Best Food Destinations In Europe We have a very dominant sense that we use to make and retrieve memories. For some people it is the sense of smell, others remember it by sound but for me,…

Hello!! ??‍♀️ I hope you’re well keeping well and safe. Staying indoors and being sensible, ignoring the chaos in the news and trying to maintain some kind of zen. And boy is it a struggle?!…

Hello! I hope you’re all keeping well and healthy. Sending lots of well wishes your way. We’re all trying to cope with it the best we can. Let’s follow the government advice and do as…

Update: Government has announced their relief package for our friends in the hospitality industry. For all the latest and breakdown of what this means to you, please visit CounterTalk website . If you’re looking for alternative…

I can’t not mention Brigadiers on my blog and add it to the top 10 in London. Being Asian you’re always sceptical about Indian or Pakistani food outside of your home ? why pay for…

St. JOHN is a part of British food heritage. A force to be reckoned with in the food industry. Now split across three locations including the bakery in Neal’s Yard, they all have their distinct…

I absolutely LOVE Persian food. I’m pretty confident I’ve eaten at almost all Persian establishments in London. If not, hit me up with some of your favourites please ?? So when JKS Restaurants (of: Hoppers,…

Location: 65 Commercial Street Closest Station: Liverpool Street, Aldgate East, Shoreditch High Street (Depends where you’re coming from) Reservations: Book here Cuisine: Middle Eastern vegetarian (vegan on request) Occasion: Saturday brunch  Cost: £-££     Commercial…

If you need a place to for delicious food, stunning decor, cocktails and a boogie ? after to burn off all that food- then Hovarda is the place to be. I’ve been to their bar…

  Location: Unit 23 – 25 Queensway Market, W2 4QJ London, United Kingdom Closest station: Queensway, Bayswater (2 mins between the two stations) Reservations: Book here, under ‘Find Normah’s’ Cuisine: Malaysian Occasion: Lunch Cost: £ Takeaway option…

While Notting Hill can be quite touristy because…its Notting Hill! Doh ? there are some credible restaurants opening on this side of town which don’t break the bank but also excite you every time you…

People who live in East London and/or Leytonstone are so lucky to have this insane family run Thai restaurant at their doorstep. After salivating over Singburi’s food photos for ages, I finally ventured down with…

Bistrotheque has been on my list for over 2 goddam years!! Yes 2…can you believe it? But boy am I glad I went. My friend and I have a yearly ritual of going for a…

  Location: 18 Hillgate Street Closest Station: Notting Hill Gate Reservations: Book here Cuisine: Greek-Inspired Occasion: Al fresco lunch with friends, and friends of friends ? Concept: Small plates, sharing concept. Greek inspired bistro and…

Food halls are great for a number of reasons but key ones being plenty of options and great with fussy friends and family. If your friends still can’t find anything to eat there, ditch them!…

Happy Monday you food fiends! ? I’m going to go short and punchy with my reviews on this one! Frankly I’m more of a visual person when I’m reading reviews so more photos and less…

I love London. There’s a reason why it’s the top destination for food. What makes it great is the amalgamation of all the different cuisines and cultures- makes this city rich, full of flavour and…

London is not short of Italian eateries, from high-end to pasta bars to places you’d take your Nonna/Grandparents …there’s something for everyone. There’s also a place for the non-traditional. The ones who love Italian food…

Reviewed by: Ivan and Stella ? Cuisine: Jamaican Nearest station: Shoreditch High Street or of you want to do a pre-meal workout ??‍♀️??‍♂️, you could walk down from Liverpool Street Station or Old Street Station…

Where do I begin…being a food fiend (yes- fiend ??) that I am; I have a habit of hunting down places of “foodie” interest. And I’m quite resourceful when it comes to that! One fine…

Cuisine: Chinese, Cantonese Nearest station: Knightsbridge Hoteliers have been catching on… gone are the days of relying on standalone restaurants, cafes or bars for stellar food and drinks. Berner’s Tavern at London Edition, The Ned…

A year ago, I published a blog post on some of the up and coming women in food. Surprisingly, or not surprisingly, you still don’t find a lot of women in today’s food scene which…

Controversial title ?- I feel like Sunday Roasts are to British people what Biryani or a Curry is to Asian people. Everyone has an opinion on the best Sunday roast they’ve had and not everyone…

With the #beastfromtheEast being relentless and giving us more reason to want Summer even more ❄️ ⬇️….☀️ ⬆️ The only saving grace of being hit with this cold wave is all the warming and comforting…

Here’s what this blog post won’t be including- bastardised versions of my beloved Desi food. What is Desi? An endearing term you use for all things from the Indian Sub-continent, mainly Pakistan. How can you…

The last time I was in Finsbury Park, it was during the Wireless Festival when Kanye West sang, sorry scratch that, had a big ol’ rant ? Anyway, what a change it has been since…

Contributing writer: Jon Koh  I have not eaten Greek food in a long time, so was pretty excited at the chance to dine out and to try some new and exciting flavours for my palate.…

I’ve always wanted to go to Amsterdam. Looking at all those photos of people posing by the famous canals or cycling around town would make me really envy them. It’s not that couldn’t go- it’s…

Whilst you may find plethora of high end restaurants in Chelsea, I struggle to find the same vibe I find in say, Soho, Shoreditch or West London as I like things with a bit of…

Happy Friday people!! If you’re indoors and thinking of what part of town to explore this weekend then have a read ☺️ It’s crazy how the London food scene has changed over the last six…

Some cool food and drink brands to check out this month of August! ?

I’m pretty sure it was December 2016 and with a blink of an eye, it’s already March 2017! Where has the time gone?? Even though I may seem MIA on my blog, I’ve been very…

I eat faster than I can type or publish my blogs- and it’s a battle my tummy will always win! haha But here’s one for your Monday morning commute (snoooooze!) The latest restaurants to captures…

Let me start by apologising for being MIA. I was super busy professionally and personally hence sitting down to write full on blog posts was just not possible. In those instances Instagram is a life…

Being Asian, I regularly need my curry fix. If I’m not cooking up a storm at home, I’m looking at the next Indian or Pakistani place to try and see if it’s as close to…

While I laze around in my bed, feel poorly and overall sorry for myself- I can’t help but think about the 100 layer lasagne I had at 35 New Cavendish. First of all can we…

Nothing like a sugar filled guest post to sweeten your morning/afternoon/evening commute! The gorgeous ladies at JPR Media Group have a little treat for us this week. Read on to find out more… Sugar is…

I have a confession to make…I cannot keep up with the food in London! :O Everyday I hear about a new pop-up, a new cafe or a new restaurant which is a MUST TRY. My…

It’s the time of pop ups! I always wondered what’s next for these street food vendors? Not everyone would end up opening their own place. And that’s okay! Why bother paying extortionate amounts of money…

Established in 2002, Sông Quê has been a long standing Vietnamese establishment on Kingsland Road in Hackney. Kingsland Road is lined with some fine Vietnamese food but I’d heard a lot about Sông Quê and…

With weather like the one we have in London right now, which honestly just makes you want to cry at times. There is nothing better than ordering some delicious comfort food and enjoy it slouched…

I wish this place had opened in London. I know it’s not in London but worth a mention so read it! 😛 I LOVE the concept of a Tearoom and Bookshop. The thought of relaxing…

A cold grey and windy December day brought some excitement and joy in the form of British Street Food awards where our roving reporter covered the excitement in the blustery weather.  We dotted our parkas,…

Been on a bit of hiatus from blogging, but now it’s time to spring back and give you the low down on where I’ve been the past couple of months. Of course, if you follow…

Seems like all the cool places that tend to open up are in East London. What do you have against West London folks!? Not cool and hipster enough for you!? 😛 Here’s a sneak preview…

I’m not a breakfast person. However, I LOVE brunch. Being an army brat, brunches were very common in our family, when we were growing up in Pakistan. There was a brunch every other weekend and…

It’s that time of the week when I use these delicious food photos to get you through the last days of this week! And then it’s BANK HOLIDAY! So expect 2 back to back posts…

Mid-week cheer! Wuzzaaaahhhh! …ummm ok no. I can almost smell the weekend and there’s nothing like a jam-packed food post to get you all excited 😀 I promised part 2 of the ‘Light’ bites series…

When three likeminded, passionate and exciting people join to work on an idea they really believe in, it’s bound to work right? That seems to be the story with Redemption Restaurant/Bar. Spearheaded by Catherine and…

Hope you all survived Monday! If you did and you’re reading this- YOU MADE IT! Hurray…now only 3 more days till the weekend…and repeat! There’s nothing like food to make you feel better about life…

HUMP DAY SPECIAL!!You’re probably still at work or rushing to finish your work BUT let me ask you this, have you been following my updates on Instagram and Twitter (click on the links to view)? If…

“I don’t like desserts”…said NO ONE EVER! Walking through Soho you’re bombarded with places to eat, drink, chill or do all of it. But there’s always room for something new and that’s what I love…

 CUISSON PRESENTS… POP DOWN  POP-Down is a brand new interactive dining concept, launching on Friday 12th June 2015. Created by luxury gastronomy experts, Cuisson, POP-Down will be open Thursday-Saturday evening throughout the summer. Moving away from…

Grab a drink/cup of tea and get settled in for a read that will make your mouth water but don’t run away until you’ve ogled at every single photo till the very end. I promise, it’s…

Kuriya Keiko, Holloway: I learnt to make sushi for the first time and lived to tell you how it all went down! I was meeting my “peeps” at Zomato for the Zomato Meetup along with…

It’s hump day! To celebrate this important time of the week when the countdown to the weekend starts,  I’ve got some chicken-y goodies for you. Just when you think we’ve had enough of the fried…

Have you ever walked into a place and felt immediately at home? The kind of place that makes you want to come back and take in its surroundings, enjoy some drinks or food or even…

It’s almost the weekend! So why not sit back, grab a cup of tea and read the latest on the blog. The story begins with the tallest building in Western Europe, an underground steak restaurant,…

Over the weekend, I was craving pizza A LOT! Like serious carbs. Not that I don’t crave it any day but I hadn’t had a pizza in a while and I also didn’t want to…

Another weekend, another brunch! I look forward to weekends not only because the whole week is so crazy busy but more so for the next brunch place I am dying to try out. I’ve saved…

You never need an excuse to order Chinese food but it so happens this Thursday on 19th Feb, it was the Chinese New Year! I love celebrating all these traditional holidays as most often than…

Why do all my favourite burger places start from Brixton? First Honest Burger and now this?! The moment I heard The Joint had opened a branch in Marylebone-I thought to myself, “That’s perfect!” Close to…

That’s right all you Tinder swiping boys and gals! Herman Ze German has a pretty sweet deal going on today…All that swiping had to give some benefit right?! 😛 Herman ze German invites customers to “swipe for…

Welcome to Part 2 of my London food feast series 😀 If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, then what are you waiting for- here you go! I’m quite excited about the second part as…

You know you’re in for a treat when you walk in to a Japanese restaurant and 90% of their customers you see are Japanese. I can’t believe it has almost been a decade since I…

Monday blues anyone!? Well let me try ward them off by making you day dream of some delicious desserts. You may hate me after this or love me even more (may be…?) I LOVE this…

Every now and then you visit a place and while it may not seem all that from the outside; but once you enter, the whole interior just swoops you into its magnificence. I know I’m jumping…

I was really feeling the Monday blues and there was nothing better than the email I found in my inbox to cheer me up! I’d just been invited to a Korean restaurant’s birthday celebration and…

My momma always said, “Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” And momma was right! A little trivia- Do you know what movie this famous line is from?…

After two previous failed attempts at trying to get a table at this quaint but extremely popular 16 seat restaurant, we finally got lucky. The trick is to come around a time you won’t normally…

I’ve been to so many amazing restaurants recently and I could not wait to share my experience with you guys. You may have been to a few of them or heard of them. And these…

  Another street food market you say?! Already too many doing the rounds you say?! NOPE! There are never enough street food markets. I am obsessed. I suppose it’s the huge quantity of delicious food…

Eating sushi never got so exciting until now! Whether you’re new to sushi or a seasoned pro who knows their sumeshi from their sashimi, my friends at hungryhouse have come up with an amazing interactive…

I am a HUGE fan of brunches. It’s the whole concept of combining breakfast and lunch that is so appealing to me. It’s probably because I’m not a huge fan of eating an early breakfast.…

I love Sushi! London has witnessed a sushi “explosion” of late and you’ll find a small or high end sushi bar/restaurant pretty much every where in London. I’d been to Heron Tower quite a few…

It all started with a tweet. My friend was craving ramen and I’d walked past (as well as heard of) Bone Daddies in Soho several times  so thought why not try these guys. A tweet…

One of the first meals I had in London was Lebanese food. It’s that one day I discovered a truly wonderful cuisine and I’ve never looked back ever since! Lebanese food in London has a…

It was Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) on Tuesday, March 4. So I NEEDED my pancake fix for the day. My friend and I set out on the hunt for pancakes. Now we knew, we weren’t…

I cannot believe I haven’t blogged about this place yet. I’m disappointed in myself! I have spoken about it on my Food Diaries twitter account (@foodiarieslon) and its Facebook page (Food Diaries London)- both of…

Food has a very nostalgic characteristic. It invokes feelings in you that remind you of places you’ve been to, people you’ve met or even takes you back in time. For someone who moves to another…

Working next to Borough Market has its perks and one thing you CANNOT leave without trying is the duck sandwich. I don’t usually like eating duck meat but one bite of this sandwich on a…

I love Indian and Pakistani street food but I don’t like going all the way to East London, Wembley or Southall unless I have to (and desperate!). So it was a lovely surprise when I…

I always love a good surprise. Whether it’s a great bargain I find in a store or delicious food in a place I least expected. My first visit to Franzè and Evans was by chance.…

If you give me a choice between any meat (chicken, lamb or beef) and fish, I’d go for meat every single time. I just find the taste of a fish dish is mostly hit and…

There’s a new food trend that’s slowly catching up in London– street food markets. Some that are held regularly and some that happen every weekend or fortnight. They’re quite popular because a day off spent…

Never have I waited in such anticipation for a restaurant to open. It was 2 months overdue but it didn’t matter because I was just glad it was finally open. Why? What’s so special about…

The Urban Food Fest is going to take place in Shoreditch, London on Saturday nights from 5 pm to Midnight. The next dates are: 21 September, 28 September, 5 October, 12 October 2013. Last week…

It’s Friday everyone! And boy, do I have news for you?! I first came across these guys running Street Feast on Twitter and later saw it while I was walking around in Shoreditch/Dalston area and…

You wouldn’t often find me drinking soup for lunch. Nope, never! As to me that’s a mere starter and not worthy of being classed as a full lunch. Perhaps when I get older, I may…

Hey everyone! Apologies for not blogging regularly- too much happening in my life! But there’s always time for food. And I wanted to share some exciting piece of foodie news these beauties at Truffle PR…

Tucked away in Camden Passage in Angel is this great coffee shop called The Coffee Works Project. This place is always buzzing with people- some socialising, some working on their laptop and some just taking…

If you have not been to Spitalfields Market yet, then you need to go there. An open market for merchandise of all sorts, this is a lovely contrast to Camden Town which can be a…

If your nose has not already been assaulted by the aroma of different types of food wafting around Upper St. in Islington and you haven’t given in to your tummy telling you to go in…

There is NOTHING better than a cold English afternoon spent strolling in Primrose Hill and then finding a small cakery tucked away on the high street. So I came across Sweet Things. The brainchild of…

Living in London, you cannot go without eating fish and chips at least once every few weeks if not every week. It is your staple good ol’ British meal. But too much of it and you…

The only experience I’ve had so far of eating Chinese or Oriental cuisine is those £5/box takeaway places. The kind of Chinese take away that’s great to eat when you are dead hungry but makes…

While walking near Moorgate, I got hungry (as I always do!) and looked around; there was Pret, Pod, Eat and all other cafes I normally come across. But one place that really caught my eye…

If you love South East Asian cuisine or have just returned from a holiday in Malaysia, Cambodia or Thailand etc then you’ve got to visit Banana Tree. They’ve got quite a cool name and serve…

If you’re looking to eat some authentic Pakistani cuisine,(most people confuse Indian, Bengali and Pakistani food and call it “Indian”) then look no further than Lahore Restaurant. Paying homage to the city of Lahore in…

Hey don’t hate on me for the title. It’s what these guys have on the back of their T-shirts! 😛 I like a company with a sense of humour and a fresh approach. Whenever I…

Being a food blogger and a lover of food, I’m all for finding new places to eat at and love it even more when people tell me about new foodie experiences or events happening in…

Who loves Magnum?! I’m sure anyone who’s reading this does! So what do you say when you hear about the concept store that just recently opened in Westfield Stratford City? Oh wait! So you haven’t…

For a food blogger to be invited to a launch is always a good thing- A chance to check out what London has to offer and sample on some delicious food. So when I was…

Anyone who loves burgers has definitely heard of Byron burgers. After GBK, these guys serve up the best in town. My recent visit was nothing short of a food coma! And who gives a side…

I went to see my friend for a lunch date and we wanted to try a place that served a light lunch that was not too heavy on the stomach. So while shopping at Zara,…

On a cloudy Sunday morning, there is nothing better than diving into a full blown English breakfast and when you have it at a place called THE Breakfast Club (The caps are my own doing.…

If you’re as crazy about macaroons as I am- well, I am just plain ol’ crazy about food. But as I was saying, if you’re as crazy about macaroons as I am then you need…

My first visit to this restaurant was by chance. I went there with my friend who lives in the area. When she said Mile End, my expectations were not that high to be honest. No…

Situated in the Great Eastern Food Market and right next to Waitrose, Pasta Remoli is a place any Italian would be proud of. And I am not just saying that. An Italian friend of mine…

One of my trusty places to eat at is Grand Bazaar. I found this place on a dinner out with friends and since the first time I ate here, I have been going back again…

A small food van located near the OFFICE shoe store in Portobello Market; my friend would not let me leave Portobello Market without trying their fresh falafel wraps. I have had falafels so many times…

Apologies for being MIA for a while. With work and illness, I was not a happy bunny. Boo! But I could not wait to get back and share more amazing places with you guys. So…

If you’re looking for some American style dining of cheese burgers and shakes, then this is the place for you! Tinseltown Diners serve up monster shakes- I personally love their Ferrero Rocher shake and big…

If you’re going out for a celebration and do not mind spending £40-£50 pounds per person in one sitting then this is the place for you. A Middle Eastern experience, this place is beautifully decorated,…

My most favourite Pakistani/Punjabi restaurant in the heart of London. Easier to get to from Marylebone Station or Edgware Road station, this place is for anyone seeking delicious, aromatic, spicy and quality food!    …

Submitted by FDL member on our Facebook page, Byron serves the mother of all burgers! Located at key locations in London, please click here to find the nearest Byron. I had a blue cheese burger…

  For authentic Punjabi Cuisine, check out Punjab Restaurant in Harrow. Address: 27 Station Road, HA1 2UA  

I had been hearing about this place for a while and decided it was finally time I went here and see what all the fuss was about! Located conveniently a minute away, on the high…

Khyber Restaurant- A Pakistani Peshawari (Peshawari coming from the city Peshawar located in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan) restaurant located near the East Hounslow Bus Station on the main high street. I discovered…

Located in Southall, this is the best place to try Afghani food. My sister took me to this place when I first came to London and I go back to eat there even now considering…

Trader Vic’s. I was introduced to this place by my friend Kayomarz Bhada. I was a bit sceptical at first but when it’s food involved I like to keep an open mind! So this lovely…

If you’re going to be at Westfield Stratford any time soon or near Regent Street, do visit Umai Sushi. Located just opposite Waitrose, this place is a sushi heaven for anyone who loves eating this…

If you’ve got fussy friends where someone prefers to eat a burger, someone wants Thai, Mexican or even Lebanese Mezze? Then Giraffe is the place for you. It is a place where you’ll find bits…

They serve more than just pancakes! This picture of their delicious crepes was submitted by my friend, Sahar Zahid. For more information on My Old Dutch and its locations, please click here.

Sofra is a group of Turkish restaurants that have their branches in St. Christopher’s Place, Covent Garden, Mayfair and St. John’s Wood. Ozer is also another restaurant which is a part of the same group. I regularly go to their branch in…

Ostrich Burger at London Southbank Market during Christmas…YUM!! For more information on the Xmas market, click here:

On my days off, I like to go on a trip to discover great places to eat. If I were an animal, I would call it my “hunting” trips! It was one of these days…

So this is one Thai restaurant I keep on going back to. Of all the Thai places I have been to in London, Busaba Eathai stands out the most. Not too expensive and very laid…

The journey through Borough Market continues. And I shall keep on coming back for more. It’s waiting for us every Thursday, Friday and Saturday! So make sure you get to go to this amazing place.…

The famous Borough Market. Shame on me for not going here sooner. I only thought it would be fair to do two posts on this market. If you’re big on organic and fresh food, then…

Opened in March 2011 and situated on lower ground floor at Selfridges, London. For an interesting history of the cafe’, click here.

[slideshow] I went to this place  on the recommendation of a friend, Michael Harnest. I’ve had Iranian food before but this was even better! As you can tell, the portions were HUGE, with each dish…

[slideshow] Wahaca– The name sounds Japanese…Wahacaaa..hayee Yah! um..okay anyway!!! an amazing Mexican street kitchen style restaurant. Located in four main locations of London– Canary Wharf, White City (in Westfield), Soho and Covent Garden. There is…

One of my all time favourite restaurants to go to is Sofra. Sofra is a group of Turkish restaurants that have their branches in St. Christopher’s Place, Covent Garden, Mayfair and St. John’s Wood. Ozer is also another restaurant which is a part of the…