Restaurant Reviews

56 James St, London W1U 1HF

Like all of BAO's London restaurants, this Marylebone outposts features their excellent Taiwanese steamed buns, with the signature Classic pork bao being a must. The added extra at this restaurant is that they also specialise in xiao chi snacks and small plates, with the lamb or mushroom dumplings well worth trying alongside the baos.

19-21 Blandford Street, London W1U 3DH

Ravinder Bhogal is probably best known for her articles, books and TV appearances - as well as a series of successful residencies. This is her first restaurant, taking its influences from Britain, East Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

16 Bloomberg Arcade, London EC4N 8AR

One of London's best burger restaurants, this is one of their proper sit-down restaurants, right in the heart of Bloomberg Arcade. All the burgers are fantastic and they often have special collabs on the menu, as well as special events and guest burger chefs at this City outpost.

56-58 Marylebone Lane, London W1U 2NX

This is an Eastern Mediterranean kitchen on Marylebone Lane where the couple who run it have been inspired by their family heritage. Expect a modern menu, with inspirations from Eastern Med and the Middle East in a laid back setting.