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Category Archives: ★★★★☆

Sambal Shiok review – the laksa specialist with something for everyone
★★★★☆ / Malaysian/Singaporean

Sambal Shiok review – the laksa specialist with something for everyone

Posted on October 20, 2025 by pickyglutton • 1 Comment

The Holloway Road Malaysian that’s more than just crowd pleasing Continue reading →

Camille review – the French-ish restaurant in Borough Market that’s actually worth going to
★★★★☆ / French

Camille review – the French-ish restaurant in Borough Market that’s actually worth going to

Posted on September 22, 2025 by pickyglutton • Leave a comment

Duck Soup goes French, sort of. Continue reading →

Pho Thuy Tay review – step out of your Vietnamese comfort zone in Surrey Quays
★★★★☆ / Vietnamese

Pho Thuy Tay review – step out of your Vietnamese comfort zone in Surrey Quays

Posted on April 21, 2025 by pickyglutton • Leave a comment

The best things to eat are all there in black and white Continue reading →

The best and worst takeaway Cantonese roasts in London
★★★★☆ / ★★★☆☆ / ★★☆☆☆ / ★☆☆☆☆ / Best and Worst group tests / Chinese

The best and worst takeaway Cantonese roasts in London

Posted on January 27, 2025 by pickyglutton • 4 Comments

55 portions of roast duck, 47 of char siu, 49 of roast pork and 39 of chicken from 43 eateries. This isn’t your racist uncle’s Chinese takeaway. Continue reading →

Uzbek Corner review: a taste of Uzbekistan in Bayswater
★★★★☆ / Uzbek

Uzbek Corner review: a taste of Uzbekistan in Bayswater

Posted on December 30, 2024 by pickyglutton • Leave a comment

The ‘exotic’ yet homely Central Asian restaurant hidden in Queensway Market. Continue reading →

Jerk Yard review – the Deptford hole-in-the-wall trying to be the jack of all trades
★★★★☆ / Jamaican/Caribbean

Jerk Yard review – the Deptford hole-in-the-wall trying to be the jack of all trades

Posted on May 13, 2024 by pickyglutton • Leave a comment

If necessity is the mother of invention, then not having enough space must be its midwife. Continue reading →

Taca Tacos review – the Mexican hole-in-the-wall with an ace in the hole
★★★★☆ / Mexican

Taca Tacos review – the Mexican hole-in-the-wall with an ace in the hole

Posted on December 29, 2023 by pickyglutton • 1 Comment

Come for the tacos; stay for the birria Continue reading →

Dragon Castle – little dumplings of joy in Elephant and Castle
★★★★☆ / Chinese / Chinese Dumplings

Dragon Castle – little dumplings of joy in Elephant and Castle

Posted on July 10, 2023 by pickyglutton • 1 Comment

There’s plenty of decent sinophilic eating to be had outside of Chinatown. Continue reading →

Ye Ye Noodle and Dumplings review: the Chinese gem tucked away on a City backstreet
★★★★☆ / Chinese / Chinese Dumplings / Chinese Noodles

Ye Ye Noodle and Dumplings review: the Chinese gem tucked away on a City backstreet

Posted on May 22, 2023 by pickyglutton • Leave a comment

Tubthumping noodles and dumplings that you’ll struggle to find anywhere else. Continue reading →

Plaza Khao Gaeng review – a trippy taste of Thailand on Tottenham Court Road
★★★★☆ / Thai and Lao

Plaza Khao Gaeng review – a trippy taste of Thailand on Tottenham Court Road

Posted on December 19, 2022 by pickyglutton • Leave a comment

The punchy restaurant hidden away on top of a food court. Continue reading →

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