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Indian Accent (Mayfair)

19th December 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Excellent class of Indian restaurant in Mayfair with matching excellent matching menu options

Editor's note: closed June 2020 owing to the impact of COVID-19 and the need to relocate.

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 16 Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4HW

Food Rating: 82%

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Red Fort (Soho)

2nd December 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long-standing Michelin recommended Indian restaurant in Soho serving food influenced by and dating back to the Mughal Empire

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Indian

Address: 77 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 3SH

Food Rating: 67%

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Pizzicotto (High St Kensington)

31st May 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Black Pizza and Prosecco in Kensington within authentic, family-owned, Italian restaurant

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 267 Kensington High St, London W8 6NA

Food Rating: 69%

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Terroirs (Charing Cross)

14th May 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long-standing wine bar and eatery a minute's walk from Charing Cross

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Address: 5 William IV Street, London WC2N 4DW

Food Rating: 70%

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The Groundworks (Hitchin)

19th February 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Cosy café serving some pleasingly original options for breakfast and lunch with added care and attention than normal 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Breakfast & Lunch

Address: 1 Churchyard, Hitchin SG5 1HR

Food Rating: 61%

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China Tang (Park Lane)

7th March 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Subterranean Chinese restaurant within the Dorchester hotel offering affordable lunch set menus to a good standard in an elegant, but darkened, underground setting

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Chinese

Address: The Dorchester, 53 Park Ln, Mayfair, London W1K 1QA

Food Rating: 71%

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Not Starred But Recommended
  • Food Rating - 71%
    71

Summary

Long, comfortable, sofa seating.
Value for money set menu.

Poor front of house.
Darkened, underground feel.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Chinese

Address: The Dorchester, 53 Park Ln, Mayfair, London W1K 1QA

Website: China Tang (Park Lane)

Telephone: +44 20 7629 9988

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About Me

meMy hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.

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