Category Archive: Restaurant reviews

Sticks’n’Sushi – stick to the sushi

11 Henrietta Street, WC2E 8PY I absolutely love sushi, and Sticks’n’Sushi, true to its name, satisfied all my cravings. The decor throughout is very minimalist, but the flawless, aesthetically pleasing presentation of the… Continue reading

Machneyehuda – beautiful food in Jerusalem

Beit Yaakov Street 10, Jerusalem A couple of months ago, I discovered The Palomar in Soho, in my opinion the best restaurant I’ve eaten at in London. So when I heard that its original… Continue reading

The best hummus in Tel Aviv (and the world?): Abu Hassan

Hummus has become something very standard in the West, with even the smallest cornershops in London stocking a pot or two in their cold section. I love the stuff, and it’s often an easy… Continue reading

Apulia – discovering Puglian cuisine (and Hamlet)

A couple of weeks ago, I experienced something very magical. It was an afternoon of passion, drama, murder, intrigue, and revenge, and I owe it to one man: William Shakespeare. OK fine, two… Continue reading

Mama Framboise – comfy café in Chueca, Madrid

As I sipped my drink, something hit me: I am a Swiss-Indian, in Madrid, drinking Chinese tea, eating French quiche, reading English literature. Isn’t globalisation amazing?

The Palomar – the best restaurant in London?

“Cauliflower steak, pork belly and shakshukit, table 23!” “Yes, chef!” “Fish falafel and fattoush, table 31!” “Yes, chef!” My excitement and eagerness at finally visiting The Palomar is equivalent only to what I feel… Continue reading

La Polenteria – an ingredient-based Soho experiment

64 Old Compton Street, W1D 4UQ London’s restaurant scene is amazing, but also baffling. There are pop-ups that sell fried crickets, dinners served atop cranes, and that’s before we even get to the… Continue reading

Anima E Cuore – fabulous pasta and mediocre service in Camden

129 Kentish Town Road, NW1 8PB It’s been a while since I posted a new review, and for this I apologise. I was travelling (Munich and Madrid… there’s a post on a Spanish-Asian… Continue reading

Getting out of London: The Lawns @ Thornton Hall Hotel

Living in London is fantastic for a number of reasons: world-class theatre, great job prospects and lots of international food. But sometimes, it can all get a bit overwhelming, which is why I’m a… Continue reading

Our best meal in Rome: Taverna dei Fori Imperiali

Via della Madonna dei Monti, 9, 00184 Rome My trip to Rome this April was absolutely magical. I was afraid it wouldn’t live up to the hype, but I needn’t have worried. The… Continue reading