Notorious Foodie

A very nice slice @chilternfirehouse 🍕
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Courgette flowers, smoked mozzarella, chilli and parm, all on an ultra thin and crispy, Roman-style base. This was delicious. Definitely my favourite pizza on the menu here. Chilli oil on the side worked wonders. Rich and satisfying but so light at the same time. The warm chocolate chip cookies and vanilla ice cream rounded this off perfectly. Always a vibe at chiltern #notoriousfoodie 🙅🏽‍♂️
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Delicious plates from @chishuru 😮‍💨
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Finally got to eat at Chishuru! It’s the newly awarded, 1-Michelin starred, modern west African restaurant in Fitzrovia. A lovely space set on ground and lower with just a handful of tables, all of which were full. The three-course set menu here is a great option to give you a full taste of Adejoké’s cooking style. Ultra flavoursome plates that were right on the money in terms of flavour. Hearty, warming and packed full of layered spices. The crispy lamb belly bites with hot pepper relish were phenomenal. I had to order another plate after taking just one bite. These things were perfectly cooked - ultra crispy on the outside with a beautifully tender and juicy centre. Super rich, smokey and spicy but very well balanced with the punchy pepper relish on top. So addictive - couldn’t recommend ordering these enough. Firmly added to my list of favourite bites this year. For main, opted for the charcoal-grilled guinea fowl and jollof rice. Like chicken and rice, but elevated in every way possible. The guinea fowl had a lovely char and smokiness to it. A real depth of flavour in the skin through to the meat. The side of jollof was the perfect pairing - each individual grain coated in the slowly simmered sauce and retaining some bite. Solid spot! Elevated African comfort food #notoriousfoodie 🙅🏽‍♂️
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Grilled bavette with peppercorn @bistro_freddie 🔥🇫🇷
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A lovely lunch at Bistro Freddie. Such a nice dining room with every table full and the open kitchen in full swing. Ordered a bunch of things from the menu. Standouts for me were the bavette with peppercorn sauce and the beer battered monkfish with curry sauce. So much depth in the peppercorn sauce and a lovely crust on the beef. Monkfish was ultra crispy and carefully prepared. Delicious curry sauce, spicy and bright, worked beautifully with the crispy fish. Very tasty flatbreads too, with the garlic and Comte being my favourite. Least favourite dish had to be the chicken and wild garlic pie. For me, really underwhelming - a very watery, almost soupy consistency to the filling and it lacked the flavour and unctuousness I think a pie like this needs. Order their comte croquettes too + their sticky toffee for dessert, was great. A lovely new bistro and solid wine list! #notoriousfoodie 🙅🏽‍♂️
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Incredible dumplings from @kinkally.restaurant 🔥😍
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Fitzrovia’s all new Georgian inspired restaurant with a focus on Khinkali - twisted dumplings filled with either beef, lamb, pork, seafood or vegetables. Ultra chewy and satisfying to eat with decadent fillings and luscious sauces. They’re almost like soup dumplings, with the correct technique here being to bite a hole, drink the juices and eat. Delicious little morsels bursting with juices. My favourites from the khinkali were the Wagyu with peppercorn plum sauce + the pumpkin with Gorgonzola and amaretto. Clever flavour combinations and lovely presentation. The restaurant itself is pretty cool, loved the interiors and vibe, everything about it is carefully curated from the music through to the cocktails and bar. Make sure you order their rabbit pate, romaine lettuce salad and gurian beetroot too. The sides and small plates are not to be missed! Loved the dried persimmon, salted caramel and mascarpone to finish #notoriousfoodie 🙅🏽‍♂️
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A lovely little local @florencio_pizza ❤️🔥
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Popped my head into this little pizza place in Marylebone, just opposite @lurraw1 and had to get a few quick slices. It’s a very casual little neighbourhood spot serving up ‘Argentinian-style’ pizza in a few varieties. The dough is made in house, fermented for 48-hours and had a lovely crusty chew. Thin, leopard spotted crusts and a supple base that wasn’t too crispy. Not saying this was mind blowing pizza but for a casual bite it was pretty good. The favourite was actually a pizza not on the menu. Very simply, their tomato marinara, chorizo pepperoni, fior di latte mozzarella, parmigiano, basil and olive oil. The Marinara was just ok, flavours didn’t quite do it for me. Not sure how it’s Argentine inspired as it seemed more Neapolitan to me but irrespective, a cosy option when you have pizza in mind #notoriousfoodie 🙅🏽‍♂️
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What a dinner @lurraw1 @mr_txuleta 🥩🥵🔥
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It’s been a while since I last dined at Lurra and I can say without a doubt that things have got even better. This is one of London’s best Basque steakhouses. The beef here is second to none, partly because the man behind it supplies beef to some of the best restaurants in London - so it only makes sense for him to stock the very best at his own place. Ultra premium txuleta of varying ages, dry-aged and mature with the most rich and nutty flavour. Wonderful marbling. The steak here is grilled until it develops a deep crust. It’s then sliced and served rare before being placed on a scorching cast iron where it continues to cook through at the table. This cooking method works beautifully as the fat continues to render in the pan as you’re eating, perfectly coating the beef and becoming even more tender after each bite. I go for the 14-year Rubia Gallega ribeye usually (chose bottom shelf far right). Turbot was delicious. Gelatinous, meaty and flavoursome with a really lovely subtle smokiness coming through. Pan con tomate and jamón Iberico were perfect to start, as were the bone marrow and crab pintxo. I’ll post separately about what I think is the best basque cheesecake in London.. it’s here too #notoriousfoodie 🙅🏽‍♂️
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Mayfair’s all new Japanese @nijulondon @kazutoshi.endo @chrisgolding80 @david.sushi.london @mishka_z 🍣🥩🇯🇵
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Giving a very warm welcome to Nijū, the newest addition to Mayfair’s restaurant scene. An informal yet decadent Japanese led by Michelin-starred Kazutoshi Endo with a focus on home-style ‘Katei Ryori’ cooking. The site is stunning, with a minimalistic, Japanese style dining room on the left as you walk in and a more cosy, living room style dining room on the right. In terms of food there are two key elements here: elevated sushi and sashimi led by David Bury + home-style Japanese cooking led by Chris Golding with plenty on the grill. The restaurant is very much ingredient driven with the best seasonal produce making its way into dishes. The sushi and sashimi was knockout, ultra fresh and expertly crafted. My favourites were the Nijū-style aburi nigiris, some torched with binchotan for a really intense bite. The tomato tartare here is also must, what a fresh and delicious dish. Highly recommend their chicken katsu too - a unique style of preparation. Ultra crispy and golden all over with the most tender and flavoursome meat. A lovely new addition to the Mayfair scene. Looking forward to seeing this place develop #notoriousfoodie 🙅🏽‍♂️
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Back at it @dorian.nottinghill @maxcoen_chef 🔥😮‍💨
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Nothing like a big session at Dorian. Needed a moment of silence for that buttermilk fried, crispy guinea fowl leg smothered in house made hot sauce. It was incredibly crisp and flavoursome. The hot sauce is magical. I order extra for dipping those crisps into. They come with the tartare and are so addictive. Steak, flame grilled and tender with a killer crust and luscious beef jus - tenderness can vary depending on what you order and what they have in - it’s difficult to control texture with these older cows but when it hits, it hits in a big way. Ordered all the rostis + a few wild creations that max made on the night - the uni with toro was the perfect amount of OTT, rich, buttery, earthy, wow. Favourite place! #notoriousfoodie 🙅🏽‍♂️
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#london #londonfood #londonfoodie #londonfoodguide #steak #nottinghill #westlondon #bistro #michelinstar #michelinguide #finedining #caviar #txuleta #beef #wagyu #steakdinner Less

Light lunch at @mountain.restaurant @tomos_pp @joseanbalotin 🔥
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Went for the steak, stayed for grilled bread and sobrassada. Always a good time here. The raw sobrassada with honey is my favourite. Spicy, sweet and addictive. Usually on toasted sourdough but it wasn’t toasted today, prefer the toasted version for sure. The grilled bread with grilled sobrassada equally as delicious though, a nice combination. Those sharp peppers are what complete it. Dover sole was good. Meaty but tender, with a luscious buttery sauce across the top. Silky smooth. Tried one of their new plates which was the favourite of the table - the grilled ox tongue with violet artichoke was sensational. The double beef broth was rich and complex with a really nice mouth feel. Delicious, comforting and super unique flavour profile. Very good food as usual #notoriousfoodie 🙅🏽‍♂️
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Roast Chicken with Morels @noblerotsoho 🔥😮‍💨
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For roast chicken, I only go to one place. The hour-long wait for this dish to be prepared is well worth it. It’s the must order. The whole chicken is beautifully roasted so that the skin is crispy and the meat perfectly juicy and tender. It easily serves 2-3 people and is paired with riz au pilaf to soak up the sauce. The vin jaune sauce is special. Pure magic in that Dutch oven dish. The most hearty, rich, flavourful and addictive chicken sauce, consisting mainly of shallots, chicken stock, morels, Vin Jaune white wine and plenty of butter. Just the right consistency, not too thick, not too thin. So tasty and moreish. Very comforting. The chicken, rice and sauce all work together so well. The wine list here is great so make sure you have a look - I went for a really lovely Chablis from Domain Elini & Edouard, worked so nicely with this plate. Always a lovely meal! Their chicken liver parfait choux buns are the best in the game too. #notoriousfoodie 🙅🏽‍♂️
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#london #londonfood #londonfoodie #chicken #roastchicken #noblerot #soho #finedining #frenchfood #french #eeeeeats #michelinguide #michelinstar #homecooking #homecook #homemade #imadethis #recipe #recipeoftheday #comfortfood #morels #mushroom Less