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Lifestyle Blogger"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Restaurants"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"London Places"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"London Lifestyle Blog"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"London Restaurant Blogger"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cheap Eats in London"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUoD29LRL9c/WFAZVizQELI/AAAAAAAAMQk/ljUX7mDS1mUYHL3cKhp_X1jL1bTUQox1wCPcBGAYYCw/s2048/DSC_3552.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"arial\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1463\" data-original-width\u003d\"2048\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUoD29LRL9c/WFAZVizQELI/AAAAAAAAMQk/ljUX7mDS1mUYHL3cKhp_X1jL1bTUQox1wCPcBGAYYCw/s640/DSC_3552.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cfont face\u003d\"arial\"\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIf there's one thing about London that is truly epic, it's their selection of cheap eats. For a city that is so expensive in so many ways (hello £9 for a glass of wine, or £1900 for a one-bed flat!), it really does have a plethora of genuinely good, cheap restaurants.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"arial\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"arial\"\u003eIf I'm being honest, I've spent most of my London life living out of pocket, on a credit card or only just making it to the end of the month. Cheap eats have, and always will be, one of my favourite things. I never wanted to compromise on eating out and these incredible places helped me do just that.\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"arial\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: arial;\"\u003eWith this in mind, and for those skint Londoners like me, I wanted to piece together my favourite cheap eats in London. You really don't have to spend a fortune and these places will make sure of that.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: arial;\"\u003e\u003cfont\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003c/font\u003e\u003cfont\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2LiBmOCf9c4/XmEea_g7tgI/AAAAAAAAMx4/YELRrPRzSm49BQdlTvdpjr2azBVzQT5XACPcBGAYYCw/s1280/FLOUR-AND-GRAPE.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1280\" data-original-width\u003d\"1280\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2LiBmOCf9c4/XmEea_g7tgI/AAAAAAAAMx4/YELRrPRzSm49BQdlTvdpjr2azBVzQT5XACPcBGAYYCw/s640/FLOUR-AND-GRAPE.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ch3 style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont color\u003d\"#ffa400\"\u003eFlour \u0026amp; Grape - Bermondsey\u0026nbsp;\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003eReview \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ourldnlife.com/2020/03/flour-and-grape-pasta-bermondsey.html\"\u003eHERE\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eItalian food lovers, romantic dinners, dinner with friends, quick dinners (sub 90 mins)\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003cfont\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hC1n3bHZ_4s/Vn51s6L1osI/AAAAAAAAJTc/QSFdruXv5Ck_YrebvHnJjUIaCHaXbAW7QCKgB/s1600/flat%2Biron%2Blondon.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"arial\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"424\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hC1n3bHZ_4s/Vn51s6L1osI/AAAAAAAAJTc/QSFdruXv5Ck_YrebvHnJjUIaCHaXbAW7QCKgB/s640/flat%2Biron%2Blondon.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cfont face\u003d\"arial\"\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/font\u003e\u003ch3 style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cfont color\u003d\"#ffa400\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: arial; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlat Iron - Soho, Covent Garden, London Bridge\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"arial\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cfont\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView \u003ca href\u003d\"http://flatironsteak.co.uk/\"\u003eHERE\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cfont\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cfont\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cfont\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeat lovers, romantic meals, relatives coming to London, filling but cheap meals\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cfont\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/font\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1ti7o52GHyw/Vm8BiamSf1I/AAAAAAAAJQc/lxDYfKEkXygoOTiS4Y5kJexFyiCsi9zdQCKgB/s1600/1mother%2Bmash.jpg\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"arial\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"478\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1ti7o52GHyw/Vm8BiamSf1I/AAAAAAAAJQc/lxDYfKEkXygoOTiS4Y5kJexFyiCsi9zdQCKgB/s640/1mother%2Bmash.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cfont face\u003d\"arial\"\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ch3 style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont color\u003d\"#ffa400\"\u003eMother Mash - Soho\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003eReview\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ourldnlife.com/2015/12/eat-in-london-flat-iron.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHomely meals, Sunday lunch, Wintery bites, catch-up with friends\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/font\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7sBBuzwjSew/V5HiXUWKe6I/AAAAAAAAKoM/3j6Wp7f7xpYreR50HFUGRC9QHREqL-iTgCEw/s1600/Lamb%2B1.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7sBBuzwjSew/V5HiXUWKe6I/AAAAAAAAKoM/3j6Wp7f7xpYreR50HFUGRC9QHREqL-iTgCEw/s640/Lamb%2B1.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aY0LMkN9f80/V5EHDv7HbiI/AAAAAAAAKn4/ZA8svnFrufowc96N6p1SSXhAreXU9kkhACLcB/s1600/Tuna%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aY0LMkN9f80/V5EHDv7HbiI/AAAAAAAAKn4/ZA8svnFrufowc96N6p1SSXhAreXU9kkhACLcB/s640/Tuna%2B2.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eIt's no secret that I have come to love east London - perhaps borderline rivaling my love for SW London. As a self-confessed foodie, it's not a surprise that I spend a lot of time here - restaurants are at every turn, and they're not typical chain ones either.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eIndividual places are what makes east London the great place it has become, and ChrisKitch is no exception to this.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eChristian Honor - a renowned chef, yet one of the most down-to-earth people I have ever met - is the curator behind the food...and curate he does. After setting up a cafe in Muswell Hill, Chris has decided to set-up a restaurant in Hoxton Market.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eHoxton Market is perhaps best known for well-established places like Meat Mission, however with treats like ChrisKitch coming along it's no surprise that it's becoming a shared territory.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eI headed to ChrisKitch on a work basis, but it's simply too good for me to confine the review to one platform. If you'd like to read that version, please do so \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.keatons.com/access-london/chriskitch-hoxton/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. We headed there on a Saturday evening, not long after the launch, for around 7.30pm.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eClassic me, running a little late, after having a minor (massive) wardrobe malfunction whilst throwing the content around my room. Nonetheless when we arrived, at around 7.45pm, they were incredibly welcoming.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eThe decor is one absolutely noteworthy thing; exposed brick walls, dark wood chairs adorned with black leather and sleek glass tables. It's all very chic, with hints of a high-brow restaurant shining through. I love going to exceptional places, but I am far more at home at low-key places. ChrisKitch, somehow, manages to combine both of these factors. An incredible well-done interior, with the laid back vibe which is hard not to notice.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7bqOvimdjQ0/V5HjNgl-13I/AAAAAAAAKoQ/BVeIMDSPHUoQCpvQ7w6YDn1HNIm6YMg0gCLcB/s1600/Interior%2B1%2B-%2BCopy.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7bqOvimdjQ0/V5HjNgl-13I/AAAAAAAAKoQ/BVeIMDSPHUoQCpvQ7w6YDn1HNIm6YMg0gCLcB/s640/Interior%2B1%2B-%2BCopy.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EAgaHfcc0qU/V5HiXKXe5_I/AAAAAAAAKoI/BknKemRhOtkq6iSY6q5DBOAYFbGDmAwwQCLcB/s1600/Pork%2B2.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"426\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EAgaHfcc0qU/V5HiXKXe5_I/AAAAAAAAKoI/BknKemRhOtkq6iSY6q5DBOAYFbGDmAwwQCLcB/s640/Pork%2B2.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eWe are seated - our drinks orders taken. I love wine, but I'm definitely not an expert. I ask for a recommendation,\u0026nbsp;‘Jim Barry The Cover Drive 2012’ – a Cabernet Sauvignon originating from Australia - is recommended. It was nice and full-bodied – yet sweetened by “ripe blackberry fruit”. The wine has become a favourite of mine since, and that evening instead of switching wines per course we stuck to this particular one.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eWhilst waiting we are presented with a series of entrees; kale wrapped and combined with a series of herbs and ‘lollipops’ which are cheese biscuits on sticks.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eThe kale was delicious – yet incomprehensible. The common theme throughout the night would be asking the question, “\u003ci\u003ewhat does it taste like?\u003c/i\u003e” followed by, “\u003ci\u003eI literally cannot explain it\u003c/i\u003e”. The flavours were like nothing I have had before in my life.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eAfter a while making up our minds we finally decided; my friend opted for the Tuna tartare with avocado, chives, chilli and caviar, whilst I went for the charcoal-grilled marinated chicken with lemon, black pepper and parsley.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eIn-between the first course coming, Chris came over to introduce himself. I was so incredible taken aback by his modesty. Never have I met a chef so incredibly passionate about food, whilst also being so happy and grateful for being able to do what he loves. He is a true credit to the culinary world - and I'd go back purely to enjoy seeing someone who makes cooking a true form of art.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eWhen our starters arrive it’s immediately clear that presentation of the food is important at ChrisKitch. It’s truly something special with some incredible colours going on - \u003ci\u003einstagram, eat your heart out.\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eThe tuna tartare, which I tried, is incredibly fresh bringing all of the flavours together to create a truly delightful starter. It’s the perfect way to start a meal when opting for a slightly heavier main. As someone who doesn't usually like raw tuna, this blew me away.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ryN-xiW8VUg/V5Hj4uNXgnI/AAAAAAAAKoc/uT-lzp8XltsILwcHhV1jKIl5O-dqmu3OQCLcB/s1600/8A91A126-0E47-4240-87C1-99283A944C73.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ryN-xiW8VUg/V5Hj4uNXgnI/AAAAAAAAKoc/uT-lzp8XltsILwcHhV1jKIl5O-dqmu3OQCLcB/s640/8A91A126-0E47-4240-87C1-99283A944C73.JPG\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KexL927ZJUU/V5Hj4URf7EI/AAAAAAAAKoY/4EEBrUnR9v8Nqw4B2JLQfwPJ7FnkjU-LwCLcB/s1600/IMG_0403.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KexL927ZJUU/V5Hj4URf7EI/AAAAAAAAKoY/4EEBrUnR9v8Nqw4B2JLQfwPJ7FnkjU-LwCLcB/s640/IMG_0403.JPG\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eThe charcoal-grilled chicken is delicious and the flavour reminds me of a home cooked meal – with a twist. There was an element of it I couldn’t quite put my finger on which took it from an average dish to an exceptional one.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eFor mains we ordered ‘\u003ci\u003eEgg and bacon, slow cooked pork, roasted quinoa, mushrooms, asparagus and potato fondant\u003c/i\u003e’ whilst I went for the ‘\u003ci\u003eHay-smoke blackened lamb, feta, slow braised pearl barley, eggplant and date chutney\u003c/i\u003e’ once again on the recommendation purely because everything looked so exceptional I literally couldn't choose just one.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eThe lamb was tender on the inside (it \u003ci\u003eliterally \u003c/i\u003ebroke apart) whilst the outside was blackened, as promised, and gave a slightly smoky taste. The feta added another layer of flavour – especially with the date chutney - which you wouldn't typically pair. Chris manages to bring flavours\u0026nbsp;together\u0026nbsp;you'd often turn your nose up if they were paired.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eThe slow-cooked pork was incredible; cooked to perfect, complemented with the potato fondant and asparagus. It's been around three-weeks since I visited, and I am still craving this particular dish on a near daily basis.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eDessert wasn't optional; we couldn't resist despite being painfully full. It wasn't long before the\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003ecrème\nbrulee and\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"line-height: 17.12px;\"\u003echocolate\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;fondant were en-route.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eThe crème brulee was placed on top of a jam-tart style base and drizzled in, what I presume, to be a lemon dressing with raspberries scattered on top. It was weird, different but incredible. Quite possibly the best way to finish an already exceptional meal.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eThe chocolate fondant was delicious; both agreeing possibly one of the best chocolate based desserts we've had. A little heavy after red meat - but between two it's perfect.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eI can, hand-on-my-heart, say this has topped my favourite restaurant list in London. It's a real culinary experience and a must for any self-confessed foodie. It's not expensive; it's mid-range for\u0026nbsp;Michelin\u0026nbsp;star quality food.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eI want to add that I cannot think of a more deserving person to have your custom than Chris; I truly was so impressed with how lovely he was, whilst also being mindblown by his food.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eChrisKitch, I salute you. Go forth and conquer the culinary world, you deserve it.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N6hRX3ghaW8/V5HjZWlfuMI/AAAAAAAAKog/04tb56tQSPQZfyUPAi1PVQu7y4JhLfc5wCEw/s1600/6a993e_ff244863bb59dca7386dd63b206a0abe.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N6hRX3ghaW8/V5HjZWlfuMI/AAAAAAAAKog/04tb56tQSPQZfyUPAi1PVQu7y4JhLfc5wCEw/s1600/6a993e_ff244863bb59dca7386dd63b206a0abe.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cjasuym1DSw/VzX2Pj6LVBI/AAAAAAAAJzk/_dPgY9mw59MvZ2mOE5dVdxLpsv9yWMVLQCLcB/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-05-13%2Bat%2B16.43.17.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"428\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cjasuym1DSw/VzX2Pj6LVBI/AAAAAAAAJzk/_dPgY9mw59MvZ2mOE5dVdxLpsv9yWMVLQCLcB/s640/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-05-13%2Bat%2B16.43.17.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eIndian food is a\u0026nbsp;cuisine I often neglect; the British under-do it and sometimes it's just extremely unappealing with the 'takeaway Indian' stealing the limelight from the independent, authentic restaurants. Finding authentic Indian food in London is tough; believe it or not.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eIt's cool though Londoners needn't worry - Lotus has our back.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eLotus is located near\u0026nbsp;Leicester Square and claims to serve up \"\u003ci\u003eauthentic\u0026nbsp;Indian cuisine\u003c/i\u003e\" and the reviews online appear to agree. Forever skeptical I was a little apprehensive still...\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eWe arrived on a Friday evening at just\u0026nbsp;gone 7pm - I was running typically late - but immediately I was warmly greeted and shown to our table. It was horrible outside - those horrible cold, windy and wet days London knows all too well so when offered the cocktail menu it simply would have taken the willpower of a Queens Guard to resist.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Tollygunge Studio cocktail is a combination of pink moscato, rose petal, raspberry and green cardamom. It's refreshing, sweet and, in my opinion, a drink you could happily indulge in all evening.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eThe menu had been pre-selected; around 7 courses to enjoy to ensure we could take in all of what Lotus had to offer.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eWe started with a classic - an a\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003essortment of Poppadums with Chutneys.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eThese included; Rice, Potato, Finger Millet Poppadums with Mango, Apricot, Mint, Red Chilly and Green Tomato Chutney.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eDespite being VERY gluten intolerant, I couldn't resist and I am glad I didn't. It wasn't the classic taste of poppadums you often get in takeaways - they were much lighter and had a\u0026nbsp;substantial\u0026nbsp;more amount of flavour.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eMoving onto a completely unexpected dish, we had the rabbit kheema. The rabbit was mixed with green pepper corns and missi roti - it had a bit of kick, but not to the point it hide the flavour. The flavour was incredible; the rabbit cooked to perfection. It was slightly sweet - this may have been the pairing of the wine(Izadi, Rioja Reserva, 2011)\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e. Either way; it was delicious. Hands down one of the best dishes I have ever eaten.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eThe second stand out dish for me was the\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eLamb Chops and Rump. Served with a g\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003earlic pickle, Indian onion and chilli salad. Lamb is one of my favouritre dishes; it's always my fail safe on a menu and when it comes to lamb, I have high standards.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eThe lamb chops and rump were cooked perfectly; medium to well done. For this particular dish it worked as the meat remained tender and retained all of the delicious flavour. It had a light spice to accompany the dish; not too much, or too little. The garlic pickle complemented the dish well, as we all know garlic and lamb is a\u0026nbsp;winning\u0026nbsp;combination. Paired with a ‘Heritage Reserve’ Zinfandel, De Loach, California, 2014 it worked exceptionally well - emphasizing the already incredible flavours.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eForever choosing lamb; this was also the main course. A somewhat signature dish; the 23 Karat Gold Lamb Shanks Khorma served with r\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eoast potato mash, papaya pickle, spices, green cardamom and cashew.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eBelieve me now when I say it tastes as good as you would expect. Not spicy in the slightest, the delicious sauce took this dish from\u0026nbsp;something\u0026nbsp;which could have been\u0026nbsp;average to absolutely exceptional. Expertly paired with\u0026nbsp;Graciano, Vina Zorzal, Navarra, 2014 - the entire experience was exceptional. Having been eating for around 3 hours by this point - I struggle eating the entire portion and genuinely felt disappointed when I couldn't finish it.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eI sampled some of my friends\u0026nbsp;Lobster tail and Scallop which had a combination of g\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003einger, curry leaf and coconut curry alongside. It was exception; personally I preferred my lamb, but it was delicious nonetheless.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eNow this isn't the full extent of what I ate - but the best bits. In total we were there for 5 hours solidly eating...I love food but this was borderline uncomfortable. It was one of the most surreal experiences; I genuinely haven't experienced so many flavours in one sitting.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eThe service was exceptional, and I would without a doubt go back on my own accord. I've actually recommended to a couple of friends who have come back with the same praise - it really is an all rounder.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eIn my honest opinion it's some of the best food I've had in London - yet perhaps overlooked by the overly touristy area. It wasn't busy nor was there any faff despite it being a Friday night.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eCheck it out for yourself!\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.lotus.london/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ewww.lotus.london\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e0207 839 8797\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eenquiries@lotus.london\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e17 Charing Cross, London WC2H 0EP\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.ourldnlife.com/feeds/1984790641669808211/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.ourldnlife.com/2016/05/eat-in-london-lotus.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/6326008086876232355/posts/default/1984790641669808211"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/6326008086876232355/posts/default/1984790641669808211"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.ourldnlife.com/2016/05/eat-in-london-lotus.html","title":"Lotus Restaurant, Leicester Square"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"kbj"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/11227820428968844214"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FUge8-Y9xR0/VzX2O8BoiUI/AAAAAAAAJzc/qkhl_EkHHIIhIJ2wNXYx56gxI-EBMiQTACLcB/s72-c/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-05-13%2Bat%2B16.42.58.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Leicester Square, London"},"georss$point":{"$t":"51.51047800000001 -0.1300343000000339"},"georss$box":{"$t":"51.50800750000001 -0.13507680000003391 51.512948500000014 -0.1249918000000339"}}]}});