The best burritos and tacos in London – 55 burritos, 83 tacos, 59 eateries, one verdict
★★★★★ / ★★★★☆ / ★★★☆☆ / ★★☆☆☆ / ★☆☆☆☆ / Best and Worst group tests / Mexican

The best burritos and tacos in London – 55 burritos, 83 tacos, 59 eateries, one verdict

And some of the worst too For many Londoners burritos are nothing more than a mildly exotic rice sandwich – a lunchtime filler to help them get through the working day. Most will devote little thought into choosing one; the idea of travelling to find the best burrito in the capital would be as alien … Continue reading

Rossopomodoro review – is this Covent Garden pizza chain the weakest link?
★★★★☆ / Italian / Pizza

Rossopomodoro review – is this Covent Garden pizza chain the weakest link?

Disclosure: The Picky Glutton was invited to review this restaurant and the meal in this review was prepaid for by the restaurant in the form of an unsolicited voucher. As a general rule I’m not fond of eating out at chain restaurants in London. With so many interesting independents to choose from in the capital, … Continue reading

La Cuisine de Joel Robuchon review – Theatreland fine dining
★★★☆☆ / Modern European / Modernist

La Cuisine de Joel Robuchon review – Theatreland fine dining

The Ivy’s sexier next door neighbour isn’t as good as it should’ve been L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon is the closest thing to a fine dining chain with almost identically appointed branches in numerous cities around the globe including Las Vegas and London. The bar-style seating can be brutally uncomfortable though which makes La Cuisine de … Continue reading

The Coach and Horses review – London’s first vegetarian pub
★★☆☆☆ / Gastropub / Vegetarian

The Coach and Horses review – London’s first vegetarian pub

Vege-might or vege-lite? I’m not a vegetarian, but I do like to dabble with vegetarian food. However, my veggie-friendly sentiments aren’t shared by some of my friends and work chums who, at the mere suggestion of eating at a vegetarian restaurant, will inevitably whine and gripe in the most pathetic, close-minded, macho, proletarian way possible. … Continue reading

The best and worst flat white coffees in London
★★★★★ / ★★★★☆ / ★★★☆☆ / ★★☆☆☆ / ★☆☆☆☆ / Best and Worst group tests / Coffee

The best and worst flat white coffees in London

50 different flat whites tasted; only nine worth drinking Way back in September 2011 I set out to find the best flat white coffee in London, trying out 21 different versions. Since then I’ve received numerous requests for a follow-up and after some delay, here it is. If you’ve read my first flat white round … Continue reading

Burger and Shake vs Burger and Lobster review – which one is better?
★★★★☆ / ★★★☆☆ / Burgers / Seafood

Burger and Shake vs Burger and Lobster review – which one is better?

Cow and lobster double vision It’d be easy to dismiss Burger and Shake as a mere imitator of Burger and Lobster. Both serve burgers and lobster rolls, but the two do have their differences. Whereas Burger and Lobster is a spin-off chain of the Goodmans steak empire, Burger and Shake is an independent. The Mayfair … Continue reading

HKK review – Chinese fine dining in the City
★★★★☆ / Chinese / Chinese Dumplings / Chinese Noodles

HKK review – Chinese fine dining in the City

Suits you or just for suits? Hakkasan was one of the restaurants that helped foster the idea that Chinese food in London wasn’t just greasy take away fare. HKK is a new City spin-off of the Soho original, but with an emphasis on expensive tasting menus that befits its location in the shadow of capitalism’s … Continue reading

Pearl Liang review – evening Dim Sum near Paddington
★★★☆☆ / Chinese / Chinese Dumplings

Pearl Liang review – evening Dim Sum near Paddington

Dim Sum is for life not just for lunch Chinese food is slowly losing its reputation as a greasy after-pub stomach liner. Glitzy West End restaurants like Hakkasan, HKK, Bo London and Yauatcha get all the attention, but another up market alternative is Pearl Liang. Located near Paddington, this restaurant is situated in an odd … Continue reading

Malibu Club review – Indian food at the end of the Northern Line
★★★☆☆ / Indian / South Asian

Malibu Club review – Indian food at the end of the Northern Line

Dinner in Erehwon. I sometimes find myself visiting the most obscure restaurants in the course of writing this blog. Malibu Club is a prime example – this little known second floor restaurant, sat above a dodgy-looking bookshop, is a short walk away from Edgware Tube station which is right at the northernmost end of the … Continue reading