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WA CAFE - Ealing Broadway - London

Have you ever wandered into a bakery and decided that you just don't ever want to leave?

Sake & Spice - Moti Mahal - Covent Garden

I love unlikely food pairings.

It's a bit like living on the edge, wild and free.

And the best part? It feels a little naughty yet so right.

J-Dog - Shoreditch - London

After being away, there is nothing I seem to want more than food that is just a little bit on the dirtier side.

Dotori - Finsbury Park - London

WARNING: I have a problem.

I suffer from a serious disorder called Hungry Eyes Syndrome.

Sushi Tetsu - Farringdon - London

Those who have been fortunate enough to get a seat at Sushi Tetsu, know of the trauma attached to finally getting that coveted reservation at this 7 seater restaurant.

Harumi and Toru Takahashi set up shop in a tiny alleyway in Farringdon, with only 7 seats at the bar. It's so eye wateringly small you have to do a double-take. It feels so exclusive that like Sushi Tetsu was opened for the night just for you.

Sushi Tetsu offer only sushi and sashimi.

Purity at it's finest.

Sea Bream

Flesh and Buns - London - Covent Garden

I like being led downstairs. It always feels like I'm about to enter in somewhere naughty.

The atmosphere is pretty electric as you step down the stairs into a dark room with loud thumping Rock and Roll music.

Flesh & Bun' is the sister restaurant of Bone Daddies from Ross Shonhan.

Let's see if it lived up to the hype...

Roasted Crispy Belly Pork with Custard Miso

Chotto Matte - Soho - London

2015 is here! January marks the struggle to keep those damned New Year's Resolutions.

Sometimes, you just have to strike out every now and then. Give in to a little temptation.

Lately, I seem to have been appointed as Fairy Godmother.

I'm being undulated with requests on where to take a girl out for that all important Post-First-Date location.

Time to up the ante fellas, and seal the deal with the help of Chotto Matte.

It's dark, a little naughty and seriously sexy.

Abeno - Covent Garden - London

Okonomiyaki.

What a wonderful phrase.

Okonomiyaki! Aint no passing craaaze.

(You see where I'm heading with this? :D )

It means... "What you want - GRILLED."

When a dish has this literal meaning as it's name, you just know that it will be what dreams are made of.

Hare and Tortoise - Blackfriars - London

Sometimes you just have to go back to basics.

During my time at uni, there was only one place I could afford to eat at and feel totally satisfied.

So satisfied, that it was inevitable that this event would be proceeded by an afternoon nap.

Nowadays, every time I go back, I am struck with this strong sense of nostalgia. (Probably because it's no longer acceptable to take a nap at 2pm.)

Anyway let me introduce you to my dear old friend; Hare and Tortoise.

Bone Daddies - Soho - London

When you're heart broken nothing tastes good.

But Bone Daddies really knows how to soothe a wounded soul.

He know's exactly what to do to cheer you up.

A) he blasts classic rock at you, it's so loud that you have to raise your voice to be heard; and it's too loud to even hear yourself think. Perfect.

B) he feeds you a huge, stonking bowl of steaming tonkotsu ramen - everything tastes better when it's bad for you.

C) he takes care of you and offers you the largest bib I've ever laid eyes on; plus hairbands to tie your hair back. So, you can slurp your ramen with ease.

D) Bone Daddies is a restaurant for boisterous and loud friends. No need to throw your chopsticks at that cringey, amorous couple then.

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Sushinho - Liverpool Street - London

I shudder when I see the words 'fusion' and 'Asian' used together in the same sentence.

Normally the outcome is rather...alien.

So, when Sushinho opened up another branch in Liverpool Street, London. (The original restaurant is in Kings Road, London)

I was apprehensive at first.

Brazilian/Japanese sushi...

Hmmm could it work? Or will it force me to have a tantrum?

When it comes what I put in my mouth... I'm normally a traditionalist. ;]

Taro - Soho - London

I have a confession...

I've been totally holding out on you.

Sometimes, I just don't like to share.

I know, I know... shame on me.

No hard feelings, riiight?

So... I normally go to Taro when the hippo inside of me bears the same resemblance as Taro's iconic logo.

Akari - Islington - London

Based in an old Victorian pub is Akari, an authentic Japanese Izakaya style restaurant and bar.

It looks like a pub but... is a Japanese restaurant.

My mind is completely blown.

It's dark and mysterious interior with the mismatched dark mahogany chairs and scuffed up tables only add to it's charm.

I came here during the end of Saturday lunchtime, there were Asian families dotted around; and one of the waitresses was happily cradling the baby of one of them while the parent's gladly ate in peace.

The atmosphere here is so relaxed it's almost lethargic, which is what I really liked about it.

No pretense, no formality, just what you need for a lazy Saturday afternoon.

Shoryu - St. James - Regent Street - London

I've been patiently waiting for a new ramen bar to open in London for some time, and when it does- 3 appear around the same time.

The rivalry between Bone Daddies, Tonkotsu and Shoryu is FIERCE.

Don't worry - I've got you covered.

It just means I have to go to all 3.

For research obviously, intense scientific experimentation ;]

I went to Shoryu first.

Shoryu is brought to you by the same people who run the Japan Centre.

But Shoryu is in a league of it's own.

It specialises in Hakata Tonkotsu ramen noodles, and their head chef is born and raised from the Hakata district in Japan.

It's so authentic it hurts.

Pepper Lunch - Hong Kong

There are some things that the Asians' just do better, and one of those things is their Fast Food.

Food is gourmet in Asian Food Courts compared to the West.

So move over Mcdonald's, Burger King and KFC and meet Fast Food Asian Style.

If I had to sit here and list it all to you, you would just faint at the sheer magnitude of the selection.

One of my favourite places to eat in the Food Courts in almost every shopping mall, is Pepper Lunch.

Pepper Lunch, is an ingenious concept from Japan.

Think- your own personal Teppanyaki, where you cook your food on a hot, sizzling plate.

Genius.

You can choose, either beef, chicken, or salmon and they all come with rice plus extras depending on your combo deal.

For ~£6.50 I ordered the Pepper Steak.

Is this a dream!?

The steak arrived leisurely lying upon a sizzling hot plate, so you have to cook it quick and rest it on the bed of vegetables - if you like to keep your steak medium rare like I do.

For ease of cooking, the steak is already cut into strips

Pepper Steak served with beansprouts, sweetcorn, green beans and an bowl of rice.

Namu - Japanese Street Food - Kingston

I don't know about you, but when I don't satisfy a craving I become possessed; and have to go hunting to find that one thing that I just simply must have.

Such cravings can only be satisfied on street corners ;]

Street Market corners that is.

Behind Kingston's Ancient Market in London, is Namu; a little Japanese Café (along with many other food stalls).

@Namu

Shiro - Faux Japanese Restaurant

Having spent aeons of time in Asia, you'd think I'd tire of Oriental food by now.

Passing by the newly refurbished restaurant, Shiro, (formerly known as Niko Niko) just off Tottenham Court Road; I was summoned inside by the simple and minimalist decor AND my craving for anything teriyaki.

It was empty at the time S. and I strolled in.

Going GLOBAL

I know I said I would tell you why I've been MIA for 3 months.

But you see I've just been a bit too preoccupied in being awesome.

Surely that's a worthy excuse?

No?

Alright fine.

Some of you may know that I was hauled away to Hong Kong for uh.. business, now I can't tell you exactly what I got up to, but I'll show you what I ate.

Let the orgy begin!

@ Parkway supermarket - Ma On Shan

YUMMEI

17/02/2016

WA CAFE - Ealing Broadway - London

20/01/2016

Sake & Spice - Moti Mahal - Covent Garden

27/08/2015

J-Dog - Shoreditch - London

24/06/2015

Dotori - Finsbury Park - London

21/04/2015

Sushi Tetsu - Farringdon - London

10/02/2015

Flesh and Buns - London - Covent Garden

21/01/2015

Chotto Matte - Soho - London

14/05/2014

Abeno - Covent Garden - London

17/11/2013

Hare and Tortoise - Blackfriars - London

24/09/2013

Bone Daddies - Soho - London

23/07/2013

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27/06/2013

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20/05/2013

Sushinho - Liverpool Street - London

15/04/2013

Taro - Soho - London

03/04/2013

Akari - Islington - London

20/03/2013

Shoryu - St. James - Regent Street - London

04/01/2013

Pepper Lunch - Hong Kong

14/11/2012

Namu - Japanese Street Food - Kingston

01/11/2012

Shiro - Faux Japanese Restaurant

17/10/2012

Going GLOBAL