Hanako’s Food Stories
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KOL
What to Expect From This Mexican Tasting Menu Adventure KOL has been on my foodie hit list for ages—and for good reason. This is London’s first Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant led by the brilliant Chef Santiago Lastra (the guy who helped set up NOMA’s pop-up in Mexico before opening…
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Straits Kitchen
The Experience Menu That Feels Like a Mini Holiday Inside the sleek Pan Pacific Hotel by Liverpool Street sits Straits Kitchen, where Southeast Asia gets dressed up for a night out in London. I dove into their Experience Menu – five courses of flavour fireworks – and honestly?…
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The Princess Royal
Royal Delays, Regal Flavours The Princess Royal in Notting Hill has all the makings of a neighborhood gem: a beautiful terrace made for long, lazy dining, a menu that’s rustic but polished, and a few dishes that really shine. I went with a friend for a casual Saturday dinner, and while the…
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Bocconcino Mayfair
Little Mouthfuls of Big Italian Flavour If you’re expecting rustic Sicilian charm and a chef’s kiss from a smiling nonna for your dinner, Bocconcino Mayfair will politely hand you a glass of something sparkling and seat you under a chandelier instead. This is Italian food in full Mayfair…
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manteca
The Italian Art of Mantecare Manteca in Shoreditch is proof that pasta still has a few plot twists up its sleeve, that salumi can be pure poetry, and that even the humble potato can steal the entire show. This is food with personality—big flavours, clever combinations, and that magical…
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Uncle Hon’s BBQ
In Uncle Hon We Trust: London BBQ Done Right If smoky meats and finger-lickin’ flavor make your heart sing, then Uncle Hon’s BBQ at All My Friends is calling your name. This spot is like a Texan backyard BBQ collided with the streets of Xi’an—and honestly, I’m here for it. Luk Man…
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SINO
Modern Ukrainian or Trendy Mishmash? So, there’s a new big, bold door on the Notting Hill block — SINO, a self-described contemporary Ukrainian restaurant that’s just opened its doors. From the outside, it’s got that “I’m new and I know I look good” energy. Atmosphere: The room is tiny —…
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Toum Rotisserie
Best Middle Eastern Rotisserie in London?-Yes, and You Need Dessert Too Smack in the middle of central London, Toum is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever settled for basic chicken. Let’s be real—here in Britain, we do love our chicken, but it’s often the cheap takeaway kind…
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Voyage with Adam Simmonds
Is VOYAGE London’s Most Emotional Fine Dining Experience? In the constantly unfolding journey that is London’s fine dining scene, there are rare moments when a meal doesn’t just challenge your palate — it shifts your sense of what a restaurant can be. VOYAGE by Adam Simmonds is one of those…
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