Dishoom never misses. The vibe feels warm, buzzing, and always smells incredible. Perfect spot for catching up with friends — the food is always consistent, portions are generous, and the chai refills keep flowing.
Dishoom Shoreditch
Smokestak is BBQ heaven. Everything comes out smoky, tender, and packed with flavour — the brisket bun is melt-in-your-mouth good, and the sticky toffee pudding might actually steal the show. It’s got that cool, industrial vibe inside.
SMOKESTAK
Japes is where you go when only proper deep-dish pizza will do. It’s indulgent but in the best way, and perfect for sharing if you’re with friends (though honestly, you’ll want a whole one to yourself)
Japes Soho
Jinjuu nails modern Korean comfort food. The Korean fried chicken is crispy perfection (the sauces are addictive), and the kimchi fries are the kind of side you end up fighting over. Cocktails are also worth a shout
Jinjuu London Soho (@jinjuusoho)
Flesh & Buns is such a fun spot if you’re into sharing plates with a bit of theatre. The bao buns come fluffy and warm, and you pile them high with crispy pork belly, duck, or whatever ‘flesh’ you order — messy but in the best way.
Flesh & Buns
Fat Hippo is the place to go when you’re in the mood for a proper messy burger. Think stacked high, dripping with sauce, and unapologetically indulgent. It’s casual, affordable, and basically made for when you want comfort food without overthinking i...