Restaurant Reviews

191 Portobello Road, London W11 2ED

The Electric is the second outpost of Luke Farrell’s fiery Thai hit Speedboat Bar. This West London version features interiors inspired by an engine room, complete with a real Thai speedboat engine so it certainly looks the part. But while the look’s a little slicker than the Soho original, the menu sticks to the winning formula: bold Thai curries, noodles, and cocktails that all pack a punch. They describe the cooking as having "bold, unapologetic flavours" meaning you'll really feel some of these dishes, but they're more than worth it.

186 Portobello Road, London W11 1LA

Permit Room is an offshoot of Dishoom, set in a slightly more casual cafe setting, but still featuring some of Dishoom's signature dishes. So you will find their house black dahl and bacon naans here, alongside curries, biryanis and small plates. This Permit Room even has rooms upstairs if you fancy staying over (the breakfasts are certainly worth getting up for).

6 Chepstow Road, London W2 5BH

After making waves in Lima’s elite Nikkei scene, Fan quietly landed in Notting Hill, quickly becoming one of the best restaurants in the area. Run by Romania Parra, Jorge Sasaki and Santiago Wong, the menu fuses Japanese technique with Peruvian, Chinese and global influences. Expect an 11-course omakase or à la carte options like scallops with squash butter or ceviche with coconut tiger milk.

7 All Saints Road, London W11 1HA

Sino's kitchen is led by chef Eugene Korolev, who has worked at Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe. Here at Sino, his menu is a contemporary take on classic Ukrainian dishes with modern takes on dumplings, banosh and more. The chicken Kyiv is a must, with the bonus of added truffle and make sure to finish with the honey cake.