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Lifestyle Blog"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"London Lifestyle Blogger"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"London Places"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"London Restaurant Blogger"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Restaurants"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cheap Eats in London"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xUoD29LRL9c\/WFAZVizQELI\/AAAAAAAAMQk\/ljUX7mDS1mUYHL3cKhp_X1jL1bTUQox1wCPcBGAYYCw\/s2048\/DSC_3552.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1463\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xUoD29LRL9c\/WFAZVizQELI\/AAAAAAAAMQk\/ljUX7mDS1mUYHL3cKhp_X1jL1bTUQox1wCPcBGAYYCw\/s640\/DSC_3552.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIf there's one thing about London that is truly epic, it's their selection of cheap eats. For a city that is so expensive in so many ways (hello £9 for a glass of wine, or £1900 for a one-bed flat!), it really does have a plethora of genuinely good, cheap restaurants.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003EIf I'm being honest, I've spent most of my London life living out of pocket, on a credit card or only just making it to the end of the month. Cheap eats have, and always will be, one of my favourite things. I never wanted to compromise on eating out and these incredible places helped me do just that.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: arial;\"\u003EWith this in mind, and for those skint Londoners like me, I wanted to piece together my favourite cheap eats in London. You really don't have to spend a fortune and these places will make sure of that.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: arial;\"\u003E\u003Cfont\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cfont\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2LiBmOCf9c4\/XmEea_g7tgI\/AAAAAAAAMx4\/YELRrPRzSm49BQdlTvdpjr2azBVzQT5XACPcBGAYYCw\/s1280\/FLOUR-AND-GRAPE.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2LiBmOCf9c4\/XmEea_g7tgI\/AAAAAAAAMx4\/YELRrPRzSm49BQdlTvdpjr2azBVzQT5XACPcBGAYYCw\/s640\/FLOUR-AND-GRAPE.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cfont color=\"#ffa400\"\u003EFlour \u0026amp; Grape - Bermondsey\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EReview \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ourldnlife.com\/2020\/03\/flour-and-grape-pasta-bermondsey.html\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPerfect for:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EItalian food lovers, romantic dinners, dinner with friends, quick dinners (sub 90 mins)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cfont\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hC1n3bHZ_4s\/Vn51s6L1osI\/AAAAAAAAJTc\/QSFdruXv5Ck_YrebvHnJjUIaCHaXbAW7QCKgB\/s1600\/flat%2Biron%2Blondon.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hC1n3bHZ_4s\/Vn51s6L1osI\/AAAAAAAAJTc\/QSFdruXv5Ck_YrebvHnJjUIaCHaXbAW7QCKgB\/s640\/flat%2Biron%2Blondon.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont color=\"#ffa400\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: arial; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFlat Iron - Soho, Covent Garden, London Bridge\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EView \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/flatironsteak.co.uk\/\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPerfect for:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMeat lovers, romantic meals, relatives coming to London, filling but cheap meals\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1ti7o52GHyw\/Vm8BiamSf1I\/AAAAAAAAJQc\/lxDYfKEkXygoOTiS4Y5kJexFyiCsi9zdQCKgB\/s1600\/1mother%2Bmash.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1ti7o52GHyw\/Vm8BiamSf1I\/AAAAAAAAJQc\/lxDYfKEkXygoOTiS4Y5kJexFyiCsi9zdQCKgB\/s640\/1mother%2Bmash.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cfont color=\"#ffa400\"\u003EMother Mash - Soho\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EReview\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ourldnlife.com\/2015\/12\/eat-in-london-flat-iron.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPerfect for:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHomely meals, Sunday lunch, Wintery bites, catch-up with friends\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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eating\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: arial;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--8wE0mquSlQ\/XyrJLH7vqqI\/AAAAAAAAM3s\/nK1PrhZsF54n7CojAVV8_o9gOjUoNQtHACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1280\/franco-manca.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--8wE0mquSlQ\/XyrJLH7vqqI\/AAAAAAAAM3s\/nK1PrhZsF54n7CojAVV8_o9gOjUoNQtHACLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/franco-manca.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cfont color=\"#ffa400\"\u003EFranco Manca -\u0026nbsp; Various Locations\u003C\/font\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EView \u003Ca href=\"https\/\/www.francomanca.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPerfect for:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEasy and simple pizza, aperols, quick catch-ups, lunch\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YvfZvel2_Ek\/VwKEyhVCD-I\/AAAAAAAAJdA\/wXMAOa2IVugIms2ufjAj1L-H-vi86tjhQCKgB\/s1600\/mildreds%2Bsoho%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YvfZvel2_Ek\/VwKEyhVCD-I\/AAAAAAAAJdA\/wXMAOa2IVugIms2ufjAj1L-H-vi86tjhQCKgB\/s640\/mildreds%2Bsoho%2B2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: arial;\"\u003E\u003Cfont\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cfont color=\"#ffa400\"\u003EMildreds, Soho\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont\u003EView\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mildreds.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cfont\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPerfect for:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003EVegetarians, vegans, allergens, healthier food\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q5lgnqhVTz0\/VxeaEEFuhvI\/AAAAAAAAJqs\/HxDqDhKj1MsgaVxIVuXLR8qzefHyin1AQCKgB\/s1600\/Mister%2BLasagna_lasagna%2Bshot.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q5lgnqhVTz0\/VxeaEEFuhvI\/AAAAAAAAJqs\/HxDqDhKj1MsgaVxIVuXLR8qzefHyin1AQCKgB\/s640\/Mister%2BLasagna_lasagna%2Bshot.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont color=\"#ffa400\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: arial; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMister Lasagna - Piccadilly\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: arial;\"\u003E\u003Cfont\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EView\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"www.misterlasagne.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"HERE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cfont\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPerfect for:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003EOn the go lunches or dinner, a quick bite, something stodgy before a night out\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-k1nm9dTNqZI\/XyrTFn_p1JI\/AAAAAAAAM34\/sbkoWQGKzugBaFAOmiRO0_veheHTHC3CACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1280\/Kricket-restaurant.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-k1nm9dTNqZI\/XyrTFn_p1JI\/AAAAAAAAM34\/sbkoWQGKzugBaFAOmiRO0_veheHTHC3CACLcBGAsYHQ\/w600-h800\/Kricket-restaurant.jpg\" width=\"600\" \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont color=\"#ffa400\" face=\"arial\" size=\"3\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont color=\"#ffa400\" face=\"arial\" size=\"3\"\u003EKricket\u0026nbsp; - Soho\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EView \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/kricket.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPerfect for:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EExceptional Indian concept food, tapas style, sit-down dinner, dates\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ufOBhsT7Cpg\/XyrUYxCeCvI\/AAAAAAAAM4E\/ICUAk9ODBpkuTZ6IH11z-F5nLe0IUQCUQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1125\/LinaStoresSoho.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1094\" data-original-width=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ufOBhsT7Cpg\/XyrUYxCeCvI\/AAAAAAAAM4E\/ICUAk9ODBpkuTZ6IH11z-F5nLe0IUQCUQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/LinaStoresSoho.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont color=\"#ffa400\" face=\"arial\" size=\"3\"\u003ELina Stores - Soho, Kings Cross\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003EView \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.linastores.co.uk\/restaurant\/\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont color=\"#ffa400\" face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPerfect for:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EItalian food, pre-theatre eats, date nights, quick and easy\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cfont face=\"arial\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xUoD29LRL9c\/WFAZVizQELI\/AAAAAAAAMQk\/ljUX7mDS1mUYHL3cKhp_X1jL1bTUQox1wCPcBGAYYCw\/s2048\/DSC_3552.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1463\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xUoD29LRL9c\/WFAZVizQELI\/AAAAAAAAMQk\/ljUX7mDS1mUYHL3cKhp_X1jL1bTUQox1wCPcBGAYYCw\/s640\/DSC_3552.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cfont color=\"#ffa400\"\u003EKiln - Soho\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EView \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kilnsoho.com\/\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPerfect for:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThai BBQ food, date nights, something a bit different, watching whilst they cook\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/font\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7sBBuzwjSew\/V5HiXUWKe6I\/AAAAAAAAKoM\/3j6Wp7f7xpYreR50HFUGRC9QHREqL-iTgCEw\/s1600\/Lamb%2B1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7sBBuzwjSew\/V5HiXUWKe6I\/AAAAAAAAKoM\/3j6Wp7f7xpYreR50HFUGRC9QHREqL-iTgCEw\/s640\/Lamb%2B1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-aY0LMkN9f80\/V5EHDv7HbiI\/AAAAAAAAKn4\/ZA8svnFrufowc96N6p1SSXhAreXU9kkhACLcB\/s1600\/Tuna%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-aY0LMkN9f80\/V5EHDv7HbiI\/AAAAAAAAKn4\/ZA8svnFrufowc96N6p1SSXhAreXU9kkhACLcB\/s640\/Tuna%2B2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIt's no secret that I have come to love east London - perhaps borderline rivaling my love for SW London. As a self-confessed foodie, it's not a surprise that I spend a lot of time here - restaurants are at every turn, and they're not typical chain ones either.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EIndividual places are what makes east London the great place it has become, and ChrisKitch is no exception to this.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EChristian Honor - a renowned chef, yet one of the most down-to-earth people I have ever met - is the curator behind the food...and curate he does. After setting up a cafe in Muswell Hill, Chris has decided to set-up a restaurant in Hoxton Market.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EHoxton Market is perhaps best known for well-established places like Meat Mission, however with treats like ChrisKitch coming along it's no surprise that it's becoming a shared territory.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EI headed to ChrisKitch on a work basis, but it's simply too good for me to confine the review to one platform. If you'd like to read that version, please do so \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.keatons.com\/access-london\/chriskitch-hoxton\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. We headed there on a Saturday evening, not long after the launch, for around 7.30pm.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EClassic me, running a little late, after having a minor (massive) wardrobe malfunction whilst throwing the content around my room. Nonetheless when we arrived, at around 7.45pm, they were incredibly welcoming.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe decor is one absolutely noteworthy thing; exposed brick walls, dark wood chairs adorned with black leather and sleek glass tables. It's all very chic, with hints of a high-brow restaurant shining through. I love going to exceptional places, but I am far more at home at low-key places. ChrisKitch, somehow, manages to combine both of these factors. An incredible well-done interior, with the laid back vibe which is hard not to notice.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7bqOvimdjQ0\/V5HjNgl-13I\/AAAAAAAAKoQ\/BVeIMDSPHUoQCpvQ7w6YDn1HNIm6YMg0gCLcB\/s1600\/Interior%2B1%2B-%2BCopy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7bqOvimdjQ0\/V5HjNgl-13I\/AAAAAAAAKoQ\/BVeIMDSPHUoQCpvQ7w6YDn1HNIm6YMg0gCLcB\/s640\/Interior%2B1%2B-%2BCopy.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EAgaHfcc0qU\/V5HiXKXe5_I\/AAAAAAAAKoI\/BknKemRhOtkq6iSY6q5DBOAYFbGDmAwwQCLcB\/s1600\/Pork%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EAgaHfcc0qU\/V5HiXKXe5_I\/AAAAAAAAKoI\/BknKemRhOtkq6iSY6q5DBOAYFbGDmAwwQCLcB\/s640\/Pork%2B2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe are seated - our drinks orders taken. I love wine, but I'm definitely not an expert. I ask for a recommendation,\u0026nbsp;‘Jim Barry The Cover Drive 2012’ – a Cabernet Sauvignon originating from Australia - is recommended. It was nice and full-bodied – yet sweetened by “ripe blackberry fruit”. The wine has become a favourite of mine since, and that evening instead of switching wines per course we stuck to this particular one.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWhilst waiting we are presented with a series of entrees; kale wrapped and combined with a series of herbs and ‘lollipops’ which are cheese biscuits on sticks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe kale was delicious – yet incomprehensible. The common theme throughout the night would be asking the question, “\u003Ci\u003Ewhat does it taste like?\u003C\/i\u003E” followed by, “\u003Ci\u003EI literally cannot explain it\u003C\/i\u003E”. The flavours were like nothing I have had before in my life.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EAfter a while making up our minds we finally decided; my friend opted for the Tuna tartare with avocado, chives, chilli and caviar, whilst I went for the charcoal-grilled marinated chicken with lemon, black pepper and parsley.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIn-between the first course coming, Chris came over to introduce himself. I was so incredible taken aback by his modesty. Never have I met a chef so incredibly passionate about food, whilst also being so happy and grateful for being able to do what he loves. He is a true credit to the culinary world - and I'd go back purely to enjoy seeing someone who makes cooking a true form of art.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWhen our starters arrive it’s immediately clear that presentation of the food is important at ChrisKitch. It’s truly something special with some incredible colours going on - \u003Ci\u003Einstagram, eat your heart out.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe tuna tartare, which I tried, is incredibly fresh bringing all of the flavours together to create a truly delightful starter. It’s the perfect way to start a meal when opting for a slightly heavier main. As someone who doesn't usually like raw tuna, this blew me away.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ryN-xiW8VUg\/V5Hj4uNXgnI\/AAAAAAAAKoc\/uT-lzp8XltsILwcHhV1jKIl5O-dqmu3OQCLcB\/s1600\/8A91A126-0E47-4240-87C1-99283A944C73.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ryN-xiW8VUg\/V5Hj4uNXgnI\/AAAAAAAAKoc\/uT-lzp8XltsILwcHhV1jKIl5O-dqmu3OQCLcB\/s640\/8A91A126-0E47-4240-87C1-99283A944C73.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KexL927ZJUU\/V5Hj4URf7EI\/AAAAAAAAKoY\/4EEBrUnR9v8Nqw4B2JLQfwPJ7FnkjU-LwCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_0403.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KexL927ZJUU\/V5Hj4URf7EI\/AAAAAAAAKoY\/4EEBrUnR9v8Nqw4B2JLQfwPJ7FnkjU-LwCLcB\/s640\/IMG_0403.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe charcoal-grilled chicken is delicious and the flavour reminds me of a home cooked meal – with a twist. There was an element of it I couldn’t quite put my finger on which took it from an average dish to an exceptional one.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EFor mains we ordered ‘\u003Ci\u003EEgg and bacon, slow cooked pork, roasted quinoa, mushrooms, asparagus and potato fondant\u003C\/i\u003E’ whilst I went for the ‘\u003Ci\u003EHay-smoke blackened lamb, feta, slow braised pearl barley, eggplant and date chutney\u003C\/i\u003E’ once again on the recommendation purely because everything looked so exceptional I literally couldn't choose just one.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe lamb was tender on the inside (it \u003Ci\u003Eliterally \u003C\/i\u003Ebroke apart) whilst the outside was blackened, as promised, and gave a slightly smoky taste. The feta added another layer of flavour – especially with the date chutney - which you wouldn't typically pair. Chris manages to bring flavours\u0026nbsp;together\u0026nbsp;you'd often turn your nose up if they were paired.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe slow-cooked pork was incredible; cooked to perfect, complemented with the potato fondant and asparagus. It's been around three-weeks since I visited, and I am still craving this particular dish on a near daily basis.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EDessert wasn't optional; we couldn't resist despite being painfully full. It wasn't long before the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003Ecrème\nbrulee and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 17.12px;\"\u003Echocolate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;fondant were en-route.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe crème brulee was placed on top of a jam-tart style base and drizzled in, what I presume, to be a lemon dressing with raspberries scattered on top. It was weird, different but incredible. Quite possibly the best way to finish an already exceptional meal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe chocolate fondant was delicious; both agreeing possibly one of the best chocolate based desserts we've had. A little heavy after red meat - but between two it's perfect.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EI can, hand-on-my-heart, say this has topped my favourite restaurant list in London. It's a real culinary experience and a must for any self-confessed foodie. It's not expensive; it's mid-range for\u0026nbsp;Michelin\u0026nbsp;star quality food.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EI want to add that I cannot think of a more deserving person to have your custom than Chris; I truly was so impressed with how lovely he was, whilst also being mindblown by his food.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EChrisKitch, I salute you. Go forth and conquer the culinary world, you deserve it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N6hRX3ghaW8\/V5HjZWlfuMI\/AAAAAAAAKog\/04tb56tQSPQZfyUPAi1PVQu7y4JhLfc5wCEw\/s1600\/6a993e_ff244863bb59dca7386dd63b206a0abe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N6hRX3ghaW8\/V5HjZWlfuMI\/AAAAAAAAKog\/04tb56tQSPQZfyUPAi1PVQu7y4JhLfc5wCEw\/s1600\/6a993e_ff244863bb59dca7386dd63b206a0abe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FUge8-Y9xR0\/VzX2O8BoiUI\/AAAAAAAAJzc\/qkhl_EkHHIIhIJ2wNXYx56gxI-EBMiQTACLcB\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-05-13%2Bat%2B16.42.58.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FUge8-Y9xR0\/VzX2O8BoiUI\/AAAAAAAAJzc\/qkhl_EkHHIIhIJ2wNXYx56gxI-EBMiQTACLcB\/s640\/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-05-13%2Bat%2B16.42.58.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2oxbObIPulw\/VzX2OZq9xpI\/AAAAAAAAJzo\/j776tpql434pHMQmHbltwgaJ-r44SayJwCKgB\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-05-13%2Bat%2B16.42.51.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2oxbObIPulw\/VzX2OZq9xpI\/AAAAAAAAJzo\/j776tpql434pHMQmHbltwgaJ-r44SayJwCKgB\/s640\/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-05-13%2Bat%2B16.42.51.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cjasuym1DSw\/VzX2Pj6LVBI\/AAAAAAAAJzk\/_dPgY9mw59MvZ2mOE5dVdxLpsv9yWMVLQCLcB\/s1600\/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-05-13%2Bat%2B16.43.17.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cjasuym1DSw\/VzX2Pj6LVBI\/AAAAAAAAJzk\/_dPgY9mw59MvZ2mOE5dVdxLpsv9yWMVLQCLcB\/s640\/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-05-13%2Bat%2B16.43.17.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIndian food is a\u0026nbsp;cuisine I often neglect; the British under-do it and sometimes it's just extremely unappealing with the 'takeaway Indian' stealing the limelight from the independent, authentic restaurants. Finding authentic Indian food in London is tough; believe it or not.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIt's cool though Londoners needn't worry - Lotus has our back.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ELotus is located near\u0026nbsp;Leicester Square and claims to serve up \"\u003Ci\u003Eauthentic\u0026nbsp;Indian cuisine\u003C\/i\u003E\" and the reviews online appear to agree. Forever skeptical I was a little apprehensive still...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe arrived on a Friday evening at just\u0026nbsp;gone 7pm - I was running typically late - but immediately I was warmly greeted and shown to our table. It was horrible outside - those horrible cold, windy and wet days London knows all too well so when offered the cocktail menu it simply would have taken the willpower of a Queens Guard to resist.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe Tollygunge Studio cocktail is a combination of pink moscato, rose petal, raspberry and green cardamom. It's refreshing, sweet and, in my opinion, a drink you could happily indulge in all evening.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe menu had been pre-selected; around 7 courses to enjoy to ensure we could take in all of what Lotus had to offer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EWe started with a classic - an a\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Essortment of Poppadums with Chutneys.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThese included; Rice, Potato, Finger Millet Poppadums with Mango, Apricot, Mint, Red Chilly and Green Tomato Chutney.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EDespite being VERY gluten intolerant, I couldn't resist and I am glad I didn't. It wasn't the classic taste of poppadums you often get in takeaways - they were much lighter and had a\u0026nbsp;substantial\u0026nbsp;more amount of flavour.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EMoving onto a completely unexpected dish, we had the rabbit kheema. The rabbit was mixed with green pepper corns and missi roti - it had a bit of kick, but not to the point it hide the flavour. The flavour was incredible; the rabbit cooked to perfection. It was slightly sweet - this may have been the pairing of the wine(Izadi, Rioja Reserva, 2011)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E. Either way; it was delicious. Hands down one of the best dishes I have ever eaten.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe second stand out dish for me was the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ELamb Chops and Rump. Served with a g\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Earlic pickle, Indian onion and chilli salad. Lamb is one of my favouritre dishes; it's always my fail safe on a menu and when it comes to lamb, I have high standards.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe lamb chops and rump were cooked perfectly; medium to well done. For this particular dish it worked as the meat remained tender and retained all of the delicious flavour. It had a light spice to accompany the dish; not too much, or too little. The garlic pickle complemented the dish well, as we all know garlic and lamb is a\u0026nbsp;winning\u0026nbsp;combination. Paired with a ‘Heritage Reserve’ Zinfandel, De Loach, California, 2014 it worked exceptionally well - emphasizing the already incredible flavours.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EForever choosing lamb; this was also the main course. A somewhat signature dish; the 23 Karat Gold Lamb Shanks Khorma served with r\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Eoast potato mash, papaya pickle, spices, green cardamom and cashew.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EBelieve me now when I say it tastes as good as you would expect. Not spicy in the slightest, the delicious sauce took this dish from\u0026nbsp;something\u0026nbsp;which could have been\u0026nbsp;average to absolutely exceptional. Expertly paired with\u0026nbsp;Graciano, Vina Zorzal, Navarra, 2014 - the entire experience was exceptional. Having been eating for around 3 hours by this point - I struggle eating the entire portion and genuinely felt disappointed when I couldn't finish it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EI sampled some of my friends\u0026nbsp;Lobster tail and Scallop which had a combination of g\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Einger, curry leaf and coconut curry alongside. It was exception; personally I preferred my lamb, but it was delicious nonetheless.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ENow this isn't the full extent of what I ate - but the best bits. In total we were there for 5 hours solidly eating...I love food but this was borderline uncomfortable. It was one of the most surreal experiences; I genuinely haven't experienced so many flavours in one sitting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EThe service was exceptional, and I would without a doubt go back on my own accord. I've actually recommended to a couple of friends who have come back with the same praise - it really is an all rounder.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EIn my honest opinion it's some of the best food I've had in London - yet perhaps overlooked by the overly touristy area. It wasn't busy nor was there any faff despite it being a Friday night.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003ECheck it out for yourself!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lotus.london\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewww.lotus.london\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E0207 839 8797\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003Eenquiries@lotus.london\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E17 Charing Cross, London WC2H 0EP\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.ourldnlife.com\/feeds\/1984790641669808211\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ourldnlife.com\/2016\/05\/eat-in-london-lotus.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6326008086876232355\/posts\/default\/1984790641669808211"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6326008086876232355\/posts\/default\/1984790641669808211"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.ourldnlife.com\/2016\/05\/eat-in-london-lotus.html","title":"Lotus Restaurant, Leicester Square"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"kbj"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/11227820428968844214"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FUge8-Y9xR0\/VzX2O8BoiUI\/AAAAAAAAJzc\/qkhl_EkHHIIhIJ2wNXYx56gxI-EBMiQTACLcB\/s72-c\/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-05-13%2Bat%2B16.42.58.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Leicester Square, London"},"georss$point":{"$t":"51.510478000000013 -0.13003430000003391"},"georss$box":{"$t":"51.508007500000012 -0.13507680000003391 51.512948500000014 -0.1249918000000339"}}]}});