The Little Thai is, as its name accurately implies, a little Thai restaurant…in Hampstead. Located a minutes’ walk from the Royal Free, not far from the picturesque Garden Gate pub, the restaurant is hard to miss. We, however, ordered a home delivery. Visiting from Dubai where there are a number of authentic Thai restaurants, I … Continue reading Little Thai, The – Belsize Park, London
Hoi An is the best Vietnamese restaurant I have ever been to. It certainly offers one of Dubai’s best South-East Asian brunches, which is what my son and I went to sample. Located on Level 1 of the Shangri-La Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, Hoi An is handsomely decorated with light wood carveries adorning the … Continue reading Hoi An – Trade Center Area
Asia Tang is an Asian restaurant very much in the mould of Jumeirah’s Noodle House. Located in the newly opened Springs Souk in Emirates Hills, its interior uses touches from the past like ceiling fans and wooden shutters to dial in a little retro and nostalgia to its otherwise modern interior. It works. One feels … Continue reading Asia Tang – Emirates Hills
Roadster California Burger is a 50’s style American diner on High Street Kensington. Located a few doors down from the enduring Stick & Bowl Chinese restaurant, opposite the Royal Garden Hotel, it’s hard to miss. The interior is classic…50’s diner. There’s even a little bar which has beer on tap which isn’t (thankfully) all American … Continue reading Roadster California Burger – Kensington
Nautilus is one of the best chippies I have visited in London. Easy to find on Fortune Green Road in West Hampstead, its cosy interior is instantly familiar, comfortable and nostalgically old-fashioned – the hallmarks of a small, family run business. Greek owner, Lannis still runs the kitchen but don’t be surprised if he pops … Continue reading Nautilus – West Hampstead
Lao Che Chuan Taste Cafeteria in the China Cluster of International City is the closest you will get to a full-fledged, authentic Chinese ramen restaurant. The restaurant is run by a single Chinese lady who…you guessed it, doesn’t speak a word of English. But don’t let that stop you from going there because she has … Continue reading Lao Che Chuan Taste Cafeteria – International City
