Christmas may be over but Six by Nico is carrying the festive cheer all the way through to joyful January with the ‘Miracle On’ Christmas menu.
There’s a story every six weeks at Six by Nico, and the ‘Miracle On’ menu – which was launched on the 14th and will run until the 9th of January is certainly one worth telling.
The six-course menu is a celebration of old-fashioned nostalgia. From Christmas traditions to festive decorations, the menu is a journey back to Christmas spent with family – and serves as a reminder of why we cherish it so much today.
The ‘Miracle On’ menu was inspired by beloved Christmas themes and goes like…
Memories of a Christmas Market – Smoked Sausage & Onion Compote, Smoked Sausage Espuma, Crispy Potato, Gherkins & Pickled Shallots
Partridge in a Pear Tree – Partridge, Duck & Chicken Boudin, Haricot bean, Pickled Walnut & Salsify
Who Doesn’t Like Brussel Sprouts – Chanterelle Mushroom, Sprout Tops, Ewes Cheese Royale, Confit Egg & Fermented Black Garlic
Smoked Salmon Blinis – Smoked Salmon, Celeriac, Queen Kale & Granny Smith Apples, Smoked Caviar & Potato Blini Foam
Festive Fun and Game – Haunch of Venison, Game Pie, Jerusalem artichoke, Toasted Hazelnut Emulsion & Sherry Juś.
Buche De Noel – Dulce de Leche Mousseline, Sour Cherry, White Glacage & Hazelnut, Chocolate Aero
Commenting on his latest culinary masterpiece, Nico Simeone said: “Nothing will stop us all from having a fun-filled Christmas this year, and I think we all appreciate festivities more than ever.
Most of us are familiar with the traditional Christmas lunch and all the trimmings but this December, our team at Six by Nico wanted to bring the magic of Christmas nostalgia to the plate with our ‘Miracle On’ menu and create the perfect Christmas dining experience for all of our customers”.
Miracle On is open from midday, Monday through to Sunday in Six by Nico Canary Wharf. Each six-course menu will be available from noon. The menu will be priced at £37 per person with the option to enjoy an expertly selected wine pairing for an additional £33 at each restaurant. As ever, there is a vegetarian alternative available for every course, as well as festive inspired snack sides, such as Sourdough bread with festive spiced chicken fat butter and Pigs in blankets; smoked ham hock and pancetta ballotine from £5.
Our #TeamCoco review is coming soon – so watch this space
Three Uncles, which has opened a second location in Camden’s new Hawley Wharf Food Hall, is bringing truly authentic Hong Kong street food to London and (in our humble opinion) changing the Asian street food game for good.
The popular Hong Kong style Cantonese roast meat kiosk, which first opened in Liverpool Street, was created by childhood friend and chefs Cheong Yew (Uncle Lim), Pui Sing Tsang (Uncle Sidney) and Mo Kwok (Uncle Mo). The eponymous ‘Three Uncles’ specialise in chopped-to-order Cantonese Roast Duck, Crispy Pork Belly and Char Siu Pork, bringing genuine Cantonese flavours to Camden’s food scene.
There are no bells and whistles at Three Uncles, and the menu is as simple as they come, but all the fanfare is reserved for the truly delicious food on offer. We tried the combination platter, mixing Three Uncles’ Cantonese Roast Duck, Char Siu Pork, and Crispy Pork Belly – the Siu Mai trifecta that offered a flavour and texture explosion in your mouth.
The Crispy Pork Belly had wafer thin yet perfectly crisped skin, while maintaining soft and tender belly meat (a difficult task even for the most gifted Sui Mei master). Meanwhile the Char Siu Pork was marinated to sweet barbecue perfection, while the Cantonese Duck balanced texture and flavour perfectly. It was so good – we ordered two – and had our second serving later that evening.
Three Uncles has also added two new Hong Kong dishes to the menu, Auntie Jun’s Char Siu Sou (sinfully delicious, sweet BBQ pork pastries) and Curry Fish balls, traditional fish balls served with Uncle Lim’s special curry sauce. Both additions boast the same comforting home-style of cooking, evoking memories of home, yet adding something fresh to the already fantastic menu.
Three Uncles, while offering truly excellent Hong Kong style comfort food, is undoubtedly leagues away from the average takeaway. As a foodie with mixed Chinese/Filipino descent, these dishes, genuinely authentic and so wonderfully executed, reminded me of busy Sunday evenings in my grandmother’s kitchen, bringing me closer to home in a way that only good food can achieve. I am thrilled to have discovered Three Uncles, and will undoubtedly be back for more.
Three Uncles, which has opened a second location in Camden’s new Hawley Wharf Food Hall, is bringing truly authentic Hong Kong street food to London and (in our humble opinion) changing the Asian street food game for good.
The popular Hong Kong style Cantonese roast meat kiosk, which first opened in Liverpool Street, was created by childhood friend and chefs Cheong Yew (Uncle Lim), Pui Sing Tsang (Uncle Sidney) and Mo Kwok (Uncle Mo). The eponymous ‘Three Uncles’ specialise in chopped-to-order Cantonese Roast Duck, Crispy Pork Belly and Char Siu Pork, bringing genuine Cantonese flavours to Camden’s food scene.
There are no bells and whistles at Three Uncles, and the menu is as simple as they come, but all the fanfare is reserved for the truly delicious food on offer. We tried the combination platter, mixing Three Uncles’ Cantonese Roast Duck, Char Siu Pork, and Crispy Pork Belly – the Siu Mai trifecta that offered a flavour and texture explosion in your mouth.
The Crispy Pork Belly had wafer thin yet perfectly crisped skin, while maintaining soft and tender belly meat (a difficult task even for the most gifted Sui Mei master). Meanwhile the Char Siu Pork was marinated to sweet barbecue perfection, while the Cantonese Duck balanced texture and flavour perfectly. It was so good – we ordered two – and had our second serving later that evening.
Three Uncles has also added two new Hong Kong dishes to the menu, Auntie Jun’s Char Siu Sou (sinfully delicious, sweet BBQ pork pastries) and Curry Fish balls, traditional fish balls served with Uncle Lim’s special curry sauce. Both additions boast the same comforting home-style of cooking, evoking memories of home, yet adding something fresh to the already fantastic menu.
Three Uncles, while offering truly excellent Hong Kong style comfort food, is undoubtedly leagues away from the average takeaway. As a foodie with mixed Chinese/Filipino descent, these dishes, genuinely authentic and so wonderfully executed, reminded me of busy Sunday evenings in my grandmother’s kitchen, bringing me closer to home in a way that only good food can achieve. I am thrilled to have discovered Three Uncles, and will undoubtedly be back for more.
London’s most playful and experimental restaurant, Six by Nico Canary Wharf is once again taking foodies on a six-course culinary roller coaster with its new ‘Guilty Pleasures’ Menu.
Running from 20 September to 31 October, the Guilty Pleasures Menu is a celebration of pure indulgence and aims to remove the stigma around our favourite unglamorous junk food.
As with any Six by Nico Menu, the Guilty Pleasures menu flips all our late-night favourites, including a Lamb Kebab, Nutella & Waffles and even a Can of Tuna on its head – elevating their status to gastronomic masterpieces. We tried the Guilty Pleasures Menu with wine pairings to match – which is a must-do for those looking to enjoy the full Six by Nico experience.
Innovative Culinary Delights at Six by Nico Canary Wharf
We start with the Spaghetti Bolognese, which combines octopus and pork with fregola sarda and aged pecorino foam, an excellent precursor of the kind of culinary cartwheels to come. This is followed by a ‘straight from the can’ tuna ceviche, which offers a perfect mouthful of pickled watermelon, Tokyo Turnip, Bonito, Dashi Jelly and Avocado Purée.
Course three was Chef Nico’s take on a lamb kebab, which comprised a wonderfully tender sous vide spiced belly of suckling lamb, nestled on some pickled white cabbage, rose harissa emulsion and cucumber chutney. This was certainly unlike any lamb kebab we’ve ever imbibed in, and a clear favourite in our table.
A Culinary Journey of Creative Indulgence
The ‘lamb kebab’ was followed by Chef Nico’s Fish Supper 2.0, which was an undoubtedly creative take on classic fish and chips. The ‘perfect bite’ consists of a Scrabster cod, caramelised cauliflower, and curry sauce – with hints of caper & raisin. Another junk food favourite, Nico’s Fried Chicken foregoes the grease and instead offers a delicious chicken leg roulade with barbecued corn, hen of the woods & black garlic sauce. A sinful and indulgent combo that never overpowers the palate.
The piece de resistance, of course, was the Nutella & Waffles, perfect for those looking to end this dynamic tasting menu with a saccharine finish. Nutella lovers will enjoy the Chocolate and Praline Cremeux, balanced with sour cherry, stroopwafel and crème fraiche. A final flourish to what was yet another bold, creative and exciting offer by one of London’s most exciting culinary talents. You will never view your junk food the same again.
The Six by Nico ‘Guilty Pleasures’ Six Course Tasting Menu is £37 per person and an additional £33 for matching wine pairings. To book your table visit www.sixbynico.co.uk
Isla, The Standard’s effortlessly cool, lounge/terrace is back and with a bang. #TeamCoco babe Hannah Tan-Gillies checked out the refreshed seasonal menu, which was a celebration of Britain’s Island geography.
The Standard’s distinctively retro aesthetic is on full show at Isla, which now boasts a refreshed garden terrace. Inside, the space is characterised by shaggy fur walls, sleek artwork, and plenty of foliage – all in an inviting yet bold colour palette that isn’t afraid to take a few design risks.
Dark leather sofas and an eclectic library of books and records are dotted throughout the space a, which is centred around a cosy fireplace, a relaxed yet vibrant aesthetic that extends to the dining area. Outside, a mid-century modern outdoor fireplace and retractable awning adds warmth to the cool and contemporary new garden terrace, ideal for dining al fresco even in the autumn months.
Start off with some cocktails. We especially enjoyed the Fino Sour, which was a zesty combination of Barsol pisco, quebranta, orange marmalade, fino sherry and kaffir lime leaves. The Thyme Colins, combines Tanqueray with lemon thyme, elderflower, and aromatic tonic water, while the Pink Rock combines Tanqueray with Mastiha liqueur, pink grapefruit, mint, tonic water, and pink peppercorn. Two vastly different expressions of everyone’s favourite gin cocktail. The masterfully crafted cocktails exuded the same panache as the refreshed menu – confidently combining unexpected notes and flavours in a way that only Isla can achieve.
The revamped menu draws on plenty of international inspiration and is focused on flavourful yet seasonal dishes. The small plates pack a wonderful flavour punch – while the larger plates offer a hearty yet explorative mix of land and sea.
We sampled a selection of snacks and small plates, but the standouts were undoubtedly the Padron peppers, and wonderfully flavourful Iberico Jamon shoulder. The Scallop XO was perfectly cooked and seasoned, while the Oyster with Cider and Dill added a refreshing zing to a timeless classic.
For the large plates, we tried the delicious and hearty Chicken supreme with chicken sauce, which was a simple yet perfectly executed dish, followed by the Ikejime trout with salsa verde that was deliciously fresh – and highlighted Isla’s Island inspirations. The pink Fir potatoes with nori and aioli served as the perfect complement to the large plates, serving as a hearty side without overpowering the flavours of the large plats too.
For desserts, don’t leave without trying the poached pineapple with bread ice cream, which was yet another excellent example of Isla’s bravery when it comes to trying out experimental new flavour combinations to stunning effect. So, believe us when we say that whether you’re looking for a place to enjoy a few midweek cocktails, dine or simply lounge and spend an evening, there is no better place than Isla across the British Isles.
Over the years, I’ve visited Gillray’s on several occasions and they’ve always stood out as one of the venerable institutions in London where steak lovers would go for their dose of high-quality meats. I visited recently to see if anything has changed in the Gillray’s experience. I happen to have visited with the same friend I invited to the restaurant more than 10 years ago and it was interesting to compare notes.
Firstly, there were a lot fewer business diners as you would expect in the post-pandemic environment and the atmosphere was more relaxed with families visiting the restaurant and tourists from other parts of the country. The lighting was significantly brighter than before, although you can see enjoy the scenic views of the iconic London Eye close-up.
The menu is helpfully divided up into sections like “For the Peckish” and “For the Ravenous” to help you pick just the right amount of food to satisfy those hunger pangs. High on the list of starters to try is the utterly divine, Yorkie Sliders. Despite the word sliders, this is not a hefty starter and the addictively appetising Deano’s bacon jam served on top of melt-in-your-mouth pulled beef ribs, along with ‘Lyburn’ smoked cheddar makes this one of the most popular dishes on their menu. My guest wanted to balance his meat intake with a healthy dose of vegetables hence why he ordered the marmite Caesar wedge salad. The execution is pretty much like the classic creation but served with marinated anchovies to give it that added punch of umami richness.
Now moving onto the main act with the steak: whilst they don’t give you an option to choose the provenance, they do have some heftier options like the Tomahawk (800g) and Gillray’s Bull’s Head (1kg prime rib). My friend is always up for an audacious challenge and ordered the Tomahawk whilst I was more on the conservative side and opted for the 250g sirloin. You’ll find the steaks here have more of a classic feel. You have more of a bite to the steak than say the more-recently popular A5 wagyu. The steaks are dry-aged so they have an intense, deep flavour that develops with every bite. They have all the quintessential sauces and sides to keep your most demanding steak traditionalist happy.
As much as their signature sticky toffee pudding appeals, which is served with dreamy butterscotch sauce and Dorset clotted cream ice cream, you would probably have had to skip lunch to facilitate a 3-course dinner here given how generously portioned some of their steak offerings are. Thankfully there’s no pretentions at Gillray’s and they will happily provide a takeaway box for any unfinished steaks, so you can enjoy them further at home, maybe for a steak sandwich lunch?
If you are looking for a digestif post-meal, then head to their adjacent gin bar. With over 100 gins on offer, this is the gin palace, that will impress the most tricky of gin connoisseurs. Most impressive is the fact, they have their own, bespoke Gillray’s gin made in collaboration with Rebel Distillers. It has a warming, sweet hint of liquorice that pairs particularly well with steak. Their house version of a grapefruit gin and tonic did help to settle my pleasantly full stomach with very little bitterness in the aftertaste.
Gillray’s has firmly established itself as an institution for steak lovers to make their regular pilgrimage to satisfy their meat cravings and now with an even more relaxed atmosphere, there’s no better time to visit.
English sparkling wine has had a fantastic year. With people discovering more and more about the gems that are on our doorsteps, staycations very much on the rise and with one of the finest years for winemaking in 2018 – it was the perfect storm. With grape harvesting in full swing, we have selected some excellent English sparkling wines to savour as we enjoy the last of the good weather.
Bolney Cuvée Rosé 2018
West Sussex
Bolney Wine Estate is a Sussex based family-run vineyard near Haywards Heath producing award-winning English wines. The beautiful estate is headed up by Sam Linter, who inherited her parents’ love and passion for making wine. It was Sam’s parents who started Bolney in 1972, making the estate one of the first English wine estates. We selected the Bolney Cuvée Rosé 2018 which is a delicious, elegant and delicate single vintage. A blush pink in colour, the wine is the perfect accompaniment to sit back and enjoy the September sun. The wine pairs perfectly with light bites, starters, cheese, fish and desserts with red berry flavours. Bolney Wine Estate also offers a series of tours and tastings for you to delve deeper into all things English wine.
£29.99
Furnace Projects The Sparrow 2013 Reserve Sparkling Rosé Brut
Herefordshire
Award-winning Wanderlust Wine, deliver sustainable organic, organically farmed and biodynamic wines from lesser-known producers. One sensational bottle is The Sparrow by Furnace Projects – Furance Projects centre all activity around the people, places and produce of Herefordshire. The Sparrow is a sparkling rosé that is elegant, clean and dry with a soft and creamy texture. The wine offers perfectly balanced flavours and aromas of citrus fruits, apple and a subtle dash of fennel and it finishes with and a long, round and refreshing mouthfeel.
Endless lockdown iterations have hit London restaurants hard and with the restrictions finally easing and us on our way towards freedom, plenty of our favourite London spots are finally opening their doors once again. To help these creative and truly special foodie spots keep their doors open, we’re giving you the lowdown on exactly which London restaurants are reopening this summer – so you can get to booking ASAP.
The Italian Greyhound is a latest entry to Marylebone’s restaurant scene and the new passion project from acclaimed restauranteurs Barry Hirst, Marcello, and Gabriel Bernardi. This casual spot is a relaxed take on elevated Italian dining and offers impeccable all-day dining in a super relaxed Italian ‘bacaro’ (which means bar in Italian) atmosphere. We recommend the Panelle, Sicilian chickpea fritters or the John Dory with Italian spinach.
This intimate neighbourhood restaurant is being classic and delicious Italian food to the heart of Fitzrovia. The Fitzrovia spot is led by the same eponymous duo behind this Brighton favourite and offers plenty of al fresco seating to maximise the (likely) brief but very glorious British summertime. Foodies will love Cin Cin classics such as the agnolotti of pea with mortadella and tropea onion or the trombetta courgetts and chive sauce. Wine lovers will also have plenty to explore with Cin Cin’s extensive wine list.
This Japanese Izakaya favourite is once again opening its doors and we can’t wait to check it out. The restaurant duo in Oxford Circus and Covent Garden offer an amazing Japanese-inspired brunch perfect for those looking to take their brunch game to the next level.
Selfridge’s proverbial ‘shining light’ has reopened with a dazzling new cocktail menu, limited-edition afternoon tea and DJ programme as part of its spectacular ‘Light it Up’ campaign. The new cocktail menu, designed by Brasserie of Light Bar Manager Will Beauty, was inspired by the glamour of London after dark and includes several noteworthy concoctions like ‘The Light Fantastic,’ The Prize of Pegasus’ and ‘Jalisco Disco.’ We can’t wait to try it.
Sexy Fish is bringing sexy back to Berkley Square with an exciting entertainment programme that includes live DJs, a new state of the art sound system and plenty (I mean plenty) of new cocktails. Foodies will enjoy Sexy Fish’s impeccable menu of sushi platters, skewers and signature dishes including the Sexy Fruits de Mer platter, Japanese Wagyu Beef with King Crab, and the Indulgent Dessert Platter. The restaurant is also debuting a new underwater inspired hand-etched artwork from Paul Clifford to really immerse you in a decadent aquatic culinary experience.
Heddon Yokocho takes you back to the dimly lit alleyways of Showa era japan and has a vibrant street food inspired menu that will surely impress. Heddon Yokocho’s menu celebrates the history of ramen and highlights the nuances of regional ramen cuisines in Japan, serving up sensational bowls from the northern islands of Hokkaido to the tropical beaches of Kyushu. To celebrate its reopening, the restaurant has opened new social-distancing approved ‘Shuchu Booths’ – who those who like to dine comfortably alone.
This vibrant café and wine bar, which sits right at the heart of St. James, is reopening in style with the launch of its indoor bar and garden terrace. Locket’s Is famous for its wide array of fine wines which are available by the glass or by the bottle. The blend of new and old world labels has been carefully curated to complement the restaurant’s striking international menu. To mark its reopening, Locket’s is also offering 50% discount on freshly baked pizzas from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Mondays to Fridays.
Located at the stunning InterContinental in Park Lane, ‘Theo’s’ or Theo Randall at the InterContinental London Park Lane is reopening with a bang with its popular ‘A Taste of Italy’ set menu this summer. The menu will feature authentic flavours from Puglia, Tuscany, Lombardia, Campania and Sicily and shines the light on regional Italian ingredients that have inspired chef Theo throughout his stellar career.
Burr & Co is tucked into the ground-floor of the stunning Kimpton Fitzroy London and offers a contemporary twist to Victorian-era coffee houses. This casual café is open throughout the day and perfect for solo cups or breakfast meetings. It also offers small plates and wines for those late afternoon catch-ups that we have so dearly missed throughout lockdown
From the minds of Notting Hill’s iconic Globe nightclub, the Secret Sandwich Shop, which recently opened on 20 May, is the perfect spot in town to get your sandwich fix. The sandwiches are based on the Japanese culinary concept of ‘Wanpaku Sando’ which means cheeky or naughty and are piled high and masterfully layered. Perfect to satiate all those lunchtime cravings.
Culinary superstar chef Nico Simeone is opening a second location to his much loved Six by Nico restaurant brand in Canary Wharf this August. Six by Nico offers a fresh and accessible dining experience with truly tantalising six-course seasonal tasting menus inspired from the chef’s memories, films, locations, and even philosophical concepts. It’s a ride – and we can’t wait to visit.
With tier three restrictions sweeping more than 68% of the UK this week, including our beloved capital city of London, it’s more important than ever to show our support for our favourite restaurants and bars.
Whether its delivery services or DIY kits, we’ve rounded up a few ways you can show your love for London’s foodie scene this holiday season. Because just as we’ve relied on these truly wonderful places to delight our taste buds over the years, they are now relying on us and our community of food-lovers to help them weather the COVID-19 storm.
Hakkasan at Home emerged as a true lockdown favourite this year and its new delivery service ‘Hosted by Hakkasan’ is certainly taking delivery services to new heights.
Hosted by Hakkasan delivers a complete Michelin-star experience straight to your doorstep. The service even includes personalised chef and sommelier recommendations, printed menus, floral arrangements, and even a member of staff if you require. You can also enjoy the Hosted by Hakkasan experience across multiple households – perfect for a socially-distanced Christmas celebration.
Soho staple 10 Greek Street has partnered with feast-box delivery service Dishpatch to offer an incredible Christmas Beef Banquet, which can be delivered just in time for Christmas Day.
The minimal preparation kit is perfect for kitchen novices looking to impress your festive support bubble this season. It includes a Goldstein Smoked Salmon starter, Welsh black ribeye and short rib pie for mains, a trio of potato gratin, brusselsprouts, chestnuts & lardon for sides. For pudds, there is the date & treacle pudding, butterscotch & Chinotto mascarpone and Tunworth cheese with fig chutney and chocolate Florentines.
Six by Nico London may have only opened in 2020, but it has quickly become one of the city’s most innovative foodie spots. The Christmas by Nico boxes from Home-X offers a mouth-watering five course-feast that includes a traditional Turkey Ballotine, with a selection of delicious sides and Christmas spiced Toffee pudding.
It also comes with a curated selection of paired wines. The whole Six by Nico Christmas feast takes about 100 minutes to prepare and is perfect for those looking to test their culinary skills this holiday season (without having to sacrifice the whole day to do so).
One of our favourite Fitzrovia haunts, The Riding House Café, has released a line of Christmas and New Year Boxes, offering plenty of festive dining options no matter what you fancy. The Christmas Feast Box offers Norfolk Bronze turkey with delicious apple & raisin stuffing, sumptuous goose fast roast potatoes and glazed sprouts with kale. Extra indulgent add-ons include the restaurant’s signature Truffle Mac and Cheese and a Taittinger Champagne punch!
Now that lockdown 2.0 and #BlackNovember are out of the way, we’re once again filling our evenings — dining with our households or meeting some pals (safely) outdoors of course — and booking some of the best festive dining spots London has to offer.
If you’ve been in a lockdown hole (heck – we all have) and don’t know where to begin, then we’ve put together a hit-list of all our favourite festive feasts in the city no matter what your mood.
London Stock: For a chilled out evening in South London
The newest kid on the block of Wandsworth Ram’s Quarter has reopened its doors in true holiday style with a £65pp 10-course holiday menu that will certainly blow your mind. It begins with two delectable mushroom dishes (one a Mushroom Cep gnochetti and the other a parfait with pickled walnuts and sourdough) and ends with Malt and Miso soufflé bang.
Some other culinary highlights include the Beef Cheek with Jerusalem artichoke, Roast Cod with pickled mussels in a light soy and ginger broth, and Roast Turkey two ways. London Stock’s culinary exodus is completed with a trio of sweet treats which includes a Delica Squash with Yuzu, praline and honey.
London Stock has also given its cocktail menu and wine list a festive makeover – and we’re looking at the ‘In The Woods’ concoction — a mixture of Hayman’s old Tom Gin and Cocci Americano, Mushroom and Blueberry Shrub — as both an aperitif and digestif.
Galvin at Windows: A timeless meal with unbeatable views
With 14 years at the (literal) top of London’s food scene, Galvin at Windows’ Christmas menu is certainly taking festive dining to new heights.
Following the lead of Chef Patron Chris Galvin and under the watchful eye of Chef Marc Hardiman, the ‘Taste of Christmas’ menu at Galvin at Windows begins at a very reasonable £59 pp offers four incredible courses and a welcome Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs to start. If the Cured Faroe Island Salad, Cornish Cod, and Native black Angus sirloin isn’t enough to blow you away (which is highly unlikely) than the panoramic views of Hyde Park certainly will.
The Christmas Day lunch menu is priced at £199 pp for four courses and offers a luxurious twist on timeless British classics. So, if you’re looking to reward yourself with an indulgent Christmas meal to end 2020 in true #TeamCoco style — then we highly recommend it.
All of the Galvin at Windows Festive menus can be viewed here.
Ayllu: A festive fusion meal that is out of the ordinary
‘Festive’ may not be the word that comes to mind when you think of Peruvian-Japanese fusion, but Ayllu’s holiday menu certainly packs the festive punch and then some. This contemporary fusion restaurant in Paddington was inspired by the ‘Ayllu’ Incan community and highlights these familial Peruvian traditions with a wonderfully creative selection of small plates.
We recommend dining out on the terrace and enjoying views of the canal while feasting on Ayllu’s Nikkei Tasting menu. The menu is priced at £55 for two people to share and has more than enough to satisfy your festive cravings.
Full menu available to view here & Christmas Day menus here.
Heddon Yokocho: For Ramen Lovers everywhere
This one is for all the ramen lovers looking for a festive meal out this December. Heddon Yokocho is re-opening with a new Christmas menu that packs all of the familiar ramen goodness with a Christmas twist. The menu is priced at only £24.5 per person and offers three courses with a drink.
We recommend the Chicken Karaage and Tokyo Shoyu ramen, and raising a glass of Shochu Sour Berry soju to finish. Also, the restaurant’s casual yet retro Japanese aesthetic will certainly satisfy your desire for escapism even if its just for one evening.
Heddon Yokocho’s Christmas menu is available from 10 to 24 December
