Where you've been dining out in London's reopened restaurants - 14 August

Catherine Hanly 14 August 2020

London restaurants are back up and running, so we're pulling together the best pics from Hot Dinners readers dining out. This week - Koya, Gunpowder, 40 Maltby Street, Barrafina and more...

Want to see your dining out pics here next week? Then tag them #eathotdinners and check to see if they made the cut here every Friday.

40 Maltby Street

Our fish finger sandwiches NEVER look like this.

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A different kettle of fish to any normal fish finger sarnie 🐟 @40maltbystreet taking it up about 100 levels 💥 Pollock fritters, roast peppers, capers, aioli, all served in incredible soft focaccia 🤤🤤🤤
A post shared by Ste Tran #TranvFood #instatran (@tranvfood) on Aug 13, 2020 at 9:43am PDT

Barrafina

The BEST tortilla in town.

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@barrafinalondon Tortilla Gambas Rojas al Ajillo Pulpo 'A Feira' Chipirones Presa Iberica, Ajo Blanco Stuffed Courgette Flower
A post shared by Erica Schecter (@theravenousbeast) on Aug 8, 2020 at 10:36am PDT

Hakkasan

Peking duck of dreams...

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We admit that we did think about @hakkasanmayfair’s signature Peking roast duck A LOT over lockdown and living outside their delivery zone means we had to wait until they reopened early July. Look at those pictures! 🤤 🤤 Dim sum was equally good too and we liked that they had QR code-menus although we wish that waiters wore masks too! #Radishnow
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Core by Clare Smyth

Potatoes done right.

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CORE BY CLARE SMYTH... When you want a treat go here .. even if it’s to have a few things off the Snack Menu in the Bar... Plus of course you can’t go there without having the Amazing ‘Potato and Roe’.. You’d never think a potato would taste that good!...oh and that Dulse Beurre Blanc..😋...The Fantastic ‘Core Apple ‘ ....A super Bellini....Pea & Mint Gougere...Smoked Chicken Wing , Beer, Honey and Thyme....The Terrific Bread...Bar.. Snack Menu.. Chef in the Kitchen...Go..I came here three years ago to the day... their anniversary is tomorrow...#corebyclaresmyth#michelinstars #michelinstarchef #londonrestaurants #finedining #gotry #kensingtonparkroad #londonlife #fabfood #summervibes #w11 #specialplace #finewine #bellini #champagne #eathotdinners #londonfoodie #foodphotography #londonfoodblog #londonfoodscene #laidback #itsamust
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Dominique Ansel Bakery

It closes at the end of August, so get your last visit in ASAP.

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Visiting @dominiqueansellondon for the last time 😢
A post shared by Ricky D (@mr_rickette) on Aug 8, 2020 at 8:12am PDT

Koya

Udon comfort food.

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small cosy japanese eatery specialising in udon noodles :) a variety of atsu-atsu (hot udon in hot broth) and hiyashi (cold udon with cold sauce to pour) are on offer - would recommend the hot udons if you’re looking for some serious comfort food (maybe not the best idea in the current weather - but great for fall/winter!), while the cold udons have a more chewy texture and better consistency imo. the udon dishes are all really affordable (~£10+), would definitely recommend checking it out!
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Gunpowder

This venison pulao sounds pretty amazing.

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Not so dear deer 🤑🦌 This venison pulao from @gunpowder_london is part of the 2/3 course set lunch, which if you get on Mon-Wed on the Eat Out to Help Out scheme is half price at £8/11 - bargain!🔥 Everything in this pic: venison pulao, jackfruit pulao, lamb skewer, paneer skewer, and more (cucumber and pomegranate raita) is for two people and is only £8 each (Mon-Wed)! 🤤 Get the malai kulfi and strawberries for dessert for only £3 extra 😍 Swipe to see the full menu, the alfresco views, and the sirloin steak with Kerala sauce - also available for half price on Mon-Wed! Go get some!
A post shared by Ste Tran #TranvFood #instatran (@tranvfood) on Aug 9, 2020 at 11:43am PDT

Issho-Ni

We tried a delivery from Issho-Ni and that was every bit as pretty as this selection.

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☀️🔥🍉🐟🍣🌽🍄 Sushi craving satisfied with a light lunch in this never ending heatwave paired with a refreshing watermelon juice 😋 @isshoni_uk #eatouttohelpout . - 🐟🍄 Seared Butterfish Sashimi truffle ponzu dressing minced truffle - Wagyu Oshizushi - 🌽🍄 Sweetcorn Kakiage black truffle aioli . . . . . . . . #isshoni #shoreditch #eatouttohelpoutlondon #japaneserestaurant #japanesefood #hkig #londonfood #londonfoodie #toplondonrestaurants #foodiegram #foodstagram #instayum #fooddiary #eattheworld #eatingfortheinsta #eatfamous #eaterlondon #eathotdinners #lefooding #golondonfood #infatuationlondon #timeoutlondon #discoverunder1k #wagyu #truffle #sashimi #oshizushi #amexshopsmall #roaming_ukfoodieeats
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Barge East

God, we LOVE burrata.

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Banging Burrata 🤤 /// #burrata #cheeseporn #burratagram #thisislondon #hackneywick #foodshare #londonfood #instafood #lotiloves #eathotdinners #burrataisbae
A post shared by Lorna Graham (@lornagram7) on Aug 11, 2020 at 7:26am PDT

Jamavar

A beautiful looking dish fro this Mayfair restaurant.

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EAT OUT TO HELP OUT MEAL 8 A fusion of flavours from India’s diverse culinary landscape at @jamavarlondon The achaari pork was melt in your mouth tender in the centre and crisp on the outside. The quail egg and diced egg added an extra dimension of decadence and richness to the dish while the incredibly potent garlic pickle provided a complementary sharpness to the dish
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