Clarissa Ching
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Okan Southbank
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Okonomiyaki (Osaka-style) Decor: 1970/80s Japanese izakaya Service: Good Other thoughts: Hidden gem in Waterloo Dish(es) savoured Okan special okonomiyaki – King prawn, squid, kimchi & corn + fried egg (extra) Price Final bill: £19 for one main Date…
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Granger & Co.
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern Australian cafe Service: Odd Other thoughts: Overpriced, mediocre. Strange how staff was cleaning tables and chairs with soapy water throughout the evening. Dish(es) savoured Parmesan crumbed chicken schnitzel, creamed corn, nashi pear and kohlrabi slaw Price Final…
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Mirin
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Monkfish skewers Decor: Canteen, almost hawker-like Service: Good Other thoughts: Creative Asian-inspired small plates. Bigger portions than expected; 4 dishes with one noodle dish for 2 pax sufficient. Food comes when ready. Dish(es) savoured Dumplings – Wild boar…
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Little Capo
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Focaccia Decor: Retro Service: Good Other thoughts: N/a Dish(es) savoured House-Baked Focaccia Pappardelle, ox cheek ragù, celeriac Price Final bill: £55 for 2 pax including a beer, 10.0% service charge Date June 2025
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Masala Zone, Convent Garden
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Goan Spiced Crab Cake Decor: Upmarket Indian Eatery Service: Good Other thoughts: Decent option for inexpensive Indian in central London w/o needing a reservation Dish(es) savoured Sharing Grazing Selection Dahi Puri Lamb Sliders Cheese Balls Goan Spiced Crab Cake Chicken…
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Hectors
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Traditional pub Service: Good, slow Other thoughts: Meal took an hour to arrive Dish(es) savoured Traditional Sunday Roast, Sirloin of Beef – Hand-carved, 21-day-aged roast beef with roast potatoes, glazed parsnips, thyme roasted carrots, long-stem broccoli,…
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The Hillbilly Social
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes, if in the area Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Jamaican jerk chicken Decor: Modern pub Service: Chipper and friendly Other thoughts: Has beer garden at the back Dish(es) savoured Jamaican jerk chicken – Half chicken marinated in our spicy jerk sauce and slow-baked,…
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Pepe Nero
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern Italian Service: A bit slow Other thoughts: N/a Dish(es) savoured Fuoco Pizza – Pepperoni, chilli and jalapeno peppers Pepe Nero Rigatoni – Fresh Italian sausage, mixed mushroom, tomato, cream and a touch of brandy Price…
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Moss
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Lobster Decor: Scandi-inspired minimalist Service: Charming Other thoughts: Creative Scottish fare; 100% Scottish sourced ingredients Dish(es) savoured Table bread with sesame miso butter BBQ waffle – potted brisket/ hazel fudge/ duck liver mousse/ beef garum/ porcini Half Scottish…
