Test drive

: Written by Gavin Hanly; Created: 30 January 2020

Test Driving Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen - Filipino food in Hackney from the former BBQ Dreamz

Once they were BBQ Dreamz and now they're focused on their Filipino cuisine. We head up to Hackney Road to try Bong Bong's Manila Kanteen.

: Written by Gavin Hanly; Created: 29 January 2020

Test Driving Ned's Feast - unlimited Sunday lunch in the City

The Ned has an unlimited Sunday lunch that frankly dwarfs the competition, with unlimited roasts, oysters, lobsters and more. It's already one of the hardest for Londoners to get a table at - so we went to find out why.…

: Written by Catherine Hanly; Created: 28 January 2020

Test Driving The Northall - where a bit of luxury never goes amiss

The second restaurant at the Corinthia London is far from an also-ran as chef Andre Garrett proves with his seasonal, luxury take on the best of British and European produce.…

: Written by Gavin Hanly; Created: 23 January 2020

Test Driving Ampéli - Eastern Med food and Greek wines in Fitzrovia

Fitzrovia has a new Eastern-Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in the shape of Ampeli - and it has a pretty decent Greek wine list too. We head over to try it out. …

: Written by Catherine Hanly; Created: 21 January 2020

Test Driving Paradise in Soho - hot in every sense of the word

Taking over the old Spuntino site, this new Sri Lankan spot feels like instant hit material with everything from the decor and snacks to drinks channelling Columbo via East London.…

: Written by Gavin Hanly; Created: 16 January 2020

Test Driving Borough Market Kitchen - the market's open-air food court

It's the latest big addition to Borough Market and sees them edging into the food hall arena, with Elizabeth Haigh's Mei Mei, Brindisa and more all taking part. We head down for a look.…

: Written by Catherine Hanly; Created: 14 January 2020

Test Driving Bubala - a Hot Dinners readers' favourite in Spitalfields

This plant-based restaurant in Spitalfields is a big hit with Hot Dinners readers - we went to find out why.…

: Written by Louis Fernando; Created: 09 January 2020

Test Driving Sussex - The Gladwin Brothers move into Soho

The Gladwin Brothers have already had hits with The Shed, Nutbourne and others - this sees them opening their latest restaurant in Soho. We head down for a look. …