Is Alan Yau’s Thai chain still serving quality food as it expands relentlessly across London? The Picky Glutton visits a couple of them to find out… For many Londoners Busaba Eathai needs no introduction. Alan Yau’s series of Thai restaurants are known for their sleek, stylish looks and low prices as much as for their food. What … Continue reading
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Jerk City review – Jerked meat on Wardour Street
Jerk perks. With the weather in London steadily getting warmer, Wicket was in the mood for food befitting the sunny climate. We therefore ventured to Jerk City, a small Jamaican/Caribbean restaurant in Soho. The last time I ate at Jerk City, it was still called Mr Jerk and the staff had yet to have their … Continue reading
★★★★☆ / Indian / South Asian
Cinnamon Kitchen review – No poppadoms here
Ignore the City boys and concentrate on the skilful, modern Indian cooking. Indian food has become so popular in Britain that it’s almost become a caricature of itself. Thankfully there are plenty of enterprising chefs and proprietors willing to innovate with the curries and grills that we’re all so familiar with and give us something … Continue reading
Dean Swift review – Hidden back alley gastropub
Unlike the other eateries reviewed so far on The Picky Glutton, Dean Swift isn’t a traditional restaurant but a gastropub. Distinguishing a gastropub from any other kind of pub or a restaurant is tricky since a gastropub has elements of both, so it tends to be a case of ‘I’ll know when I see it’. … Continue reading
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