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Efik rice, lamb diba and cod at Lamb Dibi, Mustard Onion Sauce at Akara restaurant in Borough Market, London
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Borough Market

Akara review: The Borough Market Restaurant That Puts Hype To Shame

Planning lunch at Akara? Read my Akara review before you book: West African cooking, Borough Market hype, what to order and whether it’s worth it.

Mehreen Amira
2 days ago
Tamila Soho lunch restaurant review london
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Restaurant Reviews

The Ultimate Guide To The Best Restaurants In Soho, London

Looking for the best restaurants in Soho? Here’s where to go for roasts, Thai food, burgers, sushi, pizza, curry, desserts and more: with the caveats included.

Mehreen Amira
4 days ago
Muhammara dip with bread pide at Kid restaurant in Soho, London, review
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Girl dinner

Kid Soho Review: I’d Go Back, But I’d Order Very Differently

Before you book lunch at Kid Soho, read my review of Sertaç Dirik’s hyped new restaurant: brilliant breads, smoky small plates and one £75 mistake.

Mehreen Amira
1 week ago
Whole halal pepperoni deep dish pizza at Rias Notting Hill restaurant review
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Cheap eats

Here’s Why I Don’t Get The Hype Around Ria’s Pizza

Ria’s pizza in Notting Hill looks made for Instagram, but lunch tells a different story. Here’s what to order, what to skip ... (and where I’d go instead).

Mehreen Amira
1 week ago
Rhubarb matcha latte at Tokkia Covent Garden best matcha in london review
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The Best Matcha in London, From Matcha Clouds to Creamy Floats

Looking for the best matcha in London? From ice cream floats to vanilla maple cream clouds, here’s where to find the matcha drinks actually worth your money.

Mehreen Amira
2 weeks ago
Lamb Mandi dish at Bab Al Yemen restaurant on Edgeware Road, London
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Cheap eats

A Yemeni Feast With Smoke in Its Bones at Bab Al Yemen

Wondering if Bab Al Yemen is worth visiting? This restaurant review covers the smoky lamb mandi, huge portions and why I’ve already been twice.

Mehreen Amira
2 weeks ago
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