Definitely the most unique in flavors experienced at a Michelin starred restaurant! The meal awakes…read moreyour senses and makes you question what's familiar trying to place what you connect as flavors recognized even if it's a spice you have never had. We liked the majority of the dishes but didn't love the final sweet treats. There was a mild smell of bleach on the fruit and I was unclear on what it was coming from.

It was my first time in London, and in my rushed planning, I made time for one fine dining…read moreexperience. London's vast food scene felt intimidating as a first-timer, but one name kept surfacing: Ikoyi. It defies easy classification, perhaps because there's nothing else like it. I managed to snag a week-of lunch reservation and opted for the condensed lunch tasting menu (though the full version is also offered midday). The progression of dishes grew steadily on me, and by the end, I was especially captivated with the desserts, where the interplay of heat and sweetness sang. The meal began with a rich gola pepper chicken broth. I skipped alcohol and chose a Da Hong Pao oolong, floral and earthy, which paired beautifully. I found the tempura-style turbot with bright crab salad to be a textural delight, and the aged beef rib with their signature smoked jollof rice and lobster custard met expectations. Pepper appeared in many forms and shown most for me in the dessert: Jasmine sorbet warmed with chili oil, peppercorn mousse over brown butter ice cream and ginger cake, and sweet melon offset with unexpected numbing spice. Service was warm and conversational, though timing between courses was noticeably slow. When I mentioned my plans to explore cocktail bars, a manager returned with a handwritten list of some favorites. I also loved the design of the space, it was sculptural yet comforting, reflecting the same balance of discipline and warmth that defined the food. Overall I enjoyed my experience, and though I wouldn't say I necessarily craved any dish afterward, the menu stretched my palate in ways few meals do. Ikoyi was inventive and quietly bold. Next time, I will opt for the full tasting menu.

PRE-RONA.... This…read moreis one of my favorite places in London. Sometimes you want to go to a spot that has a bunch of variety and is close enough to the hustle and bustle with a spin on being far away from everyone else. This is really a review for the drinks in the bar downstairs and the vibe of that secret speakeasy. This is one of my favorite secret spots in London that is a part of Momo. The drinks are some of the most inventive cocktails and the vibe brings you to a different place and time. If you're looking for a break from the pub life... head downstairs to the bar. Hopefully, it will be safe to drink inside again soon.

Such an amazing discovery in London! We were looking with my…read morefriends for a place to seat and have a tea/coffee. We were around Regent street and we found Momo cafe by walking through small streets. Quiet area with a nice terrace and not crowded at all! I ordered the mint tea with some orange blossom flavor, delicious! Good price for a nice tea! I have to go again to try the food now

April 27th 2025 we were walking a short ways from the ambassador theater having seen Benjamin…read morebuttons, it came across this restaurant. Found a place to sit in the corner for two people away from the drafty entrance. Wife had the 16 gbp chicken with prune dish I have the18 gbp lamb dish, both of which came with vegetables and a serving of couscous. I love the lamb dish as the prunes and prune juice livened up the meat dishes adding considerably to The taste of the dishes. Only problem was that this serving sizes on the small side. We said at the table leaving others to sit on the pillows on the rug floor. Not as nimble as in my younger days and would have had trouble and getting up off the floor after eating.

Hookah was amazing! I've had hookah/shisha in many countries and I've never seen the coals only…read moreburning at the bottom. It actually lasted longer and didn't have to call someone to keep putting new coals. Ordered some desert and mint tea both were really good. It was just a small desert since we just came from dinner. Customer service was great also.

where do I begin. The salads are interesting. I had the Italian tuna on a bed of greens with the…read moreperfect dressing. The veal, yes I mean veal meatballs are delicious. I love the sauce it's cooked with. Of course I could not resist the homemade pasta with sardines, capers, raisins and fennel. I'm sure there some other magical ingredients throw in there. Perfect mouth symphony. The service was on it, the atmosphere was like southern Italy. Great hospitality

Honestly, I can only vouch for the snacks and one cocktail here, but they were so good, I feel it…read moredeserves a review. First off, what a beautiful dining space. You wouldn't know it by walking past on the streets of Soho outside, but the interior is worthy of the finer restaurants in the ritzier parts of the city. Reservations for dinner are recommended, but I didn't have any trouble snagging a seat during the "Afternoon Tea" hours of the day. At that time, only snacks and drinks are available- and at these prices, I'm kind of glad that they were all I could order- but with two snacks and a cocktail, you should be set for a few hours. (The items can be a bit carb-heavy, here). I started off with a thick slab of the most delicious Focaccia I've ever had with a healthy drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and the Nduja Toast. The focaccia was soft, crispy, and almost juicy with all that oil, and a dash of rosemary. Simple though it may have been, I had to go back for seconds. And at only £2 per slice, I think I got a pretty good deal for that dirty, dirty carb fest. The Nduja Toast comes as two tiny pieces of think, hard bruschetta with a slathering of dates, marjoram, and a drizzle of chestnut honey. Slightly-sweet and spicy, I found it the perfect starter to whet the appetite for another piece of that focaccia. To wash this tiny meal down, I decided to splurge on their Alchemist cocktail, made with tequila, ginger, honey, fermented Mandarin tea, carob bitter, lemon, and egg whites. Tiny, a bit too much on the sweet side, but overall, not a bad drink. Given how delicious and exotic the snacks are, I think it's safe to say this restaurant is definitely worth visiting; especially if you like raw things, which is what a sizable portion of their menu is known for.

My hubs and I fortuitously came across the Mamounia Restaurant. It's not just a lounge. It is a…read moreterrific restaurant serving outstanding Lebanese cuisine. Stepping inside we were immediately greeted with a genuinely welcoming smile. The manager and his staff are warm, friendly, and professional. We actually ate there on two occasions because the food is so good and the ambiance casually elegant and inviting. On our second visit we were served by Gabrielle who gave us excellent recommendations. I forgot to take a picture of the lentil soup which was light and tasty. Every dish was expertly prepared. The ratios of ingredients and spices were just right. We were never made to feel rushed so we took our time enjoying the flavors and textures -- it was a delightful experience and we plan on returning when we're back in London next year.

Mamounia (35/50) …read more Atmosphere: inside small with leather-upholstered booths and a somewhat labyrinthine layout with an ok level of maintenance. Best is the terrace outside and obviously the only part where you are allowed to smoke. Seating there reasonably comfortable with no attempts to be overly luxurious. Cover charge of GBP 5 per person outside. (5/8) . Crowd: upmarket with a lot of wealthy middle-eastern and Asian youngsters + business types parking their obviously expensive cars right in front. Both during afternoon and evening visits packed despite ongoing Corona impact. (7/8). . Food: mezze, grills, salads of ok quality. Fresh and tasty, medium-sized portions. Not a culinary temple but good backup when smoking and drinking. (5/8) . Drinks: great fruit cocktails and teas. Wine list not reviewed yet. Giving a (temporary) neutral+ (5/8). . Shisha: well-served with limited variety of Starbuzz tobaccos. Natural coal. Regular, attentive maintenance and overall very good, long-lasting smoking experience. Helpful, friendly advice when ordering and willingness to change/upgrade when first offer not to satisfaction. No fruits available. No decoration for the shisha bowl (6/10) . Service: friendly, warm, attentive, helpful, efficient. Quick turnaround and not pushy for seconds. So no complaints whatsoever, kudos to the entire team (7/8). . IG RussiaInsider

Located inside the overhyped Neal's yard. Moroccan restaurant. A mathematician's favourite food,…read morebecause they have cos cos. Get it, get it?! Weird lay out. People seated at a table literally blocking the entrance. Inattentive service in an empty restaurant. Walked out. Too bad, menu looks good.

Very much a Moroccan hideout in the centre of London, Souk Medina is certainly an intriguing place…read moreto eat. Stepping into this restaurant feels like entering an exotic maze as there is noone beckoning you in or ushering you to a seat but instead there are many nooks and crannies in which you can lounge at leisure and many exits or entrances to escape or emerge from.  The food is wholesome; pleasant to look at and satisfying to eat. However, although there is a good variety of ingredients, the overall flavour was surprisingly lack-lustre (not absent but not quite igniting the taste buds as you might expect from Moroccan cuisine). Nevertheless, Souk Medina serves up a hearty meal amongst an atmospheric cove in the heart of London.

Lovely little moroccan - sheesha smoking downstairs. (went there with Hakim & Harsha)…read more 10% discount if take along the business card

Oh yeah! Americans…read morefrom California here. Who would've known that mashed potatoes, sausages, and gravy would go so well together! Loved every bite. Got the gravy on the side, didn't think I'd use all of it, before I knew it, it was all gone. And you wouldn't think that the type of mash or type of gravy or type of sausage would matter that much, but they really do all have distinct flavors! I will be mixing mustard into my mashed potatoes from now on. Originally came for the sticky toffee pudding, so of course we ended with that. Marvelous! The toffee sauce is so comforting and rich, the cake was so moist, and it was perfectly balanced with the ice cream. Didn't detect any dates, maybe they were too finely chopped. Also the apple and blackberry crumble just didn't hit the same; it was slightly dry and on the sour side (maybe don't take a bite directly after the pudding!) Service was so helpful and friendly; I'm sure they love watching people fall in love with their food. Quick with refills and offered extra condiments if needed. Great air conditioning as well (always a plus), and I loved the green blacksplash and blackboard caligraphy on the walls as well. Bangin'

the poor rating has to do with the rude staff at this location. i'm not sure if he was the owner or…read morea staff member, but there was an older man who was very rude to us when we arrived. we entered the establishment, as that is what you typically do when you want to dine at a restaurant, and he came up the stairs and didn't even offer a greeting. i mentioned that we had a reservation for that time and he immediately just kept repeating that our table was outside. we went outside to their small patio dining area, and saw that there was a table with a "reserved" sign on it, so we sat down. i thought it was incredibly rude that he spoke to us in that manner, and it seemed like he expected us to somehow know that that table was ours before we had even spoken to any staff. i was seriously considering getting up and leaving but i decided to give this place one more chance. it then took a while, but we were eventually served by a much more pleasant and friendly younger server, who helped make this experience better. i would give this place a lower rating, however i must admit that the food was delicious. as an american tentatively wanting to try british bangers and mash, this exceeded my expectations. we all spoke about how the sausage was plump, snappy, and delicious, definitely one of the best we've ever had. the mashed potatoes were also amazing- cheesy and heavenly, and i'm not even usually a mashed potatoes kinda person. i am glad that we stayed solely for the delicious food, but i would not come back because of our experience with the staff here. the place already was one of the emptier spots on this very busy soho street anyway.