Restaurant Reviews

12 Macclesfield Street, London W1D 5BP

Kawan comes from Nigel Ng, best known as his comedy alter ego, Uncle Roger (this is an official "Uncle Roger restaurant"). Set in Chinatown, the menu takes in multiple Asian influences, with one of the key dishes being fried rice, which Uncle Roger is most known for, and the Chinese Wellington, a take on Gordon Ramsay's signature dish. The wine and drinks list is well priced and overall this is much better than many other celebrity-backed ventures.

274 Latimer Rd, London W10 6QW

This west London pub has a team of hospitality royalty behind it. The Spiteri family have all been involved in some of Londo's very best restaurants and they've united for this neighbourhood pub. Half dining room, half proper pub this features excellent cocktails alongside ice-cold pints and a fantastic menu from Lorcan Spiteri, who was previously behind Caravel. Make sure to order the excellent pork belly skewers if they're on.

7 West Lane, London E22 3AA

Nora comes from the same brothers who have opened Beam cafés across London, but this time they've opened a modern Turkish restaurant, taking specific inspiration from Istanbul. On the menu here, you'll find everything from breads and mezze to kofte kebabs and more.

81 Goldsmith’s Row, London E2 8QR

After building a following with sell-out supperclubs, Ziad Halub and Farsin Rabiee opened Logma in a permanent Hackney space. The café focuses on Iraqi and Iranian comfort food, serving pastries, coffee and extremely popular sandwiches by day. In the evening, there are weekly supperclubs with changing set menus. It’s a relaxed, personal take on Middle Eastern cooking that already has a loyal fanbase.