££££ 44 Old Compton Street

L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele are serving their Naples-style pizza from their second London restaurant, in the heart of Soho.

 Chuku's ££££ 274 High Road

Chuku’s is a new restaurant in Tottenham serving Nigerian tapas. You can expect things like caramel kuli kuli chicken, jollof quinoa, and plantain waffles.

Mambow ££££ 75 Commercial Street

Short for mama bowls, Mambow is an all-day restaurant near Spitalfields serving bowls like chick flick which has black rice, za’ataar sprouts, roasted beets, spicy green chicken, salsa verde, and leftover pickles. They also serve brunch on weekends, with things like Malaysian fried chicken, coconut Pandan rice, and kimchi and taleggio toasties. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Padella Shoreditch ££££ 1 Phipp Street

Padella are opening their second restaurant. This time in Shoreditch. You can expect more of their popular pastas, creamy burratas, and virtual queues.

 Hoppers £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Kings Cross ££££ 4 Pancras Square

Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurant Hoppers has opened its third location. The King’s Cross spot is serving more of the bone marrow varuval, egg hoppers, and burianis that we loved from their original in Soho.

 Zia Lucia ££££ 12 Piazza Walk

Pizza spot Zia Lucia have opened their fourth restaurant, this time in Aldgate East. If you’re bad at making decisions, be warned, because you’re not only offered a choice between 16 varieties of topping, but also between vegetable charcoal, wholemeal, gluten free, and traditional bases.

 Ed Schofield Dominique Ansel Treehouse ££££ 24 Floral Street

Dominique Ansel Treehouse is a new all-day café in Covent Garden, with a small menu made up of small plates, larger plates, and desserts to share. You can expect things like chicken liver mousse mille-feuille, camembert fondue with croissant chips, and steamed brioche pudding with lamb. And for the sharing desserts you’ve got sticky toffee pudding, profiterole ‘building blocks’, and cascade tiramisu.

january 2020  Townsend ££££ 77-82 Whitechapel High St

Townsend is a new all-day British restaurant in the Whitechapel Gallery. They’re serving a seasonal menu where you can expect things like curried veal sweetbread, roast haunch of venison, and mayan gold potato with egg yolk, berkswell, and winter truffle.

Halo Burger ££££ 105 Great Eastern St

Halo Burger is a new plant-based burger spot in Shoreditch with smoky Carolina bbq burgers, cheese burgers, hot dogs, and plant-based chicken nuggets on the menu.

 Patri Ealing Broadway ££££ 29 Bond Street, Ealing

Patri is opening a third spot, this time in Ealing, serving a wide selection of Indian food such as seekh kebab tariwala, pantry chicken curry, and a whole section for vegan street food.

 Lateef Okunnu Sarap ££££ 14D Market Row

Sarap is a new Filipino restaurant in Brixton serving dinner through the week, as well as lunch at weekends. The menu is divided between small plates and larger plates for sharing, with options like red chillies spring rolls stuffed with mushrooms, fried chicken in a banana ketchup, and stuffed pork belly available from around a fiver a plate.

Boom Bap Burger ££££ 252 Paradise Row

Boom Bap Burger is a new restaurant in Bethnal Green serving burgers like The Notorious P.I.G., Drop It Like It’s Hot, and a vegan burger called Mushrooms With Attitude. They also have a DJ performing on some weekends.

 Bar Douro £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  City ££££ Finsbury Avenue Square

Bar Douro have opened a new spot in the City. It’s a casual tapas-style place with plenty of wine and port on offer to go with plates of ham, cheese, croquettes, a suckling pig in a sweet potato sandwich, gambas, and salt cod hash.

 Steven Joyce Ampeli ££££ 18 Charlotte Street

Ampeli is a new Greek restaurant in Fitzrovia with options like roasted beetroot with labneh, spiced potato burik with runny egg yolk, brown shrimp and harissa mayo, and braised short ribs with date molasses.

 James McDonald Muse ££££ 38 Groom Pl

Muse is a new fine-dining restaurant in Belgravia. It serves lunch and dinner, with tasting menus for each. The menu only gives away a few ingredients, but you can expect things like langoustine with pork fat and burnt apple, turbot with duck confit and pomme puree, and beef with Norfolk grains.

Noodle & Beer ££££ 31 Bell Ln

Noodle and Beer is a new Chinese restaurant in Spitalfields. The menu focuses around Chongqing Xiaomian noodles, both with or without soup. They also serve handmade thick udon noodles, handmade taro balls, and sweetcorn pancakes.

 Firebrand Pizza ££££ 84 Rosebery Ave

Firebrand have opened a second pizzeria in Clerkenwell. They have 13 pizzas on the menu, some topped with things like sweet potatoes, goat cheese, and Italian cured beef. They also offer a range of pasta options and other mains including ribeye steak and milanese chicken.

 Fink’s Gillespie £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Highbury ££££ 88 Gillespie Rd

Finks Gillespie is the second spot from the people behind Fink’s Salt & Sweet in Highbury. As well as serving coffee, breakfast and lunch is also on offer. Expect things like roast chicken with burnt onion mayo and leeks, and baharat spiced aubergine with egg, fresh pickle and tahini, plus the usual pastries and cakes.

 Colette ££££ 315 Fulham Road

Colette is a new delicatessen and deli in Chelsea. The focus is on home-style cooking, and no, that doesn’t mean pot noodles. Expect things like veal blanquette with chestnut gnocchi, truffle tortellini with celeriac, and confit duck with quinoa.

 Lateef Okunnu Pastaio ££££ Lower Southern Terrace

Pastaio have opened their third spot, this time in Westfield White City. They’re serving things like spinach pasta, squash ravioli, and wild mushroom pappardelle.

 Baraka ££££ Unit 4 Finsbury Avenue

Baraka is a slick new Turkish all-day restaurant in the City. Expect humus kavurma, grilled sucuk, and kofte with tomato sauce and yoghurt.

 The Water House Project ££££ 3 Mare Street

The Water House Project in Hackney is an eight-course tasting menu situation inspired by local produce. Chestnut and balsamic risotto, pheasant and plum chutney doughnut, and dill cured chalk stream trout are all on their winter menu.

Raj Of Islington ££££ 359 Holloway Road

Raj of Islington is a new Indian restaurant on Holloway Road. They focus on home-cooked authentic Indian food, so you can expect things like the railway lamb curry, murg salli zardaloo, and murg tikka.

 Haydon Perrior Palm Greens ££££ Unit S2 King's Cross Square

Palm Greens is a new spot in Kings Cross that serves all day breakfast and lunch. For breakfast they are serving cinnamon apple with tahini maple toast, and avocado toast with salsa. For lunch the focus is on salads and bowls likes Mexican tostada, miso mushroom, and kale caesar. You can also build your own.

 Stephanie De Goeijen Oklava Bakery + Wine ££££ 64 Grafton Way

Kyseri in Fitzrovia has become Oklava Bakery and Wine. As well as serving Turkish breakfast, and sandwiches and other baked things to take away, there are also grill options and daily specials like their beef and sour cherry manti.

Skål ££££ 149A Upper Street

Skal is a Nordic restaurant in Islington. They’re open for lunch and dinner with set menu options at £26.50 and £32.50. You can expect things like smoked sea trout mousse, lightly smoked mackerel, and lamb meatballs.

 Lateef Okunnu Big Fernand ££££ 39 Thurloe Place

Big Fernand, a popular burger chain in Paris, has opened a spot in South Kensington. They serve eight different burgers including a raclette burger, a veal burger, and a panko-crusted chicken burger, and they also have a vegetarian portobello mushroom burger for non-meat eaters.

 Apple Butter Cafe ££££ 32-34 Monmouth Street

Apple Butter Cafe is a new Middle-Eastern cafe in Covent Garden serving specialty coffee as well as aesthetically pleasing brunch choices.

Tokyo Pizza £ £ £ £ Pizza  in  Maida Vale ££££ 47 Maida Vale

Japanese and pizza in the same sentence might be an unexpected combo, but that’s what you get at Tokyo Pizza in Maida Vale. You’ll also get sake, and wagyu harumaki.

DECEMBER 2019 Saffron Circle ££££ New College Parade

Saffron Circle is a US-based Indian restaurant group that has now opened a spot in Swiss Cottage. You can expect things like masala chips, lamb chops, and Calcutta fish curry.

 Lateef Okunnu Casa Do Frango ££££ 2 King John Court

Casa Do Frango have opened another spot, this time in Shoreditch. Expect piri piri garlic prawns, half chicken brushed with piri piri, and sweet potato feijoada. Just don’t expect to be able to reserve a table, because it’s walk-in only.

 Barbie Green £ £ £ £ Australian ,  Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  City ££££ 2 London Wall Place

Barbie Green is a new all-day Aussie brunch spot near the Barbican. You can expect things like banana bread sandwich, shakshouka, and blueberry pancakes for brunch. For lunch they serve things like fire-roasted aubergine, pizza, and chicken parmigiana.

 Bancone £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ Golden Square 8-10 Lower James Street

Bancone already have a popular Covent Garden spot that we like, and now they’ve have opened a second spot in Soho serving their handmade pasta.

 Haydon Perrior Bottles ££££ 100 Draycott Avenue

Bottles is a new restaurant in Chelsea that’s all about pairing Italian food with Italian wine. Expect things like Sicilian chorizo hot dog, espresso-glazed ribeye steak, and aglio, olio e peperoncino.

 Davies and Brook ££££ 49 Brook St

There’s a new restaurant at luxury Mayfair hotel, Claridge’s. Davies and Brook serves seasonal British food with global inspiration, things like duck glazed with honey and lavender, buttermilk fried chicken, and grilled short rib of beef with fermented mint. There’s also a tasting menu for £145 per person.

Yori ££££ 15 Catherine Street

Yori is a new Korean restaurant in Covent Garden specialising in Korean BBQ and small plates. They also serve a £7.90 set lunch with choices ranging from vegetable hot stone bibimbap and jap chae, through to barbecued meat options - all served with a bowl of rice and three sides.

 The Melusine ££££ St Katharine Docks

The Melusine is a new seafood restaurant in St Katharine Docks. The menu changes daily, but you can expect things like clams with wild mushroom and dry ricotta, grilled cuttlefish with chickpea fricassee, and native oysters.

 Mio Yatai £ £ £ £ Japanese  in  Hackney ££££ 129a Pritchard's Road

Mio Yatai is a new restaurant at the end of Broadway Market, serving Japanese Street Food. Ramen, chicken karaage with wasabi mayo, and soft shell crab tacos with chilli avocado and mango are all on offer, as well as sake and a selection of wines.

Moto ££££ 7 Maiden Lane

Moto is a new Japanese bar in Covent Garden serving a range of sake, craft beer, and - from 4pm - otsumami platter and other bar food like simmered aubergine and miso salmon.

 Num Num ££££ 81 Scoresby St

Num Num is a southern Chinese restaurant in Southwark. For lunch, expect dishes like a kung pao chicken rice bowl, wonton noodle soup, and pork and cabbage dumplings. For dinner they serve things like twice cooked pork belly with fermented broad bean paste and crispy roasted chicken with Polish barbeque spices.

 Mike Tsang Barboun ££££ 61-67 Great Eastern Street

Barboun is a new Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Shoreditch serving sun-dried aubergine dolma, girolle flatbread, and hay-smoked short rib with iskender sauce.

Other Side Fried ££££ 3 Atlantic Road

Other Side Fried have got a new permanent spot in Brixton serving three variations of chicken burger: honey butter, buffalo, and one with parmesan and garlic. They also have dirty fries with bacon, parmesan, and ranch sauce, as well as regular fries.

 Paradise ££££ 61 Rupert Street

Paradise is a new Sri Lankan restaurant in Soho. Expect things like coconut flatbread roti, caramelised onion sambal, roasted chicken curry, and yellow cod curry.

Four Hundred Rabbits ££££ Dulwich Road

400 Rabbits has taken over the restaurant at Brockwell Lido. They’re open for brunch from 8am - 3pm serving things like green shakshuka with sourdough, black pudding on sourdough, and toasted banana bread, which - as far as we know - is not served on sourdough.

 Cafe Murano ££££ 184 Bermondsey Street

Cafe Murano has opened their third spot in Bermondsey, serving Italian food like gnocchi, plaice with mussels and samphire, and lamb neck stew. As well as tiramisu, and buttermilk panna cotta for dessert.

Wild Tavern ££££ 2 Elystan Street

Wild Tavern is a new Italian restaurant just off the King’s Road in Chelsea. You can expect shellfish sharing platters like lobster and whole Norwegian crab, tartare of Spanish tuna loin from the raw bar, pastas like taglioni with truffle, and a £32 filet steak for mains.

 Steven Joyce Prairie Fire ££££ Wood Lane Arches

Prairie Fire is a new Kansas City-style barbecue restaurant in Wood Lane Arches serving beef brisket, pulled pork, and chilli cheese dogs. They also serve local craft beer in their taproom, and stay open till 11pm on weekdays, and 12am on Fridays and Saturdays.

 Old Chang Kee ££££ 56 Goodge Street

Singaporean curry puff experts Old Chang Kee have opened a second spot, this time on Goodge Street. The curry puffs have fillings such as beef rendang, creamy chicken and mushroom, and chilli crab stick, and you can also expect chicken curry, laksa noodles, and nasi lemak.

Black Bear Burger ££££ Unit 61 Boxpark

Black Bear Burger have opened a second location in Boxpark Shoreditch. The menu consists of three choices of burgers, black bear, classic, and brisket. You can also get buttermilk chicken nuggets or wings on the side.

Dandy ££££ 35 Maltby Street

Dandy is a new restaurant on Maltby Street, serving seasonal comfort food. Expect lamb belly with potatoes and collard greens, ox cheek ragu, and fried chicken with chilli jam. For dessert, think French toast with whipped ricotta and honey. Plus, on the weekends they’re open for brunch.

 Mr Ji ££££ 72 Old Compton Street

Mr Ji is a new spot in Soho specialising in Taiwanese fried chicken which they also serve as bao. On the side you can get things like fries and black cabbage, and they also serve sweet potato and ginger doughnuts.

 Steven Joyce Borough Market Kitchen ££££ Southwark Street

Borough Market Kitchen has opened in, wait for it, Borough Market. They serve food from 25 traders including Mei Mei, Applebees Fish, and Rudie’s Jerk Shack.

november 2019  Lucky And Joy £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Clapton ,  Hackney ££££ 95 Lower Clapton Road

Lucky and Joy is a new Chinese restaurant in Lower Clapton. Expect things like tiger salad, fried kidney beans with fennel, and Xinjiang lamb chops with onion and pomegranate.

 Caldera ££££ 143 Mare Street

Caldera is a new Mexican restaurant in Hackney Central. You can expect nachos with guacamole, baja-style battered cod tacos, and ground beef enchiladas, as well as cactus and papaya salad and lamb cutlets marinated in hand-ground mole mixed with miso.

Roma Pizza ££££ 224 Brick Lane

Roma has opened a permanent spot on Brick Lane. They’re serving fast and thin 12-inch pizzas for £5, with toppings like aubergine, spicy lamb sausage, and obviously the classic margherita.

 Brother Marcus ££££ 2 Crispin Place

Brother Marcus is a new all-day restaurant in Spitalfields serving eastern-Mediterranean dishes like flatbreads, pides, spiced-chicken shawarma, and lahmucun. There are a variety of vegetarian options like sweet potato dumplings and burnt aubergine with tahini and fermented mango, and they also serve things like cinnamon and chai overnight oats for brunch.

Stoney Street ££££ 2-3 Stoney Street

26 grains have opened a new restaurant next to Borough Market. It’s on Stoney Street and it’s called, wait for it, Stoney Street. Expect things like peacock kale, poached chicken, and pheasant with bread sauce. They’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serve brunch until 2.30pm at the weekend.

 Baccalà ££££ 194 Bermondsey Street

This new Italian spot in Bermondsey is all about seafood and wine. Expect things like salted cod brandade with crispy chicory sprouts, roasted octopus with colonnata lard, stone bass with baked fennel, and deep fried squid.

 Gemma Wood Photography Peckham Cellars ££££ 125 Queens Road

Peckham Cellars is a new wine bar and kitchen in Peckham. They serve British and Mediterannean food, so you can expect things like pumpkin mascarpone rotolo with sage butter, farmed eel with nduja and pickled green tomatoes, and smashed potatoes with harrisa and aioli.

 Bread Ahead Bakery ££££ 26 - 28 Olympic Way

Bread Ahead have opened an all-day restaurant, bakery, and baking school in Wembley. They’re serving rotisserie and pizza in the restaurant, and in the bakery you can expect fresh pastries and sandwiches, as well as pizza by the slice.

 Manteca £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ 58-59 Great Marlborough Street

Manteca is a new restaurant in Soho serving handmade pasta like tonnarelli with brown crab cacio e pepe, as well as meat dishes like pig head fritti with pilacca.

 Steele Haigh/Kaizen House Mei Mei ££££ Borough Market Kitchen

Mei Mei is a Borough Market stall taking its inspiration from Singaporean kopitiams. There’s counter seating around an open kitchen, and you can expect dishes like Hainese chicken rice and nasi lemak, as well as Nanyang coffee.

Ugly Butterfly ££££ 55 King's Road

Ugly Butterfly is a new zero-waste restaurant on Kings Road that uses the leftovers from Adam Handling Chelsea up the road. Expect things like fried chicken feet, beef and bone marrow cottage pie, and banana bread with butter chicken.

 Folie ££££ 37 Golden Square

Folie is a big new restaurant in Soho with a Mediterranean inspired menu. Expect things like charcoal roasted octopus and butternut squash, tuna tartare, brussels sprouts and pistachio, and gnocchi with wild mushrooms and sage pistou. You can also expect a long list of cocktails and European wines from the bar.

 Nami ££££ 10-50 Willow Street

Nami is a new addition to the Nobu Hotel Shoreditch, serving Japanese street food in a bar setting. There are also DJs.

 Amazonico ££££ 10 Berkeley Sq

Madrid’s Amazonica has opened in Mayfair. And yes, it’s basically an adult version of The Rainforest Cafe serving a menu of things like hamachi tiradito (yellowtail with passion fruit and shiso leaves dressing), tequenos (clay oven chicken rolls), and Brazilian-style grilled rump steak.

 Epic Pies ££££ 53-55 Carter Lane

Epic Pies has opened in St. Paul’s with a lunch selection of five pies which all come with mash, greens and gravy or parsley liquor. Expect things like braised pepper steak pie, salt beef and swiss cheese, and ham hock and leeks. They also serve cronuts and ‘croffles’.

 14 Hills £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  City ££££ 120 Fenchurch St

A new restaurant has opened on the 14th floor of an office building on Fenchurch Street serving an all-day British menu and a weekend brunch. Look out for winter black truffle omelette, vanilla and cinnamon french toast with passion fruit and vanilla ice cream, and savoury french toast.

Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen ££££ 460 Hackney Road

Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen is a new Filipino restaurant near Cambridge Heath serving things like adobo glazed cauliflower, lemongrass ox heart skewers, spiced fried chicken, and roast aubergine kare kare. They’re open for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and serve lunch and dinner from Thursday to Sunday when the bar stays open until midnight.

 Daffodil Mulligan ££££ 70-74 City Road

Daffodil Mulligan is a new Irish restaurant in Shoreditch serving grilled lamb chops, grilled lobster, and mash with bone marrow crumb. It also has an oyster bar.

Sola ££££ 64 Dean Street

Sola is a new restaurant in Soho with a Californian inspired menu. Expect tuna tartare, mussels and clams, spit roast whole chicken to share, and lobster pot pie. There is also a 12-course tasting menu for £97 per person.

 Lina Stores King's Cross £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Kings Cross ££££ 20 Stable Street

The Soho deli has opened their second restaurant, this time in King’s Cross. They’re open for breakfast, with things like truffle scrambled eggs, polenta and roasted mushrooms, and nutella filled breakfast doughnuts. While for lunch and dinner you can expect fresh pasta like pumpkin ravioli and oxtail ragu pappardelle, as well as some meat and fish options like braised beef cheek in barolo, and grilled prawns.

 Volta Do Mar £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  Covent Garden ,  Strand ££££ 13-15 Tavistock St

Volta Do Mar is a new Portuguese restaurant in Covent Garden showcasing Portuguese cuisine and its relation to South America, Africa, and Asia. Expect things like Iberico pork vindalho, aubergine Goan curry with cashew yoghurt, and Macanese arroz marisco.

Market Hall West End ££££ 9 Holles Street

Market Hall West End has opened just north of Oxford Street with 11 different vendors including Baozilnn, Fanny’s Kebabs, and Pastaio. It also has four bars. And a roof terrace.

OCTOBER 2019  Bar Douro ££££ 85B Southwark Bridge Rd

Bar Douro is a new restaurant in Southwark’s Flat Iron Square serving Portuguese food. Expect options like garlic prawns, grilled quail, red onion cebolada and pine nuts from the à la carte menu, and if you go for lunch on weekdays you can get three courses for £11.50.

 Moi Moi Island ££££ 81 Kentish Town Rd

This new grab-and-go spot in Kentish Town serves West African and Caribbean bowls and fat rolls with spicy jerk chicken, curry lamb, suya beef, and vegan options like chickpea stew. They also do chicken wings.

 The Laundry ££££ 374 Coldharbour Lane

The Laundry is an all-day bistro and wine shop next to Brixton Village. As well as serving a menu ranging from oysters to roasted bone marrow, they’re open for coffee from 7am on weekdays. They also have a huge terrace to unwind on at sundown.

Silo ££££ Unit 7, Queens Yard

Silo at Crate Brewery is a zero-waste restaurant in Hackney Wick. Dinner is a five-course tasting menu with dishes like rainbow radishes with ricotta, kimchi juices and lovage, and quince ice cream with fig leaf oil and animal toffee. They also serve brunch of caramelised oats, or, among other options, a breakfast bun with mushrooms or smoked meat.

Oren ££££ 89 Shacklewell Lane

A new Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant has opened in Dalston serving sharing plates like sweet aubergines, egg and salad in pita and, ful mudammes for brunch, and dishes like monkfish in traditional Libyan chraime for dinner.

 Sussex ££££ 63-64 Frith Street

Sussex is a new restaurant in Soho sourcing their ingredients from their own farm or local suppliers. You can expect starters like monkfish carpaccio with aubergine, and mains including pumpkin gnocchi with caramelised quince.

Simplicity Burger ££££ 202 Brick Ln

A vegan burger spot has opened on Brick Lane. In keeping with its name, the menu is simple, with four types of burger, three types of fries, and a salad. It also has a late-night ‘plant powered’ cocktail bar downstairs.

 Trivet ££££ 36 Snowsfields

Trivet is a new restaurant near London Bridge with a small, high-quality menu. Expect things like chicken with vinegar sauce and squab pigeon, persimmon and kale. And keep an eye out for the ‘hokkaido potato’ which is a baked potato mille-feuille dessert.

 Sabroso ££££ Balcony Court Café, Westfield

This new South American spot has landed on the balcony of Westfield White City, serving arepas with fillings like roast chicken, braised beef, and Venezuelan cheese and avocado. They also have ceviche bowls with salmon or tuna, plus vegan options.

The Boulevard Theatre Restaurant ££££ 6 Walker's Court

The new restaurant at The Boulevard Theatre in Soho serves both small and large plates, with plant-based options like chermoula baked aubergine and roasted curried baby cauliflower with black dahl and fresh coconut.

Wilder Restaurant And Bar ££££ 2-4 Boundary Street

If you’re a meat lover, Wilder should be on your radar. This new restaurant in the Boundary Hotel in Shoreditch is serving British products like venison, pork jowl, and hake. They also have a whole page on their menu dedicated to ‘Gin Classics’.

 Naïfs ££££ 56 Goldsmiths Road

There’s a new, homely vegetarian/vegan bistro in Peckham. The menu includes aubergine fritters, mushroom broth with semolina dumplings, and almond and barley ice cream sandwiches. They also offer a long list of wines, local beer, and a speciality tea menu.

Unimini ££££ 20 Eastcheap

At this Korean BBQ lunch spot in the City you can customise your own bento boxes to grab and go, with options ranging from barbecued meats, fried chicken, and bibimbab bowls. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Ozone Coffee Roasters £ £ £ £ Pizza ,  Brunch  in  Bethnal Green ££££ Emma Street

We use the original Ozone as somewhere to work with a coffee, somewhere to recover with a damn good brunch on a Sunday morning, and somewhere easy to go when we literally can’t think of anywhere else to go. Open from 7.30am during the week, their second location in Bethnal Green has the same all day, all-rounder menu of things like fermented hummus, a yellow bean falafel burger, and big pizzas from noon. They also have a long list of cocktails to choose from in the evening. And coffee throughout, obviously.

We checked out Ozone Coffee Roasters and added it to our breakfast guide.

 Copper Chimney £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ Southern Terrace, Westfield

A popular Indian restaurant chain has come to London, taking over one of the terrace spots at Westfield in White City. Expect a big tandoor oven, handmade naans, 8-hour grilled meats, big biryanis, and a long list of vegetarian options.

 Decimo £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Mexican  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Standard London

Views across London and a manchego quesadilla sounds like a pretty winning combination. The new Spanish meets Mexican restaurant at the top of The Standard Hotel in Kings Cross has everything from floor-to-ceiling windows, vegan paella, pork tacos, and a full chef’s tasting menu. Heads up, this place is open until 3am at the weekend.

 Lyon's ££££ 1 Park Road

There’s a new seafood spot and wine bar up in Crouch End serving a completely casual £69 seafood platter for two, as well as dishes like a delica pumpkin satay, miso hake collars, and buttermilk cod cheeks. You can also just swing by for a glass of wine and some oysters at their bar.

 Kolamba £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Soho ££££ 21 Kingly Court

If you like the sound of curries, rotis, and lots of cardamom, then Kolamba should probably be on your radar. This new Sri Lankan spot in Soho looks like the kind of place that’s good for anyone who enjoys plenty of foliage and a strong coconut cocktail.

 Legare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  London Bridge ££££ 31 Shad Thames

London Bridge has a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant that’s all about pasta and the kind of nibbles you probably serve on the top deck of your imaginary yacht. As well as a short, changing menu of classic antipasti, you’ll find things like goats curd, saffron, tomato consommé, and fennel sausage in their homemade pastas.

 The Hunter's Moon ££££ 86 Fulham Road

South Kensington has a brand new home county style pub with plenty of oak flooring, leather armchairs, and a fireplace. But if you’re guessing that the menu is 99% pub grub, think again. They’re serving everything from scallop ceviche starters, to a plate of 36-month aged comté for dessert. There’s also a caramelised apple and stuffed pork belly roast on Sundays.

 Atis £ £ £ £ Shoreditch ££££ 145 City Road

You’re feeling fit. You’re feeling fresh. You’re feeling like someone with an entirely adequate amount of vitamin B12. No? In which case, this new, kind of healthy spot on Old Street might be just the place for you. Open from 7am until 8pm, this place is all about salad bowls, on-tap kombucha, pressed juices, porridge, and even more salad.

 Haymarket Wine House ££££ 66 Haymarket

If you like the sound of lots of red wine and steak for a tenner, then Haymarket Wine House should probably be on your radar. As well as their affordable flat iron cut, you’ll find classic French sides on the menu here. Also, importantly, there’s a 1am closing time that’s pretty handy if you’re looking for late night post-theatre eats.

September 2019  Sweet Chick ££££ 8 Market Place

Southern fried chicken, waffles, and classic comfort food sides like mac and cheese - that’s what Sweet Chick is all about. They’re already a big deal in the US with sites in New York and LA, but their first UK spot is in Fitzrovia with plenty of seating, a built in DJ deck, and, crucially, a bourbon-packed cocktail called ‘Tiger, Tiger Woods Y’all’.

 Calici ££££ 29 Belsize Park

If you’re into old school Italian restaurants with classics like calamari fritti, spaghetti vongole, and tiramisu on the menu - then Calici, a new little neighbourhood spot near Belsize Park, should probably be on your radar.

 Yard Sale Pizza ££££ 184 Hackney Road

We’re pretty into Yard Sale’s 18-inch pizzas, and now they’re available on Hackney Road too. As well as their classic pizzas like the courgette covered Cour Blimey, New Porker, and Texas vegan special, they’ve added several calzones to the menu.

 Fafa's ££££ 1 Monmouth Street

A popular Finnish filled-pita chain has opened an all-day spot in Covent Garden. Although there is some seating it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, but if you’re not in the mood for takeaway pita there are also things like falafel mezze, sweet potato fries, and big salads available.

 Vardo £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  Chelsea ££££ 9 Duke Of York Square

The people behind Caravan have opened a laid back all day restaurant in Chelsea. The menu is full of things like green baked eggs, shiitake donburi, lime pickle yoghurt, za’atar baked cod, and lots of other things you’re likely to shell out on when you go tipsy shopping in Waitrose whilst on a health kick. All of this is happening inside a three-storey stone and glass pavilion that looks part giant’s tooth, part Edna from The Incredibles’ retirement home.

 Kiss The Hippo ££££ 51 Margaret Street

This place might sound like the latest Pixar sponsored nursery rhyme, but it’s actually a coffee spot in Fitzrovia. They close at 6.30, and the feel is very laid back Scandi. There’s a brunch menu with dishes like black olive tapenade with mushrooms on sourdough toast, and you can also grab freshly baked cinnamon rolls to go.

Arabica King's Cross ££££ 7 Lewis Cubitt Walk

Borough Market’s Levantine spot Arabica has opened up a second, bigger restaurant in the Aga Khan Centre in King’s Cross. Open all day, expect big breakfasts like avocado on manousheh, fresh pides from the clay oven, and an outdoor terrace.

 Allegra £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Stratford ££££ The Stratford

Allegra is a restaurant and terrace bar on the 7th floor of The Stratford hotels serving dishes like hand-dived scallops with strawberries, squash risotto, and a £70 sake steamed turbot.. Heads up, there’s also a glass walk-in wine room.

Mama Fuego ££££ 69 Olympian Way, Greenwich Peninsula

Greenwich has a new riverside all day and night drinking and dining spot that mixes Australian speciality coffee and South American food. It’s a big space with a cafe, open plan bakery, bar, lounge area, riverside terrace, and a more formal restaurant area. It also has a big menu serving things like sriracha bloody mary baked eggs, green pea pancakes, kingfish ceviche salad, and Argentinian sirloin steak.

Tokii ££££ 50 Great Cumberland Place

Tokii is a Japanese inspired all-day restaurant inside the luxury Prince Akatoki hotel in Marylebone. It specialises in sushi, sashimi, and robata grilled fishes and meats, but the menu also offers a whole bunch of yakitori, tempura, and cold and hot dishes like yellowtail carpaccio in green pepper dressing, and ox cheek croquettes served with wasabi mayo.

 Crudo ££££ 35 Riding House Street

Crudo is a new ceviche spot in Fitzrovia. The concept is simple. You build your own ceviche bowl by selecting a protein, you choice of leche de tigre, a base, and whatever add-ons you want. There are also three ready built bowls if you’re incapable of making a decision, and they’re all available to eat-in or takeaway for under a tenner.

 Seabird ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, 14th Floor, South Bank, Southwark

We’ve never trusted seabirds since that seagull went all Artful Dodger with our Cornetto back in ’96. But we won’t hold that against this new rooftop restaurant in Southwark’s Hoxton Hotel. This place is all about city views, jazzed up cocktails, grilled meats, Mediterranean small plates, and lots of British seafood. You’ll also find a long list of oysters at their raw bar.

 Bubala £ £ £ £ Vegetarian ,  Middle Eastern  in  Spitalfields ££££ 65 Commercial Street

Spitalfields has a new Middle Eastern lunch and dinner spot. Everything here is vegetarian and you can expect dishes like confit potato latkes, aubergine with date syrup, and pumpkin tirshy dip.

 Charlie's ££££ Albemarle Street

Charlie’s isn’t named after it’s chef, it’s named after Lord Charles Forte, one of the founding members of Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair. All very Downton Abbey, right? Yes, but the food isn’t. The new upmarket restaurant inside Brown’s has a menu full of modern takes on British classics, and the space itself has big booths, lots of wooden panelling, and enough botanical wallpaper to make a gardener blush.

Sons + Daughters £ £ £ £ Sandwiches  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Pavilion, 119A Coal Drops Yard

The people behind Hackney fine dining spot, Pidgin, have opened a casual sandwich shop in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross. Open from 8am until 10pm, there are porridges, egg muffins, and Climpson And Sons coffee for breakfast, then sandwiches, salads, and cocktails available for the rest of the day. The main act here though is sandwiches, and you’ll find prawn crackers, tenderstem broccoli, soy-cured parmesan, miso mayo, Mortadello ham, and plenty more ingredients between their bread.

 Sam Harris Forza Wine ££££ 133a Rye Ln

Popular Peckham neighbourhood spot, Forza Win, have opened a new wine bar called - wait for it - Forza Wine. See what they did there? Five floors up with an outdoor terrace, there’s everything from views to a big wine list to negronis. On the food side they’ll be serving things at the bar like chicken milanese, clams, and biscotti soft serve - which are definitely our kind of ‘snacks’.

 Loyal Tavern ££££ 171-173 Bermondsey St

This new Bermondsey spot serves a seasonal British menu. There are dishes like venison tartare, plenty of by-the-glass wine options, and most importantly, there’s a late night cheese toastie on offer. Heads up, they’re open until 1.30am.

 Albie ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, South Bank, Southwark

The Hoxton Hotel in Southwark, not Hoxton - keep up - has a new all day European restaurant. Basically, there’s everything from crab linguine to French classics on the menu, as well as vegetable bowls for when you’re trying to keep it kinda healthy.

 Norma £ £ £ £ Mediterranean ,  Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 8 Charlotte Street

Fitzrovia has a new Sicilian restaurant serving fresh pasta, large meat dishes, and of course, homemade cannoli. Set over three floors, there’s a private dining space and a slick raw seafood bar serving clams, oysters, prawns, as well as wild sea bream.

Haya ££££ 184A Kensington Park Road

If you like the sound of Mediterranean small plates, shakshuka-packed brunches, and Israeli wines, then Haya should probably be on your radar. This upmarket Notting Hill spot looks a lot like a glossy Made showroom, and there’s plenty of mint yoghurt, homemade labneh, and fish on their menu.

 Seven Dials Market £ £ £ £ American ,  Pasta ,  Ramen ,  Sandwiches ,  Dim Sum  in  Covent Garden ££££ 35 Earlham St

Street food market folk KERB, have finally done what London weather demanded. They’ve opened an indoor market inside a huge ex-banana warehouse in Seven Dials, and there are a whole lot of London market favourites involved, from gelato to steamed buns to a conveyor belt of cheese. That’s right, a conveyor belt of cheese.

 Mama Shelter London ££££ 437 Hackney Road

Mama Shelter is already a big deal, party spot in Paris. And LA. And when we say ‘big deal’, we mean, ‘where you go if you want to look a bit cool and maybe see a member of Two Door Cinema Club get pissed’. Now they’ve opened a hotel in Hackney with a huge restaurant. There are crab doughnuts and pork belly baos on the menu, as well as a big outdoor terrace, karaoke rooms, and table football to keep you entertained.

Terra Terra ££££ 120 Finchley Road

There’s a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant and café by Finchley Road tube station but you can expect more than your classic pizza and negroni situation here. Open from 7.30am, there’s everything from nduja scrambled eggs and blueberry smoothies for breakfast to clam bigoli and cocktails come the evening.

 Neat Burger ££££ 4 Princes Street

Given the amount of mess we can make with a bun and some ketchup, ‘neat’ and ‘burger’ are two words we don’t normally associate with each other, but this new spot in Mayfair is all about tidying away the meat. Expect plant-based takes on classic burgers, vegan tater tots, and plenty of people fussing over the fact that Lewis Hamilton is the owner.

 Liv ££££ 18 Holbein Place

Belgravia has a new all-day café and restaurant. Upstairs there are dishes like king prawn omelette, a grilled chicken green bowl, and red lentil fritters, whilst downstairs is all about fresh espresso, guest coffee roasts, as well as wine, and lots of virgin cocktails.

AUGUST 2019  Three Uncles £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Spitalfields ££££ Devonshire Row

Liverpool Street has a new Cantonese spot where most of the dishes will cost you under a tenner. Three Uncles’ menu is all about roast duck, lo mein noodles, crispy pork belly, and freshly steamed dim sum. Heads up, they’re only open on weekdays.

 Baozi Inn London Bridge ££££ 34 - 36 Southwark Street

Dim sum, dan dan noodles, and barbeque roast duck - that’s what Baozi Inn is all about. They already have spots in Soho, Chinatown, and Victoria, but the new London Bridge restaurant is set over three floors with a big open kitchen and a cocktail lounge.

 Officina 00 £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Shoreditch ££££ 152 Old Street

Old Street has a new handmade pasta spot that is focused on regional Italian dishes. Think fresh braised pork genovese occhi, cocktails, and a big open kitchen where you can watch the chefs prepare your pasta.

We checked out Officina 00 and put it on our Hit List.

 The Stratford Brasserie ££££ 20 International Way

The Stratford Brasserie, in Stratford - duh, is a classic all-day spot on the ground floor of a new hotel complex. It has a huge brasserie-style menu, a huge outdoor terrace, and it’s open from 6.30am till late every day.

 Bafarat ££££ 6 Warwick Street

A classy artisan coffee shop originally from the Middle East has opened in Soho. Expect speciality Arabic coffee, French patisserie, and the kind of interiors even Patsy Stone would approve of.

 Snackbar £ £ £ £ Japanese ,  Sandwiches ,  Brunch  in  Dalston ££££ 20 Dalston Lane

Dalston Lane has a new cafe and co-working space that’s serving global-inspired food. If you’re picturing a blue and green cookie inspired by Planet Earth, think again. There’s a changing menu with everything from fried chicken and porchetta rice bowls to a babi guling and pickled watermelon sandwich.

 Nutshell £ £ £ £ Iranian  in  Covent Garden ££££ 30 Saint Martin's Lane

A new Iranian restaurant has opened in Covent Garden. There’s a big open kitchen, lots of counter dining, and a menu full of things like sour cherry beef dumplings, saffron kebabs, and octopus.

 @niccrillyhargravephotography Taps And Tapas ££££ 14 Trinity Road

Alliteration wins again. This new spot in Tooting Bec is all about pairing craft beer with your classic Spanish dishes. When it comes to the beer, there’s local brews from Brixton on tap, as well as a big range of bottled options. On the tapas side there are dishes like cured meats, Basque burgers, octopus, and chilli king prawns.

The Sauce ££££ 65 Highbury Park

Highbury has a brand new fast food spot that’s serving tarted-up versions of classic diner food. Think waffle burgers, chicken wings, and milk shakes, but with added options like soft-shell crab, truffle mayo, and blue cheese. There are also fourteen sauces you can get involved in, from gochujang to minted feta. Although it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, there is some indoor seating.

 Lost In Brixton ££££ Brixton Market

The people behind Pergola and The Prince have opened a new rooftop terrace on top of Brixton Village. In keeping with their other spots, there are many, many cocktails, including sixteen different spritzs and £28 summer jugs. You’re also able to order food from spots inside Brixton Village like Mamalan and Fish Wings & Tings straight to your table.

Eggslut ££££ 185 Portobello Road

A popular L.A. breakfast chain has opened in Notting Hill. Open daily from 8am, there’s a whole lot of egg on the menu but you’ll also find things like cheeseburgers, seared wagyu tri-tip steak, and cold brew coffee too. Expect a casual sit-down situation and plenty of takeaway options.

My Neighbours The Dumplings £ £ £ £ Chinese ,  Dim Sum  in  Hackney ££££ 178 - 180 Victoria Park

We wish our neighbours were dumplings. But then we’d probably eat them, and that wouldn’t be good for anyone. My Neighbours the Dumplings already has a popular spot in Clapton, but their new place near Victoria Park has a new menu of barbecued skewers. Don’t worry, their classics like crispy prawn wontons, lamb potstickers, and chocolate dumplings are still on offer.

 Opera Tavern £ £ £ £ Spanish  in  Covent Garden ££££ 23 Catherine St

We like the opera. Kind of. Depends on how many pints we can sink beforehand really. But we’re definitely into tapas. Opera Tavern is an old school, converted pub spot in Covent Garden that has had a big makeover. There’s also a new team heading up the food and you can expect dishes like squid ink pasta, chorizo picante, and beef bavette.

july 2019 Arcade Food Theatre ££££ 103 - 105 New Oxford Street

Centre Point has a new all day food hall including stalls from Lina Stores, Casa Do Frango, Oklava, Pophams, Chotto Matte, and Flat Iron. Heads up, there’s also an outdoor terrace and a whole host of drinking options.

The KPH ££££ 139 Ladbroke Grove

The people behind The Coach and Hero Of Maida, have taken over and decked out a classic Notting Hill spot, The Kensington Park Hotel. Expect an upmarket pub downstairs with a slick dining room upstairs, and lots of seasonal French bistro-style food.

 Wun's Tea Room ££££ 23 Greek Street

The people behind Bun House have opened a new two storey Cantonese restaurant and bar on Greek Street. Expect clay pot rice, coal grilled skewers, a big cocktail menu, and late night hours Thursday to Saturday.

 Isla At The Standard £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  Kings Cross ££££ 10 Argyle Street

Another day, another luxury hotel has opened in London, and with it comes a brand new seasonal restaurant. This sophisticated King’s Cross spot has a garden terrace, natural wines, plenty of foliage, fresh British seafood, and a big, fancy bar aptly called Double Standard.

Stampa ££££ 61 Davies Street

Mayfair has a new affordable pasta spot that is actually, you know, affordable. Taking inspiration from the Trastevere district of Rome, they’re serving everything from freshly ground coffee, oxtail ragu pappardelle, to antipasti boards.

Nandine Camberwell Church Street £ £ £ £ Kurdish  in  Camberwell ££££ 45 Camberwell Church Street

We’re already very into the cheap and cheerful mezze platters at family-run restaurant Nandine on Vestry Road, but now they’ve opened a second Camberwell spot on Church Street. There’s fresh Kurdish salads, plenty of vegetarian options, and baklava.

 Radio Alice ££££ Jubilee Place

Sure, it might sound like a feminist take on The Boat That Rocked, but Radio Alice is actually an organic pizza joint that already has spots in Hoxton and Clapham. Now they’ve opened in Canary Wharf and they’ve brought their pork sausage, ’nduja, and smoked cheddar topped pizzas with them, as well as appetisers like pesto burrata and anchovy crostini.

 Moncks Of Dover Street ££££ 33 Dover Street

Not to be misinterpreted as Mayfair’s latest monastery, Moncks Of Dover Street is a brasserie from the people behind Park Chinois. This all-day spot has a classic breakfast menu, weekend brunch options, and a daytime menu that’s all about fresh fish, grilled meat, and a caviar covered lobster roll.

 Flor £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  London Bridge ££££ 1 Beadle St

The people behind Shoreditch spot Lyle’s have opened a new wine bar, bakery, and restaurant right on the edge of Borough Market. Dishes like rabbit kidney skewers, oysters in jalaneño mignonette, and cherry blossom cake will change daily.

We checked out Flor and put it on our Hit List.

 Kama By Vineet £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Knightsbridge ££££ 87-135 Brompton Road

There are only around 25 seats at this new Indian spot in the revamped Harrods Dining Hall. Options include a whole bunch of sharing plates and bowls, vegetarian and meat thalis, and a £48 lobster Chettinad biryani.

We checked out Kama by Vineet and put it on our Hit List.

 Steven Joyce Heritage ££££ 18-20 Rupert Street

Soho’s Rupert Street is home to a new Swiss-inspired spot. At lunch and dinner the restaurant at Heritage is the place for raclette, fondue, rostis, and larger plates of meat and fish from the grill, while from midday till late every day the bar serves wines from an extensive list which includes a section on ‘inquisitive reds’.

 Hoh Sek Noodles ££££ St Katherine's Way

Hoh Sek is a walk-in spot at St Katherine’s Dock specialising in noodles. The influences are Asian-wide, but the focus is on Cantonese dishes such as the Hong Kong fish noodles which are only served in the evening. Meanwhile there are six casual grab-and-go or eat in lunch options, all coming in at under a tenner.

JUNE 2019  Jérôme Galland Circolo Popolare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 40 - 41 Rathbone Place

The people behind Shoreditch trattoria Gloria, have opened up a second Italian spot - this time in Fitzrovia. At 9000 square feet, Circolo Popolare is what we professionals refer to as ‘fucking massive’. The walls are lined with thousands of bottles of spirits, there are 12-person tables, giant silk handkerchief style pastas, and a signature one litre sundae. So yeah, it’s super lowkey.

We checked out Circolo Popolare and put it on our Hit List.

 Natoora Counter £ £ £ £ British  in  Notting Hill ££££ 5 Elgin Crescent

Natoora not only have five classy grocery stores in London and provide a whole bunch of chefs with fresh produce, they’re also now serving breakfast and lunch in Notting Hill. They believe in ‘radical seasonality’ - hello, band name - so you can expect light dishes involving whatever vegetables are currently in their prime and a lot of cheese, quinoa, and houmous.

We checked out Natoora Counter and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Olio Creative Flying Horse Coffee £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ 2 Television Centre

The old BBC Television Centre in White City has a new daytime coffee spot serving freshly roasted coffee, seasonal salads, and sandwiches. Sadly, we can’t confirm whether there’ll actually be any flying horses present.

OKN1 ££££ 40 Hoxton Street

As students we mastered important culinary skills like ‘the perfect Pot Noodle pour’ and not getting our chin stuck in a family tub of nutella. Meanwhile, a group of student chefs and fully-fledged professionals are serving the food at this new all day Hoxton spot. If you’re expecting beans on toast, think again, they’re serving everything from a roasted chorizo frittata for brunch to a Suffolk bacon chop for dinner. By the way, there’s also a big terrace.

 Jade Nina Sarkhel Suzi Tros £ £ £ £ Greek  in  Notting Hill ££££ 18 Hillgate Street

Suzi Tros might sound like the protagonist of a summer special of ITV’s latest murder drama, but it’s actually a new Greek bistro in Notting Hill. Set over two floors, you’ll find small plates, an exclusively Greek wine list, and plenty of ‘grandmama’s tzatziki’.

We checked out Suzi Tros and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Sub Cult ££££ 82 Watling Street

Another day, another street food Cinderella sandwich story. Or something. The people behind Sub Cult have been serving American deli-style sub sandwiches full of things like oak smoked salmon, seared seitan, bavette steak, truffle mayo, wild garlic aioli, slow cooked pork, and marinated calamari, for five years, and now they’ve opened their first permanent spot in the City. Open from 7am until 6pm, they’ll be serving everything from breakfast rolls to lunch on the go.

 Gigi’s Bar ££££ 11 Hoxton Square

Gigi’s Hoxton is a new all day restaurant, bar, and late night live music venue in - dun dun dun - Hoxton. Italian inspired dishes like beef carpaccio, pan fried scallops, bistecca alla fiorentina are on the menu, plus DJ sets, a terrace, and cocktails.

 Chucs Cafe ££££ 97 Old Brompton Road

In what we like to call ‘peak Monopoly’, Chucs have restaurants in Mayfair, Westbourne Grove, Harrods, the Serpentine gallery, and now South Kensington. Classy. This time they’ve got a little bit more of a casual all-day situation going on, with a Mediterranean inspired menu of café classics, as well as paninis, salads, and smoothies to go. For London’s annual three days of sunshine, it’s also good to know they’ve got a big wrap-around terrace.

 The Compton Arms £ £ £ £ British ,  Pub  in  Islington ££££ 4 Compton Avenue

Those of you who read (or watched the film of) Animal Farm and felt permanently scarred by Old Major, will know that ‘four legs are bad’. Well, hopefully that isn’t true as this new meat focused kitchen has opened at Islington spot, The Compton Arms. The pub is rumoured to have been one of George Orwell’s favourites, but that isn’t stopping them from serving seasonal European-meets-Asian dishes such as Asparagus XO and pork belly skewers.

We checked out The Compton Arms and put it on our Hit List.

 Safia Shakarchi Pophams Hackney £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Hackney ££££ 197 Richmond Road

The second Popham’s bakery has opened in London Fields. This all-day spot is serving coffee, classy pastries, open sandwiches, weekend specials, and a bacon and maple syrup croissant that has been more papped more than Paris Hilton in 2004. Heads up, there might be queues.

We checked out Pophams and added it to our Hackney Guide.

 Wild Honey £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Mayfair ,  St. James's ££££ 8 Pall Mall

Wild Honey might sound like an indie band’s hit single about the plight of the bees, but it’s actually a new upscale spot in St James’s. The original Wild Honey in Mayfair closed down earlier this year, and they’ve now brought their menu of French-inspired seasonal dishes to a very swish space involving high ceilings and a lot of velvet seating.

 Master Bao £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ The Balcony, Westfield

First came Mr Bao in Peckham, then came Daddy Bao in Tooting, and now, like the final frontier of a beloved movie franchise, Master Bao has opened in Westfield White City.

 Arros QD ££££ 64 Eastcastle Street

Fitzrovia has a new Spanish restaurant that has a six-metre wood fire oven. There are huge two-person paellas, there are six types of aioli on the menu, and there are plenty of seats around the big open kitchen.

 The Grand Duchess ££££ Sheldon Square

If you’re prone to seasickness, this new Paddington restaurant from the people behind London Shell Co. might be one to miss. The Grand Duchess is a cruise boat restaurant that now has a permanent home, or dock, or something, in Paddington. There’s lots of Cornish seafood on offer, a huge surf and turf option, plus some additional outside seating come summer.

 Fugitive Motel ££££

Fugitive Motel is the latest all day co-working and craft beer bar with plenty of foliage to open in east London, specifically Bethnal Green. There are sourdough pizzas on offer from lunchtime, shuffleboard aplenty, as well as enough cacti and hanging plants to make The Eden Project jealous.

Maremma ££££ 36 Brixton Water Lane

In another exhilarating round of New Opening’s Geography Facts - Maremma is a coastal area of Tuscany that’s known for its hunting and seafood potential. Don’t you feel smarter already? Now you can get some of classic Tuscan pasta and meat dishes, as well as the region’s wines at a rustic new spot in Brixton.

 Siren At The Goring ££££ 15 Beeston Place

Five star luxury Belgravia hotel, The Goring, has a new seafood restaurant that will be much more of a casual situation than their other dining options. The space itself is very Sistine Chapel feels and there’s plenty of fresh Cornish produce on the menu, as well as dishes like grilled whole monkfish for two, a marinated tomato and shallot salad, and some pretty hefty price tags.

 sow ££££ 39 Marlborough Street

Apparently, plates are out of fashion for good - flat surfaces, gross right - as another bowl focused spot has opened in Soho. It’s a small restaurant but most of their dishes are available to go, including their vegan buckwheat noodles, natural salads, and fruity breakfast bowls.

 Omnino ££££ 7 - 9 St. Bride Street

The City has got itself a new Brazillian barbecue. Meat wise, there’s everything from Argentine beef to Australian wagyu on offer, as well as sides like black truffle gnocchi, a mushroom trio, and a roasted sweet potato and chorizo pincho.

 Squeg + Bonez ££££ 171 Mare St

Squeg And Bonez might sound like a cartoon about a crime-fighting dog duo, but it’s actually a new vegan small plates restaurant and natural wine bar on Mare Street in Hackney. As well as dishes like pea and lemongrass fritters and mushroom dumplings, there’s also a brew bar.

Crate ££££ 35 St James Street

There’s a new container village in Walthamstow that has an on site brewery and plenty of restaurants that will be opening throughout June. Expect a vegan street food spot, an Italian bakery, a burger joint, as well as many other options.

 Meatliquor W1 £ £ £ £ Burgers ,  Diner  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 37 - 38 Margaret Street

The original Meatliquor - a burger and cocktail spot - has moved up the road to Oxford Circus, with even more cocktails and even more space. As well as their classic dishes like the Dead Hippie burger and their deep-fried mac and cheese, they’re serving food until late and drinks until 3am daily. There’s also a ‘poke for jäger’ button - because we haven’t made enough mistakes already.

 Ingrid Rasmussen Gold £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Notting Hill ££££ 95 - 97 Portobello Road

The day has finally come. London has a Spandau Ballet themed restaurant. Kidding, Gold is a new three-story restaurant and late night bar on Portobello Road. They’re serving seasonal dishes designed for sharing, like chargrilled squid, nettle and sheep’s ricotta ravioli, and braised rabbit leg tortelloni. Heads up, as well as a pavement terrace, there’s also a patio area out back.

We checked out Gold and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Crazy Pizza ££££ 7 Paddington street, Marylebone

Well, they weren’t going to call it Another Sane Pizza Place were they? Nope. This new Marylebone spot is all about thin crust, truffle, big prices, and portraits of celebrities eating pizza. Crazy.

May 2019  Bernard Zeija Tayér And Elementary ££££ 152 Old Street

The people behind luxury Marylebone cocktail bar Artesian, have opened a more relaxed spot in Old Street. There’s all-day coffee, light bites, and a work area, and then a more formal cocktail bar and restaurant at the back. Also, popular street food vendor Ta Ta Eatery will be serving food, so you can expect a changing menu of their Portuguese and Chinese hybrid dishes.

We checked out Tayér and Elementary and added it to our sandwich guide.

 Sette ££££ 4 Knightsbridge Green

There’s a new all day restaurant and cocktail bar inside the Bulgari hotel from the people behind New York spot, Scarpetta. The menu features Italian classics with a twist, like duck and foie gras ravioli.

 Baba G's ££££ 726 - 727 Camden Market's North Yard

Baba G’s have been serving their Indian inspired burgers at markets for almost a decade. Now they have their first permanent spot in a 50 seater restaurant in Camden where they’re serving everything from their signature ‘pachos’ - poppadom nachos - as well as spiralized celeriac bhajis, chicken tikka nuggets, and spiced rum cocktails.

 Gezellig £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Holborn ££££ 193-197 High Holborn

Rather than letting you play another fun game of ‘what the f does that mean?’ we’re be happy to tell you that Gezellig is Dutch for ‘an atmosphere that allows good things to happen’. Snazzy. This new wine focused spot in Holborn has a modern European menu, with two private dining rooms available, as well as the option of a whole suckling pig. Also snazzy.

Roastery And Toastery ££££ Adelaide Road

Honestly, this could very well have been the name of The Infatuation’s first collection of sonnets, but this new toastie spot in Chalk Farm has beaten us to the punch. Expect pastries, coffee, and lots of different takes on your classic cheese toastie.

Cent Anni ££££ 33 High Street

Cent Anni is a new spot in Wimbledon with some alfresco dining available and a modern Italian menu. Think beetroot ravioli, tiger prawn linguine, chicken paillard, and a selection of classic Italian cocktails.

 Darby's £ £ £ £ Seafood ,  British  in  Vauxhall ££££ 3 Viaduct Gardens Road

Vauxhall has a new oyster bar, bakery. It’s a neighbourhood joint with dishes like highland short rib, turbot, and crispy beef fat potatoes on the menu, as well as the option to get half a dozen oysters and a pint of Guinness for a tenner.

 Les Platanes £ £ £ £ French  in  Mayfair ££££ 26 - 28 Bruton Place

Mayfair has a shiny new French ‘bistrot de luxe’ with a big menu, and an even bigger wine list.

We checked out Les Platanes and added it to our Mayfair Guide.

 Coqfighter £ £ £ £ Soho ££££ 75 Beak Street

Fried chicken burgers and fried chicken bao - that’s what Coqfighter is all about. This popular street food trader’s opened their first permanent spot in Soho and their bringing all their classics as well as some new dishes.

 Chik'n ££££ 187 Wardour Street

The people behind Chick ‘n’ Sours are bringing their fried chicken and craft beers to Soho. This place is big on their ‘sandwich’ (burger) game too, with everything from their ‘Straight Up’ buttermilk, herb mayo, and pickles classic, to their ‘Cali Hot Chick’ that’s full of guacamole, chipotle mayo, cheese, and fried chicken - obviously.

 Louie's ££££ 37 Hoxton Square

It’s official. London isn’t going to run out of fried chicken spots any time soon. Louie’s in Hoxton specialises in Nashville style hot chicken, but you can also expect alcoholic ice teas, boozy shakes, cocktail bowls, and live DJ sets. Students of London, your prayers have finally been answered.

 Fishworks ££££ 2 - 4 Catherine Street

Fishworks are already serving fresh, sustainable seafood in Mayfair and Marylebone and now they’ve got a new spot in Covent Garden. As well as a whole load of different fish dishes on offer in the restaurant, there’s also a wet fish counter and a fishmonger to help you if you’re looking to take some fish home with you. We’re going to stop saying fish now.

 Pasta Nostra ££££ 122 Old Street

There’s a new fresh pasta spot a couple minutes up the road from Old Street Station and they’re serving a short menu of classics like oxtail ragu pappardelle, gnocchi vongole, and tortello carbonara. It’s also worth noting that this place is open from 8am during the week so you can also swing by for a coffee.

The Buxton ££££ 42 Osborn Street

The people behind one of London’s favourite pub roof terraces, The Culpeper, have opened a new pub and hotel near Brick Lane. There are dishes like asparagus with polenta chips, beef and celeriac remoulade, and treacle tart on the menu, but if you’re in it for the roof terrace be warned, it’s only open to guests.

 Bob Bob Cité ££££ The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street

Entirely OTT luxury Soho spot Bob Bob Ricard, have opened their second restaurant on the third floor of the Leadenhall Building in the City. Or if you prefer, the Cité. They’re bringing their iconic press-for-champagne buttons along with them, as well as their menu of dressed up classics.

We checked out Bob Bob Cité and put it on our Hit List.

 Peck! Peck! ££££ 240 Graham Road

Sure, the name of this new chicken spot in Hackney central might bring about some traumatic memories if you’ve ever gone toe-to-toe with a seagull over a Mr Whippy, but fear not, the only birds here are fried or flame-grilled and can be covered in peri peri sauce. There are also plenty of sides to choose from, as well as some cheap and cheerful burgers.

 Myrtle ££££ 1A Langton Street

Finally, a restaurant named after your great nan. Chelsea has a new modern European restaurant with Irish influences and a whole lot of fresh, Irish produce. The seasonal menu will change day-to-day but expect dishes like pigs beignets, celeriac wellington, and beef with boxty cake - a classic Irish potato dish.

 Bao Borough £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  London Bridge ££££ 13 Stoney Street

Bao have opened their fourth spot on the edge of Borough Market. You can expect their classic bao, Taiwanese fried chicken, and highball machine cocktails, as well as a karaoke room in the basement.

We checked out Bao Borough and put it on our Hit List.

 Parrillan At Barrafina £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Tapas  in  Kings Cross ££££ Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross

The team behind one of our Greatest Hits, Barrafina, have opened a new terrace bar and grill restaurant. This outdoor spot in Coal Drops Yard has a partially covered area - because weather - and guests cook fresh meat, fish, and vegetables and toppings to taste, at individual mini parillas on their tables.

 Rah Petherbridge Hello Darling £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Southwark ££££ 131 Waterloo Road

Waterloo has a new seasonal sharing dish restaurant next to The Old Vic. Hello Darling has a three course pre-theatre option for £22 and everything from miso glazed carpaccio to confit duck legs with blood orange on the menu.

Crane’s ££££ 67 Peckham Road

Food is art. Said no one ever. But, South London Gallery has got a new kitchen serving seasonal classic cafe dishes. Take note, they close everyday at 6pm, apart from on Wednesdays when they’re open until 9pm.

Humble Pizza ££££ 342 King's Road

Humble Pizza on the King’s Road, is a vegan and vegetarian spot serving cauliflower base pizzas with toppings like vegan pepperoni, mushroom, and truffle.

 The Mantl ££££ 142 Brompton Road

The Mantl is a new Turkish spot in Knightsbridge with room for just under 80 guests, a swish cocktail bar, and a big mantl fireplace for cooking all their lamb chops, chicken shish, and vegetable skewers. In case you’re looking for something lighter, there are cold and hot starters as well as traditional Turkish snacks.

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Keeping track of London’s new restaurant openings is enough to give any normal person a headache. But we’re not normal. And nor are you. You love getting out there and finding the latest spot that you simply have to tell your friends about before anyone else does. So do we. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to all the new openings that have caught our eye. Just remember, this isn’t an endorsement, as we haven’t been to all of these places. It’s for you to go and find out what’s what for yourself, so fare forward voyagers.

We’ll be regularly updating this post, and we’ll be adding a note whenever we review a spot, or add it to our guide to the best new restaurants in London, the Hit List.

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Lovers of all things egg, Eggslut, have opened a second London restaurant, this time in Fitzrovia where you can get more of their all-day breakfast sandwiches.

 Wildflower Restaurant ££££ Unit 2.17, Buck St Mkt

Wildflower is a new restaurant on Camden High Street that’s serving things like scallop and Alexander root, Jerusalem artichoke velouté, and hay baked celeriac as part of an eight course tasting menu in a revamped shipping container.

 Nic Crilly-Hargrave Kibou Japanese Kitchen and Bar ££££ 175-177 Northcote Road

New Japanese restaurant Kibou has opened in Battersea and will be serving up popular dishes like ramen, katsu curry, bao buns, and sushi.

Supa Ya Ramen ££££ 276 Hackney Rd

Supa Ya Ramen has opened a permanent restaurant in Hackney, with a weekly changing menu of ramen. Expect things like salt beef with iberico pork fat, and root vegetable olive oil and sea salt with celeriac chashu. For the time being the restaurant will only be open for “bubble bookings”, meaning that groups of six to eight can book out the restaurant for a private dinner. Also, it’s BYOB.

Bobo Social ££££ 23 Sayer St

After leaving their Charlotte Street location, Bobo Social have now opened a new spot in Elephant and Castle where you can get things like their peanut butter burger, fried squid, and braised lamb croquettes.

 Eat of Eden ££££ 76 Shepherds Bush Road

Eat Of Eden have opened a third restaurant, in Shepherd’s Bush, where you can get more of their Ethiopian patties, curries, and sharing platters.

june 2020  Nasi Economy Rice ££££ 169 Holloway Road

The people behind Sambal Shiok have opened a Malaysian takeaway deli next door. For now they’re offering chilled ready meals, with things like fried rice vermicelli with omelette, spiced potato cakes, and vegan set meals for two.

 Attawa ££££ 6 Kingsland Road

A new Punjabi restaurant has opened on Kingsland High Street, and will be delivering tandoor lamb chops, Punjabi chicken kari, dhaal makani, and more around Dalston. They’re also open for collection.

 Bears At The Pavilion ££££ 15 Brook Green

Ice-cream spot Bears Parlour has opened a second site, this time in Hammersmith. They’re offering socially distant collections of their soft serve, as well as delivering tubs of ice-cream with flavours like blueberry, lavender jam meringue swirl or passion fruit and double dark chocolate freckles.

MARCH 2020  Steven Edwards At Bingham Riverhouse ££££ 61-63 Petersham Road

The Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond is now home to a new restaurant serving seasonal British food beside the Thames. The menu features items like duck liver pate, mushroom risotto, and salt baked pork rump. And on Sundays they serve a five-course tasting menu.

The Clarence Tavern ££££ 102 Stoke Newington Church St

The Clarence Tavern has re-opened in Stoke Newington. It’s been taken over by the team behind the Canton Arms and Anchor and Hope, and is serving a seasonal menu including things like Turkish-style onion salad, confit duck leg with lentils and green sauce, and chicken and bacon pie.

 Goods Way ££££ 11 Goods Way

Goods Way is a new venue with street food, bars, and live music in King’s Cross. There’s a range of food from Duck Truck, Breddos Tacos, Temple of Seitan, and Sushi on Jones. Heads up, it’s open until 5am on Friday and Saturday.

FEBRUARY 2020  Satay Street Café ££££ 15 Goulston Street

Thai street food stall Satay Street have opened their first permanent spot. Satay Street Café, in Whitechapel is serving summer rolls, buns, and different types of satay. They’re also serving some lunchboxes for under a tenner.

 Good Neighbour ££££ 102 Tooting High St

Camberwell wine bar Good Neighbour have opened a second spot in Tooting. During the week they’re serving snacks, charcuterie, as well as sharing plates in the evening. While from Friday to Sunday they also offer brunch.

 East West ££££ 135 Fortess Rd

East West is a restaurant in Tufnell Park putting Indian-inspired toppings and sauces on pizza and pasta. You can expect things like butter chicken pappardelle, tandoori chicken arancini, and paneer butter masala pizza. They also have a ‘west’ pizza section, with classic Italian toppings.

A Slice Of Blue ££££ 43 Lower Clapton Rd

A Slice of Blue is a new Pizza bar in Clapton. You can expect pizzas (duh) with toppings like cotto ham, mushrooms and parmesan, and smoked mozzarella, rare breed Yorkshire sausage, and wild broccoli. There’s also live music in the form of musicians, rappers, street poets, and DJs.

Peachy Goat ££££ 16 Half Moon Lane

Peachy Goat is a dog-friendly, plant-based bistro in Herne Hill serving things like warm asparagus broad bean and pea salad, cacio e pepe, and plant-based sausage and mash.

The Patate ££££ 323 Kentish Town Rd

The Patate is a French burger spot in Kentish Town specialising in beef bourguignon burgers. There’s also a choice between different types of cheeses to be put in your burgers.

 L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele ££££ 44 Old Compton Street

L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele are serving their Naples-style pizza from their second London restaurant, in the heart of Soho.

 Chuku's ££££ 274 High Road

Chuku’s is a new restaurant in Tottenham serving Nigerian tapas. You can expect things like caramel kuli kuli chicken, jollof quinoa, and plantain waffles.

Mambow ££££ 75 Commercial Street

Short for mama bowls, Mambow is an all-day restaurant near Spitalfields serving bowls like chick flick which has black rice, za’ataar sprouts, roasted beets, spicy green chicken, salsa verde, and leftover pickles. They also serve brunch on weekends, with things like Malaysian fried chicken, coconut Pandan rice, and kimchi and taleggio toasties. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Padella Shoreditch ££££ 1 Phipp Street

Padella are opening their second restaurant. This time in Shoreditch. You can expect more of their popular pastas, creamy burratas, and virtual queues.

 Hoppers £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Kings Cross ££££ 4 Pancras Square

Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurant Hoppers has opened its third location. The King’s Cross spot is serving more of the bone marrow varuval, egg hoppers, and burianis that we loved from their original in Soho.

 Zia Lucia ££££ 12 Piazza Walk

Pizza spot Zia Lucia have opened their fourth restaurant, this time in Aldgate East. If you’re bad at making decisions, be warned, because you’re not only offered a choice between 16 varieties of topping, but also between vegetable charcoal, wholemeal, gluten free, and traditional bases.

 Ed Schofield Dominique Ansel Treehouse ££££ 24 Floral Street

Dominique Ansel Treehouse is a new all-day café in Covent Garden, with a small menu made up of small plates, larger plates, and desserts to share. You can expect things like chicken liver mousse mille-feuille, camembert fondue with croissant chips, and steamed brioche pudding with lamb. And for the sharing desserts you’ve got sticky toffee pudding, profiterole ‘building blocks’, and cascade tiramisu.

january 2020  Townsend ££££ 77-82 Whitechapel High St

Townsend is a new all-day British restaurant in the Whitechapel Gallery. They’re serving a seasonal menu where you can expect things like curried veal sweetbread, roast haunch of venison, and mayan gold potato with egg yolk, berkswell, and winter truffle.

Halo Burger ££££ 105 Great Eastern St

Halo Burger is a new plant-based burger spot in Shoreditch with smoky Carolina bbq burgers, cheese burgers, hot dogs, and plant-based chicken nuggets on the menu.

 Patri Ealing Broadway ££££ 29 Bond Street, Ealing

Patri is opening a third spot, this time in Ealing, serving a wide selection of Indian food such as seekh kebab tariwala, pantry chicken curry, and a whole section for vegan street food.

 Lateef Okunnu Sarap ££££ 14D Market Row

Sarap is a new Filipino restaurant in Brixton serving dinner through the week, as well as lunch at weekends. The menu is divided between small plates and larger plates for sharing, with options like red chillies spring rolls stuffed with mushrooms, fried chicken in a banana ketchup, and stuffed pork belly available from around a fiver a plate.

Boom Bap Burger ££££ 252 Paradise Row

Boom Bap Burger is a new restaurant in Bethnal Green serving burgers like The Notorious P.I.G., Drop It Like It’s Hot, and a vegan burger called Mushrooms With Attitude. They also have a DJ performing on some weekends.

 Bar Douro £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  City ££££ Finsbury Avenue Square

Bar Douro have opened a new spot in the City. It’s a casual tapas-style place with plenty of wine and port on offer to go with plates of ham, cheese, croquettes, a suckling pig in a sweet potato sandwich, gambas, and salt cod hash.

 Steven Joyce Ampeli ££££ 18 Charlotte Street

Ampeli is a new Greek restaurant in Fitzrovia with options like roasted beetroot with labneh, spiced potato burik with runny egg yolk, brown shrimp and harissa mayo, and braised short ribs with date molasses.

 James McDonald Muse ££££ 38 Groom Pl

Muse is a new fine-dining restaurant in Belgravia. It serves lunch and dinner, with tasting menus for each. The menu only gives away a few ingredients, but you can expect things like langoustine with pork fat and burnt apple, turbot with duck confit and pomme puree, and beef with Norfolk grains.

Noodle & Beer ££££ 31 Bell Ln

Noodle and Beer is a new Chinese restaurant in Spitalfields. The menu focuses around Chongqing Xiaomian noodles, both with or without soup. They also serve handmade thick udon noodles, handmade taro balls, and sweetcorn pancakes.

 Firebrand Pizza ££££ 84 Rosebery Ave

Firebrand have opened a second pizzeria in Clerkenwell. They have 13 pizzas on the menu, some topped with things like sweet potatoes, goat cheese, and Italian cured beef. They also offer a range of pasta options and other mains including ribeye steak and milanese chicken.

 Fink’s Gillespie £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Highbury ££££ 88 Gillespie Rd

Finks Gillespie is the second spot from the people behind Fink’s Salt & Sweet in Highbury. As well as serving coffee, breakfast and lunch is also on offer. Expect things like roast chicken with burnt onion mayo and leeks, and baharat spiced aubergine with egg, fresh pickle and tahini, plus the usual pastries and cakes.

 Colette ££££ 315 Fulham Road

Colette is a new delicatessen and deli in Chelsea. The focus is on home-style cooking, and no, that doesn’t mean pot noodles. Expect things like veal blanquette with chestnut gnocchi, truffle tortellini with celeriac, and confit duck with quinoa.

 Lateef Okunnu Pastaio ££££ Lower Southern Terrace

Pastaio have opened their third spot, this time in Westfield White City. They’re serving things like spinach pasta, squash ravioli, and wild mushroom pappardelle.

 Baraka ££££ Unit 4 Finsbury Avenue

Baraka is a slick new Turkish all-day restaurant in the City. Expect humus kavurma, grilled sucuk, and kofte with tomato sauce and yoghurt.

 The Water House Project ££££ 3 Mare Street

The Water House Project in Hackney is an eight-course tasting menu situation inspired by local produce. Chestnut and balsamic risotto, pheasant and plum chutney doughnut, and dill cured chalk stream trout are all on their winter menu.

Raj Of Islington ££££ 359 Holloway Road

Raj of Islington is a new Indian restaurant on Holloway Road. They focus on home-cooked authentic Indian food, so you can expect things like the railway lamb curry, murg salli zardaloo, and murg tikka.

 Haydon Perrior Palm Greens ££££ Unit S2 King's Cross Square

Palm Greens is a new spot in Kings Cross that serves all day breakfast and lunch. For breakfast they are serving cinnamon apple with tahini maple toast, and avocado toast with salsa. For lunch the focus is on salads and bowls likes Mexican tostada, miso mushroom, and kale caesar. You can also build your own.

 Stephanie De Goeijen Oklava Bakery + Wine ££££ 64 Grafton Way

Kyseri in Fitzrovia has become Oklava Bakery and Wine. As well as serving Turkish breakfast, and sandwiches and other baked things to take away, there are also grill options and daily specials like their beef and sour cherry manti.

Skål ££££ 149A Upper Street

Skal is a Nordic restaurant in Islington. They’re open for lunch and dinner with set menu options at £26.50 and £32.50. You can expect things like smoked sea trout mousse, lightly smoked mackerel, and lamb meatballs.

 Lateef Okunnu Big Fernand ££££ 39 Thurloe Place

Big Fernand, a popular burger chain in Paris, has opened a spot in South Kensington. They serve eight different burgers including a raclette burger, a veal burger, and a panko-crusted chicken burger, and they also have a vegetarian portobello mushroom burger for non-meat eaters.

 Apple Butter Cafe ££££ 32-34 Monmouth Street

Apple Butter Cafe is a new Middle-Eastern cafe in Covent Garden serving specialty coffee as well as aesthetically pleasing brunch choices.

Tokyo Pizza £ £ £ £ Pizza  in  Maida Vale ££££ 47 Maida Vale

Japanese and pizza in the same sentence might be an unexpected combo, but that’s what you get at Tokyo Pizza in Maida Vale. You’ll also get sake, and wagyu harumaki.

DECEMBER 2019 Saffron Circle ££££ New College Parade

Saffron Circle is a US-based Indian restaurant group that has now opened a spot in Swiss Cottage. You can expect things like masala chips, lamb chops, and Calcutta fish curry.

 Lateef Okunnu Casa Do Frango ££££ 2 King John Court

Casa Do Frango have opened another spot, this time in Shoreditch. Expect piri piri garlic prawns, half chicken brushed with piri piri, and sweet potato feijoada. Just don’t expect to be able to reserve a table, because it’s walk-in only.

 Barbie Green £ £ £ £ Australian ,  Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  City ££££ 2 London Wall Place

Barbie Green is a new all-day Aussie brunch spot near the Barbican. You can expect things like banana bread sandwich, shakshouka, and blueberry pancakes for brunch. For lunch they serve things like fire-roasted aubergine, pizza, and chicken parmigiana.

 Bancone £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ Golden Square 8-10 Lower James Street

Bancone already have a popular Covent Garden spot that we like, and now they’ve have opened a second spot in Soho serving their handmade pasta.

 Haydon Perrior Bottles ££££ 100 Draycott Avenue

Bottles is a new restaurant in Chelsea that’s all about pairing Italian food with Italian wine. Expect things like Sicilian chorizo hot dog, espresso-glazed ribeye steak, and aglio, olio e peperoncino.

 Davies and Brook ££££ 49 Brook St

There’s a new restaurant at luxury Mayfair hotel, Claridge’s. Davies and Brook serves seasonal British food with global inspiration, things like duck glazed with honey and lavender, buttermilk fried chicken, and grilled short rib of beef with fermented mint. There’s also a tasting menu for £145 per person.

Yori ££££ 15 Catherine Street

Yori is a new Korean restaurant in Covent Garden specialising in Korean BBQ and small plates. They also serve a £7.90 set lunch with choices ranging from vegetable hot stone bibimbap and jap chae, through to barbecued meat options - all served with a bowl of rice and three sides.

 The Melusine ££££ St Katharine Docks

The Melusine is a new seafood restaurant in St Katharine Docks. The menu changes daily, but you can expect things like clams with wild mushroom and dry ricotta, grilled cuttlefish with chickpea fricassee, and native oysters.

 Mio Yatai £ £ £ £ Japanese  in  Hackney ££££ 129a Pritchard's Road

Mio Yatai is a new restaurant at the end of Broadway Market, serving Japanese Street Food. Ramen, chicken karaage with wasabi mayo, and soft shell crab tacos with chilli avocado and mango are all on offer, as well as sake and a selection of wines.

Moto ££££ 7 Maiden Lane

Moto is a new Japanese bar in Covent Garden serving a range of sake, craft beer, and - from 4pm - otsumami platter and other bar food like simmered aubergine and miso salmon.

 Num Num ££££ 81 Scoresby St

Num Num is a southern Chinese restaurant in Southwark. For lunch, expect dishes like a kung pao chicken rice bowl, wonton noodle soup, and pork and cabbage dumplings. For dinner they serve things like twice cooked pork belly with fermented broad bean paste and crispy roasted chicken with Polish barbeque spices.

 Mike Tsang Barboun ££££ 61-67 Great Eastern Street

Barboun is a new Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Shoreditch serving sun-dried aubergine dolma, girolle flatbread, and hay-smoked short rib with iskender sauce.

Other Side Fried ££££ 3 Atlantic Road

Other Side Fried have got a new permanent spot in Brixton serving three variations of chicken burger: honey butter, buffalo, and one with parmesan and garlic. They also have dirty fries with bacon, parmesan, and ranch sauce, as well as regular fries.

 Paradise ££££ 61 Rupert Street

Paradise is a new Sri Lankan restaurant in Soho. Expect things like coconut flatbread roti, caramelised onion sambal, roasted chicken curry, and yellow cod curry.

Four Hundred Rabbits ££££ Dulwich Road

400 Rabbits has taken over the restaurant at Brockwell Lido. They’re open for brunch from 8am - 3pm serving things like green shakshuka with sourdough, black pudding on sourdough, and toasted banana bread, which - as far as we know - is not served on sourdough.

 Cafe Murano ££££ 184 Bermondsey Street

Cafe Murano has opened their third spot in Bermondsey, serving Italian food like gnocchi, plaice with mussels and samphire, and lamb neck stew. As well as tiramisu, and buttermilk panna cotta for dessert.

Wild Tavern ££££ 2 Elystan Street

Wild Tavern is a new Italian restaurant just off the King’s Road in Chelsea. You can expect shellfish sharing platters like lobster and whole Norwegian crab, tartare of Spanish tuna loin from the raw bar, pastas like taglioni with truffle, and a £32 filet steak for mains.

 Steven Joyce Prairie Fire ££££ Wood Lane Arches

Prairie Fire is a new Kansas City-style barbecue restaurant in Wood Lane Arches serving beef brisket, pulled pork, and chilli cheese dogs. They also serve local craft beer in their taproom, and stay open till 11pm on weekdays, and 12am on Fridays and Saturdays.

 Old Chang Kee ££££ 56 Goodge Street

Singaporean curry puff experts Old Chang Kee have opened a second spot, this time on Goodge Street. The curry puffs have fillings such as beef rendang, creamy chicken and mushroom, and chilli crab stick, and you can also expect chicken curry, laksa noodles, and nasi lemak.

Black Bear Burger ££££ Unit 61 Boxpark

Black Bear Burger have opened a second location in Boxpark Shoreditch. The menu consists of three choices of burgers, black bear, classic, and brisket. You can also get buttermilk chicken nuggets or wings on the side.

Dandy ££££ 35 Maltby Street

Dandy is a new restaurant on Maltby Street, serving seasonal comfort food. Expect lamb belly with potatoes and collard greens, ox cheek ragu, and fried chicken with chilli jam. For dessert, think French toast with whipped ricotta and honey. Plus, on the weekends they’re open for brunch.

 Mr Ji ££££ 72 Old Compton Street

Mr Ji is a new spot in Soho specialising in Taiwanese fried chicken which they also serve as bao. On the side you can get things like fries and black cabbage, and they also serve sweet potato and ginger doughnuts.

 Steven Joyce Borough Market Kitchen ££££ Southwark Street

Borough Market Kitchen has opened in, wait for it, Borough Market. They serve food from 25 traders including Mei Mei, Applebees Fish, and Rudie’s Jerk Shack.

november 2019  Lucky And Joy £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Clapton ,  Hackney ££££ 95 Lower Clapton Road

Lucky and Joy is a new Chinese restaurant in Lower Clapton. Expect things like tiger salad, fried kidney beans with fennel, and Xinjiang lamb chops with onion and pomegranate.

 Caldera ££££ 143 Mare Street

Caldera is a new Mexican restaurant in Hackney Central. You can expect nachos with guacamole, baja-style battered cod tacos, and ground beef enchiladas, as well as cactus and papaya salad and lamb cutlets marinated in hand-ground mole mixed with miso.

Roma Pizza ££££ 224 Brick Lane

Roma has opened a permanent spot on Brick Lane. They’re serving fast and thin 12-inch pizzas for £5, with toppings like aubergine, spicy lamb sausage, and obviously the classic margherita.

 Brother Marcus ££££ 2 Crispin Place

Brother Marcus is a new all-day restaurant in Spitalfields serving eastern-Mediterranean dishes like flatbreads, pides, spiced-chicken shawarma, and lahmucun. There are a variety of vegetarian options like sweet potato dumplings and burnt aubergine with tahini and fermented mango, and they also serve things like cinnamon and chai overnight oats for brunch.

Stoney Street ££££ 2-3 Stoney Street

26 grains have opened a new restaurant next to Borough Market. It’s on Stoney Street and it’s called, wait for it, Stoney Street. Expect things like peacock kale, poached chicken, and pheasant with bread sauce. They’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serve brunch until 2.30pm at the weekend.

 Baccalà ££££ 194 Bermondsey Street

This new Italian spot in Bermondsey is all about seafood and wine. Expect things like salted cod brandade with crispy chicory sprouts, roasted octopus with colonnata lard, stone bass with baked fennel, and deep fried squid.

 Gemma Wood Photography Peckham Cellars ££££ 125 Queens Road

Peckham Cellars is a new wine bar and kitchen in Peckham. They serve British and Mediterannean food, so you can expect things like pumpkin mascarpone rotolo with sage butter, farmed eel with nduja and pickled green tomatoes, and smashed potatoes with harrisa and aioli.

 Bread Ahead Bakery ££££ 26 - 28 Olympic Way

Bread Ahead have opened an all-day restaurant, bakery, and baking school in Wembley. They’re serving rotisserie and pizza in the restaurant, and in the bakery you can expect fresh pastries and sandwiches, as well as pizza by the slice.

 Manteca £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ 58-59 Great Marlborough Street

Manteca is a new restaurant in Soho serving handmade pasta like tonnarelli with brown crab cacio e pepe, as well as meat dishes like pig head fritti with pilacca.

 Steele Haigh/Kaizen House Mei Mei ££££ Borough Market Kitchen

Mei Mei is a Borough Market stall taking its inspiration from Singaporean kopitiams. There’s counter seating around an open kitchen, and you can expect dishes like Hainese chicken rice and nasi lemak, as well as Nanyang coffee.

Ugly Butterfly ££££ 55 King's Road

Ugly Butterfly is a new zero-waste restaurant on Kings Road that uses the leftovers from Adam Handling Chelsea up the road. Expect things like fried chicken feet, beef and bone marrow cottage pie, and banana bread with butter chicken.

 Folie ££££ 37 Golden Square

Folie is a big new restaurant in Soho with a Mediterranean inspired menu. Expect things like charcoal roasted octopus and butternut squash, tuna tartare, brussels sprouts and pistachio, and gnocchi with wild mushrooms and sage pistou. You can also expect a long list of cocktails and European wines from the bar.

 Nami ££££ 10-50 Willow Street

Nami is a new addition to the Nobu Hotel Shoreditch, serving Japanese street food in a bar setting. There are also DJs.

 Amazonico ££££ 10 Berkeley Sq

Madrid’s Amazonica has opened in Mayfair. And yes, it’s basically an adult version of The Rainforest Cafe serving a menu of things like hamachi tiradito (yellowtail with passion fruit and shiso leaves dressing), tequenos (clay oven chicken rolls), and Brazilian-style grilled rump steak.

 Epic Pies ££££ 53-55 Carter Lane

Epic Pies has opened in St. Paul’s with a lunch selection of five pies which all come with mash, greens and gravy or parsley liquor. Expect things like braised pepper steak pie, salt beef and swiss cheese, and ham hock and leeks. They also serve cronuts and ‘croffles’.

 14 Hills £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  City ££££ 120 Fenchurch St

A new restaurant has opened on the 14th floor of an office building on Fenchurch Street serving an all-day British menu and a weekend brunch. Look out for winter black truffle omelette, vanilla and cinnamon french toast with passion fruit and vanilla ice cream, and savoury french toast.

Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen ££££ 460 Hackney Road

Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen is a new Filipino restaurant near Cambridge Heath serving things like adobo glazed cauliflower, lemongrass ox heart skewers, spiced fried chicken, and roast aubergine kare kare. They’re open for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and serve lunch and dinner from Thursday to Sunday when the bar stays open until midnight.

 Daffodil Mulligan ££££ 70-74 City Road

Daffodil Mulligan is a new Irish restaurant in Shoreditch serving grilled lamb chops, grilled lobster, and mash with bone marrow crumb. It also has an oyster bar.

Sola ££££ 64 Dean Street

Sola is a new restaurant in Soho with a Californian inspired menu. Expect tuna tartare, mussels and clams, spit roast whole chicken to share, and lobster pot pie. There is also a 12-course tasting menu for £97 per person.

 Lina Stores King's Cross £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Kings Cross ££££ 20 Stable Street

The Soho deli has opened their second restaurant, this time in King’s Cross. They’re open for breakfast, with things like truffle scrambled eggs, polenta and roasted mushrooms, and nutella filled breakfast doughnuts. While for lunch and dinner you can expect fresh pasta like pumpkin ravioli and oxtail ragu pappardelle, as well as some meat and fish options like braised beef cheek in barolo, and grilled prawns.

 Volta Do Mar £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  Covent Garden ,  Strand ££££ 13-15 Tavistock St

Volta Do Mar is a new Portuguese restaurant in Covent Garden showcasing Portuguese cuisine and its relation to South America, Africa, and Asia. Expect things like Iberico pork vindalho, aubergine Goan curry with cashew yoghurt, and Macanese arroz marisco.

Market Hall West End ££££ 9 Holles Street

Market Hall West End has opened just north of Oxford Street with 11 different vendors including Baozilnn, Fanny’s Kebabs, and Pastaio. It also has four bars. And a roof terrace.

OCTOBER 2019  Bar Douro ££££ 85B Southwark Bridge Rd

Bar Douro is a new restaurant in Southwark’s Flat Iron Square serving Portuguese food. Expect options like garlic prawns, grilled quail, red onion cebolada and pine nuts from the à la carte menu, and if you go for lunch on weekdays you can get three courses for £11.50.

 Moi Moi Island ££££ 81 Kentish Town Rd

This new grab-and-go spot in Kentish Town serves West African and Caribbean bowls and fat rolls with spicy jerk chicken, curry lamb, suya beef, and vegan options like chickpea stew. They also do chicken wings.

 The Laundry ££££ 374 Coldharbour Lane

The Laundry is an all-day bistro and wine shop next to Brixton Village. As well as serving a menu ranging from oysters to roasted bone marrow, they’re open for coffee from 7am on weekdays. They also have a huge terrace to unwind on at sundown.

Silo ££££ Unit 7, Queens Yard

Silo at Crate Brewery is a zero-waste restaurant in Hackney Wick. Dinner is a five-course tasting menu with dishes like rainbow radishes with ricotta, kimchi juices and lovage, and quince ice cream with fig leaf oil and animal toffee. They also serve brunch of caramelised oats, or, among other options, a breakfast bun with mushrooms or smoked meat.

Oren ££££ 89 Shacklewell Lane

A new Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant has opened in Dalston serving sharing plates like sweet aubergines, egg and salad in pita and, ful mudammes for brunch, and dishes like monkfish in traditional Libyan chraime for dinner.

 Sussex ££££ 63-64 Frith Street

Sussex is a new restaurant in Soho sourcing their ingredients from their own farm or local suppliers. You can expect starters like monkfish carpaccio with aubergine, and mains including pumpkin gnocchi with caramelised quince.

Simplicity Burger ££££ 202 Brick Ln

A vegan burger spot has opened on Brick Lane. In keeping with its name, the menu is simple, with four types of burger, three types of fries, and a salad. It also has a late-night ‘plant powered’ cocktail bar downstairs.

 Trivet ££££ 36 Snowsfields

Trivet is a new restaurant near London Bridge with a small, high-quality menu. Expect things like chicken with vinegar sauce and squab pigeon, persimmon and kale. And keep an eye out for the ‘hokkaido potato’ which is a baked potato mille-feuille dessert.

 Sabroso ££££ Balcony Court Café, Westfield

This new South American spot has landed on the balcony of Westfield White City, serving arepas with fillings like roast chicken, braised beef, and Venezuelan cheese and avocado. They also have ceviche bowls with salmon or tuna, plus vegan options.

The Boulevard Theatre Restaurant ££££ 6 Walker's Court

The new restaurant at The Boulevard Theatre in Soho serves both small and large plates, with plant-based options like chermoula baked aubergine and roasted curried baby cauliflower with black dahl and fresh coconut.

Wilder Restaurant And Bar ££££ 2-4 Boundary Street

If you’re a meat lover, Wilder should be on your radar. This new restaurant in the Boundary Hotel in Shoreditch is serving British products like venison, pork jowl, and hake. They also have a whole page on their menu dedicated to ‘Gin Classics’.

 Naïfs ££££ 56 Goldsmiths Road

There’s a new, homely vegetarian/vegan bistro in Peckham. The menu includes aubergine fritters, mushroom broth with semolina dumplings, and almond and barley ice cream sandwiches. They also offer a long list of wines, local beer, and a speciality tea menu.

Unimini ££££ 20 Eastcheap

At this Korean BBQ lunch spot in the City you can customise your own bento boxes to grab and go, with options ranging from barbecued meats, fried chicken, and bibimbab bowls. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Ozone Coffee Roasters £ £ £ £ Pizza ,  Brunch  in  Bethnal Green ££££ Emma Street

We use the original Ozone as somewhere to work with a coffee, somewhere to recover with a damn good brunch on a Sunday morning, and somewhere easy to go when we literally can’t think of anywhere else to go. Open from 7.30am during the week, their second location in Bethnal Green has the same all day, all-rounder menu of things like fermented hummus, a yellow bean falafel burger, and big pizzas from noon. They also have a long list of cocktails to choose from in the evening. And coffee throughout, obviously.

We checked out Ozone Coffee Roasters and added it to our breakfast guide.

 Copper Chimney £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ Southern Terrace, Westfield

A popular Indian restaurant chain has come to London, taking over one of the terrace spots at Westfield in White City. Expect a big tandoor oven, handmade naans, 8-hour grilled meats, big biryanis, and a long list of vegetarian options.

 Decimo £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Mexican  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Standard London

Views across London and a manchego quesadilla sounds like a pretty winning combination. The new Spanish meets Mexican restaurant at the top of The Standard Hotel in Kings Cross has everything from floor-to-ceiling windows, vegan paella, pork tacos, and a full chef’s tasting menu. Heads up, this place is open until 3am at the weekend.

 Lyon's ££££ 1 Park Road

There’s a new seafood spot and wine bar up in Crouch End serving a completely casual £69 seafood platter for two, as well as dishes like a delica pumpkin satay, miso hake collars, and buttermilk cod cheeks. You can also just swing by for a glass of wine and some oysters at their bar.

 Kolamba £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Soho ££££ 21 Kingly Court

If you like the sound of curries, rotis, and lots of cardamom, then Kolamba should probably be on your radar. This new Sri Lankan spot in Soho looks like the kind of place that’s good for anyone who enjoys plenty of foliage and a strong coconut cocktail.

 Legare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  London Bridge ££££ 31 Shad Thames

London Bridge has a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant that’s all about pasta and the kind of nibbles you probably serve on the top deck of your imaginary yacht. As well as a short, changing menu of classic antipasti, you’ll find things like goats curd, saffron, tomato consommé, and fennel sausage in their homemade pastas.

 The Hunter's Moon ££££ 86 Fulham Road

South Kensington has a brand new home county style pub with plenty of oak flooring, leather armchairs, and a fireplace. But if you’re guessing that the menu is 99% pub grub, think again. They’re serving everything from scallop ceviche starters, to a plate of 36-month aged comté for dessert. There’s also a caramelised apple and stuffed pork belly roast on Sundays.

 Atis £ £ £ £ Shoreditch ££££ 145 City Road

You’re feeling fit. You’re feeling fresh. You’re feeling like someone with an entirely adequate amount of vitamin B12. No? In which case, this new, kind of healthy spot on Old Street might be just the place for you. Open from 7am until 8pm, this place is all about salad bowls, on-tap kombucha, pressed juices, porridge, and even more salad.

 Haymarket Wine House ££££ 66 Haymarket

If you like the sound of lots of red wine and steak for a tenner, then Haymarket Wine House should probably be on your radar. As well as their affordable flat iron cut, you’ll find classic French sides on the menu here. Also, importantly, there’s a 1am closing time that’s pretty handy if you’re looking for late night post-theatre eats.

September 2019  Sweet Chick ££££ 8 Market Place

Southern fried chicken, waffles, and classic comfort food sides like mac and cheese - that’s what Sweet Chick is all about. They’re already a big deal in the US with sites in New York and LA, but their first UK spot is in Fitzrovia with plenty of seating, a built in DJ deck, and, crucially, a bourbon-packed cocktail called ‘Tiger, Tiger Woods Y’all’.

 Calici ££££ 29 Belsize Park

If you’re into old school Italian restaurants with classics like calamari fritti, spaghetti vongole, and tiramisu on the menu - then Calici, a new little neighbourhood spot near Belsize Park, should probably be on your radar.

 Yard Sale Pizza ££££ 184 Hackney Road

We’re pretty into Yard Sale’s 18-inch pizzas, and now they’re available on Hackney Road too. As well as their classic pizzas like the courgette covered Cour Blimey, New Porker, and Texas vegan special, they’ve added several calzones to the menu.

 Fafa's ££££ 1 Monmouth Street

A popular Finnish filled-pita chain has opened an all-day spot in Covent Garden. Although there is some seating it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, but if you’re not in the mood for takeaway pita there are also things like falafel mezze, sweet potato fries, and big salads available.

 Vardo £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  Chelsea ££££ 9 Duke Of York Square

The people behind Caravan have opened a laid back all day restaurant in Chelsea. The menu is full of things like green baked eggs, shiitake donburi, lime pickle yoghurt, za’atar baked cod, and lots of other things you’re likely to shell out on when you go tipsy shopping in Waitrose whilst on a health kick. All of this is happening inside a three-storey stone and glass pavilion that looks part giant’s tooth, part Edna from The Incredibles’ retirement home.

 Kiss The Hippo ££££ 51 Margaret Street

This place might sound like the latest Pixar sponsored nursery rhyme, but it’s actually a coffee spot in Fitzrovia. They close at 6.30, and the feel is very laid back Scandi. There’s a brunch menu with dishes like black olive tapenade with mushrooms on sourdough toast, and you can also grab freshly baked cinnamon rolls to go.

Arabica King's Cross ££££ 7 Lewis Cubitt Walk

Borough Market’s Levantine spot Arabica has opened up a second, bigger restaurant in the Aga Khan Centre in King’s Cross. Open all day, expect big breakfasts like avocado on manousheh, fresh pides from the clay oven, and an outdoor terrace.

 Allegra £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Stratford ££££ The Stratford

Allegra is a restaurant and terrace bar on the 7th floor of The Stratford hotels serving dishes like hand-dived scallops with strawberries, squash risotto, and a £70 sake steamed turbot.. Heads up, there’s also a glass walk-in wine room.

Mama Fuego ££££ 69 Olympian Way, Greenwich Peninsula

Greenwich has a new riverside all day and night drinking and dining spot that mixes Australian speciality coffee and South American food. It’s a big space with a cafe, open plan bakery, bar, lounge area, riverside terrace, and a more formal restaurant area. It also has a big menu serving things like sriracha bloody mary baked eggs, green pea pancakes, kingfish ceviche salad, and Argentinian sirloin steak.

Tokii ££££ 50 Great Cumberland Place

Tokii is a Japanese inspired all-day restaurant inside the luxury Prince Akatoki hotel in Marylebone. It specialises in sushi, sashimi, and robata grilled fishes and meats, but the menu also offers a whole bunch of yakitori, tempura, and cold and hot dishes like yellowtail carpaccio in green pepper dressing, and ox cheek croquettes served with wasabi mayo.

 Crudo ££££ 35 Riding House Street

Crudo is a new ceviche spot in Fitzrovia. The concept is simple. You build your own ceviche bowl by selecting a protein, you choice of leche de tigre, a base, and whatever add-ons you want. There are also three ready built bowls if you’re incapable of making a decision, and they’re all available to eat-in or takeaway for under a tenner.

 Seabird ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, 14th Floor, South Bank, Southwark

We’ve never trusted seabirds since that seagull went all Artful Dodger with our Cornetto back in ’96. But we won’t hold that against this new rooftop restaurant in Southwark’s Hoxton Hotel. This place is all about city views, jazzed up cocktails, grilled meats, Mediterranean small plates, and lots of British seafood. You’ll also find a long list of oysters at their raw bar.

 Bubala £ £ £ £ Vegetarian ,  Middle Eastern  in  Spitalfields ££££ 65 Commercial Street

Spitalfields has a new Middle Eastern lunch and dinner spot. Everything here is vegetarian and you can expect dishes like confit potato latkes, aubergine with date syrup, and pumpkin tirshy dip.

 Charlie's ££££ Albemarle Street

Charlie’s isn’t named after it’s chef, it’s named after Lord Charles Forte, one of the founding members of Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair. All very Downton Abbey, right? Yes, but the food isn’t. The new upmarket restaurant inside Brown’s has a menu full of modern takes on British classics, and the space itself has big booths, lots of wooden panelling, and enough botanical wallpaper to make a gardener blush.

Sons + Daughters £ £ £ £ Sandwiches  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Pavilion, 119A Coal Drops Yard

The people behind Hackney fine dining spot, Pidgin, have opened a casual sandwich shop in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross. Open from 8am until 10pm, there are porridges, egg muffins, and Climpson And Sons coffee for breakfast, then sandwiches, salads, and cocktails available for the rest of the day. The main act here though is sandwiches, and you’ll find prawn crackers, tenderstem broccoli, soy-cured parmesan, miso mayo, Mortadello ham, and plenty more ingredients between their bread.

 Sam Harris Forza Wine ££££ 133a Rye Ln

Popular Peckham neighbourhood spot, Forza Win, have opened a new wine bar called - wait for it - Forza Wine. See what they did there? Five floors up with an outdoor terrace, there’s everything from views to a big wine list to negronis. On the food side they’ll be serving things at the bar like chicken milanese, clams, and biscotti soft serve - which are definitely our kind of ‘snacks’.

 Loyal Tavern ££££ 171-173 Bermondsey St

This new Bermondsey spot serves a seasonal British menu. There are dishes like venison tartare, plenty of by-the-glass wine options, and most importantly, there’s a late night cheese toastie on offer. Heads up, they’re open until 1.30am.

 Albie ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, South Bank, Southwark

The Hoxton Hotel in Southwark, not Hoxton - keep up - has a new all day European restaurant. Basically, there’s everything from crab linguine to French classics on the menu, as well as vegetable bowls for when you’re trying to keep it kinda healthy.

 Norma £ £ £ £ Mediterranean ,  Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 8 Charlotte Street

Fitzrovia has a new Sicilian restaurant serving fresh pasta, large meat dishes, and of course, homemade cannoli. Set over three floors, there’s a private dining space and a slick raw seafood bar serving clams, oysters, prawns, as well as wild sea bream.

Haya ££££ 184A Kensington Park Road

If you like the sound of Mediterranean small plates, shakshuka-packed brunches, and Israeli wines, then Haya should probably be on your radar. This upmarket Notting Hill spot looks a lot like a glossy Made showroom, and there’s plenty of mint yoghurt, homemade labneh, and fish on their menu.

 Seven Dials Market £ £ £ £ American ,  Pasta ,  Ramen ,  Sandwiches ,  Dim Sum  in  Covent Garden ££££ 35 Earlham St

Street food market folk KERB, have finally done what London weather demanded. They’ve opened an indoor market inside a huge ex-banana warehouse in Seven Dials, and there are a whole lot of London market favourites involved, from gelato to steamed buns to a conveyor belt of cheese. That’s right, a conveyor belt of cheese.

 Mama Shelter London ££££ 437 Hackney Road

Mama Shelter is already a big deal, party spot in Paris. And LA. And when we say ‘big deal’, we mean, ‘where you go if you want to look a bit cool and maybe see a member of Two Door Cinema Club get pissed’. Now they’ve opened a hotel in Hackney with a huge restaurant. There are crab doughnuts and pork belly baos on the menu, as well as a big outdoor terrace, karaoke rooms, and table football to keep you entertained.

Terra Terra ££££ 120 Finchley Road

There’s a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant and café by Finchley Road tube station but you can expect more than your classic pizza and negroni situation here. Open from 7.30am, there’s everything from nduja scrambled eggs and blueberry smoothies for breakfast to clam bigoli and cocktails come the evening.

 Neat Burger ££££ 4 Princes Street

Given the amount of mess we can make with a bun and some ketchup, ‘neat’ and ‘burger’ are two words we don’t normally associate with each other, but this new spot in Mayfair is all about tidying away the meat. Expect plant-based takes on classic burgers, vegan tater tots, and plenty of people fussing over the fact that Lewis Hamilton is the owner.

 Liv ££££ 18 Holbein Place

Belgravia has a new all-day café and restaurant. Upstairs there are dishes like king prawn omelette, a grilled chicken green bowl, and red lentil fritters, whilst downstairs is all about fresh espresso, guest coffee roasts, as well as wine, and lots of virgin cocktails.

AUGUST 2019  Three Uncles £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Spitalfields ££££ Devonshire Row

Liverpool Street has a new Cantonese spot where most of the dishes will cost you under a tenner. Three Uncles’ menu is all about roast duck, lo mein noodles, crispy pork belly, and freshly steamed dim sum. Heads up, they’re only open on weekdays.

 Baozi Inn London Bridge ££££ 34 - 36 Southwark Street

Dim sum, dan dan noodles, and barbeque roast duck - that’s what Baozi Inn is all about. They already have spots in Soho, Chinatown, and Victoria, but the new London Bridge restaurant is set over three floors with a big open kitchen and a cocktail lounge.

 Officina 00 £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Shoreditch ££££ 152 Old Street

Old Street has a new handmade pasta spot that is focused on regional Italian dishes. Think fresh braised pork genovese occhi, cocktails, and a big open kitchen where you can watch the chefs prepare your pasta.

We checked out Officina 00 and put it on our Hit List.

 The Stratford Brasserie ££££ 20 International Way

The Stratford Brasserie, in Stratford - duh, is a classic all-day spot on the ground floor of a new hotel complex. It has a huge brasserie-style menu, a huge outdoor terrace, and it’s open from 6.30am till late every day.

 Bafarat ££££ 6 Warwick Street

A classy artisan coffee shop originally from the Middle East has opened in Soho. Expect speciality Arabic coffee, French patisserie, and the kind of interiors even Patsy Stone would approve of.

 Snackbar £ £ £ £ Japanese ,  Sandwiches ,  Brunch  in  Dalston ££££ 20 Dalston Lane

Dalston Lane has a new cafe and co-working space that’s serving global-inspired food. If you’re picturing a blue and green cookie inspired by Planet Earth, think again. There’s a changing menu with everything from fried chicken and porchetta rice bowls to a babi guling and pickled watermelon sandwich.

 Nutshell £ £ £ £ Iranian  in  Covent Garden ££££ 30 Saint Martin's Lane

A new Iranian restaurant has opened in Covent Garden. There’s a big open kitchen, lots of counter dining, and a menu full of things like sour cherry beef dumplings, saffron kebabs, and octopus.

 @niccrillyhargravephotography Taps And Tapas ££££ 14 Trinity Road

Alliteration wins again. This new spot in Tooting Bec is all about pairing craft beer with your classic Spanish dishes. When it comes to the beer, there’s local brews from Brixton on tap, as well as a big range of bottled options. On the tapas side there are dishes like cured meats, Basque burgers, octopus, and chilli king prawns.

The Sauce ££££ 65 Highbury Park

Highbury has a brand new fast food spot that’s serving tarted-up versions of classic diner food. Think waffle burgers, chicken wings, and milk shakes, but with added options like soft-shell crab, truffle mayo, and blue cheese. There are also fourteen sauces you can get involved in, from gochujang to minted feta. Although it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, there is some indoor seating.

 Lost In Brixton ££££ Brixton Market

The people behind Pergola and The Prince have opened a new rooftop terrace on top of Brixton Village. In keeping with their other spots, there are many, many cocktails, including sixteen different spritzs and £28 summer jugs. You’re also able to order food from spots inside Brixton Village like Mamalan and Fish Wings & Tings straight to your table.

Eggslut ££££ 185 Portobello Road

A popular L.A. breakfast chain has opened in Notting Hill. Open daily from 8am, there’s a whole lot of egg on the menu but you’ll also find things like cheeseburgers, seared wagyu tri-tip steak, and cold brew coffee too. Expect a casual sit-down situation and plenty of takeaway options.

My Neighbours The Dumplings £ £ £ £ Chinese ,  Dim Sum  in  Hackney ££££ 178 - 180 Victoria Park

We wish our neighbours were dumplings. But then we’d probably eat them, and that wouldn’t be good for anyone. My Neighbours the Dumplings already has a popular spot in Clapton, but their new place near Victoria Park has a new menu of barbecued skewers. Don’t worry, their classics like crispy prawn wontons, lamb potstickers, and chocolate dumplings are still on offer.

 Opera Tavern £ £ £ £ Spanish  in  Covent Garden ££££ 23 Catherine St

We like the opera. Kind of. Depends on how many pints we can sink beforehand really. But we’re definitely into tapas. Opera Tavern is an old school, converted pub spot in Covent Garden that has had a big makeover. There’s also a new team heading up the food and you can expect dishes like squid ink pasta, chorizo picante, and beef bavette.

july 2019 Arcade Food Theatre ££££ 103 - 105 New Oxford Street

Centre Point has a new all day food hall including stalls from Lina Stores, Casa Do Frango, Oklava, Pophams, Chotto Matte, and Flat Iron. Heads up, there’s also an outdoor terrace and a whole host of drinking options.

The KPH ££££ 139 Ladbroke Grove

The people behind The Coach and Hero Of Maida, have taken over and decked out a classic Notting Hill spot, The Kensington Park Hotel. Expect an upmarket pub downstairs with a slick dining room upstairs, and lots of seasonal French bistro-style food.

 Wun's Tea Room ££££ 23 Greek Street

The people behind Bun House have opened a new two storey Cantonese restaurant and bar on Greek Street. Expect clay pot rice, coal grilled skewers, a big cocktail menu, and late night hours Thursday to Saturday.

 Isla At The Standard £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  Kings Cross ££££ 10 Argyle Street

Another day, another luxury hotel has opened in London, and with it comes a brand new seasonal restaurant. This sophisticated King’s Cross spot has a garden terrace, natural wines, plenty of foliage, fresh British seafood, and a big, fancy bar aptly called Double Standard.

Stampa ££££ 61 Davies Street

Mayfair has a new affordable pasta spot that is actually, you know, affordable. Taking inspiration from the Trastevere district of Rome, they’re serving everything from freshly ground coffee, oxtail ragu pappardelle, to antipasti boards.

Nandine Camberwell Church Street £ £ £ £ Kurdish  in  Camberwell ££££ 45 Camberwell Church Street

We’re already very into the cheap and cheerful mezze platters at family-run restaurant Nandine on Vestry Road, but now they’ve opened a second Camberwell spot on Church Street. There’s fresh Kurdish salads, plenty of vegetarian options, and baklava.

 Radio Alice ££££ Jubilee Place

Sure, it might sound like a feminist take on The Boat That Rocked, but Radio Alice is actually an organic pizza joint that already has spots in Hoxton and Clapham. Now they’ve opened in Canary Wharf and they’ve brought their pork sausage, ’nduja, and smoked cheddar topped pizzas with them, as well as appetisers like pesto burrata and anchovy crostini.

 Moncks Of Dover Street ££££ 33 Dover Street

Not to be misinterpreted as Mayfair’s latest monastery, Moncks Of Dover Street is a brasserie from the people behind Park Chinois. This all-day spot has a classic breakfast menu, weekend brunch options, and a daytime menu that’s all about fresh fish, grilled meat, and a caviar covered lobster roll.

 Flor £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  London Bridge ££££ 1 Beadle St

The people behind Shoreditch spot Lyle’s have opened a new wine bar, bakery, and restaurant right on the edge of Borough Market. Dishes like rabbit kidney skewers, oysters in jalaneño mignonette, and cherry blossom cake will change daily.

We checked out Flor and put it on our Hit List.

 Kama By Vineet £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Knightsbridge ££££ 87-135 Brompton Road

There are only around 25 seats at this new Indian spot in the revamped Harrods Dining Hall. Options include a whole bunch of sharing plates and bowls, vegetarian and meat thalis, and a £48 lobster Chettinad biryani.

We checked out Kama by Vineet and put it on our Hit List.

 Steven Joyce Heritage ££££ 18-20 Rupert Street

Soho’s Rupert Street is home to a new Swiss-inspired spot. At lunch and dinner the restaurant at Heritage is the place for raclette, fondue, rostis, and larger plates of meat and fish from the grill, while from midday till late every day the bar serves wines from an extensive list which includes a section on ‘inquisitive reds’.

 Hoh Sek Noodles ££££ St Katherine's Way

Hoh Sek is a walk-in spot at St Katherine’s Dock specialising in noodles. The influences are Asian-wide, but the focus is on Cantonese dishes such as the Hong Kong fish noodles which are only served in the evening. Meanwhile there are six casual grab-and-go or eat in lunch options, all coming in at under a tenner.

JUNE 2019  Jérôme Galland Circolo Popolare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 40 - 41 Rathbone Place

The people behind Shoreditch trattoria Gloria, have opened up a second Italian spot - this time in Fitzrovia. At 9000 square feet, Circolo Popolare is what we professionals refer to as ‘fucking massive’. The walls are lined with thousands of bottles of spirits, there are 12-person tables, giant silk handkerchief style pastas, and a signature one litre sundae. So yeah, it’s super lowkey.

We checked out Circolo Popolare and put it on our Hit List.

 Natoora Counter £ £ £ £ British  in  Notting Hill ££££ 5 Elgin Crescent

Natoora not only have five classy grocery stores in London and provide a whole bunch of chefs with fresh produce, they’re also now serving breakfast and lunch in Notting Hill. They believe in ‘radical seasonality’ - hello, band name - so you can expect light dishes involving whatever vegetables are currently in their prime and a lot of cheese, quinoa, and houmous.

We checked out Natoora Counter and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Olio Creative Flying Horse Coffee £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ 2 Television Centre

The old BBC Television Centre in White City has a new daytime coffee spot serving freshly roasted coffee, seasonal salads, and sandwiches. Sadly, we can’t confirm whether there’ll actually be any flying horses present.

OKN1 ££££ 40 Hoxton Street

As students we mastered important culinary skills like ‘the perfect Pot Noodle pour’ and not getting our chin stuck in a family tub of nutella. Meanwhile, a group of student chefs and fully-fledged professionals are serving the food at this new all day Hoxton spot. If you’re expecting beans on toast, think again, they’re serving everything from a roasted chorizo frittata for brunch to a Suffolk bacon chop for dinner. By the way, there’s also a big terrace.

 Jade Nina Sarkhel Suzi Tros £ £ £ £ Greek  in  Notting Hill ££££ 18 Hillgate Street

Suzi Tros might sound like the protagonist of a summer special of ITV’s latest murder drama, but it’s actually a new Greek bistro in Notting Hill. Set over two floors, you’ll find small plates, an exclusively Greek wine list, and plenty of ‘grandmama’s tzatziki’.

We checked out Suzi Tros and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Sub Cult ££££ 82 Watling Street

Another day, another street food Cinderella sandwich story. Or something. The people behind Sub Cult have been serving American deli-style sub sandwiches full of things like oak smoked salmon, seared seitan, bavette steak, truffle mayo, wild garlic aioli, slow cooked pork, and marinated calamari, for five years, and now they’ve opened their first permanent spot in the City. Open from 7am until 6pm, they’ll be serving everything from breakfast rolls to lunch on the go.

 Gigi’s Bar ££££ 11 Hoxton Square

Gigi’s Hoxton is a new all day restaurant, bar, and late night live music venue in - dun dun dun - Hoxton. Italian inspired dishes like beef carpaccio, pan fried scallops, bistecca alla fiorentina are on the menu, plus DJ sets, a terrace, and cocktails.

 Chucs Cafe ££££ 97 Old Brompton Road

In what we like to call ‘peak Monopoly’, Chucs have restaurants in Mayfair, Westbourne Grove, Harrods, the Serpentine gallery, and now South Kensington. Classy. This time they’ve got a little bit more of a casual all-day situation going on, with a Mediterranean inspired menu of café classics, as well as paninis, salads, and smoothies to go. For London’s annual three days of sunshine, it’s also good to know they’ve got a big wrap-around terrace.

 The Compton Arms £ £ £ £ British ,  Pub  in  Islington ££££ 4 Compton Avenue

Those of you who read (or watched the film of) Animal Farm and felt permanently scarred by Old Major, will know that ‘four legs are bad’. Well, hopefully that isn’t true as this new meat focused kitchen has opened at Islington spot, The Compton Arms. The pub is rumoured to have been one of George Orwell’s favourites, but that isn’t stopping them from serving seasonal European-meets-Asian dishes such as Asparagus XO and pork belly skewers.

We checked out The Compton Arms and put it on our Hit List.

 Safia Shakarchi Pophams Hackney £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Hackney ££££ 197 Richmond Road

The second Popham’s bakery has opened in London Fields. This all-day spot is serving coffee, classy pastries, open sandwiches, weekend specials, and a bacon and maple syrup croissant that has been more papped more than Paris Hilton in 2004. Heads up, there might be queues.

We checked out Pophams and added it to our Hackney Guide.

 Wild Honey £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Mayfair ,  St. James's ££££ 8 Pall Mall

Wild Honey might sound like an indie band’s hit single about the plight of the bees, but it’s actually a new upscale spot in St James’s. The original Wild Honey in Mayfair closed down earlier this year, and they’ve now brought their menu of French-inspired seasonal dishes to a very swish space involving high ceilings and a lot of velvet seating.

 Master Bao £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ The Balcony, Westfield

First came Mr Bao in Peckham, then came Daddy Bao in Tooting, and now, like the final frontier of a beloved movie franchise, Master Bao has opened in Westfield White City.

 Arros QD ££££ 64 Eastcastle Street

Fitzrovia has a new Spanish restaurant that has a six-metre wood fire oven. There are huge two-person paellas, there are six types of aioli on the menu, and there are plenty of seats around the big open kitchen.

 The Grand Duchess ££££ Sheldon Square

If you’re prone to seasickness, this new Paddington restaurant from the people behind London Shell Co. might be one to miss. The Grand Duchess is a cruise boat restaurant that now has a permanent home, or dock, or something, in Paddington. There’s lots of Cornish seafood on offer, a huge surf and turf option, plus some additional outside seating come summer.

 Fugitive Motel ££££

Fugitive Motel is the latest all day co-working and craft beer bar with plenty of foliage to open in east London, specifically Bethnal Green. There are sourdough pizzas on offer from lunchtime, shuffleboard aplenty, as well as enough cacti and hanging plants to make The Eden Project jealous.

Maremma ££££ 36 Brixton Water Lane

In another exhilarating round of New Opening’s Geography Facts - Maremma is a coastal area of Tuscany that’s known for its hunting and seafood potential. Don’t you feel smarter already? Now you can get some of classic Tuscan pasta and meat dishes, as well as the region’s wines at a rustic new spot in Brixton.

 Siren At The Goring ££££ 15 Beeston Place

Five star luxury Belgravia hotel, The Goring, has a new seafood restaurant that will be much more of a casual situation than their other dining options. The space itself is very Sistine Chapel feels and there’s plenty of fresh Cornish produce on the menu, as well as dishes like grilled whole monkfish for two, a marinated tomato and shallot salad, and some pretty hefty price tags.

 sow ££££ 39 Marlborough Street

Apparently, plates are out of fashion for good - flat surfaces, gross right - as another bowl focused spot has opened in Soho. It’s a small restaurant but most of their dishes are available to go, including their vegan buckwheat noodles, natural salads, and fruity breakfast bowls.

 Omnino ££££ 7 - 9 St. Bride Street

The City has got itself a new Brazillian barbecue. Meat wise, there’s everything from Argentine beef to Australian wagyu on offer, as well as sides like black truffle gnocchi, a mushroom trio, and a roasted sweet potato and chorizo pincho.

 Squeg + Bonez ££££ 171 Mare St

Squeg And Bonez might sound like a cartoon about a crime-fighting dog duo, but it’s actually a new vegan small plates restaurant and natural wine bar on Mare Street in Hackney. As well as dishes like pea and lemongrass fritters and mushroom dumplings, there’s also a brew bar.

Crate ££££ 35 St James Street

There’s a new container village in Walthamstow that has an on site brewery and plenty of restaurants that will be opening throughout June. Expect a vegan street food spot, an Italian bakery, a burger joint, as well as many other options.

 Meatliquor W1 £ £ £ £ Burgers ,  Diner  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 37 - 38 Margaret Street

The original Meatliquor - a burger and cocktail spot - has moved up the road to Oxford Circus, with even more cocktails and even more space. As well as their classic dishes like the Dead Hippie burger and their deep-fried mac and cheese, they’re serving food until late and drinks until 3am daily. There’s also a ‘poke for jäger’ button - because we haven’t made enough mistakes already.

 Ingrid Rasmussen Gold £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Notting Hill ££££ 95 - 97 Portobello Road

The day has finally come. London has a Spandau Ballet themed restaurant. Kidding, Gold is a new three-story restaurant and late night bar on Portobello Road. They’re serving seasonal dishes designed for sharing, like chargrilled squid, nettle and sheep’s ricotta ravioli, and braised rabbit leg tortelloni. Heads up, as well as a pavement terrace, there’s also a patio area out back.

We checked out Gold and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Crazy Pizza ££££ 7 Paddington street, Marylebone

Well, they weren’t going to call it Another Sane Pizza Place were they? Nope. This new Marylebone spot is all about thin crust, truffle, big prices, and portraits of celebrities eating pizza. Crazy.

May 2019  Bernard Zeija Tayér And Elementary ££££ 152 Old Street

The people behind luxury Marylebone cocktail bar Artesian, have opened a more relaxed spot in Old Street. There’s all-day coffee, light bites, and a work area, and then a more formal cocktail bar and restaurant at the back. Also, popular street food vendor Ta Ta Eatery will be serving food, so you can expect a changing menu of their Portuguese and Chinese hybrid dishes.

We checked out Tayér and Elementary and added it to our sandwich guide.

 Sette ££££ 4 Knightsbridge Green

There’s a new all day restaurant and cocktail bar inside the Bulgari hotel from the people behind New York spot, Scarpetta. The menu features Italian classics with a twist, like duck and foie gras ravioli.

 Baba G's ££££ 726 - 727 Camden Market's North Yard

Baba G’s have been serving their Indian inspired burgers at markets for almost a decade. Now they have their first permanent spot in a 50 seater restaurant in Camden where they’re serving everything from their signature ‘pachos’ - poppadom nachos - as well as spiralized celeriac bhajis, chicken tikka nuggets, and spiced rum cocktails.

 Gezellig £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Holborn ££££ 193-197 High Holborn

Rather than letting you play another fun game of ‘what the f does that mean?’ we’re be happy to tell you that Gezellig is Dutch for ‘an atmosphere that allows good things to happen’. Snazzy. This new wine focused spot in Holborn has a modern European menu, with two private dining rooms available, as well as the option of a whole suckling pig. Also snazzy.

Roastery And Toastery ££££ Adelaide Road

Honestly, this could very well have been the name of The Infatuation’s first collection of sonnets, but this new toastie spot in Chalk Farm has beaten us to the punch. Expect pastries, coffee, and lots of different takes on your classic cheese toastie.

Cent Anni ££££ 33 High Street

Cent Anni is a new spot in Wimbledon with some alfresco dining available and a modern Italian menu. Think beetroot ravioli, tiger prawn linguine, chicken paillard, and a selection of classic Italian cocktails.

 Darby's £ £ £ £ Seafood ,  British  in  Vauxhall ££££ 3 Viaduct Gardens Road

Vauxhall has a new oyster bar, bakery. It’s a neighbourhood joint with dishes like highland short rib, turbot, and crispy beef fat potatoes on the menu, as well as the option to get half a dozen oysters and a pint of Guinness for a tenner.

 Les Platanes £ £ £ £ French  in  Mayfair ££££ 26 - 28 Bruton Place

Mayfair has a shiny new French ‘bistrot de luxe’ with a big menu, and an even bigger wine list.

We checked out Les Platanes and added it to our Mayfair Guide.

 Coqfighter £ £ £ £ Soho ££££ 75 Beak Street

Fried chicken burgers and fried chicken bao - that’s what Coqfighter is all about. This popular street food trader’s opened their first permanent spot in Soho and their bringing all their classics as well as some new dishes.

 Chik'n ££££ 187 Wardour Street

The people behind Chick ‘n’ Sours are bringing their fried chicken and craft beers to Soho. This place is big on their ‘sandwich’ (burger) game too, with everything from their ‘Straight Up’ buttermilk, herb mayo, and pickles classic, to their ‘Cali Hot Chick’ that’s full of guacamole, chipotle mayo, cheese, and fried chicken - obviously.

 Louie's ££££ 37 Hoxton Square

It’s official. London isn’t going to run out of fried chicken spots any time soon. Louie’s in Hoxton specialises in Nashville style hot chicken, but you can also expect alcoholic ice teas, boozy shakes, cocktail bowls, and live DJ sets. Students of London, your prayers have finally been answered.

 Fishworks ££££ 2 - 4 Catherine Street

Fishworks are already serving fresh, sustainable seafood in Mayfair and Marylebone and now they’ve got a new spot in Covent Garden. As well as a whole load of different fish dishes on offer in the restaurant, there’s also a wet fish counter and a fishmonger to help you if you’re looking to take some fish home with you. We’re going to stop saying fish now.

 Pasta Nostra ££££ 122 Old Street

There’s a new fresh pasta spot a couple minutes up the road from Old Street Station and they’re serving a short menu of classics like oxtail ragu pappardelle, gnocchi vongole, and tortello carbonara. It’s also worth noting that this place is open from 8am during the week so you can also swing by for a coffee.

The Buxton ££££ 42 Osborn Street

The people behind one of London’s favourite pub roof terraces, The Culpeper, have opened a new pub and hotel near Brick Lane. There are dishes like asparagus with polenta chips, beef and celeriac remoulade, and treacle tart on the menu, but if you’re in it for the roof terrace be warned, it’s only open to guests.

 Bob Bob Cité ££££ The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street

Entirely OTT luxury Soho spot Bob Bob Ricard, have opened their second restaurant on the third floor of the Leadenhall Building in the City. Or if you prefer, the Cité. They’re bringing their iconic press-for-champagne buttons along with them, as well as their menu of dressed up classics.

We checked out Bob Bob Cité and put it on our Hit List.

 Peck! Peck! ££££ 240 Graham Road

Sure, the name of this new chicken spot in Hackney central might bring about some traumatic memories if you’ve ever gone toe-to-toe with a seagull over a Mr Whippy, but fear not, the only birds here are fried or flame-grilled and can be covered in peri peri sauce. There are also plenty of sides to choose from, as well as some cheap and cheerful burgers.

 Myrtle ££££ 1A Langton Street

Finally, a restaurant named after your great nan. Chelsea has a new modern European restaurant with Irish influences and a whole lot of fresh, Irish produce. The seasonal menu will change day-to-day but expect dishes like pigs beignets, celeriac wellington, and beef with boxty cake - a classic Irish potato dish.

 Bao Borough £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  London Bridge ££££ 13 Stoney Street

Bao have opened their fourth spot on the edge of Borough Market. You can expect their classic bao, Taiwanese fried chicken, and highball machine cocktails, as well as a karaoke room in the basement.

We checked out Bao Borough and put it on our Hit List.

 Parrillan At Barrafina £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Tapas  in  Kings Cross ££££ Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross

The team behind one of our Greatest Hits, Barrafina, have opened a new terrace bar and grill restaurant. This outdoor spot in Coal Drops Yard has a partially covered area - because weather - and guests cook fresh meat, fish, and vegetables and toppings to taste, at individual mini parillas on their tables.

 Rah Petherbridge Hello Darling £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Southwark ££££ 131 Waterloo Road

Waterloo has a new seasonal sharing dish restaurant next to The Old Vic. Hello Darling has a three course pre-theatre option for £22 and everything from miso glazed carpaccio to confit duck legs with blood orange on the menu.

Crane’s ££££ 67 Peckham Road

Food is art. Said no one ever. But, South London Gallery has got a new kitchen serving seasonal classic cafe dishes. Take note, they close everyday at 6pm, apart from on Wednesdays when they’re open until 9pm.

Humble Pizza ££££ 342 King's Road

Humble Pizza on the King’s Road, is a vegan and vegetarian spot serving cauliflower base pizzas with toppings like vegan pepperoni, mushroom, and truffle.

 The Mantl ££££ 142 Brompton Road

The Mantl is a new Turkish spot in Knightsbridge with room for just under 80 guests, a swish cocktail bar, and a big mantl fireplace for cooking all their lamb chops, chicken shish, and vegetable skewers. In case you’re looking for something lighter, there are cold and hot starters as well as traditional Turkish snacks.

April 2019  Emilia £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Mayfair ££££ 7 Haunch Of Venison Yard

This new Mayfair wine bar and restaurant is the younger sibling to excellent British restaurant, Quality Chop House. This time their menu focus, and name inspiration, is the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. There’s a small upstairs dining room and a wine-focused downstairs area reserved for walk-ins, with a shorter menu of sharing plates.

We checked out Emilia and put it on our Hit List.

 Helen Cathcart The Sea, The Sea ££££ 174 Pavilion Road

Sure The Sea, The Sea, might sound like the opening line of a poem about the tortured relationship between an old man and his pet sea cow, but it’s actually a new fishmongers, deli and seafood bar in Chelsea. The menu has everything from light snacks like a Cornish John Dory crudo, to rock oysters, to a £120 lobster seafood extravaganza for two.

'O Ver St James's ££££ 1 Norris Street

’O Ver are all about pizza, and specifically pizza infused with purified seawater. This place in St James’s Market is their second spot.

Ember ££££ 202 Brick Lane

Here’s a sentence you’ve never heard before. Shoreditch has a new small plates restaurant. This one is on Brick Lane and is serving flavours from all over the Mediterranean. When it comes to the booze, there’ll be single malt whiskies and South African wines.

 Soutine £ £ £ £ French  in  St John's Wood ££££ 60 St John's Wood High Street

The people behind The Wolseley, Fischer’s, and Brasserie Zedel, have opened a new all day spot in St John’s Wood. The food mostly fits into the category of comforting French classics whilst the feel is very much Parisian boulevard cafe in springtime.

 Hacha £ £ £ £ Bar Food ,  Mexican  in  Dalston ££££ 378 Kingsland Road

Tequila, mezcal, and Mexican small plates - that’s what this new spot on Kingsland Road is all about. If none of those are your thing, there are also Mexican craft beers and lots of foliage.

 The Soak ££££ Terminus Place

The Soak could very well be the name of your one-man play about the emotional turmoil of living in London and forgetting your umbrella, but it’s actually a new bar and restaurant in Victoria. This place is big on fermenting, so go for dishes like a cider pickled egg chicory salad, wood pigeon with fermented mooli, and a salsify root glazed in coffee kombucha dessert.

 104 ££££ 104a Chepstow Road

104 is a new restaurant in Notting Hill with only six tables, so booking ahead is definitely a good idea. The four course tasting menu is £65 per person with dishes like hand dived scallop ceviche and wild seabass with champagne sauce available at opening.

Flamboree ££££ 154 Old Street

This new all day spot near Old Street is all about tarte flambee. In case you’re under the impression that’s a dance move, don’t worry, it’s actually a pizza-like dish from Eastern France, set off with toppings like bacon lardons, tahini, and roasted peppers. There are also other dishes like raclette, a Levantine inspired salad, and hummus nibbles.

 Chez Maiss ££££ Unit 21a - 22b Broadway Shopping Centre West

There’s a new all-day wine bar and cafe inside the Broadway shopping centre in Hammersmith. They’re serving everything from breakfast, lunch to-go, and barista coffee by day, and by night there are tasting events, sharing dishes, and of course, a big wine list.

 The Little Yellow Door ££££ 6 - 8 All Saints Road

Like pretending you have the money to live in a house in Notting Hill? Of course you do. Cocktail bar, The Little Yellow Door have set up a permanent home in Notting Hill, with a premise that it’s a trendy flat share you Whatsapp with to make a ‘booking’. If you’re hungry, there’s also the option of homemade fish tacos, pork belly bao, house tartare on toast, and many other dishes.

Santo Mare ££££ 87 - 89 George Street

Originally from Porto Cervo in Italy, this seafood spot in Marylebone has got warm Mediterranean interiors and big prices.

Casa Fofó £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  Vegetarian  in  Hackney ££££ 158 Sandringham Road

The people behind Pidgin in Hackney have opened Casa Fofo - a neighbourhood, tasting menu restaurant, also in Hackney. They’ve got natural wines, a more low-key snack menu, and an outdoor garden space out back.

 Mao Chow £ £ £ £ Chinese ,  Vegan  in  Hackney ££££ 159A Mare St

Dalston pop-up Mao Chow have found a permanent home at a little hole-in-the-wall spot in London Fields. The menu is all all vegan, with dishes like black charcoal jiaozi, baozi, and liangfen. Also, it’s walk-ins only. And BYOB.

We checked out Mao Chow and put it on our Hit List.

 Harlem Soul ££££ 205 City Road

Old Street has a new American diner with a twist. Harlem Soul is serving classics like dirty burgers, waffles, and fried chicken. You’ll also find tacos, vegan dishes, and a braised short rib crumpet here. Expect graffiti covered walls, loud music, and weekly events in their underground venue.

 Bun House £ £ £ £ Chinese ££££ 26 - 27 Lisle Street

Bun House has made quite the journey. All the way from Soho to… Soho. Their new location on Lisle Street in Chinatown is bigger but they’re still all about Cantonese buns, Hong Kong craft beers, and tea-based cocktails.

 The Gate St. John's Wood ££££ 87 Allitsen Road

The Gate have been serving vegetarian and vegan food since the 80s. Now, they’ve opened a fourth site in St John’s Wood and they’re bringing their menu of plant-based dishes along. Expect mains like wild mushroom risotto cake, their beetroot cheese burger, as well as plant-based breakfasts from 8am.

 Endo at the Rotunda £ £ £ £ Sushi  in  White City ££££ 101 Wood Lane

This tiny 15 seater sushi spot is bringing high-end sushi to the former BBC TV Centre in White City.

 144 On The Hill ££££ 144 - 150 Richmond Hill

This new spot at the top of Richmond Hill is doing a bit of everything. And when we say a bit of everything we mean it. You can find everything from turf-to-table dining, dirty burgers for lunch, vegan dinners, creative cocktails, a sophisticated dining room, as well as a more casual and cosy area. There’s also a big terrace overlooking the hill.

 Serata Hall ££££ 207 Old Street

Martello Hall and Canova Hall have a new sister restaurant in Old Street, called Serata Hall. Like its siblings, this place is all about daytime hot desking, cocktails, pizza, pasta, and live DJs come the weekend.

 Lucknow 49 £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Mayfair ££££ 49 Maddox Street

Mayfair has a new casual Indian restaurant - from the founder of Dum Biryani - with a menu focused on regional dishes from the city of Lucknow in northern India. Expect kebabs, gosht barrah lamb chops, biryanis, and a selection of curries.

 Sonya Metzler Barullo ££££ 19 Bevis Marks

The people behind cool upmarket Soho tapas spot Rambla, have opened another Spanish restaurant, but this time in the City. Their new spot in Aldgate will have a similar menu of traditional dishes like paella and suckling pig, as well as some new takes on classics, but the same chill feel.

The Halal Guys ££££ 14-15 Irving Street

American chain The Halal Guys has come to Leicester Square, and they’ve brought their menu of chicken and beef gyro wraps and platters with them. There are sides like falafel, hummus, and baba ganouj to get involved with too, but be warned, it’s takeaway only.

MARCH 2019  Latteria £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Islington ££££ 56 - 58 Essex Road

Pizza, pasta, and daily seasonal plates - that’s what this new daytime Milan-inspired spot in Angel is all about. As well as serving affordable cooked breakfasts, they also do veal, parma ham, and goat’s cheese sandwiches for lunch, and classic Italian dishes daily.

 Jade Nina-Sarkhel Shola Karachi Kitchen ££££ White City Place

A Pakistani supper club now has a permanent home in White City. Expect specialities from Karachi with dishes like beef bahari kebab, daal, and chicken hara masala.

 Robata £ £ £ £ Japanese  in  Soho ££££ 56 Old Compton Street

Soho has a new izakaya spot called Robata, with lots of dishes cooked on a… robata. Think wagyu beef cooked over fresh hay, iberico pluma, and soft shell crab bao. There’s also sashimi, cocktails, and sake pairing.

 Fatt Pundit ££££ 77 Berwick Street

Fatt Pundit is a new, casual Indo-Chinese spot in Soho. As well as dishes like shredded chilli venison, smoked rabbit wontons, and hakka paneer lettuce cups, you can also expect an all day momo (spicy dumplings) station at the front of the restaurant.

 Master Wei £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Bloomsbury ££££ 13 Cosmo Pl

If you know Xi’an Impression then you’ll probably be excited about this new London opening, because the chef behind it has opened another Xi’an region focused restaurant in Bloomsbury. Expect hand-pulled noodles, pot sticker dumplings, signature ‘burgers’, and plenty of other Xi’an traditional classics.

We checked out Master Wei and put it on our Hit List.

 Bambusa ££££ 6 Charlotte Street

Fitzrovia has a new all day modern Asian cafe, serving everything from pastries and omelette buns for breakfast to a build-your-own lunchbox menu with rice, ginger shoyu chicken, raw slaw, and kimchee jackfruit for lunch.

 Dead Rabbits Saloon £ £ £ £ American ,  Burgers  in  Highbury ££££ 138 Blackstock Road

Bugs Bunny and a cowboy walk into a bar… yeah, that’s all we’ve got. Dead Rabbits Saloon is a new casual burger joint on the Finsbury Park side of Highbury, serving things like heritage blue cheese, duck fat caramelized onions, slow cooked pork belly, and gravy inside their burgers. Expect lots of whisky and lamb pepper fries too.

 Terra Rossa £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Islington ££££ 139 Upper Street

There’s a new Italian spot on Upper Street and it’s focusing on food from the region of Puglia. That means there’s plenty of home-made pasta, stonebaked pizza, cured meats with fig jam, octopus, and classic negronis.

 X-Upper ££££ 88 Upper Street

‘A sausage revolution’ is not an uprising of rural pigs, it’s the slogan of this new restaurant on Upper Street. This casual spot on Upper Street is serving different European takes on gourmet sausage dishes, like a Swiss bratwurst served with purple mustard, pickled cabbage, and honey sourdough.

 Thunderbird ££££ Market Row

A lowkey fried chicken pop-up Chipuffalo has got its first permanent location on Brixton’s Market Row. Thunderbird is serving all the chicken shop classics like wings, burgers, and fried chicken buckets, as well as some new takes like salted caramel and smoked salt wings and something called ‘awesome sauce’.

 Xier ££££ 13-14 Thayer Street

This new spot in Marylebone is kind of a two-for-the-price-of-one restaurant. Upstairs there’s a 10 course tasting menu, fine dining, wasabi caviar, and rose-cured salmon with foie gras. Downstairs is a mildly more casual situation called XR with ‘hands only’ bar snacks and an à la carte menu. Expect some pretty big price tags.

 Orasay ££££ 31 Kensington Park Road

Notting Hill’s latest restaurant, Orasay, is offering up a whole lot of seafood in a grown-up, sophisticated space. There’s also a long wine list with plenty of by the glass and carafe options, and a private dining room.

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Madame Pigg is a new neighbourhood restaurant on Kingsland Road. They’re all about locally sourced seasonal British food, a daily changing menu, and big roasts on Sundays.

 Adam Handling At Belmond Cadogan Hotel London ££££ 75 Sloane Street

The Belmond Cadogan Hotel in Chelsea has a new restaurant. As well as a new modern, seasonal British menu. There’s also an afternoon tea available involving cookies, cakes, and a whole lot of chocolate.

 Cutting Room £ £ £ £ French ,  British  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 95 Charlotte Street

Cutting Room is a brand new bar, restaurant, and art space in Fitzrovia. You’ll find things like wagyu beef sliders and smoked mackerel pâté sharing plates on the menu, pieces by the monthly artist on the walls, and late night DJ sets on Saturdays.

 Top Cuvée £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  Wine Bar  in  Highbury ££££ 177B Blackstock Rd

Wine, sharing plates, and more wine. That’s what this new spot in Highbury is all about. As well as small plates like burrata and smoked duck rillettes, there’s also charcuterie, and the option to take some of the wines home with you.

 Jérôme Galland Gloria £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Shoreditch ££££ 54-56 Great Eastern Street

The French team behind this new all day Italian trattoria in Shoreditch have already had a lot of success in Paris. Confused? French group. Italian restaurant. Keep up. Expect fresh ingredients from Italy, a ten-level lasagne, negronis with truffle foam, and late night eats from Thursday to Saturday.

 Charlie McKay Peg £ £ £ £ Japanese ,  Bar Food  in  Hackney ££££ 120 Morning Lane

Two of our highest rated restaurants - P Franco and Bright - have a new sibling. Peg in Hackney is another variation on the theme of natural wine, simple seasonal food, and bar seating.

We checked out Peg and put it on our Hit List.

 Ooty ££££ 66 Baker Street

Baker Street has a new upmarket Indian restaurant and it’s a big’un. There’s a main dining room, a basement cocktail bar, and a more casual grab-and-go area that will be opening later in the year. Expect traditional South Indian cuisine, a wall of foliage, and some pretty hefty prices.

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This Dalston spot’s tagline is ‘A nonna and baba walk into a bar… and opened a restaurant in East London’. Basically, it’s a mash-up of Italian and Japanese dishes, with a daily changing menu, and a Tokyo style bar thrown in for good measure.

 Tim Atkins Koolcha ££££ Boxpark Wembley

Kulcha means flatbread in Indian. But clearly the people behind this casual Indian spot at Boxpark Wembley saw the chance for a little word-play and jumped at it. There are eat-in options like chicken popcorn masala, lamb biryani, and cocktails, as well as tikka masala grilled sandwiches to go.

January 2019  W12 Studios ££££ 195 Wood Lane

The former BBC television centre is now home to W12 studios, a 450 capacity venue that will showcase emerging artists, acoustic sessions, resident DJs, and importantly, two rotating kitchens and a big bar. The opening food traders will be Cue Point (barbecue) and The Piadina Project (handmade Italian street food).

The Oak SW11 ££££ 39 Parkgate Road

We’re working on a theory that this place is called The Oak because oak trees are bloody huge, as is the new 3,500 square foot space in Battersea. There’s a bar, lounge, restaurant, private dining area, and a mezzanine overlooking everything else, just for good measure. When it comes to the food expect a long menu of sharing plates like scallops on broccoli pesto, beef shin ragu pappardelle, and a range of fresh pizzettas.

 Yopo ££££ 20 - 21 Newman Street

Fun fact: Yopo is a jungle tree found in the forests of South America. Here’s another: the Mandrake Hotel in Fitzrovia has a new all-day restaurant. As well as coffee and takeaway fishes, they’re serving upmarket European dishes with South American influences. Think ceviche of sea bass with gooseberries and a blood orange chocolate mousse.

 Emilia's Crafted Pasta ££££ 77 Alie Street

Emilia’s is a fresh, handmade pasta joint at St Katherine’s Docks that has just opened up a second spot in Aldgate. There is alfresco seating, antipasti, and the pasta ranges from a slow cooked bechamel bolognese to a yellowfin tuna fillet rigatoni. If you’re something of a ravioli enthusiast, or just like feeling like a bit of a voyeur, there’s also a window pasta station.

Da Terra ££££ Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square

Da Terra is probably what our friends secretly call us when we’re drunk. It’s also the new restaurant inside Bethnal Green’s Town Hall Hotel. They’re mixing Latin American food with Italian touches, and you can expect the long tasting menu to set you back £90.

 Jade Nina Sarkhel Yeni £ £ £ £ Turkish  in  Soho ££££ ​55 Beak St

Yeni is already a pretty popular restaurant in Istanbul. Now you can also get their traditional Turkish dishes in Soho. Expect floral tiles, lots of fish, sour cherry aplenty, and aubergine manti.

 We Are Vegan Everything ££££ 11 Dispensary Ln

Shockingly, this new spot in Hackney is not a steakhouse. We Are Vegan Everything are serving an all-day menu of breakfast classics, takeaway superfood bowls, and a whole host of soya milkshakes.

 JinLi Restaurant £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Chinatown ££££ 4 Leicester St

JinLi is a new Sichuan restaurant in Chinatown. They’ve got a big menu (seriously, think War And Peace page count) with everything from spicy duck tongue, to sweet and sour fish fillets, to griddle cooked frog. There’s also four set menu options ranging from £11.80 to £25.80.

Monga Fried Chicken ££££ 12 Macclesfield Street

Fried chicken fans, get excited. Popular Taiwanese fried chicken chain has opened their first European location at a small spot in Chinatown. As well as, yes, fried chicken, there’s also a bao take on the chip butty. Intriguing.

 Soderberg £ £ £ £ Scandinavian  in  Soho ££££ 36 Berwick Street

Soho has a new all day Scandinavian cafe. By day there’s open sourdough sandwiches, smorrebrod, and plenty of takeaway options. By night there’s Scandinavian sharing platters, smoked salmon pizza, and lingonberry cosmopolitans.

 Beer + Burger £ £ £ £ Burgers  in  Kings Cross ££££ 1a Arthouse, 1 York Way

If you’re something of a Poirot, you might have guessed that Beer and Burger serve beer, and burgers. But, there’s also mac balls, a vegan patty, dipping gravy, and many, many beers. Their new fourth spot is in King’s Cross.

 Mariage Frères ££££ 38 King St

France’s oldest tea emporium has popped over the channel to Covent Garden, with a restaurant on the first floor serving tea inspired dishes throughout the day. Picturing a stray PG Tips in your cheeseburger? Think again, the menu is more along the lines of beef tartare with coriander and Lune Rouge tea. There’s also an afternoon tea.

Stem And Glory £ £ £ £ Vegetarian  in  City ££££ 60 Bartholomew Close

Vegan spot Stem and Glory started out in Cambridge, but their second site has opened at the Barbican, and they’re not doing things by halves. During the week they’re open from 8am until 11pm, and will be serving everything from a ‘VLT’ for breakfast (see what they did there), to yucca ‘ribs’ for dinner. There are also grab-and-go lunch options.

 The Crown ££££ 210 Chiswick High Road

The team behind The Coach and Hero Of Maida has opened a fourth pub, this time in a converted police station in Chiswick. The menu is a mix of British classics with some Mediterranean touches thrown in for good measure.

Maryam's Cafe ££££ 30 Chiswick High Road

A Persian food blogger and author has opened a cafe on Chiswick High Road. There’s Persian noodle soup, there’s lots of spice, and there’s saffron rice pudding.

December 2018  Brasserie of Light £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  Marylebone ££££ 400 Oxford St

The new all-day brasserie inside Selfridges has a 24ft crystal encrusted pegasus designed by Damien Hirst. Honestly, that’s over seven meters of mythical beast, we’re officially impressed.

 Nathalie ££££ 7 Hanover Square

This new cafe in Hanover Square claims to be the ‘ready to wear’ option for Londoners who need healthy food on the go. We don’t know entirely what that means, but we do know that there’s kombucha, coffee, sandwiches, CBD oil, and vegan options on the menu.

 Photo: Andrew Meredith Spiritland Royal Festival Hall £ £ £ £ Fusion  in  South Bank ££££ Belvedere Rd

Much like Elton John and the emotional punch of a car advert, Spiritland is all about the music. Their original spot in King’s Cross operates as a listening lounge, bar, cafe, restaurant, and recording studio, and their new spot in Royal Festival Hall will be doing all that, with the addition of an oyster bar. They also have a 2am alcohol license and DJs who play at weekends.

 Wild Food Cafe ££££ Wild Food Café, Islington269 - 270 Upper St, London N1 2UQ

This is where they send the tagliatelle that can’t be tamed. We’re kidding. It’s actually a new vegan spot on Upper Street. There’s already a Wild Food Cafe at Neal’s Yard, and this new one has the same menu but is bigger and takes booking.

Harlequin ££££ 194 Wandsworth Bridge Road

This new seasonal British restaurant in Fulham is pretty tiny, with just 26 seats. There’s a monthly changing set menu for £40, and some South African touches, like a biltong carpaccio.

 Bao And Bing £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  Marylebone ££££ 22 Paddington Street

We’ll give you three guesses as to what’s on offer at this new market-inspired spot in Marylebone. Yes, bao is one. And yes, dan bing (traditional Taiwanese egg crepe) is the other. There are also soup noodles, sharing starters, and - in a bold and dramatic plot twist for a cold, soggy island like Britain - boozy ice lollies.

We checked out Bao and Bing and put it on our Hit List.

Provisioners ££££ 4 Queen Elizabeth Street

Provisioners might sound like an 80s Brit boy band, but it’s actually a new all-day cafe and restaurant inside The Dixon hotel in Tower Bridge. Expect upmarket comfort food by day, and modern European food and charcuterie by night.

 Patri ££££ 139 Northfield Avenue

Ealing has a new restaurant inspired by Indian train journeys. From snacks traditionally served on the platforms like ‘girlfriend chaat’ (wheat balls with namkeen mix, tomato, and chilli) to dishes served daily from New Delhi station.

 Ming Tang-Evans Art Yard ££££ 2 Blackfriars Road

Have you ever gone to a gallery and thought ‘Klimt you’re great, but a nitro cold brew martini would make this whole art thing so much better’? The people behind this new all day spot inside the Bankside Hotel, Blackfriars, have heard your cries. As well as a whole lot of modern artwork, a wood-fire oven, and a menu of seasonal modern European food.

 Charlie McKay Din Tai Fung £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  Covent Garden ££££ 5-6 Henrietta St

If Din Tai Fung had a catchphrase it would probably be ‘Dumplings, and World Domination’. Originally from Taipai, they already have over 150 restaurants around the world, and now Londoners can get their signature soup dumplings in Covent Garden.

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Keeping track of London’s new restaurant openings is enough to give any normal person a headache. But we’re not normal. And nor are you. You love getting out there and finding the latest spot that you simply have to tell your friends about before anyone else does. So do we. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to all the new openings that have caught our eye. Just remember, this isn’t an endorsement, as we haven’t been to all of these places. It’s for you to go and find out what’s what for yourself, so fare forward voyagers.

We’ll be regularly updating this post, and we’ll be adding a note whenever we review a spot, or add it to our guide to the best new restaurants in London, the Hit List.

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Lovers of all things egg, Eggslut, have opened a second London restaurant, this time in Fitzrovia where you can get more of their all-day breakfast sandwiches.

 Wildflower Restaurant ££££ Unit 2.17, Buck St Mkt

Wildflower is a new restaurant on Camden High Street that’s serving things like scallop and Alexander root, Jerusalem artichoke velouté, and hay baked celeriac as part of an eight course tasting menu in a revamped shipping container.

 Nic Crilly-Hargrave Kibou Japanese Kitchen and Bar ££££ 175-177 Northcote Road

New Japanese restaurant Kibou has opened in Battersea and will be serving up popular dishes like ramen, katsu curry, bao buns, and sushi.

Supa Ya Ramen ££££ 276 Hackney Rd

Supa Ya Ramen has opened a permanent restaurant in Hackney, with a weekly changing menu of ramen. Expect things like salt beef with iberico pork fat, and root vegetable olive oil and sea salt with celeriac chashu. For the time being the restaurant will only be open for “bubble bookings”, meaning that groups of six to eight can book out the restaurant for a private dinner. Also, it’s BYOB.

Bobo Social ££££ 23 Sayer St

After leaving their Charlotte Street location, Bobo Social have now opened a new spot in Elephant and Castle where you can get things like their peanut butter burger, fried squid, and braised lamb croquettes.

 Eat of Eden ££££ 76 Shepherds Bush Road

Eat Of Eden have opened a third restaurant, in Shepherd’s Bush, where you can get more of their Ethiopian patties, curries, and sharing platters.

june 2020  Nasi Economy Rice ££££ 169 Holloway Road

The people behind Sambal Shiok have opened a Malaysian takeaway deli next door. For now they’re offering chilled ready meals, with things like fried rice vermicelli with omelette, spiced potato cakes, and vegan set meals for two.

 Attawa ££££ 6 Kingsland Road

A new Punjabi restaurant has opened on Kingsland High Street, and will be delivering tandoor lamb chops, Punjabi chicken kari, dhaal makani, and more around Dalston. They’re also open for collection.

 Bears At The Pavilion ££££ 15 Brook Green

Ice-cream spot Bears Parlour has opened a second site, this time in Hammersmith. They’re offering socially distant collections of their soft serve, as well as delivering tubs of ice-cream with flavours like blueberry, lavender jam meringue swirl or passion fruit and double dark chocolate freckles.

MARCH 2020  Steven Edwards At Bingham Riverhouse ££££ 61-63 Petersham Road

The Bingham Riverhouse in Richmond is now home to a new restaurant serving seasonal British food beside the Thames. The menu features items like duck liver pate, mushroom risotto, and salt baked pork rump. And on Sundays they serve a five-course tasting menu.

The Clarence Tavern ££££ 102 Stoke Newington Church St

The Clarence Tavern has re-opened in Stoke Newington. It’s been taken over by the team behind the Canton Arms and Anchor and Hope, and is serving a seasonal menu including things like Turkish-style onion salad, confit duck leg with lentils and green sauce, and chicken and bacon pie.

 Goods Way ££££ 11 Goods Way

Goods Way is a new venue with street food, bars, and live music in King’s Cross. There’s a range of food from Duck Truck, Breddos Tacos, Temple of Seitan, and Sushi on Jones. Heads up, it’s open until 5am on Friday and Saturday.

FEBRUARY 2020  Satay Street Café ££££ 15 Goulston Street

Thai street food stall Satay Street have opened their first permanent spot. Satay Street Café, in Whitechapel is serving summer rolls, buns, and different types of satay. They’re also serving some lunchboxes for under a tenner.

 Good Neighbour ££££ 102 Tooting High St

Camberwell wine bar Good Neighbour have opened a second spot in Tooting. During the week they’re serving snacks, charcuterie, as well as sharing plates in the evening. While from Friday to Sunday they also offer brunch.

 East West ££££ 135 Fortess Rd

East West is a restaurant in Tufnell Park putting Indian-inspired toppings and sauces on pizza and pasta. You can expect things like butter chicken pappardelle, tandoori chicken arancini, and paneer butter masala pizza. They also have a ‘west’ pizza section, with classic Italian toppings.

A Slice Of Blue ££££ 43 Lower Clapton Rd

A Slice of Blue is a new Pizza bar in Clapton. You can expect pizzas (duh) with toppings like cotto ham, mushrooms and parmesan, and smoked mozzarella, rare breed Yorkshire sausage, and wild broccoli. There’s also live music in the form of musicians, rappers, street poets, and DJs.

Peachy Goat ££££ 16 Half Moon Lane

Peachy Goat is a dog-friendly, plant-based bistro in Herne Hill serving things like warm asparagus broad bean and pea salad, cacio e pepe, and plant-based sausage and mash.

The Patate ££££ 323 Kentish Town Rd

The Patate is a French burger spot in Kentish Town specialising in beef bourguignon burgers. There’s also a choice between different types of cheeses to be put in your burgers.

 L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele ££££ 44 Old Compton Street

L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele are serving their Naples-style pizza from their second London restaurant, in the heart of Soho.

 Chuku's ££££ 274 High Road

Chuku’s is a new restaurant in Tottenham serving Nigerian tapas. You can expect things like caramel kuli kuli chicken, jollof quinoa, and plantain waffles.

Mambow ££££ 75 Commercial Street

Short for mama bowls, Mambow is an all-day restaurant near Spitalfields serving bowls like chick flick which has black rice, za’ataar sprouts, roasted beets, spicy green chicken, salsa verde, and leftover pickles. They also serve brunch on weekends, with things like Malaysian fried chicken, coconut Pandan rice, and kimchi and taleggio toasties. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Padella Shoreditch ££££ 1 Phipp Street

Padella are opening their second restaurant. This time in Shoreditch. You can expect more of their popular pastas, creamy burratas, and virtual queues.

 Hoppers £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Kings Cross ££££ 4 Pancras Square

Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurant Hoppers has opened its third location. The King’s Cross spot is serving more of the bone marrow varuval, egg hoppers, and burianis that we loved from their original in Soho.

 Zia Lucia ££££ 12 Piazza Walk

Pizza spot Zia Lucia have opened their fourth restaurant, this time in Aldgate East. If you’re bad at making decisions, be warned, because you’re not only offered a choice between 16 varieties of topping, but also between vegetable charcoal, wholemeal, gluten free, and traditional bases.

 Ed Schofield Dominique Ansel Treehouse ££££ 24 Floral Street

Dominique Ansel Treehouse is a new all-day café in Covent Garden, with a small menu made up of small plates, larger plates, and desserts to share. You can expect things like chicken liver mousse mille-feuille, camembert fondue with croissant chips, and steamed brioche pudding with lamb. And for the sharing desserts you’ve got sticky toffee pudding, profiterole ‘building blocks’, and cascade tiramisu.

january 2020  Townsend ££££ 77-82 Whitechapel High St

Townsend is a new all-day British restaurant in the Whitechapel Gallery. They’re serving a seasonal menu where you can expect things like curried veal sweetbread, roast haunch of venison, and mayan gold potato with egg yolk, berkswell, and winter truffle.

Halo Burger ££££ 105 Great Eastern St

Halo Burger is a new plant-based burger spot in Shoreditch with smoky Carolina bbq burgers, cheese burgers, hot dogs, and plant-based chicken nuggets on the menu.

 Patri Ealing Broadway ££££ 29 Bond Street, Ealing

Patri is opening a third spot, this time in Ealing, serving a wide selection of Indian food such as seekh kebab tariwala, pantry chicken curry, and a whole section for vegan street food.

 Lateef Okunnu Sarap ££££ 14D Market Row

Sarap is a new Filipino restaurant in Brixton serving dinner through the week, as well as lunch at weekends. The menu is divided between small plates and larger plates for sharing, with options like red chillies spring rolls stuffed with mushrooms, fried chicken in a banana ketchup, and stuffed pork belly available from around a fiver a plate.

Boom Bap Burger ££££ 252 Paradise Row

Boom Bap Burger is a new restaurant in Bethnal Green serving burgers like The Notorious P.I.G., Drop It Like It’s Hot, and a vegan burger called Mushrooms With Attitude. They also have a DJ performing on some weekends.

 Bar Douro £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  City ££££ Finsbury Avenue Square

Bar Douro have opened a new spot in the City. It’s a casual tapas-style place with plenty of wine and port on offer to go with plates of ham, cheese, croquettes, a suckling pig in a sweet potato sandwich, gambas, and salt cod hash.

 Steven Joyce Ampeli ££££ 18 Charlotte Street

Ampeli is a new Greek restaurant in Fitzrovia with options like roasted beetroot with labneh, spiced potato burik with runny egg yolk, brown shrimp and harissa mayo, and braised short ribs with date molasses.

 James McDonald Muse ££££ 38 Groom Pl

Muse is a new fine-dining restaurant in Belgravia. It serves lunch and dinner, with tasting menus for each. The menu only gives away a few ingredients, but you can expect things like langoustine with pork fat and burnt apple, turbot with duck confit and pomme puree, and beef with Norfolk grains.

Noodle & Beer ££££ 31 Bell Ln

Noodle and Beer is a new Chinese restaurant in Spitalfields. The menu focuses around Chongqing Xiaomian noodles, both with or without soup. They also serve handmade thick udon noodles, handmade taro balls, and sweetcorn pancakes.

 Firebrand Pizza ££££ 84 Rosebery Ave

Firebrand have opened a second pizzeria in Clerkenwell. They have 13 pizzas on the menu, some topped with things like sweet potatoes, goat cheese, and Italian cured beef. They also offer a range of pasta options and other mains including ribeye steak and milanese chicken.

 Fink’s Gillespie £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Highbury ££££ 88 Gillespie Rd

Finks Gillespie is the second spot from the people behind Fink’s Salt & Sweet in Highbury. As well as serving coffee, breakfast and lunch is also on offer. Expect things like roast chicken with burnt onion mayo and leeks, and baharat spiced aubergine with egg, fresh pickle and tahini, plus the usual pastries and cakes.

 Colette ££££ 315 Fulham Road

Colette is a new delicatessen and deli in Chelsea. The focus is on home-style cooking, and no, that doesn’t mean pot noodles. Expect things like veal blanquette with chestnut gnocchi, truffle tortellini with celeriac, and confit duck with quinoa.

 Lateef Okunnu Pastaio ££££ Lower Southern Terrace

Pastaio have opened their third spot, this time in Westfield White City. They’re serving things like spinach pasta, squash ravioli, and wild mushroom pappardelle.

 Baraka ££££ Unit 4 Finsbury Avenue

Baraka is a slick new Turkish all-day restaurant in the City. Expect humus kavurma, grilled sucuk, and kofte with tomato sauce and yoghurt.

 The Water House Project ££££ 3 Mare Street

The Water House Project in Hackney is an eight-course tasting menu situation inspired by local produce. Chestnut and balsamic risotto, pheasant and plum chutney doughnut, and dill cured chalk stream trout are all on their winter menu.

Raj Of Islington ££££ 359 Holloway Road

Raj of Islington is a new Indian restaurant on Holloway Road. They focus on home-cooked authentic Indian food, so you can expect things like the railway lamb curry, murg salli zardaloo, and murg tikka.

 Haydon Perrior Palm Greens ££££ Unit S2 King's Cross Square

Palm Greens is a new spot in Kings Cross that serves all day breakfast and lunch. For breakfast they are serving cinnamon apple with tahini maple toast, and avocado toast with salsa. For lunch the focus is on salads and bowls likes Mexican tostada, miso mushroom, and kale caesar. You can also build your own.

 Stephanie De Goeijen Oklava Bakery + Wine ££££ 64 Grafton Way

Kyseri in Fitzrovia has become Oklava Bakery and Wine. As well as serving Turkish breakfast, and sandwiches and other baked things to take away, there are also grill options and daily specials like their beef and sour cherry manti.

Skål ££££ 149A Upper Street

Skal is a Nordic restaurant in Islington. They’re open for lunch and dinner with set menu options at £26.50 and £32.50. You can expect things like smoked sea trout mousse, lightly smoked mackerel, and lamb meatballs.

 Lateef Okunnu Big Fernand ££££ 39 Thurloe Place

Big Fernand, a popular burger chain in Paris, has opened a spot in South Kensington. They serve eight different burgers including a raclette burger, a veal burger, and a panko-crusted chicken burger, and they also have a vegetarian portobello mushroom burger for non-meat eaters.

 Apple Butter Cafe ££££ 32-34 Monmouth Street

Apple Butter Cafe is a new Middle-Eastern cafe in Covent Garden serving specialty coffee as well as aesthetically pleasing brunch choices.

Tokyo Pizza £ £ £ £ Pizza  in  Maida Vale ££££ 47 Maida Vale

Japanese and pizza in the same sentence might be an unexpected combo, but that’s what you get at Tokyo Pizza in Maida Vale. You’ll also get sake, and wagyu harumaki.

DECEMBER 2019 Saffron Circle ££££ New College Parade

Saffron Circle is a US-based Indian restaurant group that has now opened a spot in Swiss Cottage. You can expect things like masala chips, lamb chops, and Calcutta fish curry.

 Lateef Okunnu Casa Do Frango ££££ 2 King John Court

Casa Do Frango have opened another spot, this time in Shoreditch. Expect piri piri garlic prawns, half chicken brushed with piri piri, and sweet potato feijoada. Just don’t expect to be able to reserve a table, because it’s walk-in only.

 Barbie Green £ £ £ £ Australian ,  Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  City ££££ 2 London Wall Place

Barbie Green is a new all-day Aussie brunch spot near the Barbican. You can expect things like banana bread sandwich, shakshouka, and blueberry pancakes for brunch. For lunch they serve things like fire-roasted aubergine, pizza, and chicken parmigiana.

 Bancone £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ Golden Square 8-10 Lower James Street

Bancone already have a popular Covent Garden spot that we like, and now they’ve have opened a second spot in Soho serving their handmade pasta.

 Haydon Perrior Bottles ££££ 100 Draycott Avenue

Bottles is a new restaurant in Chelsea that’s all about pairing Italian food with Italian wine. Expect things like Sicilian chorizo hot dog, espresso-glazed ribeye steak, and aglio, olio e peperoncino.

 Davies and Brook ££££ 49 Brook St

There’s a new restaurant at luxury Mayfair hotel, Claridge’s. Davies and Brook serves seasonal British food with global inspiration, things like duck glazed with honey and lavender, buttermilk fried chicken, and grilled short rib of beef with fermented mint. There’s also a tasting menu for £145 per person.

Yori ££££ 15 Catherine Street

Yori is a new Korean restaurant in Covent Garden specialising in Korean BBQ and small plates. They also serve a £7.90 set lunch with choices ranging from vegetable hot stone bibimbap and jap chae, through to barbecued meat options - all served with a bowl of rice and three sides.

 The Melusine ££££ St Katharine Docks

The Melusine is a new seafood restaurant in St Katharine Docks. The menu changes daily, but you can expect things like clams with wild mushroom and dry ricotta, grilled cuttlefish with chickpea fricassee, and native oysters.

 Mio Yatai £ £ £ £ Japanese  in  Hackney ££££ 129a Pritchard's Road

Mio Yatai is a new restaurant at the end of Broadway Market, serving Japanese Street Food. Ramen, chicken karaage with wasabi mayo, and soft shell crab tacos with chilli avocado and mango are all on offer, as well as sake and a selection of wines.

Moto ££££ 7 Maiden Lane

Moto is a new Japanese bar in Covent Garden serving a range of sake, craft beer, and - from 4pm - otsumami platter and other bar food like simmered aubergine and miso salmon.

 Num Num ££££ 81 Scoresby St

Num Num is a southern Chinese restaurant in Southwark. For lunch, expect dishes like a kung pao chicken rice bowl, wonton noodle soup, and pork and cabbage dumplings. For dinner they serve things like twice cooked pork belly with fermented broad bean paste and crispy roasted chicken with Polish barbeque spices.

 Mike Tsang Barboun ££££ 61-67 Great Eastern Street

Barboun is a new Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Shoreditch serving sun-dried aubergine dolma, girolle flatbread, and hay-smoked short rib with iskender sauce.

Other Side Fried ££££ 3 Atlantic Road

Other Side Fried have got a new permanent spot in Brixton serving three variations of chicken burger: honey butter, buffalo, and one with parmesan and garlic. They also have dirty fries with bacon, parmesan, and ranch sauce, as well as regular fries.

 Paradise ££££ 61 Rupert Street

Paradise is a new Sri Lankan restaurant in Soho. Expect things like coconut flatbread roti, caramelised onion sambal, roasted chicken curry, and yellow cod curry.

Four Hundred Rabbits ££££ Dulwich Road

400 Rabbits has taken over the restaurant at Brockwell Lido. They’re open for brunch from 8am - 3pm serving things like green shakshuka with sourdough, black pudding on sourdough, and toasted banana bread, which - as far as we know - is not served on sourdough.

 Cafe Murano ££££ 184 Bermondsey Street

Cafe Murano has opened their third spot in Bermondsey, serving Italian food like gnocchi, plaice with mussels and samphire, and lamb neck stew. As well as tiramisu, and buttermilk panna cotta for dessert.

Wild Tavern ££££ 2 Elystan Street

Wild Tavern is a new Italian restaurant just off the King’s Road in Chelsea. You can expect shellfish sharing platters like lobster and whole Norwegian crab, tartare of Spanish tuna loin from the raw bar, pastas like taglioni with truffle, and a £32 filet steak for mains.

 Steven Joyce Prairie Fire ££££ Wood Lane Arches

Prairie Fire is a new Kansas City-style barbecue restaurant in Wood Lane Arches serving beef brisket, pulled pork, and chilli cheese dogs. They also serve local craft beer in their taproom, and stay open till 11pm on weekdays, and 12am on Fridays and Saturdays.

 Old Chang Kee ££££ 56 Goodge Street

Singaporean curry puff experts Old Chang Kee have opened a second spot, this time on Goodge Street. The curry puffs have fillings such as beef rendang, creamy chicken and mushroom, and chilli crab stick, and you can also expect chicken curry, laksa noodles, and nasi lemak.

Black Bear Burger ££££ Unit 61 Boxpark

Black Bear Burger have opened a second location in Boxpark Shoreditch. The menu consists of three choices of burgers, black bear, classic, and brisket. You can also get buttermilk chicken nuggets or wings on the side.

Dandy ££££ 35 Maltby Street

Dandy is a new restaurant on Maltby Street, serving seasonal comfort food. Expect lamb belly with potatoes and collard greens, ox cheek ragu, and fried chicken with chilli jam. For dessert, think French toast with whipped ricotta and honey. Plus, on the weekends they’re open for brunch.

 Mr Ji ££££ 72 Old Compton Street

Mr Ji is a new spot in Soho specialising in Taiwanese fried chicken which they also serve as bao. On the side you can get things like fries and black cabbage, and they also serve sweet potato and ginger doughnuts.

 Steven Joyce Borough Market Kitchen ££££ Southwark Street

Borough Market Kitchen has opened in, wait for it, Borough Market. They serve food from 25 traders including Mei Mei, Applebees Fish, and Rudie’s Jerk Shack.

november 2019  Lucky And Joy £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Clapton ,  Hackney ££££ 95 Lower Clapton Road

Lucky and Joy is a new Chinese restaurant in Lower Clapton. Expect things like tiger salad, fried kidney beans with fennel, and Xinjiang lamb chops with onion and pomegranate.

 Caldera ££££ 143 Mare Street

Caldera is a new Mexican restaurant in Hackney Central. You can expect nachos with guacamole, baja-style battered cod tacos, and ground beef enchiladas, as well as cactus and papaya salad and lamb cutlets marinated in hand-ground mole mixed with miso.

Roma Pizza ££££ 224 Brick Lane

Roma has opened a permanent spot on Brick Lane. They’re serving fast and thin 12-inch pizzas for £5, with toppings like aubergine, spicy lamb sausage, and obviously the classic margherita.

 Brother Marcus ££££ 2 Crispin Place

Brother Marcus is a new all-day restaurant in Spitalfields serving eastern-Mediterranean dishes like flatbreads, pides, spiced-chicken shawarma, and lahmucun. There are a variety of vegetarian options like sweet potato dumplings and burnt aubergine with tahini and fermented mango, and they also serve things like cinnamon and chai overnight oats for brunch.

Stoney Street ££££ 2-3 Stoney Street

26 grains have opened a new restaurant next to Borough Market. It’s on Stoney Street and it’s called, wait for it, Stoney Street. Expect things like peacock kale, poached chicken, and pheasant with bread sauce. They’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serve brunch until 2.30pm at the weekend.

 Baccalà ££££ 194 Bermondsey Street

This new Italian spot in Bermondsey is all about seafood and wine. Expect things like salted cod brandade with crispy chicory sprouts, roasted octopus with colonnata lard, stone bass with baked fennel, and deep fried squid.

 Gemma Wood Photography Peckham Cellars ££££ 125 Queens Road

Peckham Cellars is a new wine bar and kitchen in Peckham. They serve British and Mediterannean food, so you can expect things like pumpkin mascarpone rotolo with sage butter, farmed eel with nduja and pickled green tomatoes, and smashed potatoes with harrisa and aioli.

 Bread Ahead Bakery ££££ 26 - 28 Olympic Way

Bread Ahead have opened an all-day restaurant, bakery, and baking school in Wembley. They’re serving rotisserie and pizza in the restaurant, and in the bakery you can expect fresh pastries and sandwiches, as well as pizza by the slice.

 Manteca £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Soho ££££ 58-59 Great Marlborough Street

Manteca is a new restaurant in Soho serving handmade pasta like tonnarelli with brown crab cacio e pepe, as well as meat dishes like pig head fritti with pilacca.

 Steele Haigh/Kaizen House Mei Mei ££££ Borough Market Kitchen

Mei Mei is a Borough Market stall taking its inspiration from Singaporean kopitiams. There’s counter seating around an open kitchen, and you can expect dishes like Hainese chicken rice and nasi lemak, as well as Nanyang coffee.

Ugly Butterfly ££££ 55 King's Road

Ugly Butterfly is a new zero-waste restaurant on Kings Road that uses the leftovers from Adam Handling Chelsea up the road. Expect things like fried chicken feet, beef and bone marrow cottage pie, and banana bread with butter chicken.

 Folie ££££ 37 Golden Square

Folie is a big new restaurant in Soho with a Mediterranean inspired menu. Expect things like charcoal roasted octopus and butternut squash, tuna tartare, brussels sprouts and pistachio, and gnocchi with wild mushrooms and sage pistou. You can also expect a long list of cocktails and European wines from the bar.

 Nami ££££ 10-50 Willow Street

Nami is a new addition to the Nobu Hotel Shoreditch, serving Japanese street food in a bar setting. There are also DJs.

 Amazonico ££££ 10 Berkeley Sq

Madrid’s Amazonica has opened in Mayfair. And yes, it’s basically an adult version of The Rainforest Cafe serving a menu of things like hamachi tiradito (yellowtail with passion fruit and shiso leaves dressing), tequenos (clay oven chicken rolls), and Brazilian-style grilled rump steak.

 Epic Pies ££££ 53-55 Carter Lane

Epic Pies has opened in St. Paul’s with a lunch selection of five pies which all come with mash, greens and gravy or parsley liquor. Expect things like braised pepper steak pie, salt beef and swiss cheese, and ham hock and leeks. They also serve cronuts and ‘croffles’.

 14 Hills £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  City ££££ 120 Fenchurch St

A new restaurant has opened on the 14th floor of an office building on Fenchurch Street serving an all-day British menu and a weekend brunch. Look out for winter black truffle omelette, vanilla and cinnamon french toast with passion fruit and vanilla ice cream, and savoury french toast.

Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen ££££ 460 Hackney Road

Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen is a new Filipino restaurant near Cambridge Heath serving things like adobo glazed cauliflower, lemongrass ox heart skewers, spiced fried chicken, and roast aubergine kare kare. They’re open for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and serve lunch and dinner from Thursday to Sunday when the bar stays open until midnight.

 Daffodil Mulligan ££££ 70-74 City Road

Daffodil Mulligan is a new Irish restaurant in Shoreditch serving grilled lamb chops, grilled lobster, and mash with bone marrow crumb. It also has an oyster bar.

Sola ££££ 64 Dean Street

Sola is a new restaurant in Soho with a Californian inspired menu. Expect tuna tartare, mussels and clams, spit roast whole chicken to share, and lobster pot pie. There is also a 12-course tasting menu for £97 per person.

 Lina Stores King's Cross £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Kings Cross ££££ 20 Stable Street

The Soho deli has opened their second restaurant, this time in King’s Cross. They’re open for breakfast, with things like truffle scrambled eggs, polenta and roasted mushrooms, and nutella filled breakfast doughnuts. While for lunch and dinner you can expect fresh pasta like pumpkin ravioli and oxtail ragu pappardelle, as well as some meat and fish options like braised beef cheek in barolo, and grilled prawns.

 Volta Do Mar £ £ £ £ Portuguese  in  Covent Garden ,  Strand ££££ 13-15 Tavistock St

Volta Do Mar is a new Portuguese restaurant in Covent Garden showcasing Portuguese cuisine and its relation to South America, Africa, and Asia. Expect things like Iberico pork vindalho, aubergine Goan curry with cashew yoghurt, and Macanese arroz marisco.

Market Hall West End ££££ 9 Holles Street

Market Hall West End has opened just north of Oxford Street with 11 different vendors including Baozilnn, Fanny’s Kebabs, and Pastaio. It also has four bars. And a roof terrace.

OCTOBER 2019  Bar Douro ££££ 85B Southwark Bridge Rd

Bar Douro is a new restaurant in Southwark’s Flat Iron Square serving Portuguese food. Expect options like garlic prawns, grilled quail, red onion cebolada and pine nuts from the à la carte menu, and if you go for lunch on weekdays you can get three courses for £11.50.

 Moi Moi Island ££££ 81 Kentish Town Rd

This new grab-and-go spot in Kentish Town serves West African and Caribbean bowls and fat rolls with spicy jerk chicken, curry lamb, suya beef, and vegan options like chickpea stew. They also do chicken wings.

 The Laundry ££££ 374 Coldharbour Lane

The Laundry is an all-day bistro and wine shop next to Brixton Village. As well as serving a menu ranging from oysters to roasted bone marrow, they’re open for coffee from 7am on weekdays. They also have a huge terrace to unwind on at sundown.

Silo ££££ Unit 7, Queens Yard

Silo at Crate Brewery is a zero-waste restaurant in Hackney Wick. Dinner is a five-course tasting menu with dishes like rainbow radishes with ricotta, kimchi juices and lovage, and quince ice cream with fig leaf oil and animal toffee. They also serve brunch of caramelised oats, or, among other options, a breakfast bun with mushrooms or smoked meat.

Oren ££££ 89 Shacklewell Lane

A new Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant has opened in Dalston serving sharing plates like sweet aubergines, egg and salad in pita and, ful mudammes for brunch, and dishes like monkfish in traditional Libyan chraime for dinner.

 Sussex ££££ 63-64 Frith Street

Sussex is a new restaurant in Soho sourcing their ingredients from their own farm or local suppliers. You can expect starters like monkfish carpaccio with aubergine, and mains including pumpkin gnocchi with caramelised quince.

Simplicity Burger ££££ 202 Brick Ln

A vegan burger spot has opened on Brick Lane. In keeping with its name, the menu is simple, with four types of burger, three types of fries, and a salad. It also has a late-night ‘plant powered’ cocktail bar downstairs.

 Trivet ££££ 36 Snowsfields

Trivet is a new restaurant near London Bridge with a small, high-quality menu. Expect things like chicken with vinegar sauce and squab pigeon, persimmon and kale. And keep an eye out for the ‘hokkaido potato’ which is a baked potato mille-feuille dessert.

 Sabroso ££££ Balcony Court Café, Westfield

This new South American spot has landed on the balcony of Westfield White City, serving arepas with fillings like roast chicken, braised beef, and Venezuelan cheese and avocado. They also have ceviche bowls with salmon or tuna, plus vegan options.

The Boulevard Theatre Restaurant ££££ 6 Walker's Court

The new restaurant at The Boulevard Theatre in Soho serves both small and large plates, with plant-based options like chermoula baked aubergine and roasted curried baby cauliflower with black dahl and fresh coconut.

Wilder Restaurant And Bar ££££ 2-4 Boundary Street

If you’re a meat lover, Wilder should be on your radar. This new restaurant in the Boundary Hotel in Shoreditch is serving British products like venison, pork jowl, and hake. They also have a whole page on their menu dedicated to ‘Gin Classics’.

 Naïfs ££££ 56 Goldsmiths Road

There’s a new, homely vegetarian/vegan bistro in Peckham. The menu includes aubergine fritters, mushroom broth with semolina dumplings, and almond and barley ice cream sandwiches. They also offer a long list of wines, local beer, and a speciality tea menu.

Unimini ££££ 20 Eastcheap

At this Korean BBQ lunch spot in the City you can customise your own bento boxes to grab and go, with options ranging from barbecued meats, fried chicken, and bibimbab bowls. But keep in mind, they close at 4pm.

 Ozone Coffee Roasters £ £ £ £ Pizza ,  Brunch  in  Bethnal Green ££££ Emma Street

We use the original Ozone as somewhere to work with a coffee, somewhere to recover with a damn good brunch on a Sunday morning, and somewhere easy to go when we literally can’t think of anywhere else to go. Open from 7.30am during the week, their second location in Bethnal Green has the same all day, all-rounder menu of things like fermented hummus, a yellow bean falafel burger, and big pizzas from noon. They also have a long list of cocktails to choose from in the evening. And coffee throughout, obviously.

We checked out Ozone Coffee Roasters and added it to our breakfast guide.

 Copper Chimney £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ Southern Terrace, Westfield

A popular Indian restaurant chain has come to London, taking over one of the terrace spots at Westfield in White City. Expect a big tandoor oven, handmade naans, 8-hour grilled meats, big biryanis, and a long list of vegetarian options.

 Decimo £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Mexican  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Standard London

Views across London and a manchego quesadilla sounds like a pretty winning combination. The new Spanish meets Mexican restaurant at the top of The Standard Hotel in Kings Cross has everything from floor-to-ceiling windows, vegan paella, pork tacos, and a full chef’s tasting menu. Heads up, this place is open until 3am at the weekend.

 Lyon's ££££ 1 Park Road

There’s a new seafood spot and wine bar up in Crouch End serving a completely casual £69 seafood platter for two, as well as dishes like a delica pumpkin satay, miso hake collars, and buttermilk cod cheeks. You can also just swing by for a glass of wine and some oysters at their bar.

 Kolamba £ £ £ £ Sri Lankan  in  Soho ££££ 21 Kingly Court

If you like the sound of curries, rotis, and lots of cardamom, then Kolamba should probably be on your radar. This new Sri Lankan spot in Soho looks like the kind of place that’s good for anyone who enjoys plenty of foliage and a strong coconut cocktail.

 Legare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  London Bridge ££££ 31 Shad Thames

London Bridge has a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant that’s all about pasta and the kind of nibbles you probably serve on the top deck of your imaginary yacht. As well as a short, changing menu of classic antipasti, you’ll find things like goats curd, saffron, tomato consommé, and fennel sausage in their homemade pastas.

 The Hunter's Moon ££££ 86 Fulham Road

South Kensington has a brand new home county style pub with plenty of oak flooring, leather armchairs, and a fireplace. But if you’re guessing that the menu is 99% pub grub, think again. They’re serving everything from scallop ceviche starters, to a plate of 36-month aged comté for dessert. There’s also a caramelised apple and stuffed pork belly roast on Sundays.

 Atis £ £ £ £ Shoreditch ££££ 145 City Road

You’re feeling fit. You’re feeling fresh. You’re feeling like someone with an entirely adequate amount of vitamin B12. No? In which case, this new, kind of healthy spot on Old Street might be just the place for you. Open from 7am until 8pm, this place is all about salad bowls, on-tap kombucha, pressed juices, porridge, and even more salad.

 Haymarket Wine House ££££ 66 Haymarket

If you like the sound of lots of red wine and steak for a tenner, then Haymarket Wine House should probably be on your radar. As well as their affordable flat iron cut, you’ll find classic French sides on the menu here. Also, importantly, there’s a 1am closing time that’s pretty handy if you’re looking for late night post-theatre eats.

September 2019  Sweet Chick ££££ 8 Market Place

Southern fried chicken, waffles, and classic comfort food sides like mac and cheese - that’s what Sweet Chick is all about. They’re already a big deal in the US with sites in New York and LA, but their first UK spot is in Fitzrovia with plenty of seating, a built in DJ deck, and, crucially, a bourbon-packed cocktail called ‘Tiger, Tiger Woods Y’all’.

 Calici ££££ 29 Belsize Park

If you’re into old school Italian restaurants with classics like calamari fritti, spaghetti vongole, and tiramisu on the menu - then Calici, a new little neighbourhood spot near Belsize Park, should probably be on your radar.

 Yard Sale Pizza ££££ 184 Hackney Road

We’re pretty into Yard Sale’s 18-inch pizzas, and now they’re available on Hackney Road too. As well as their classic pizzas like the courgette covered Cour Blimey, New Porker, and Texas vegan special, they’ve added several calzones to the menu.

 Fafa's ££££ 1 Monmouth Street

A popular Finnish filled-pita chain has opened an all-day spot in Covent Garden. Although there is some seating it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, but if you’re not in the mood for takeaway pita there are also things like falafel mezze, sweet potato fries, and big salads available.

 Vardo £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery ,  Brunch  in  Chelsea ££££ 9 Duke Of York Square

The people behind Caravan have opened a laid back all day restaurant in Chelsea. The menu is full of things like green baked eggs, shiitake donburi, lime pickle yoghurt, za’atar baked cod, and lots of other things you’re likely to shell out on when you go tipsy shopping in Waitrose whilst on a health kick. All of this is happening inside a three-storey stone and glass pavilion that looks part giant’s tooth, part Edna from The Incredibles’ retirement home.

 Kiss The Hippo ££££ 51 Margaret Street

This place might sound like the latest Pixar sponsored nursery rhyme, but it’s actually a coffee spot in Fitzrovia. They close at 6.30, and the feel is very laid back Scandi. There’s a brunch menu with dishes like black olive tapenade with mushrooms on sourdough toast, and you can also grab freshly baked cinnamon rolls to go.

Arabica King's Cross ££££ 7 Lewis Cubitt Walk

Borough Market’s Levantine spot Arabica has opened up a second, bigger restaurant in the Aga Khan Centre in King’s Cross. Open all day, expect big breakfasts like avocado on manousheh, fresh pides from the clay oven, and an outdoor terrace.

 Allegra £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Stratford ££££ The Stratford

Allegra is a restaurant and terrace bar on the 7th floor of The Stratford hotels serving dishes like hand-dived scallops with strawberries, squash risotto, and a £70 sake steamed turbot.. Heads up, there’s also a glass walk-in wine room.

Mama Fuego ££££ 69 Olympian Way, Greenwich Peninsula

Greenwich has a new riverside all day and night drinking and dining spot that mixes Australian speciality coffee and South American food. It’s a big space with a cafe, open plan bakery, bar, lounge area, riverside terrace, and a more formal restaurant area. It also has a big menu serving things like sriracha bloody mary baked eggs, green pea pancakes, kingfish ceviche salad, and Argentinian sirloin steak.

Tokii ££££ 50 Great Cumberland Place

Tokii is a Japanese inspired all-day restaurant inside the luxury Prince Akatoki hotel in Marylebone. It specialises in sushi, sashimi, and robata grilled fishes and meats, but the menu also offers a whole bunch of yakitori, tempura, and cold and hot dishes like yellowtail carpaccio in green pepper dressing, and ox cheek croquettes served with wasabi mayo.

 Crudo ££££ 35 Riding House Street

Crudo is a new ceviche spot in Fitzrovia. The concept is simple. You build your own ceviche bowl by selecting a protein, you choice of leche de tigre, a base, and whatever add-ons you want. There are also three ready built bowls if you’re incapable of making a decision, and they’re all available to eat-in or takeaway for under a tenner.

 Seabird ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, 14th Floor, South Bank, Southwark

We’ve never trusted seabirds since that seagull went all Artful Dodger with our Cornetto back in ’96. But we won’t hold that against this new rooftop restaurant in Southwark’s Hoxton Hotel. This place is all about city views, jazzed up cocktails, grilled meats, Mediterranean small plates, and lots of British seafood. You’ll also find a long list of oysters at their raw bar.

 Bubala £ £ £ £ Vegetarian ,  Middle Eastern  in  Spitalfields ££££ 65 Commercial Street

Spitalfields has a new Middle Eastern lunch and dinner spot. Everything here is vegetarian and you can expect dishes like confit potato latkes, aubergine with date syrup, and pumpkin tirshy dip.

 Charlie's ££££ Albemarle Street

Charlie’s isn’t named after it’s chef, it’s named after Lord Charles Forte, one of the founding members of Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair. All very Downton Abbey, right? Yes, but the food isn’t. The new upmarket restaurant inside Brown’s has a menu full of modern takes on British classics, and the space itself has big booths, lots of wooden panelling, and enough botanical wallpaper to make a gardener blush.

Sons + Daughters £ £ £ £ Sandwiches  in  Kings Cross ££££ The Pavilion, 119A Coal Drops Yard

The people behind Hackney fine dining spot, Pidgin, have opened a casual sandwich shop in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross. Open from 8am until 10pm, there are porridges, egg muffins, and Climpson And Sons coffee for breakfast, then sandwiches, salads, and cocktails available for the rest of the day. The main act here though is sandwiches, and you’ll find prawn crackers, tenderstem broccoli, soy-cured parmesan, miso mayo, Mortadello ham, and plenty more ingredients between their bread.

 Sam Harris Forza Wine ££££ 133a Rye Ln

Popular Peckham neighbourhood spot, Forza Win, have opened a new wine bar called - wait for it - Forza Wine. See what they did there? Five floors up with an outdoor terrace, there’s everything from views to a big wine list to negronis. On the food side they’ll be serving things at the bar like chicken milanese, clams, and biscotti soft serve - which are definitely our kind of ‘snacks’.

 Loyal Tavern ££££ 171-173 Bermondsey St

This new Bermondsey spot serves a seasonal British menu. There are dishes like venison tartare, plenty of by-the-glass wine options, and most importantly, there’s a late night cheese toastie on offer. Heads up, they’re open until 1.30am.

 Albie ££££ 40 Blackfriars Road, South Bank, Southwark

The Hoxton Hotel in Southwark, not Hoxton - keep up - has a new all day European restaurant. Basically, there’s everything from crab linguine to French classics on the menu, as well as vegetable bowls for when you’re trying to keep it kinda healthy.

 Norma £ £ £ £ Mediterranean ,  Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 8 Charlotte Street

Fitzrovia has a new Sicilian restaurant serving fresh pasta, large meat dishes, and of course, homemade cannoli. Set over three floors, there’s a private dining space and a slick raw seafood bar serving clams, oysters, prawns, as well as wild sea bream.

Haya ££££ 184A Kensington Park Road

If you like the sound of Mediterranean small plates, shakshuka-packed brunches, and Israeli wines, then Haya should probably be on your radar. This upmarket Notting Hill spot looks a lot like a glossy Made showroom, and there’s plenty of mint yoghurt, homemade labneh, and fish on their menu.

 Seven Dials Market £ £ £ £ American ,  Pasta ,  Ramen ,  Sandwiches ,  Dim Sum  in  Covent Garden ££££ 35 Earlham St

Street food market folk KERB, have finally done what London weather demanded. They’ve opened an indoor market inside a huge ex-banana warehouse in Seven Dials, and there are a whole lot of London market favourites involved, from gelato to steamed buns to a conveyor belt of cheese. That’s right, a conveyor belt of cheese.

 Mama Shelter London ££££ 437 Hackney Road

Mama Shelter is already a big deal, party spot in Paris. And LA. And when we say ‘big deal’, we mean, ‘where you go if you want to look a bit cool and maybe see a member of Two Door Cinema Club get pissed’. Now they’ve opened a hotel in Hackney with a huge restaurant. There are crab doughnuts and pork belly baos on the menu, as well as a big outdoor terrace, karaoke rooms, and table football to keep you entertained.

Terra Terra ££££ 120 Finchley Road

There’s a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant and café by Finchley Road tube station but you can expect more than your classic pizza and negroni situation here. Open from 7.30am, there’s everything from nduja scrambled eggs and blueberry smoothies for breakfast to clam bigoli and cocktails come the evening.

 Neat Burger ££££ 4 Princes Street

Given the amount of mess we can make with a bun and some ketchup, ‘neat’ and ‘burger’ are two words we don’t normally associate with each other, but this new spot in Mayfair is all about tidying away the meat. Expect plant-based takes on classic burgers, vegan tater tots, and plenty of people fussing over the fact that Lewis Hamilton is the owner.

 Liv ££££ 18 Holbein Place

Belgravia has a new all-day café and restaurant. Upstairs there are dishes like king prawn omelette, a grilled chicken green bowl, and red lentil fritters, whilst downstairs is all about fresh espresso, guest coffee roasts, as well as wine, and lots of virgin cocktails.

AUGUST 2019  Three Uncles £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Spitalfields ££££ Devonshire Row

Liverpool Street has a new Cantonese spot where most of the dishes will cost you under a tenner. Three Uncles’ menu is all about roast duck, lo mein noodles, crispy pork belly, and freshly steamed dim sum. Heads up, they’re only open on weekdays.

 Baozi Inn London Bridge ££££ 34 - 36 Southwark Street

Dim sum, dan dan noodles, and barbeque roast duck - that’s what Baozi Inn is all about. They already have spots in Soho, Chinatown, and Victoria, but the new London Bridge restaurant is set over three floors with a big open kitchen and a cocktail lounge.

 Officina 00 £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Shoreditch ££££ 152 Old Street

Old Street has a new handmade pasta spot that is focused on regional Italian dishes. Think fresh braised pork genovese occhi, cocktails, and a big open kitchen where you can watch the chefs prepare your pasta.

We checked out Officina 00 and put it on our Hit List.

 The Stratford Brasserie ££££ 20 International Way

The Stratford Brasserie, in Stratford - duh, is a classic all-day spot on the ground floor of a new hotel complex. It has a huge brasserie-style menu, a huge outdoor terrace, and it’s open from 6.30am till late every day.

 Bafarat ££££ 6 Warwick Street

A classy artisan coffee shop originally from the Middle East has opened in Soho. Expect speciality Arabic coffee, French patisserie, and the kind of interiors even Patsy Stone would approve of.

 Snackbar £ £ £ £ Japanese ,  Sandwiches ,  Brunch  in  Dalston ££££ 20 Dalston Lane

Dalston Lane has a new cafe and co-working space that’s serving global-inspired food. If you’re picturing a blue and green cookie inspired by Planet Earth, think again. There’s a changing menu with everything from fried chicken and porchetta rice bowls to a babi guling and pickled watermelon sandwich.

 Nutshell £ £ £ £ Iranian  in  Covent Garden ££££ 30 Saint Martin's Lane

A new Iranian restaurant has opened in Covent Garden. There’s a big open kitchen, lots of counter dining, and a menu full of things like sour cherry beef dumplings, saffron kebabs, and octopus.

 @niccrillyhargravephotography Taps And Tapas ££££ 14 Trinity Road

Alliteration wins again. This new spot in Tooting Bec is all about pairing craft beer with your classic Spanish dishes. When it comes to the beer, there’s local brews from Brixton on tap, as well as a big range of bottled options. On the tapas side there are dishes like cured meats, Basque burgers, octopus, and chilli king prawns.

The Sauce ££££ 65 Highbury Park

Highbury has a brand new fast food spot that’s serving tarted-up versions of classic diner food. Think waffle burgers, chicken wings, and milk shakes, but with added options like soft-shell crab, truffle mayo, and blue cheese. There are also fourteen sauces you can get involved in, from gochujang to minted feta. Although it’s mostly a grab-and-go situation, there is some indoor seating.

 Lost In Brixton ££££ Brixton Market

The people behind Pergola and The Prince have opened a new rooftop terrace on top of Brixton Village. In keeping with their other spots, there are many, many cocktails, including sixteen different spritzs and £28 summer jugs. You’re also able to order food from spots inside Brixton Village like Mamalan and Fish Wings & Tings straight to your table.

Eggslut ££££ 185 Portobello Road

A popular L.A. breakfast chain has opened in Notting Hill. Open daily from 8am, there’s a whole lot of egg on the menu but you’ll also find things like cheeseburgers, seared wagyu tri-tip steak, and cold brew coffee too. Expect a casual sit-down situation and plenty of takeaway options.

My Neighbours The Dumplings £ £ £ £ Chinese ,  Dim Sum  in  Hackney ££££ 178 - 180 Victoria Park

We wish our neighbours were dumplings. But then we’d probably eat them, and that wouldn’t be good for anyone. My Neighbours the Dumplings already has a popular spot in Clapton, but their new place near Victoria Park has a new menu of barbecued skewers. Don’t worry, their classics like crispy prawn wontons, lamb potstickers, and chocolate dumplings are still on offer.

 Opera Tavern £ £ £ £ Spanish  in  Covent Garden ££££ 23 Catherine St

We like the opera. Kind of. Depends on how many pints we can sink beforehand really. But we’re definitely into tapas. Opera Tavern is an old school, converted pub spot in Covent Garden that has had a big makeover. There’s also a new team heading up the food and you can expect dishes like squid ink pasta, chorizo picante, and beef bavette.

july 2019 Arcade Food Theatre ££££ 103 - 105 New Oxford Street

Centre Point has a new all day food hall including stalls from Lina Stores, Casa Do Frango, Oklava, Pophams, Chotto Matte, and Flat Iron. Heads up, there’s also an outdoor terrace and a whole host of drinking options.

The KPH ££££ 139 Ladbroke Grove

The people behind The Coach and Hero Of Maida, have taken over and decked out a classic Notting Hill spot, The Kensington Park Hotel. Expect an upmarket pub downstairs with a slick dining room upstairs, and lots of seasonal French bistro-style food.

 Wun's Tea Room ££££ 23 Greek Street

The people behind Bun House have opened a new two storey Cantonese restaurant and bar on Greek Street. Expect clay pot rice, coal grilled skewers, a big cocktail menu, and late night hours Thursday to Saturday.

 Isla At The Standard £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  Kings Cross ££££ 10 Argyle Street

Another day, another luxury hotel has opened in London, and with it comes a brand new seasonal restaurant. This sophisticated King’s Cross spot has a garden terrace, natural wines, plenty of foliage, fresh British seafood, and a big, fancy bar aptly called Double Standard.

Stampa ££££ 61 Davies Street

Mayfair has a new affordable pasta spot that is actually, you know, affordable. Taking inspiration from the Trastevere district of Rome, they’re serving everything from freshly ground coffee, oxtail ragu pappardelle, to antipasti boards.

Nandine Camberwell Church Street £ £ £ £ Kurdish  in  Camberwell ££££ 45 Camberwell Church Street

We’re already very into the cheap and cheerful mezze platters at family-run restaurant Nandine on Vestry Road, but now they’ve opened a second Camberwell spot on Church Street. There’s fresh Kurdish salads, plenty of vegetarian options, and baklava.

 Radio Alice ££££ Jubilee Place

Sure, it might sound like a feminist take on The Boat That Rocked, but Radio Alice is actually an organic pizza joint that already has spots in Hoxton and Clapham. Now they’ve opened in Canary Wharf and they’ve brought their pork sausage, ’nduja, and smoked cheddar topped pizzas with them, as well as appetisers like pesto burrata and anchovy crostini.

 Moncks Of Dover Street ££££ 33 Dover Street

Not to be misinterpreted as Mayfair’s latest monastery, Moncks Of Dover Street is a brasserie from the people behind Park Chinois. This all-day spot has a classic breakfast menu, weekend brunch options, and a daytime menu that’s all about fresh fish, grilled meat, and a caviar covered lobster roll.

 Flor £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  London Bridge ££££ 1 Beadle St

The people behind Shoreditch spot Lyle’s have opened a new wine bar, bakery, and restaurant right on the edge of Borough Market. Dishes like rabbit kidney skewers, oysters in jalaneño mignonette, and cherry blossom cake will change daily.

We checked out Flor and put it on our Hit List.

 Kama By Vineet £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Knightsbridge ££££ 87-135 Brompton Road

There are only around 25 seats at this new Indian spot in the revamped Harrods Dining Hall. Options include a whole bunch of sharing plates and bowls, vegetarian and meat thalis, and a £48 lobster Chettinad biryani.

We checked out Kama by Vineet and put it on our Hit List.

 Steven Joyce Heritage ££££ 18-20 Rupert Street

Soho’s Rupert Street is home to a new Swiss-inspired spot. At lunch and dinner the restaurant at Heritage is the place for raclette, fondue, rostis, and larger plates of meat and fish from the grill, while from midday till late every day the bar serves wines from an extensive list which includes a section on ‘inquisitive reds’.

 Hoh Sek Noodles ££££ St Katherine's Way

Hoh Sek is a walk-in spot at St Katherine’s Dock specialising in noodles. The influences are Asian-wide, but the focus is on Cantonese dishes such as the Hong Kong fish noodles which are only served in the evening. Meanwhile there are six casual grab-and-go or eat in lunch options, all coming in at under a tenner.

JUNE 2019  Jérôme Galland Circolo Popolare £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 40 - 41 Rathbone Place

The people behind Shoreditch trattoria Gloria, have opened up a second Italian spot - this time in Fitzrovia. At 9000 square feet, Circolo Popolare is what we professionals refer to as ‘fucking massive’. The walls are lined with thousands of bottles of spirits, there are 12-person tables, giant silk handkerchief style pastas, and a signature one litre sundae. So yeah, it’s super lowkey.

We checked out Circolo Popolare and put it on our Hit List.

 Natoora Counter £ £ £ £ British  in  Notting Hill ££££ 5 Elgin Crescent

Natoora not only have five classy grocery stores in London and provide a whole bunch of chefs with fresh produce, they’re also now serving breakfast and lunch in Notting Hill. They believe in ‘radical seasonality’ - hello, band name - so you can expect light dishes involving whatever vegetables are currently in their prime and a lot of cheese, quinoa, and houmous.

We checked out Natoora Counter and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Olio Creative Flying Horse Coffee £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ 2 Television Centre

The old BBC Television Centre in White City has a new daytime coffee spot serving freshly roasted coffee, seasonal salads, and sandwiches. Sadly, we can’t confirm whether there’ll actually be any flying horses present.

OKN1 ££££ 40 Hoxton Street

As students we mastered important culinary skills like ‘the perfect Pot Noodle pour’ and not getting our chin stuck in a family tub of nutella. Meanwhile, a group of student chefs and fully-fledged professionals are serving the food at this new all day Hoxton spot. If you’re expecting beans on toast, think again, they’re serving everything from a roasted chorizo frittata for brunch to a Suffolk bacon chop for dinner. By the way, there’s also a big terrace.

 Jade Nina Sarkhel Suzi Tros £ £ £ £ Greek  in  Notting Hill ££££ 18 Hillgate Street

Suzi Tros might sound like the protagonist of a summer special of ITV’s latest murder drama, but it’s actually a new Greek bistro in Notting Hill. Set over two floors, you’ll find small plates, an exclusively Greek wine list, and plenty of ‘grandmama’s tzatziki’.

We checked out Suzi Tros and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Sub Cult ££££ 82 Watling Street

Another day, another street food Cinderella sandwich story. Or something. The people behind Sub Cult have been serving American deli-style sub sandwiches full of things like oak smoked salmon, seared seitan, bavette steak, truffle mayo, wild garlic aioli, slow cooked pork, and marinated calamari, for five years, and now they’ve opened their first permanent spot in the City. Open from 7am until 6pm, they’ll be serving everything from breakfast rolls to lunch on the go.

 Gigi’s Bar ££££ 11 Hoxton Square

Gigi’s Hoxton is a new all day restaurant, bar, and late night live music venue in - dun dun dun - Hoxton. Italian inspired dishes like beef carpaccio, pan fried scallops, bistecca alla fiorentina are on the menu, plus DJ sets, a terrace, and cocktails.

 Chucs Cafe ££££ 97 Old Brompton Road

In what we like to call ‘peak Monopoly’, Chucs have restaurants in Mayfair, Westbourne Grove, Harrods, the Serpentine gallery, and now South Kensington. Classy. This time they’ve got a little bit more of a casual all-day situation going on, with a Mediterranean inspired menu of café classics, as well as paninis, salads, and smoothies to go. For London’s annual three days of sunshine, it’s also good to know they’ve got a big wrap-around terrace.

 The Compton Arms £ £ £ £ British ,  Pub  in  Islington ££££ 4 Compton Avenue

Those of you who read (or watched the film of) Animal Farm and felt permanently scarred by Old Major, will know that ‘four legs are bad’. Well, hopefully that isn’t true as this new meat focused kitchen has opened at Islington spot, The Compton Arms. The pub is rumoured to have been one of George Orwell’s favourites, but that isn’t stopping them from serving seasonal European-meets-Asian dishes such as Asparagus XO and pork belly skewers.

We checked out The Compton Arms and put it on our Hit List.

 Safia Shakarchi Pophams Hackney £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery  in  Hackney ££££ 197 Richmond Road

The second Popham’s bakery has opened in London Fields. This all-day spot is serving coffee, classy pastries, open sandwiches, weekend specials, and a bacon and maple syrup croissant that has been more papped more than Paris Hilton in 2004. Heads up, there might be queues.

We checked out Pophams and added it to our Hackney Guide.

 Wild Honey £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Mayfair ,  St. James's ££££ 8 Pall Mall

Wild Honey might sound like an indie band’s hit single about the plight of the bees, but it’s actually a new upscale spot in St James’s. The original Wild Honey in Mayfair closed down earlier this year, and they’ve now brought their menu of French-inspired seasonal dishes to a very swish space involving high ceilings and a lot of velvet seating.

 Master Bao £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  Shepherds Bush ££££ The Balcony, Westfield

First came Mr Bao in Peckham, then came Daddy Bao in Tooting, and now, like the final frontier of a beloved movie franchise, Master Bao has opened in Westfield White City.

 Arros QD ££££ 64 Eastcastle Street

Fitzrovia has a new Spanish restaurant that has a six-metre wood fire oven. There are huge two-person paellas, there are six types of aioli on the menu, and there are plenty of seats around the big open kitchen.

 The Grand Duchess ££££ Sheldon Square

If you’re prone to seasickness, this new Paddington restaurant from the people behind London Shell Co. might be one to miss. The Grand Duchess is a cruise boat restaurant that now has a permanent home, or dock, or something, in Paddington. There’s lots of Cornish seafood on offer, a huge surf and turf option, plus some additional outside seating come summer.

 Fugitive Motel ££££

Fugitive Motel is the latest all day co-working and craft beer bar with plenty of foliage to open in east London, specifically Bethnal Green. There are sourdough pizzas on offer from lunchtime, shuffleboard aplenty, as well as enough cacti and hanging plants to make The Eden Project jealous.

Maremma ££££ 36 Brixton Water Lane

In another exhilarating round of New Opening’s Geography Facts - Maremma is a coastal area of Tuscany that’s known for its hunting and seafood potential. Don’t you feel smarter already? Now you can get some of classic Tuscan pasta and meat dishes, as well as the region’s wines at a rustic new spot in Brixton.

 Siren At The Goring ££££ 15 Beeston Place

Five star luxury Belgravia hotel, The Goring, has a new seafood restaurant that will be much more of a casual situation than their other dining options. The space itself is very Sistine Chapel feels and there’s plenty of fresh Cornish produce on the menu, as well as dishes like grilled whole monkfish for two, a marinated tomato and shallot salad, and some pretty hefty price tags.

 sow ££££ 39 Marlborough Street

Apparently, plates are out of fashion for good - flat surfaces, gross right - as another bowl focused spot has opened in Soho. It’s a small restaurant but most of their dishes are available to go, including their vegan buckwheat noodles, natural salads, and fruity breakfast bowls.

 Omnino ££££ 7 - 9 St. Bride Street

The City has got itself a new Brazillian barbecue. Meat wise, there’s everything from Argentine beef to Australian wagyu on offer, as well as sides like black truffle gnocchi, a mushroom trio, and a roasted sweet potato and chorizo pincho.

 Squeg + Bonez ££££ 171 Mare St

Squeg And Bonez might sound like a cartoon about a crime-fighting dog duo, but it’s actually a new vegan small plates restaurant and natural wine bar on Mare Street in Hackney. As well as dishes like pea and lemongrass fritters and mushroom dumplings, there’s also a brew bar.

Crate ££££ 35 St James Street

There’s a new container village in Walthamstow that has an on site brewery and plenty of restaurants that will be opening throughout June. Expect a vegan street food spot, an Italian bakery, a burger joint, as well as many other options.

 Meatliquor W1 £ £ £ £ Burgers ,  Diner  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 37 - 38 Margaret Street

The original Meatliquor - a burger and cocktail spot - has moved up the road to Oxford Circus, with even more cocktails and even more space. As well as their classic dishes like the Dead Hippie burger and their deep-fried mac and cheese, they’re serving food until late and drinks until 3am daily. There’s also a ‘poke for jäger’ button - because we haven’t made enough mistakes already.

 Ingrid Rasmussen Gold £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Notting Hill ££££ 95 - 97 Portobello Road

The day has finally come. London has a Spandau Ballet themed restaurant. Kidding, Gold is a new three-story restaurant and late night bar on Portobello Road. They’re serving seasonal dishes designed for sharing, like chargrilled squid, nettle and sheep’s ricotta ravioli, and braised rabbit leg tortelloni. Heads up, as well as a pavement terrace, there’s also a patio area out back.

We checked out Gold and added it to our Notting Hill Guide.

 Crazy Pizza ££££ 7 Paddington street, Marylebone

Well, they weren’t going to call it Another Sane Pizza Place were they? Nope. This new Marylebone spot is all about thin crust, truffle, big prices, and portraits of celebrities eating pizza. Crazy.

May 2019  Bernard Zeija Tayér And Elementary ££££ 152 Old Street

The people behind luxury Marylebone cocktail bar Artesian, have opened a more relaxed spot in Old Street. There’s all-day coffee, light bites, and a work area, and then a more formal cocktail bar and restaurant at the back. Also, popular street food vendor Ta Ta Eatery will be serving food, so you can expect a changing menu of their Portuguese and Chinese hybrid dishes.

We checked out Tayér and Elementary and added it to our sandwich guide.

 Sette ££££ 4 Knightsbridge Green

There’s a new all day restaurant and cocktail bar inside the Bulgari hotel from the people behind New York spot, Scarpetta. The menu features Italian classics with a twist, like duck and foie gras ravioli.

 Baba G's ££££ 726 - 727 Camden Market's North Yard

Baba G’s have been serving their Indian inspired burgers at markets for almost a decade. Now they have their first permanent spot in a 50 seater restaurant in Camden where they’re serving everything from their signature ‘pachos’ - poppadom nachos - as well as spiralized celeriac bhajis, chicken tikka nuggets, and spiced rum cocktails.

 Gezellig £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Holborn ££££ 193-197 High Holborn

Rather than letting you play another fun game of ‘what the f does that mean?’ we’re be happy to tell you that Gezellig is Dutch for ‘an atmosphere that allows good things to happen’. Snazzy. This new wine focused spot in Holborn has a modern European menu, with two private dining rooms available, as well as the option of a whole suckling pig. Also snazzy.

Roastery And Toastery ££££ Adelaide Road

Honestly, this could very well have been the name of The Infatuation’s first collection of sonnets, but this new toastie spot in Chalk Farm has beaten us to the punch. Expect pastries, coffee, and lots of different takes on your classic cheese toastie.

Cent Anni ££££ 33 High Street

Cent Anni is a new spot in Wimbledon with some alfresco dining available and a modern Italian menu. Think beetroot ravioli, tiger prawn linguine, chicken paillard, and a selection of classic Italian cocktails.

 Darby's £ £ £ £ Seafood ,  British  in  Vauxhall ££££ 3 Viaduct Gardens Road

Vauxhall has a new oyster bar, bakery. It’s a neighbourhood joint with dishes like highland short rib, turbot, and crispy beef fat potatoes on the menu, as well as the option to get half a dozen oysters and a pint of Guinness for a tenner.

 Les Platanes £ £ £ £ French  in  Mayfair ££££ 26 - 28 Bruton Place

Mayfair has a shiny new French ‘bistrot de luxe’ with a big menu, and an even bigger wine list.

We checked out Les Platanes and added it to our Mayfair Guide.

 Coqfighter £ £ £ £ Soho ££££ 75 Beak Street

Fried chicken burgers and fried chicken bao - that’s what Coqfighter is all about. This popular street food trader’s opened their first permanent spot in Soho and their bringing all their classics as well as some new dishes.

 Chik'n ££££ 187 Wardour Street

The people behind Chick ‘n’ Sours are bringing their fried chicken and craft beers to Soho. This place is big on their ‘sandwich’ (burger) game too, with everything from their ‘Straight Up’ buttermilk, herb mayo, and pickles classic, to their ‘Cali Hot Chick’ that’s full of guacamole, chipotle mayo, cheese, and fried chicken - obviously.

 Louie's ££££ 37 Hoxton Square

It’s official. London isn’t going to run out of fried chicken spots any time soon. Louie’s in Hoxton specialises in Nashville style hot chicken, but you can also expect alcoholic ice teas, boozy shakes, cocktail bowls, and live DJ sets. Students of London, your prayers have finally been answered.

 Fishworks ££££ 2 - 4 Catherine Street

Fishworks are already serving fresh, sustainable seafood in Mayfair and Marylebone and now they’ve got a new spot in Covent Garden. As well as a whole load of different fish dishes on offer in the restaurant, there’s also a wet fish counter and a fishmonger to help you if you’re looking to take some fish home with you. We’re going to stop saying fish now.

 Pasta Nostra ££££ 122 Old Street

There’s a new fresh pasta spot a couple minutes up the road from Old Street Station and they’re serving a short menu of classics like oxtail ragu pappardelle, gnocchi vongole, and tortello carbonara. It’s also worth noting that this place is open from 8am during the week so you can also swing by for a coffee.

The Buxton ££££ 42 Osborn Street

The people behind one of London’s favourite pub roof terraces, The Culpeper, have opened a new pub and hotel near Brick Lane. There are dishes like asparagus with polenta chips, beef and celeriac remoulade, and treacle tart on the menu, but if you’re in it for the roof terrace be warned, it’s only open to guests.

 Bob Bob Cité ££££ The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street

Entirely OTT luxury Soho spot Bob Bob Ricard, have opened their second restaurant on the third floor of the Leadenhall Building in the City. Or if you prefer, the Cité. They’re bringing their iconic press-for-champagne buttons along with them, as well as their menu of dressed up classics.

We checked out Bob Bob Cité and put it on our Hit List.

 Peck! Peck! ££££ 240 Graham Road

Sure, the name of this new chicken spot in Hackney central might bring about some traumatic memories if you’ve ever gone toe-to-toe with a seagull over a Mr Whippy, but fear not, the only birds here are fried or flame-grilled and can be covered in peri peri sauce. There are also plenty of sides to choose from, as well as some cheap and cheerful burgers.

 Myrtle ££££ 1A Langton Street

Finally, a restaurant named after your great nan. Chelsea has a new modern European restaurant with Irish influences and a whole lot of fresh, Irish produce. The seasonal menu will change day-to-day but expect dishes like pigs beignets, celeriac wellington, and beef with boxty cake - a classic Irish potato dish.

 Bao Borough £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  London Bridge ££££ 13 Stoney Street

Bao have opened their fourth spot on the edge of Borough Market. You can expect their classic bao, Taiwanese fried chicken, and highball machine cocktails, as well as a karaoke room in the basement.

We checked out Bao Borough and put it on our Hit List.

 Parrillan At Barrafina £ £ £ £ Spanish ,  Tapas  in  Kings Cross ££££ Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross

The team behind one of our Greatest Hits, Barrafina, have opened a new terrace bar and grill restaurant. This outdoor spot in Coal Drops Yard has a partially covered area - because weather - and guests cook fresh meat, fish, and vegetables and toppings to taste, at individual mini parillas on their tables.

 Rah Petherbridge Hello Darling £ £ £ £ Modern European  in  Southwark ££££ 131 Waterloo Road

Waterloo has a new seasonal sharing dish restaurant next to The Old Vic. Hello Darling has a three course pre-theatre option for £22 and everything from miso glazed carpaccio to confit duck legs with blood orange on the menu.

Crane’s ££££ 67 Peckham Road

Food is art. Said no one ever. But, South London Gallery has got a new kitchen serving seasonal classic cafe dishes. Take note, they close everyday at 6pm, apart from on Wednesdays when they’re open until 9pm.

Humble Pizza ££££ 342 King's Road

Humble Pizza on the King’s Road, is a vegan and vegetarian spot serving cauliflower base pizzas with toppings like vegan pepperoni, mushroom, and truffle.

 The Mantl ££££ 142 Brompton Road

The Mantl is a new Turkish spot in Knightsbridge with room for just under 80 guests, a swish cocktail bar, and a big mantl fireplace for cooking all their lamb chops, chicken shish, and vegetable skewers. In case you’re looking for something lighter, there are cold and hot starters as well as traditional Turkish snacks.

April 2019  Emilia £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Mayfair ££££ 7 Haunch Of Venison Yard

This new Mayfair wine bar and restaurant is the younger sibling to excellent British restaurant, Quality Chop House. This time their menu focus, and name inspiration, is the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. There’s a small upstairs dining room and a wine-focused downstairs area reserved for walk-ins, with a shorter menu of sharing plates.

We checked out Emilia and put it on our Hit List.

 Helen Cathcart The Sea, The Sea ££££ 174 Pavilion Road

Sure The Sea, The Sea, might sound like the opening line of a poem about the tortured relationship between an old man and his pet sea cow, but it’s actually a new fishmongers, deli and seafood bar in Chelsea. The menu has everything from light snacks like a Cornish John Dory crudo, to rock oysters, to a £120 lobster seafood extravaganza for two.

'O Ver St James's ££££ 1 Norris Street

’O Ver are all about pizza, and specifically pizza infused with purified seawater. This place in St James’s Market is their second spot.

Ember ££££ 202 Brick Lane

Here’s a sentence you’ve never heard before. Shoreditch has a new small plates restaurant. This one is on Brick Lane and is serving flavours from all over the Mediterranean. When it comes to the booze, there’ll be single malt whiskies and South African wines.

 Soutine £ £ £ £ French  in  St John's Wood ££££ 60 St John's Wood High Street

The people behind The Wolseley, Fischer’s, and Brasserie Zedel, have opened a new all day spot in St John’s Wood. The food mostly fits into the category of comforting French classics whilst the feel is very much Parisian boulevard cafe in springtime.

 Hacha £ £ £ £ Bar Food ,  Mexican  in  Dalston ££££ 378 Kingsland Road

Tequila, mezcal, and Mexican small plates - that’s what this new spot on Kingsland Road is all about. If none of those are your thing, there are also Mexican craft beers and lots of foliage.

 The Soak ££££ Terminus Place

The Soak could very well be the name of your one-man play about the emotional turmoil of living in London and forgetting your umbrella, but it’s actually a new bar and restaurant in Victoria. This place is big on fermenting, so go for dishes like a cider pickled egg chicory salad, wood pigeon with fermented mooli, and a salsify root glazed in coffee kombucha dessert.

 104 ££££ 104a Chepstow Road

104 is a new restaurant in Notting Hill with only six tables, so booking ahead is definitely a good idea. The four course tasting menu is £65 per person with dishes like hand dived scallop ceviche and wild seabass with champagne sauce available at opening.

Flamboree ££££ 154 Old Street

This new all day spot near Old Street is all about tarte flambee. In case you’re under the impression that’s a dance move, don’t worry, it’s actually a pizza-like dish from Eastern France, set off with toppings like bacon lardons, tahini, and roasted peppers. There are also other dishes like raclette, a Levantine inspired salad, and hummus nibbles.

 Chez Maiss ££££ Unit 21a - 22b Broadway Shopping Centre West

There’s a new all-day wine bar and cafe inside the Broadway shopping centre in Hammersmith. They’re serving everything from breakfast, lunch to-go, and barista coffee by day, and by night there are tasting events, sharing dishes, and of course, a big wine list.

 The Little Yellow Door ££££ 6 - 8 All Saints Road

Like pretending you have the money to live in a house in Notting Hill? Of course you do. Cocktail bar, The Little Yellow Door have set up a permanent home in Notting Hill, with a premise that it’s a trendy flat share you Whatsapp with to make a ‘booking’. If you’re hungry, there’s also the option of homemade fish tacos, pork belly bao, house tartare on toast, and many other dishes.

Santo Mare ££££ 87 - 89 George Street

Originally from Porto Cervo in Italy, this seafood spot in Marylebone has got warm Mediterranean interiors and big prices.

Casa Fofó £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  Vegetarian  in  Hackney ££££ 158 Sandringham Road

The people behind Pidgin in Hackney have opened Casa Fofo - a neighbourhood, tasting menu restaurant, also in Hackney. They’ve got natural wines, a more low-key snack menu, and an outdoor garden space out back.

 Mao Chow £ £ £ £ Chinese ,  Vegan  in  Hackney ££££ 159A Mare St

Dalston pop-up Mao Chow have found a permanent home at a little hole-in-the-wall spot in London Fields. The menu is all all vegan, with dishes like black charcoal jiaozi, baozi, and liangfen. Also, it’s walk-ins only. And BYOB.

We checked out Mao Chow and put it on our Hit List.

 Harlem Soul ££££ 205 City Road

Old Street has a new American diner with a twist. Harlem Soul is serving classics like dirty burgers, waffles, and fried chicken. You’ll also find tacos, vegan dishes, and a braised short rib crumpet here. Expect graffiti covered walls, loud music, and weekly events in their underground venue.

 Bun House £ £ £ £ Chinese ££££ 26 - 27 Lisle Street

Bun House has made quite the journey. All the way from Soho to… Soho. Their new location on Lisle Street in Chinatown is bigger but they’re still all about Cantonese buns, Hong Kong craft beers, and tea-based cocktails.

 The Gate St. John's Wood ££££ 87 Allitsen Road

The Gate have been serving vegetarian and vegan food since the 80s. Now, they’ve opened a fourth site in St John’s Wood and they’re bringing their menu of plant-based dishes along. Expect mains like wild mushroom risotto cake, their beetroot cheese burger, as well as plant-based breakfasts from 8am.

 Endo at the Rotunda £ £ £ £ Sushi  in  White City ££££ 101 Wood Lane

This tiny 15 seater sushi spot is bringing high-end sushi to the former BBC TV Centre in White City.

 144 On The Hill ££££ 144 - 150 Richmond Hill

This new spot at the top of Richmond Hill is doing a bit of everything. And when we say a bit of everything we mean it. You can find everything from turf-to-table dining, dirty burgers for lunch, vegan dinners, creative cocktails, a sophisticated dining room, as well as a more casual and cosy area. There’s also a big terrace overlooking the hill.

 Serata Hall ££££ 207 Old Street

Martello Hall and Canova Hall have a new sister restaurant in Old Street, called Serata Hall. Like its siblings, this place is all about daytime hot desking, cocktails, pizza, pasta, and live DJs come the weekend.

 Lucknow 49 £ £ £ £ Indian  in  Mayfair ££££ 49 Maddox Street

Mayfair has a new casual Indian restaurant - from the founder of Dum Biryani - with a menu focused on regional dishes from the city of Lucknow in northern India. Expect kebabs, gosht barrah lamb chops, biryanis, and a selection of curries.

 Sonya Metzler Barullo ££££ 19 Bevis Marks

The people behind cool upmarket Soho tapas spot Rambla, have opened another Spanish restaurant, but this time in the City. Their new spot in Aldgate will have a similar menu of traditional dishes like paella and suckling pig, as well as some new takes on classics, but the same chill feel.

The Halal Guys ££££ 14-15 Irving Street

American chain The Halal Guys has come to Leicester Square, and they’ve brought their menu of chicken and beef gyro wraps and platters with them. There are sides like falafel, hummus, and baba ganouj to get involved with too, but be warned, it’s takeaway only.

MARCH 2019  Latteria £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Islington ££££ 56 - 58 Essex Road

Pizza, pasta, and daily seasonal plates - that’s what this new daytime Milan-inspired spot in Angel is all about. As well as serving affordable cooked breakfasts, they also do veal, parma ham, and goat’s cheese sandwiches for lunch, and classic Italian dishes daily.

 Jade Nina-Sarkhel Shola Karachi Kitchen ££££ White City Place

A Pakistani supper club now has a permanent home in White City. Expect specialities from Karachi with dishes like beef bahari kebab, daal, and chicken hara masala.

 Robata £ £ £ £ Japanese  in  Soho ££££ 56 Old Compton Street

Soho has a new izakaya spot called Robata, with lots of dishes cooked on a… robata. Think wagyu beef cooked over fresh hay, iberico pluma, and soft shell crab bao. There’s also sashimi, cocktails, and sake pairing.

 Fatt Pundit ££££ 77 Berwick Street

Fatt Pundit is a new, casual Indo-Chinese spot in Soho. As well as dishes like shredded chilli venison, smoked rabbit wontons, and hakka paneer lettuce cups, you can also expect an all day momo (spicy dumplings) station at the front of the restaurant.

 Master Wei £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Bloomsbury ££££ 13 Cosmo Pl

If you know Xi’an Impression then you’ll probably be excited about this new London opening, because the chef behind it has opened another Xi’an region focused restaurant in Bloomsbury. Expect hand-pulled noodles, pot sticker dumplings, signature ‘burgers’, and plenty of other Xi’an traditional classics.

We checked out Master Wei and put it on our Hit List.

 Bambusa ££££ 6 Charlotte Street

Fitzrovia has a new all day modern Asian cafe, serving everything from pastries and omelette buns for breakfast to a build-your-own lunchbox menu with rice, ginger shoyu chicken, raw slaw, and kimchee jackfruit for lunch.

 Dead Rabbits Saloon £ £ £ £ American ,  Burgers  in  Highbury ££££ 138 Blackstock Road

Bugs Bunny and a cowboy walk into a bar… yeah, that’s all we’ve got. Dead Rabbits Saloon is a new casual burger joint on the Finsbury Park side of Highbury, serving things like heritage blue cheese, duck fat caramelized onions, slow cooked pork belly, and gravy inside their burgers. Expect lots of whisky and lamb pepper fries too.

 Terra Rossa £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Islington ££££ 139 Upper Street

There’s a new Italian spot on Upper Street and it’s focusing on food from the region of Puglia. That means there’s plenty of home-made pasta, stonebaked pizza, cured meats with fig jam, octopus, and classic negronis.

 X-Upper ££££ 88 Upper Street

‘A sausage revolution’ is not an uprising of rural pigs, it’s the slogan of this new restaurant on Upper Street. This casual spot on Upper Street is serving different European takes on gourmet sausage dishes, like a Swiss bratwurst served with purple mustard, pickled cabbage, and honey sourdough.

 Thunderbird ££££ Market Row

A lowkey fried chicken pop-up Chipuffalo has got its first permanent location on Brixton’s Market Row. Thunderbird is serving all the chicken shop classics like wings, burgers, and fried chicken buckets, as well as some new takes like salted caramel and smoked salt wings and something called ‘awesome sauce’.

 Xier ££££ 13-14 Thayer Street

This new spot in Marylebone is kind of a two-for-the-price-of-one restaurant. Upstairs there’s a 10 course tasting menu, fine dining, wasabi caviar, and rose-cured salmon with foie gras. Downstairs is a mildly more casual situation called XR with ‘hands only’ bar snacks and an à la carte menu. Expect some pretty big price tags.

 Orasay ££££ 31 Kensington Park Road

Notting Hill’s latest restaurant, Orasay, is offering up a whole lot of seafood in a grown-up, sophisticated space. There’s also a long wine list with plenty of by the glass and carafe options, and a private dining room.

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Madame Pigg is a new neighbourhood restaurant on Kingsland Road. They’re all about locally sourced seasonal British food, a daily changing menu, and big roasts on Sundays.

 Adam Handling At Belmond Cadogan Hotel London ££££ 75 Sloane Street

The Belmond Cadogan Hotel in Chelsea has a new restaurant. As well as a new modern, seasonal British menu. There’s also an afternoon tea available involving cookies, cakes, and a whole lot of chocolate.

 Cutting Room £ £ £ £ French ,  British  in  Fitzrovia ££££ 95 Charlotte Street

Cutting Room is a brand new bar, restaurant, and art space in Fitzrovia. You’ll find things like wagyu beef sliders and smoked mackerel pâté sharing plates on the menu, pieces by the monthly artist on the walls, and late night DJ sets on Saturdays.

 Top Cuvée £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  Wine Bar  in  Highbury ££££ 177B Blackstock Rd

Wine, sharing plates, and more wine. That’s what this new spot in Highbury is all about. As well as small plates like burrata and smoked duck rillettes, there’s also charcuterie, and the option to take some of the wines home with you.

 Jérôme Galland Gloria £ £ £ £ Italian  in  Shoreditch ££££ 54-56 Great Eastern Street

The French team behind this new all day Italian trattoria in Shoreditch have already had a lot of success in Paris. Confused? French group. Italian restaurant. Keep up. Expect fresh ingredients from Italy, a ten-level lasagne, negronis with truffle foam, and late night eats from Thursday to Saturday.

 Charlie McKay Peg £ £ £ £ Japanese ,  Bar Food  in  Hackney ££££ 120 Morning Lane

Two of our highest rated restaurants - P Franco and Bright - have a new sibling. Peg in Hackney is another variation on the theme of natural wine, simple seasonal food, and bar seating.

We checked out Peg and put it on our Hit List.

 Ooty ££££ 66 Baker Street

Baker Street has a new upmarket Indian restaurant and it’s a big’un. There’s a main dining room, a basement cocktail bar, and a more casual grab-and-go area that will be opening later in the year. Expect traditional South Indian cuisine, a wall of foliage, and some pretty hefty prices.

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This Dalston spot’s tagline is ‘A nonna and baba walk into a bar… and opened a restaurant in East London’. Basically, it’s a mash-up of Italian and Japanese dishes, with a daily changing menu, and a Tokyo style bar thrown in for good measure.

 Tim Atkins Koolcha ££££ Boxpark Wembley

Kulcha means flatbread in Indian. But clearly the people behind this casual Indian spot at Boxpark Wembley saw the chance for a little word-play and jumped at it. There are eat-in options like chicken popcorn masala, lamb biryani, and cocktails, as well as tikka masala grilled sandwiches to go.

January 2019  W12 Studios ££££ 195 Wood Lane

The former BBC television centre is now home to W12 studios, a 450 capacity venue that will showcase emerging artists, acoustic sessions, resident DJs, and importantly, two rotating kitchens and a big bar. The opening food traders will be Cue Point (barbecue) and The Piadina Project (handmade Italian street food).

The Oak SW11 ££££ 39 Parkgate Road

We’re working on a theory that this place is called The Oak because oak trees are bloody huge, as is the new 3,500 square foot space in Battersea. There’s a bar, lounge, restaurant, private dining area, and a mezzanine overlooking everything else, just for good measure. When it comes to the food expect a long menu of sharing plates like scallops on broccoli pesto, beef shin ragu pappardelle, and a range of fresh pizzettas.

 Yopo ££££ 20 - 21 Newman Street

Fun fact: Yopo is a jungle tree found in the forests of South America. Here’s another: the Mandrake Hotel in Fitzrovia has a new all-day restaurant. As well as coffee and takeaway fishes, they’re serving upmarket European dishes with South American influences. Think ceviche of sea bass with gooseberries and a blood orange chocolate mousse.

 Emilia's Crafted Pasta ££££ 77 Alie Street

Emilia’s is a fresh, handmade pasta joint at St Katherine’s Docks that has just opened up a second spot in Aldgate. There is alfresco seating, antipasti, and the pasta ranges from a slow cooked bechamel bolognese to a yellowfin tuna fillet rigatoni. If you’re something of a ravioli enthusiast, or just like feeling like a bit of a voyeur, there’s also a window pasta station.

Da Terra ££££ Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square

Da Terra is probably what our friends secretly call us when we’re drunk. It’s also the new restaurant inside Bethnal Green’s Town Hall Hotel. They’re mixing Latin American food with Italian touches, and you can expect the long tasting menu to set you back £90.

 Jade Nina Sarkhel Yeni £ £ £ £ Turkish  in  Soho ££££ ​55 Beak St

Yeni is already a pretty popular restaurant in Istanbul. Now you can also get their traditional Turkish dishes in Soho. Expect floral tiles, lots of fish, sour cherry aplenty, and aubergine manti.

 We Are Vegan Everything ££££ 11 Dispensary Ln

Shockingly, this new spot in Hackney is not a steakhouse. We Are Vegan Everything are serving an all-day menu of breakfast classics, takeaway superfood bowls, and a whole host of soya milkshakes.

 JinLi Restaurant £ £ £ £ Chinese  in  Chinatown ££££ 4 Leicester St

JinLi is a new Sichuan restaurant in Chinatown. They’ve got a big menu (seriously, think War And Peace page count) with everything from spicy duck tongue, to sweet and sour fish fillets, to griddle cooked frog. There’s also four set menu options ranging from £11.80 to £25.80.

Monga Fried Chicken ££££ 12 Macclesfield Street

Fried chicken fans, get excited. Popular Taiwanese fried chicken chain has opened their first European location at a small spot in Chinatown. As well as, yes, fried chicken, there’s also a bao take on the chip butty. Intriguing.

 Soderberg £ £ £ £ Scandinavian  in  Soho ££££ 36 Berwick Street

Soho has a new all day Scandinavian cafe. By day there’s open sourdough sandwiches, smorrebrod, and plenty of takeaway options. By night there’s Scandinavian sharing platters, smoked salmon pizza, and lingonberry cosmopolitans.

 Beer + Burger £ £ £ £ Burgers  in  Kings Cross ££££ 1a Arthouse, 1 York Way

If you’re something of a Poirot, you might have guessed that Beer and Burger serve beer, and burgers. But, there’s also mac balls, a vegan patty, dipping gravy, and many, many beers. Their new fourth spot is in King’s Cross.

 Mariage Frères ££££ 38 King St

France’s oldest tea emporium has popped over the channel to Covent Garden, with a restaurant on the first floor serving tea inspired dishes throughout the day. Picturing a stray PG Tips in your cheeseburger? Think again, the menu is more along the lines of beef tartare with coriander and Lune Rouge tea. There’s also an afternoon tea.

Stem And Glory £ £ £ £ Vegetarian  in  City ££££ 60 Bartholomew Close

Vegan spot Stem and Glory started out in Cambridge, but their second site has opened at the Barbican, and they’re not doing things by halves. During the week they’re open from 8am until 11pm, and will be serving everything from a ‘VLT’ for breakfast (see what they did there), to yucca ‘ribs’ for dinner. There are also grab-and-go lunch options.

 The Crown ££££ 210 Chiswick High Road

The team behind The Coach and Hero Of Maida has opened a fourth pub, this time in a converted police station in Chiswick. The menu is a mix of British classics with some Mediterranean touches thrown in for good measure.

Maryam's Cafe ££££ 30 Chiswick High Road

A Persian food blogger and author has opened a cafe on Chiswick High Road. There’s Persian noodle soup, there’s lots of spice, and there’s saffron rice pudding.

December 2018  Brasserie of Light £ £ £ £ Modern European ,  British  in  Marylebone ££££ 400 Oxford St

The new all-day brasserie inside Selfridges has a 24ft crystal encrusted pegasus designed by Damien Hirst. Honestly, that’s over seven meters of mythical beast, we’re officially impressed.

 Nathalie ££££ 7 Hanover Square

This new cafe in Hanover Square claims to be the ‘ready to wear’ option for Londoners who need healthy food on the go. We don’t know entirely what that means, but we do know that there’s kombucha, coffee, sandwiches, CBD oil, and vegan options on the menu.

 Photo: Andrew Meredith Spiritland Royal Festival Hall £ £ £ £ Fusion  in  South Bank ££££ Belvedere Rd

Much like Elton John and the emotional punch of a car advert, Spiritland is all about the music. Their original spot in King’s Cross operates as a listening lounge, bar, cafe, restaurant, and recording studio, and their new spot in Royal Festival Hall will be doing all that, with the addition of an oyster bar. They also have a 2am alcohol license and DJs who play at weekends.

 Wild Food Cafe ££££ Wild Food Café, Islington269 - 270 Upper St, London N1 2UQ

This is where they send the tagliatelle that can’t be tamed. We’re kidding. It’s actually a new vegan spot on Upper Street. There’s already a Wild Food Cafe at Neal’s Yard, and this new one has the same menu but is bigger and takes booking.

Harlequin ££££ 194 Wandsworth Bridge Road

This new seasonal British restaurant in Fulham is pretty tiny, with just 26 seats. There’s a monthly changing set menu for £40, and some South African touches, like a biltong carpaccio.

 Bao And Bing £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  Marylebone ££££ 22 Paddington Street

We’ll give you three guesses as to what’s on offer at this new market-inspired spot in Marylebone. Yes, bao is one. And yes, dan bing (traditional Taiwanese egg crepe) is the other. There are also soup noodles, sharing starters, and - in a bold and dramatic plot twist for a cold, soggy island like Britain - boozy ice lollies.

We checked out Bao and Bing and put it on our Hit List.

Provisioners ££££ 4 Queen Elizabeth Street

Provisioners might sound like an 80s Brit boy band, but it’s actually a new all-day cafe and restaurant inside The Dixon hotel in Tower Bridge. Expect upmarket comfort food by day, and modern European food and charcuterie by night.

 Patri ££££ 139 Northfield Avenue

Ealing has a new restaurant inspired by Indian train journeys. From snacks traditionally served on the platforms like ‘girlfriend chaat’ (wheat balls with namkeen mix, tomato, and chilli) to dishes served daily from New Delhi station.

 Ming Tang-Evans Art Yard ££££ 2 Blackfriars Road

Have you ever gone to a gallery and thought ‘Klimt you’re great, but a nitro cold brew martini would make this whole art thing so much better’? The people behind this new all day spot inside the Bankside Hotel, Blackfriars, have heard your cries. As well as a whole lot of modern artwork, a wood-fire oven, and a menu of seasonal modern European food.

 Charlie McKay Din Tai Fung £ £ £ £ Taiwanese  in  Covent Garden ££££ 5-6 Henrietta St

If Din Tai Fung had a catchphrase it would probably be ‘Dumplings, and World Domination’. Originally from Taipai, they already have over 150 restaurants around the world, and now Londoners can get their signature soup dumplings in Covent Garden.

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