Clarissa's Kopitiam

From sticky tables to silver spoons. Jom makan.

  • The Pantry

    Verdict

    4/5: Excellent, will go back

    • Would it seek out: Yes
    • Would go back: Yes
    • Standout dish(es): N/a
    • Decor: Simple, modern cafe
    • Service: Rushed
    • Other thoughts: Skimpy on the avo. Good but overpriced.

    Dish(es) savoured

    • SUNSHINE ON STOCKBRIDGE: Roasted sweet potato, smoked paprika tomato, grilled courgette, smashed avocado, sriracha, free range poached eggs + halloumi

    Price

    • Final bill: £20 for one main only, 10.0% service charge

    Date

    • August 2025

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  • Kim’s Bulgogi

    Verdict

    4/5: Excellent, will go back

    • Would it seek out: Yes
    • Would go back: Yes
    • Standout dish(es): The chilli chicken (crispy) bibimbap. Gyozas are yummy too.
    • Decor: Small cafe, more of a takeaway place
    • Service: Good
    • Other thoughts: Can play around with various combos (e.g. rice/glass noodles/bibimbap). Food served in takeaway bowls even when eating in.

    Dish(es) savoured

    • The chilli chicken (crispy) bibimbap

    Price

    • Final bill: £12.50

    Date

    • August 2025

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  • Nok’s Kitchen on Stockbridge

    Verdict

    3/5: Good enough

    • Would it seek out: No
    • Would go back: No
    • Standout dish(es): N/a
    • Decor: Modern rustic with Thai influences
    • Service: Ok
    • Other thoughts: Soggy noodles

    Dish(es) savoured

    Set Lunch £13.95

    • Vegetable Spring Roll: Glass noodle, vegetables and sweet chilli sauce
    • Ba-Mee Pad: Stir-fried egg noodles, egg, beansprouts, spring onion, chicken

    Price

    • Final bill: £13.95 w/o service charge

    Date

    • August 2025

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  • Kenji Sushi

    Verdict

    3/5: Good enough

    • Would it seek out: No
    • Would go back: Only if asked
    • Standout dish(es): The desserts
    • Decor: Underground whisk away to the backstreets of Japan
    • Service: Good
    • Other thoughts: Sushi > Cooked dishes e.g. mediocre karaage chicken and katsu curry. Uncomfortable seating unless you’re at a regular table. Quality of sushi is variable (we’ve been here a few times). Surprisingly good desserts.

    Dish(es) savoured

    • A lot and a lot of sushi!

    Price

    • Final bill: £137 for 3 pax including 2 beers and 1 bottle of sake

    Date

    • August 2025

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  • Trèsde, Madrid

    Verdict

    4/5: Excellent, will go back

    • Would seek it out: No
    • Would go back: Yes
    • Standout dish(es): N/a
    • Decor: Bistro-style eatery
    • Service: Good
    • Other thoughts: Michelin Guide

    Dish(es) savoured

    EPP formula seasonal menu €46

    • Caponata “Trapani 1987”; citrus and basil sorbet
    • Grilled zucchini stuffed with ricotta; pistachio and aromatic herbs
    • Angus beef tartar; raifort cream and sea grape
    • Crust Iberian sirloin; vegetable tartar and sauteed snow peas
    • Fine cheese selection
    • Apricot sponge cake; rosemary and granola

    Others

    • Pea soup amuse-bouche
    • Anchovy snack

    Price

    • Final bill: €117 for 2 pax including 2 glasses of wine

    Date

    • June 2025

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  • Taberna Úbeda, Madrid

    Verdict

    4/5: Excellent, will go back

    • Would seek it out: No
    • Would go back: Yes
    • Standout dish(es): The octopus
    • Decor: Tapas bar
    • Service: Good
    • Other thoughts: Michelin Guide

    Dish(es) savoured

    • Ensalada de tomate
    • Albondigas
    • Pulpo plancha
    • Tarta de queso

    Price

    • Final bill: £64 for 2 pax

    Date

    • June 2025

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  • Sotto Enoteca & Trattoria

    Verdict

    4/5: Excellent, will go back

    • Would it seek out: Yes
    • Would go back: Yes
    • Standout dish(es): The torta
    • Decor: Modern trattoria with terracotta exterior
    • Service: Charming and attentive, knows their stuff
    • Other thoughts: Big shout out to the staff who put up with my odd pregnancy demands! Including scrambling to find a takeaway bag (I didn’t want the delicious food to go to waste).

    Dish(es) savoured

    Set lunch (3 courses) £26

    • Antipasti: Insalata Caprese – Buffalo mozzarella, zebrino and heritage tomatoes. basil, planeta olive oil
    • Main: Bavette – Chargrilled bavette steak, lemon crushed jersey royals, salsa verde
    • Dolce: Torta del giorno – Torta caprese (chocolate and almond flourless cake)

    Price

    • Final bill: £29 for 1 pax, the 3 course set lunch only, no drinks, 12.5% service charge

    Date

    • August 2025

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  • Civerinos Stockbridge

    Verdict

    3/5: Good enough

    • Would it seek out: No
    • Would go back: Only if asked
    • Standout dish(es): New York Style Pizza: The Civerinos
    • Decor: American diner-style pizzeria
    • Service: Good
    • Other thoughts: Voted as the 13th best pizzeria in the world by TimeOut. Chain restaurant; 4 in Edinburgh and 1 in Glasgow. Taste of rosemary was overpowering.

    Dish(es) savoured

    • THE CIVERINOS: Double marinara, Italian style sausage, pepperoni, rosemary, black pepper, parsley, burrata, garlic oil

    Price

    • Final bill: £29 for 2 pax, one 20″ pizza only, 10.0% service charge

    Date

    • August 2025

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  • Urban Angel

    Verdict

    4/5: Excellent, will go back

    • Would it seek out: No
    • Would go back: Yes
    • Standout dish(es): The brownie
    • Decor: Modern cafe
    • Service: Good, helpful
    • Other thoughts: Surprisingly good gluten-free brownie! Kitchen closes an hour before closing time.

    Dish(es) savoured

    • Eggs Benedict with pan fried mushrooms & spinach
    • Gluten-free brownie

    Price

    • Final bill: £20 for 1 pax, no drinks, 10% service charge

    Date

    • June 2025

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  • Street Box

    Verdict

    3/5: Good enough

    • Would it seek out: Yes, for something quick and affordable
    • Would go back: Yes
    • Standout dish(es): N/a
    • Decor: Thai neon street bar. Good street art.
    • Service: Good, quick
    • Other thoughts: Food comes when ready. Limited seating as more of a takeaway operation but never had an issue walking in.

    Dish(es) savoured

    • BBQ hot wings
    • Chicken satay
    • Pork belly Pad Thai noodles
    • Chicken Thai red curry

    Price

    • Final bill: £44 for 2 pax, no drinks

    Date

    August 2025

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