Category: Restaurant review
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Kachori: Elephant & Castle
Travelling to the other side of town for breakfast is an indulgence few often consider. While we are happy to travel a significant distance for lunch or dinner, the thought of a morning expedition for the first meal of the day remains curiously underrated. But this is precisely what I did last weekend, leaving my…
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Chakra | Barnes
If there is one thing I have missed dreadfully since the pandemic hit, it has been eating out. I have accepted the fact that it may be another year till I can board a flight without all the necessary tests and paperwork needed (the last time was September 2019) but the cravings I’ve had for…
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Sidi Bou London
It’s often believed that to experience authentic cuisine from the country of its origin one must actually go there. In the case of Tunisian restaurant Sidi Bou London, located in the heart of Ealing, there is no need to hop on a plane because it brings authentic Tunisian cuisine straight to your table. Named after…
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Cinnamon Lounge | Isleworth
Who doesn’t love a good Indian? Whether it’s home-cooked, a Deliveroo pick-up from a local take-away or a plush Michelin star restaurant, the spectrum of Indian cuisine is vast. Cinnamon Lounge in Isleworth in Hounslow, west London is a favourite with the locals. (Side note: Isleworth is pronounced ‘I-zul-worth’ and not ‘isle’ and ‘worth’ joined…
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Smoky Boys | Boxpark Wembley
Last Christmas, Boxpark opened in north London – Wembley to be precise. Pretty much at the foot of Wembley Stadium to be exact. From the success of its older siblings in Croydon (south) and Shoreditch (east), Wembley is the biggest of the Boxparks and housed in a new bespoke construction with over 20 units for…
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Leila’s Moroccan & Lebanese Cuisine
Middle Eastern cuisine is a winner with everyone – a diverse variety of choices with inoffensive flavours whether you’re a meat lover, a vegetarian or a vegan. A few weeks ago, I visited Leila’s for lunch, which offers Moroccan and Lebanese cuisine with a homely vibe. Leila’s is situated close to Ealing Common, nestled in…
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Chakra | Kensington
A good Indian restaurant is hard to come by. As someone who was brought up on Indian grub (well, Pakistani to be exact), expectations are extremely high which is why I rarely dine out at south Asian eateries. But when I do, the rule of thumb is to always order food that can’t be replicated…
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Smoky Boys | Watford
It was National Burger Day a few days ago and judging by the ample coverage on social media, I felt like I was missing out as I didn’t participate. The feeling was thankfully short-lived for I had a date at Smoky Boys in Watford at the weekend. Smoky Boys has been on my growing list…
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The Lebanese Bakery | Covent Garden
It’s no lie that my love for food supercedes my devotion to beauty – just browse my instagram feed and it’s back-to-back food pics. This may be a good time to break the news to you that I will be bringing more food content to Just Nice Things and to get the ball rolling, I…