rondo la cave
LONDON199-206 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BD
020 7661 3040- pop-up underground restaurant with a NY speakeasy vibe
- underneath the hoxton hotel, it can be easily missed
- chefs and menus rotate every 3 months to bring new cuisines and styles
- a wine bar in itself, the waiters know their stuff and are sommeliers themselves
experimental
flavours
wine
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Korean Dinner Party
LONDONTop Floor, Kingly Court, London, W1B 5PW
020 4580 1197- tapas style korean fusion food
- buzzing with korean hip hop culture all day every day
- combination of LA style vs traditional korean dishes, the food is banging! corn dogs and korean fried rice are a must, cauliflower tacos for the veggies
korean
tapas
fusion
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mama shelter
LONDON437 Hackney Rd, London, E2 8PP
020 7613 6500- located in the hip district of east london, these guys provide the best atmosphere any day of the week
- the restaurant and bar terrace create such a creative vibe, its hard to leave
- do not forget to hangout in the karaoke rooms downstairs, available for hire
- pet friendly and bottomless sunday roast for £30pp
Hip
Bottomless
Homely
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supperclub tube
LONDONWalthamstow Pumphouse Museum, 10 S Access Rd, London, E17 8AX
- step back to 1967 on the victoria line and dine in a london underground carriage
- the six course dining experience takes you on a journey from mexico to patagonia
- only available 3 nights a week, so plan ahead!
- a quirky experience which will leave you wanting to travel to south america
Unusual
Secret
Dining
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pantechnicon
LONDON19 Motcomb St, London, SW1X 8LB
020 7034 5425- restaurants, bars and cafes split across multiple floors, you will definitely be coming back
- sachi, japanese inspred dining and eldr roof garden bringing a nordic twist to london
- the unusual sharing platters to the vibrant cocktails (eldr punch is our fave!) give off holiday vibes from roof terrace!
- they even have their own sake bar for hire if youre looking for a different birthday experience
Rooftop
Nordic
Twist
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the waterhouse project
LONDON1 Corbridge Cres, London, E2 9DT
078 4180 4119- fine dining but in a way we all secretly prefer it, more relaxed, bigger portions
- menus change monthly using local seasonal produce, so everything you eat here is completely fresh!
- service is outstanding and cater well for vegetarians too 9 course tasting menu with 6 wine pairings - £120
Seasonal
Fresh
Homely
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ht harris
LONDON41 Great Titchfield St, London, W1W 7PG
020 7636 4228- father and son family run italian deli, hidden behind oxford street
- a selection of delicious home made pastas cooked fresh every morning. make sure you get there early as all the locals know about this gem
- perfect for a lunch time meal and the prices are very reasonable
- grab italian produce here too if you are cooking at home
Local
Family
Pasta
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paulette
LONDON18 Formosa St, London, W9 1EE
020 7286 2715- independently run French cuisine serving home made recipes
- cute, small and cosy, relax and make sure you browse their vast affordable wine selection
- the escargots are a must, try the duck for main
- locals pop-in to buy cheese, bread and wine
French
Cosy
Locals
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pahli hill
LONDON79-81 Mortimer St, London, W1W 7SJ
020 8130 0101- chefs table is the best seat in the house to watch the action & have a chat with the chefs
- head chef is from Mumbai bringing authentic, mouth watering recipes that make you feel at home
- step into the basement and catch yourself in a retro smugglers den for delicious cocktails if you fancy a nightcap
- saag paneer, roti & butter chicken are INCREDIBLE!
Authentic
Flavourful
Traditional
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som saa
LONDON43A Commercial St, London, E1 6BD
020 7324 7790- 2 words - TASTING MENU! We could not reccomend this enough
- hard to find another thai restaurant with an incredible food/cocktail combo
- braised pork and chicken skewers are our favs
- vegan menu available
Quality
Authentic
Seasonal
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clink
LONDONHMP Brixton, Jebb Ave, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 5XF
020 8678 9007- located inside a real working prison, inmates cook and serve meals
- just so you know we are not joking, all visitors are subject to a security check when booking
- project has been running for over 10 years by a charity set up to provide second chances and reduce reoffending
- available at 4 working prisons across the UK
Unexpected
Unique
Personal
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the barbary next door
LONDON16 Neal's Yard, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9DP
- mix of traditional north african and middle eastern cusines
- small, intimate setting which provides a relaxing, easy going experience
- one you will definitely want to return to, great value for money
- try the labneh and lamb!
initimate
neighbourhood
original
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paradise soho
LONDON61 Rupert St, London, W1D 7PW
- hidden utopia found in the busy streets of soho
- perfect spiciness to these beautifully created dishes
- mutton rolls, cauliflower tacos and pork cheek curry are all out of this world!
- if you are unable to make it, be sure to cancel, strict for no show - £70 charge
Spicy
Busy
Mouthwatering
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mortar and pestle
LONDON59 Park Rd, London NW1 6XU
020 3302 4644- this is our BEST local thai restuarant every single dish here is full of flavour
- the restaurant is small and cosy but the food is huge in quality
- the duck curry is out of this world and the thai red curry is a very close second
- also do not forget the prawn toast and papaya salad, they are exceptional
Mouthwatering
Authentic
Local
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