It was a lovely evening in London, the weather was still very warm from a sudden mini heatwave. The polar opposite from crazy snowstorms of the Beast from the east. Walking from Soho Square into Soho along Greek Street I spotted Gaza Café...Gaza Cafe – Chewy rice cake toast and best matcha lattes
April 27, 2018 in Korean
It was a lovely evening in London, the weather was still very warm from a sudden mini heatwave. The polar opposite from crazy snowstorms of the Beast from the east. Walking from Soho Square into Soho along Greek Street I spotted Gaza Café...Ichibuns – Japanese rock and roll fast food joint
April 1, 2018 in Japanese
The name Ichibuns did make me laugh inside at first, a blink of an eye and you could have misread as the restaurant name as Itchy bums. It is based on the number one in Japanese one = ichi. Ichibuns is quirky fun...Kova Patisserie – Going crazy for mille crepes
November 17, 2017 in Afternoon tea, Bakery, Japanese, Just desserts
I love Japanese cafes, they are becoming increasingly popular and easier to find in London. Kova Patisserie is a small and popular café in the heart of Soho. Best known for Mille crepes, people were going crazy for them. Located in St Anne’s...
DSTRKT is relatively new opening up in the heart of London near Piccadilly Circus and Soho. It’s a chic low light restaurant and lounge and is known for hosting glamorous parties with A-list celebs. Next door is Bubba Gump Shrimp the...Blacklock Review- Chops you like
September 19, 2016 in British
I was beyond excited that my friends wanted to gather at Blacklock in Soho, but wait for it a former underground brothel. Vegetarians turn your head away now, Blacklock is known for one thing. They’re piled up meat chuck on a plate in the...Herman Ze German – Ze best wurst
May 30, 2016 in Cheap eats, Fast food, German
“Our wurst is ze best” the Herman Ze German website says. My fond memories of German sausages are, me trying to devour them carefully with my head tilt to the side at fair grounds like Winter Wonderland. I visited 2 of the shops...Tsujiri Matcha Dessert Shop 抹茶 – Palatal paradise
May 29, 2016 in Asian, Japanese, Just desserts
My love for Matcha will never grow old and London has finally got a place dedicated to all things Matcha. Tsujiri the 155 year old premium tea brand hailed from Japan has opened its only European branch in the heart of Soho. What’s...Forty Dean Street – Affordable Italian in the heart of Soho
May 15, 2016 in Italian
You’re in Soho, and you probably lost with the endless choices of food in the surrounding area. Every corner, door after door you’re spoilt for choices with different cuisines. You want some affordable food without going to a chain, that’s when Forty Dean...Shackfuyu – Exquisite Kinako Toast dessert
February 29, 2016 in Japanese, Just desserts
I don’t know why it took me so long to finally hit up Shackfuyu, after a failed attempt to go during their pop up. I was lucky, Shackfufu had become a permanent fixture in Soho Crompton Street. The photos of their infamous Kinako French...Señor Ceviche – fun vibrant small plates
November 15, 2015 in Peruvian
Remember the time I had a epic food safari with the Carnaby Street girls we went to 7 restaurants in one night sampling all the great food in Kingly Court. I also ate at The Rum Kitchen, Stax Diner, and Wright Brothers. Many...Lick – Unique gelato flavours
September 27, 2015 in Just desserts
One gelato ice cream parlour in Soho, that serves those hard to sought out flavours, everything made are all natural ingredients. Lick in Soho, nearby to Soho square is a small independent shop with 24 traditional and unique flavours. Where else can you...SuperStar BBQ – Hissing sounds of the Korean BBQ
August 10, 2015 in Korean
St Giles street has suddenly been swept with Asian restaurants on two popular ramen joints Kanada-Ya and Ippudo. Next door to Ippudo is new Korean BBQ SuperStar BBQ by the people who brought you Bibimbap. Korean BBQ is very popular in Seoul, I...Tokyo dreaming – Tonkotsu
March 4, 2015 in Japanese
It was a ladies catch up time with my fellow food bloggers, the chosen location Tonkotsu soho. Why not, it’s the best solution to be devouring and slurping in style over a bowl of ramen noodles on a cold winter night. With no...How to murder a Bunnychow
February 24, 2015 in African, Cheap eats
How do you murder a Bunnychow? You can eat it with fingers or knife and forks, but it’s how you tackle the bunny is the hardest part. What’s a Bunnychow? It’s a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with curry, originating from Durban South...Wok fire explosions Chinese New Year menu – Yauatcha Soho
February 22, 2015 in Chinese, Michelin star
Has anyone been to the bright blue district of Soho lately? Pop art window display, and gallery, Michelin star Yauatcha has turned baaa-baa crazy with their latest sheep installation for Chinese New Year. It’s the Year of the Sheep and they have collaborated...Pour it up, cocktails masterclass with – Kettners
January 11, 2015 in Bars, Masterclass
I like spontaneous nights, a random on the day invite arrived and in the evening, I ended up at Kettners in Soho for food, drinks and a master class. Kettner’s is made up of 4 Georgian houses, host a bar, restaurant and private...
Since their opening in the ramen-dominating neighbourhood, the original Japanese udon specialist KOYA Bar comes back taking over Mooli’s old site. Literally expanding next-door, to it’s older brother KOYA. KOYA bar separates itself to more of traditional Japanese noodle bar with a more...drop the beat and dance – Basement Sate
September 19, 2014 in Bars
A brand new bar has landed in Soho. Instead of savoury snacks from the bar it’s swapped with beautifully made desserts. Cocktails and desserts! Yes please! Basement Sate is one of a kind in London. Brought to you by co-owner Cathleen McGarry of...Thai Lovers Dream – Patara Soho
August 14, 2014 in Thai
The doors opened to a royal kingdom, a line of waiters and waitresses dressed in uniformed colours of maroon red draped with a gold sash. Bowed their heads to say hello, the scent of lemongrass soaring through the air. Dim lighted candles flickered...Just that one thing – C&R Cafe
August 6, 2014 in Malaysian
If there was just one thing out of the entire menu that I can easily persuade you to pick. It would have to be the roti canai from C&R Café. With two establishments in Soho/Chinatown and a restaurant in Bayswater, C&R café serves...
