Eating Out
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Casa Mortero, Madrid
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Minimalist-industrial Service: Good Other thoughts: Michelin Guide Dish(es) savoured Creamy croquettes made with jamón ibérico Semicured iberic “pressa” (iberic pork cut) with “migas” and mature cheese Duck rice with green asparagus and creamy cheese Price Final…
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Restaurante Loaira, Pontevedra
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Grilled octopus Decor: Gastrobar with outdoor terrace Service: Good Other thoughts: Michelin Guide Dish(es) savoured Chorizo and bread amuse-bouche Chef’s croquettes of the day – Octopus Grilled octopus accompanied by potato foam and ajada sauce Black rice with…
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Fleurie
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Parisian cafe Service: Good, attentive Other thoughts: Over-salted duck confit, wouldn’t bother with the mocktails Dish(es) savoured Cheese croquettes with truffle mayonnaise Spiced roast cauliflower, whipped tofu, sesame, pomegranate, molasses, chimichurri Burrata with peas, mint veloute,…
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Co&Ko (Jeon’s Kitchen)
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern minimalist cafe Service: Chirpy and attentive Other thoughts: N/a Dish(es) savoured Beef Bibimbap – Steamed rice, mixed vegetables and beef with a fried egg Price Final bill: £16 for one main only, 12.5% service charge…
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Pearl Liang
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Dim sum Decor: Upscale oriental Service: Good, quick Other thoughts: Located in the amphitheatre Dish(es) savoured Pan fried turnip cake King’s scallop shu mai Honey roasted pork bun Mini sticky rice with mix meat in lotus leaf King…
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Flesh & Buns, Covent Garden
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): The s’mores were fun Decor: Underground Japanese Izakaya Service: Good Other thoughts: The number of times I had to confirm the reservation was annoying Dish(es) savoured Express Lunch & Pre-Theatre Menu Edamame sea salt Edamame chilli BBQ Piglet…
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DanDan London Bridge
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern minimalist Service: Attentive. Disproportionate table: staff ratio. Other thoughts: New opening in London Bridge. Surprisingly bland even after adding chilli oil. Dish(es) savoured Lanzhou beef noodle with extra marinated egg Price Final bill: £16 for one main…
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Dory’s, Margate
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Charred hispi cabbage Decor: Minimalist beachside bar Service: Knowledgeable and passionate about food sustainability & the community. Very slow; 30mins+ to get the bill. Other thoughts: Sister restaurant to Angela’s (Michelin green star). Daily changing menu depending on…
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Akara
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): BBQ Prawn Akara Decor: Modern minimalist Service: Good Other thoughts: Sister restaurant to Akoko (one Michelin) Dish(es) savoured Lunch Set Menu BBQ Prawn Akara Lagos Chicken Efik Rice Price Final bill: £28, 13.5% service charge Date June 2025
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Sargasso, Margate
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): The aubergine (daily special) Decor: Minimalist beachside bar Service: Good Other thoughts: Odd toilets; “fancy” outdoor standalone toilets where you have to request for the key Dish(es) savoured Sourdough & salted butter Chorizo picante Boquerones & paprika vinegar…
