Bloomsbury and Holborn reward diners who look beyond the area's busiest crossroads. Between the British Museum, Russell Square, the Inns of Court and the northern edge of the West End, the streets hold everything from specialist Japanese cooking and hand-pulled noodles to polished Indian dining and old-school French theatre. The restaurants here combine clear food identities with formats that work equally well when you need a quick meal between appointments or somewhere memorable for an unhurried evening.
The neighbourhood is unusually useful for mixed plans. Museum Street and New Oxford Street are convenient before a show or exhibition, Gray's Inn Road has several destination restaurants within a short walk of one another, and Lamb's Conduit Street suits a slower afternoon or date night. Price and formality vary considerably, so it helps to decide whether speed, atmosphere or a particular dish matters most. Pizza Union is built for an efficient stop, while Noble Rot and Otto's deserve time for the room, service and detail on the plate.
Menus and opening patterns can change, particularly at restaurants that cook seasonally or rely on daily seafood. Use the live menu beneath each entry to check the latest dishes and prices before travelling, and book ahead for the smaller dining rooms or special-occasion choices. Dietary needs also deserve a quick conversation with the restaurant: several kitchens provide vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-aware choices, but shared preparation areas and changing recipes mean that direct confirmation remains the safest approach for allergies.
Colonel Saab High Holborn
Colonel Saab occupies the grand former Holborn Town Hall, and the dining room makes an immediate impression with chandeliers, carved wood, vivid artwork and objects collected across India. The cooking is just as wide-ranging. Rather than reducing the country to a short list of familiar curries, the menu moves between street-food flavours, charcoal grilling, coastal dishes and richer northern preparations. Banarasi guava chaat brings sweet, tart and savoury notes together, while Kandhari paneer tikka and the Anglo-Indian chicken chop show how confidently the kitchen handles the grill.
This is the strongest all-round choice for a celebratory dinner or a group whose members order very differently. A table can balance butter chicken or Old Delhi lamb curry with Nadan meen curry, vegetable-led dishes and breads, then finish with an Indian-inspired dessert such as rasmalai milk cake. The handsome room feels special without requiring an adventurous order, and the broad menu gives cautious diners familiar anchors. Allow time to share, ask the team about heat levels, and resist ordering every rich dish in the same course; the sharper starters make the meal feel more balanced.
Address: 193-197 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BD
Colonel Saab High Holborn Menu
Starter & Chaat Bar
Anglo indian chicken chop
Madras spiced pulled chicken cutlet served with salad & tomato raisin relish
Pomelo & plum salad/Grilled chicken
Fresh pomelo pearls, plum slice, cucumber, edamame beans, baby lettuce, raspberry dressing...
Chilli Mogo
Crispy fried cassava in tangy soy tamarind sauce, roasted sesame seeds
Jaipuri baby aloo
Spiced crispy baby potatoes with sour cream
Kori Kempu
Curry flavoured mangalorean fried chicken supreme, crispy rice noodle, chilli mayo...
Noor mahal chicken tikka
Noor mahal chicken tikka with dip & lime
Kandhari Paneer Tikka
Cottage cheese stuffed with prunes & pomegranate in tomato, garlic mustard salsa
Murgh - E - Malai
Marinated corn fed breast of chicken cooked in a clay oven served with saffron & cardamom sauce....
Tandoori Broccoli
Clay oven cooked tender stem broccoli in creamy sauce & urfa chilli flakes
Sarsoi Ajwaini Fish Tikka
Mustard & carom flavoured marinated fish fillet with green mango salsa
Prawn Chimichurri
Grilled spiced black tiger prawns, chimichurri sauce, chaat masala...
Kolhapuri Lamb Chops
Spice rubbed lamb chops, lime chilli sauce & side salad
Purani Dilli
Mini Samosa, masala chickpea, pomegranate,crispy sev
Mall Road's Dahi Sev Puri
Mall Road speciality puri with sweet & tangy sauce
Khubani Aloo Tikki Chaat
Crispy Aloo Tikki & apricot laced with trio of sauces...
A La Carte Menu
Gutti Vankaya
Andhra style baby aubergine, curry leaf & tamarind sauce
Nizami Murg
spring chicken wrapped in a crust — (please allow 30 minutes)
Sunday lamb curry
Home style indian lamb curry...
Shikari Raan
Slow cooked kid lamb in sauce, pickled onion & bun pao
Paneer Pakeezah
Cottage cheese in royal creamy sauce, silver leaf & green cress
Ghee Roast Kori
Mangalorean spiced semi dry chicken in clarified butter...
Memsaab’s Chicken Curry
Inspired by mem saab, slow cooked chicken in light cream sauce flavoured with sweet spices
Colonel Saab’s Butter Chicken
Boneless morsels of chicken in rich velvety tomato & cashew gravy
Nadan Meen Curry
Home style south indian fish curry cooked to perfection...
Beef Pepper Fry
A bit of a mouthful to describe kerala style beef with coconut and thellicherry black
Prawn Moilee
Succulent prawns cooked in light spiced coconut milk curry
Sides
Chutneys & Papadums
Cucumber & Mint Raita
Cumin Potatoes
Steamed Basmati Rice
Daal Makhani
slow cooked creamy black lentils
Lasooni Palak
Daal Tadka
Rice and Biryanis
South Indian Soya Pulao
Lucknowi Aromatic Kofta Biryani (Lamb)
Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani
Breads
A Variety of Baby Kulchas
truffle & parmesan, roasted onion & cumin
Naan
Missi Roti
Tandoori Roti
Bread Basket
Garlic Naan
Malabar Parantha
Faros Holborn
Faros brings a bright Mediterranean outlook to the southern stretch of Gray's Inn Road. Italian technique forms the centre of the menu, but the kitchen is happy to range around the region with seafood, grilled meat and colourful vegetable dishes. Start with something fresh, such as caprese or bruschetta, alongside crisp calamari or prawns, then move to pasta, risotto or a substantial main. The cooking favours recognisable ingredients and generous flavour, which makes the restaurant easy to recommend when a table wants choice without sacrificing a coherent style.
Couples will appreciate the warm, polished room, but Faros also works well for a family meal or a relaxed business dinner. The best approach is to share two contrasting starters and let each person choose a main according to appetite: pasta suits a comfortable midweek supper, while fish or meat makes the visit feel more occasion-worthy. Desserts lean into familiar Italian comforts, so leaving room for tiramisu is sensible. Service and presentation are more considered than the casual location first suggests, yet the mood remains approachable rather than stiff.
Address: 57 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8PP
Faros Holborn Menu
Starter
Focaccine
Our special bread with garlic, oregano and tomato sauce
Minestrone Soup
Freshly made traditional Italian vegetable soup
Caprese
Buffalo Mozzarella and tomatoes
Bruschettas
Tomatoes and parma ham...
Con Gamberi E Carciofi
Prawns with garlic & chilly and white wine sauce served with artichokes and asparagus
Calamari Fritti
Tender pieces of deep fried calamari with a tartar sauce
Octopus Carpaccio
Thin slices of octopus served with green salad, fennel, asparagus, pink peppers...
Pizza
Pepperoni
Pepperoni, mozzarella and tomato sauce
Quattro Formaggi
Four cheeses: gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone piccante, parmesan, olive oil
La Fungosa
Portobello mushrooms, gorgonzola, mozzarella, truffle oil...
Meat Delizia
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, meat balls, bacon, pepperoni, onion, garlic oil
Quattro Stagioni
Parma Ham, portobello mushrooms, olives, artichokes, mozzarella, tomato sauce
La Calabrese
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, nduja (spicy), pancetta, provolone piccante, red onion, basil, olive oil...
Pasta
All our pastas are freshly handmade by expert Italian artisans
New Rigatoni Cavolo Nero
Rigatoni with kale, garlic & parmesan
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti with bacon, egg, cream & parmesan
Pappardelle Ai Funghi
Pappardelle with Portobello mushrooms, shimeji mushroom, garlic, onions, balsamic, chilli flakes & parmesan...
Tagliatelle Burrata
Tagliatelle with basil tomato sauce, burrata, chilli and garlic
Pappardelle Beef Ragu
Slow cooked (6 hours) shredded beef ragu with garlic & chilli, parmesan, red wine sauce
Truffle Pasta
Tagliatelle with butter, black pepper, parmesan and fresh truffle
Linguine Allo Scoglio
Prawns, squids, sun dried tomatoes with tomato sauce, chilli & garlic. Alternatively you can ask gluten free options of pasta....
Risotto
Risotto Ai Funghi Porcini
Risotto with porcini mushrooms, garlic and parmesan
Risotto Mare
Risotto with prawns, squid, clams, chilli, garlic and tomato sauce
New Risotto Primavera
Risotto with asparagus, baby courgette, peas, mozzarella, garlic and parmesan...
Main Course
Pollo Alla Milanese
Chicken breast in breadcrumbs served with rocket salad
Pollo Ai Funghi Porcini
Chicken breast with creamy porcini sauce served with mashed potato and almond flakes
Fresh Sea Bass
Fresh daily Sea Bass with lemon butter caper sauce served with broccoli, green beans and tomatoes
Filetto Di Manzo Ai Porcini
Premium Scottish Beef Fillet with porcini mushroom sauce served with chips and asparagus...
Salads
Burrata Salad
Burrata cheese with beef tomato, cherry tomato and almonds
Insalata di Carciofi crudi con avocado
Artichoke salad with avocado & parmesan shavings
Insalata di Salmone
Mixed greens, cherry tomato, avocado, caperberries and smoked salmon...
Desserts & Icecreams
Homemade Tiramisu
Espresso Affogato
Traditional coffee based dessert
Gelato & Sorbetto
Madagascan Vanilla, Chocolate & Roasted Hazelnut, Pistachio, Lemon Sorbetto...
Chocolate Bomb
Chocolate cake served with a scoop of Italian gelato
New Salted Caramel Panna Cotta
Traditional Italian vanilla Panna Cotta with homemade salted caramel sauce and almonds
Tagliere Di Formaggi
Selection of Italian cheese with nuts and dry fruits
Uzumaki London
Uzumaki turns a ramen meal into an exuberant anime experience. Murals, bold lighting and manga references fill the room, yet the food has enough substance to keep the theme from becoming a distraction. Ramen is the main event, with options built around creamy tonkotsu-style broth, chilli heat, beef and plant-based combinations. Names such as Uzumaki ramen, Naruto ramen and Tenten's spicy tantan continue the playful idea, while gyoza, karaage and katsu curry give groups an easy way to build a broader table.
Come here when atmosphere matters as much as dinner: it is particularly good for anime fans, families with older children and lively groups. First-time visitors should choose a ramen according to broth and heat rather than its character name, then add one crisp side to share. Vegan and meat-free bowls make mixed dietary groups easier to accommodate, and the restaurant promotes halal-friendly choices, though anyone with a strict requirement should confirm ingredients and preparation before ordering. The setting is energetic, so diners seeking a hushed conversation may prefer a quieter option elsewhere nearby.
Address: 107 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NA
Uzumaki London Menu
Ramen & udon
Uzumaki ramen
Tonkotsu broth, 2 slices chashu pork, half ajitsuke tamago, naruto maki, menma bamboo, spring onion.
Naruto ramen
Tonkotsu broth, 4 slices chashu pork, whole ajitsuke tamago, naruto maki, menma bamboo, nori seaweed, spring onion.
Halal uzumaki ramen
Beef & chicken broth, 2 slices chashu chicken, half ajitsuke tamago, naruto maki, menma bamboo, spring onion.
Halal naruto ramen
Beef & chicken broth, 4 slices chashu chicken, whole ajitsuke tamago, naruto maki, menma bamboo, nori seaweed, spring onion.
Tenten's spicy tantan
Tonkotsu broth, spicy sesame paste, chashu pork, half ajitsuke tamago, pak choi, wood-ear mushroom, bean sprouts, spring onion.
Bakugou flaming miso
Shiitake miso, spicy sesame paste, chashu chicken, half ajitsuke tamago, pak choi, wood-ear mushroom, bean sprouts, spring onion.
Bankai! Beef ramen
Beef & chicken broth, glazed beef, half ajitsuke tamago, charred corn, bean sprouts, crispy onion, spring onion.
Panda senpai ramen
Shiitake miso, half ajitsuke tamago, menma bamboo, pak choi, veg kakiage, spring onion.
Senjutsu vegan udon
Shiitake miso, menma bamboo, pak choi, charred com, veg kakiage, spring onion, aromatic oil, sesame.
Chainsaw curry udon
Potatoes, shiitake mushroom, carrots, onion, house curry sause, spring onion & aromatic herbs.
Anime classics
Guy's spring of youth curry
Potatoes, shiitake mushroom, carrots, onion, house curry sauce, japanese rice, spring onion & herbs.
Toge onigiri
Almon teriyaki, dryed tuna flakes, aonori, sesame, nori seaweed
Spicy shinobi edamame
Sweet & spicy sauce, sesame
Ninjutsu chakra croquettes (4 pcs)
Curried vegetables
Food wars! Karaag
Marinated deep-fried chicken, chilli coriander, shichimi mayo
Spirited onigiri
Nori seaweed
Katsu no jutsu curry don
Chicken katsu, house curry sauce, sesame cabbage, japanese rice, spring onion & herbs
Kenpachi chicken katsu
Panko fried chicken breast, sesame cabbage, tonkatsu BBQ sauce
Chicken gyoza (gyoza 4 pcs)
With sesame, crispy onion arumble and coriander
Rawn gyoza
With leeks and micro cress
Zen garden edamame
Sea salt flakes
Wakame seaweed
Marinated seaweed salad, sesame
Sniper captain's wasabi peas
Pirate king meat on the bone
Hether you just won an epic battle or returned from a cruise at sea. sink your teeth in our epic meat (chicken) on the bone roasted to perfection.
Dessert and drinks
Chakra boost (each)
Peach / orange / lychee / green apple
Itachi dango
3 pcs Tricolor dango ball on a stick! Served with sweet taro sauce - itachi's favorite!
Mochi ice-cream (each)
Uzu / passionfruit / vanilla / strawberry cheesecake
Mitsuri sakura mochi
Rice, red bean paste
Indian Lounge
Indian Lounge sits near the King's Cross end of Gray's Inn Road and covers the classics with impressive breadth. The menu moves from samosas, onion bhaji and grilled tandoori dishes through biryanis, paneer recipes, seafood and a long choice of curries. That range is its chief advantage: one person can keep things gentle and creamy while another heads towards chilli, smoke or sharper tomato-led flavours. Fresh bread, rice and vegetable sides make it straightforward to turn separate preferences into a meal for the whole table.
This is a practical choice for groups arriving through King's Cross or finishing a day around Bloomsbury. Build the order around one grill dish and two curries with different sauces, then add a vegetable preparation for contrast. The staff can help distinguish dishes that sound similar and steer diners towards a suitable level of heat. Because the list is extensive, ordering fewer mains and sharing usually produces a more interesting meal than choosing one dish each. Confirm allergens directly, especially where marinades, nuts or shared kitchen equipment may be involved.
Address: 343 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8PX
Indian Lounge Menu
Scrumptious Starters
Onion Bhaji (V) or Vegetable Samosa (V) (Vegan)
Onion Bhaji - Finely chopped onions and coriander prepared with herbs and spices (deep fried). Vegetable samosa – Mixed vegetables seasoned with herbs, wrapped with pads and crispy fried.
Lamb or Cheese Samosa (V)
Minced lamb (or cheese) seasoned with herbs – wrapped with pads and crispy fried.
Garlic Lounge Prawns
Tiger prawns tossed in butter, garlic, lemon juice and honey.
Paneer Tikka (V)
Paneer Tikka - Paneer marinated in yoghurt and spices. Cooked in high temperature in a clay oven.
Chicken Tikka or Chicken Pakora
Chicken Tikka - Chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices. Cooked in high temperature in a clay oven. Chicken pakora - Chicken pieces marinated with spices and then coated with rice flour.
Lounge Mix Starter
A mixed combination of chicken tikka, meat samosa and sheek kebab. Served with salad and sauces.
Vegetable Mix Starter (V)
A mixed combination of onion bhaji, vegetable samosa, aloo pakora and paneer tikka.
Juicy Lamb Chops
Lamb chops seasoned with herbs and exotic spices. Served with salad and sauces.
King Prawn Butterfly
King prawn flattened out, then coated in a mildly spiced batter and deep fried.
Chicken or Paneer Chilli Fry
Thin sliced chicken tikka or paneer stir-fried with green chilli, herbs, coriander and spices.
King Prawn Puri
King prawns stir-fried in a medium spiced sauce. Served with deep fried bread.
Sheek Kebab
Minced lamb seasoned with mint, coriander and onions. Grilled in oven clay.
Prawn Puri
Small prawns stir-fried in a medium spiced sauce. Served with deep fried, puffed thin bread.
Ragda Pati (V) (Vegan)
Marinated potatoes stuffed with spicy lentils and chutney. Served with chick peas and sauces.
Lentil Soup (V)
Soup of the day.
Enjoyable Specials
Mango Garlic Chicken
Chicken cooked in mango chutney and Chef’s exotic ingredients. Mild dish.
Lamb Kebab Karahi
Mince lamb cooked in medium spices with onions and peppers. Served sizzling.
Chicken Chilli Bayang
Slices of chicken marinated in herbs and spices, cooked in hot and thick sauce. An exotic flavour.
Lamb Kaddu
Pieces of lamb cooked with butternut and spices in a medium sauce. Served in butternut squash.
Duck Bhuna
Medium spiced slices of duck breast oven-grilled and served in thick medium sauce.
Ak-Bari Lamb Shank
A signature dish consisting of lamb shank cooked in medium sauce. Served with rice or naan bread.
Tava Gosht Lahori
Lamb pan fried with spices, herbs, garlic and juliennes of ginger root. Served sizzling.
Chicken or Lamb Green Chilli
Chicken or Lamb cooked with green chillies, coriander and mint to make a distinct green chilli curry.
Chicken, Lamb or Beef Naga
Tender pieces of chicken, beef or lamb cooked with spices and naga chilli (ghost pepper). Very hot.
Lamb or Beef Qasuri Methi
Lamb or beef cooked with onions, qasuri methi and spices in medium thick sauce.
Sweet Chicken Chilli
Chicken tikka cooked in sweet chilli sauce. Fusion taste and quite popular.
Hydebradi Lamb chops
Lamb chops cooked with herbs and spices in medium sauce. Served with rice or naan bread.
Honey Chicken or Lamb
Tender pieces of chicken or lamb cooked with honey and exotic spices.
Duck Naga
Medium spiced slices of duck breast oven-grilled and served in a very hot sauce (ghost peppers).
Pathia special
A lip-smacking tangy curry with lemon and tomato with a little sweetness too. Choose from chicken, Lamb or Prawns.
Lamb Bhindi special
Lamb cooked with bhindi with herbs and spices in a medium sauce.
Tasty Traditionals
Chicken Tikka Massala
Chicken tikka cooked in a blend of spices with coconut cream and fresh cream sauce. This is the most popular dish in UK. Sweet and Mild.
Lamb Massala
Lamb cooked in a blend of spices with coconut cream, nut and fresh cream sauce. Mild dish.
Tandoori Butter Chicken
Chicken marinated in a blend of light spices and yoghurt. Cooked in a low flame with butter and cream. Slightly sweet, butter and creamy flavour.
Chicken or Lamb Passanda
This was the favourite dish of the Mogul emperors. A mild dish of chicken or lamb cooked in a sauce of cream, coconut milk and cashew nut. Sweet and Mild.
Chicken or Lamb Phall
Chicken or Lamb cooked with fiery red hot chillies with a tangy taste. Considered one of the hottest dish in any Indian restaurant.
Chicken or Lamb Karahi
Chicken or Lamb cooked in medium spices with onions and peppers. Served sizzling.
Chicken or Lamb Thethoi (Tamarind)
Chicken or Lamb cooked with tamarind, ginger, herbs and spices.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken cooked with red and green peppers, onions, spices and green chillies. A hot dish.
Lamb Jalfrezi
Lamb cooked with red and green peppers, onions, gingers, spices and green chillies. A hot dish.
Chicken Tikka Bhuna
Chicken tikka cooked in a medium spiced sauce with herbs, spices, onions and tomatoes.
Keema Murgh or Aloo Keema
Keema Murgh – chicken stir-fried with lamb mince, onions, herbs and spices. Medium dish. Aloo Keema – lamb mince stir-fried with potatoes, onions, herbs and spices. Medium dish.
Beef or Lamb Shatokora
Tender pieces of beef or lamb cooked with a traditional bangladeshi bitter lemon in a medium spiced sauce.
Garlic Chicken Chilli
Chicken cooked with garlic, onions and other spices. A hot dish with a garlic flavour. Very popular.
Garlic Lamb Chilli
Lamb cooked with garlic, onions and other spices. A hot dish with a garlic flavour. Very popular.
Korma (Mild)
Very mild, sweet and creamy texture. It is cooked with coconut, cashew nuts and fresh cream.
Bhuna (Medium)
Medium strength dish cooked with fresh herbs, spices, onions and tomatoes.
Rogan Josh (Medium)
It is cooked in herb, spices and lots of tomatoes. A good dish for those who love tomatoes.
Dupiaza (Medium)
Lots of onions added to create a savoury dish tempered by a hint of herbal aromatics.
Sagwalla (Spinach – Medium)
Delicious and one of the effective uses of spinach. A good dish for those who love spinach.
Dhansak (Lentils – Hot)
Prepared in a sweet, sour and fairly hot sauce thickened with lentils. Sweet and sour taste.
Madras (Fairly Hot)
Madras is a fairly hot sauce. It contains flavours in the form of tomatoes, lemon and chillies.
Vindaloo (Hot)
Cooked in a hot sauce with chunks of potatoes and lots of chillies and hot spices.
Balti
Cooked with pickles, coriander and spices. Can be cooked to a spicier level. Please inform the staff.
Boring But Delightful
Chicken - £10.50 Lamb – £11.50 Prawn - £10.99 Vegetable (V) - £8.50 Chicken Tikka - £11.50 Egg - £8.99 Choose one of the following mains with chicken, lamb, prawn, chicken tikka, egg or vegetable:
Korma (Mild)
Very mild, sweet and creamy texture. It is cooked with coconut, cashew nuts and fresh cream.
Bhuna (Medium)
Medium strength dish cooked with fresh herbs, spices, onions and tomatoes.
Rogan Josh (Medium)
It is cooked in herb, spices and lots of tomatoes. A good dish for those who love tomatoes.
Dupiaza (Medium)
Lots of onions added to create a savoury dish tempered by a hint of herbal aromatics.
Sagwalla (Spinach – Medium)
Delicious and one of the effective uses of spinach. A good dish for those who love spinach.
Dhansak (Lentils – Hot)
Prepared in a sweet, sour and fairly hot sauce thickened with lentils. Sweet and sour taste.
Madras (Fairly Hot)
Madras is a fairly hot sauce. It contains flavours in the form of tomatoes, lemon and chillies.
Vindaloo (Hot)
Cooked in a hot sauce with chunks of potatoes and lots of chillies and hot spices.
Balti
Cooked with pickles, coriander and spices. Can be cooked to a spicier level. Please inform the staff.
Yummy Biryanis
Aromatic dish treated with mixed spices and stir-fried with basmati rice. All biryani dishes are served with a poppadum or raitha on the side. Medium spiced.
Lamb Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Vegetable Biryani (V)
Prawn or Fish Biryani
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Lamb Chop Biryani
King Prawn Biryani
Special Mix Biryani
A mix of lamb, chicken and prawn. Served with egg.
Mouth-Watering Tandoori
All these dishes are cooked in an oven clay at high temperature. Medium spiced, grilled and served sizzling.
½ Tandoori Chicken
Two pieces of tender chicken on the bone marinated in yoghurt, mixed spices and garlic.
Chicken Tikka
Pieces of boneless chicken marinated in medium spices and yoghurt.
Sheek Kebab
Sheek Kebab - minced lamb seasoned with mint, coriander and onions.
Juicy Lamb Chops
Pieces of lamb chops marinated in medium spices and yoghurt.
Chicken Shaslick
Pieces of chicken marinated in spices – barbecued with peppers, onions and tomatoes.
Lamb Shaslick
Pieces of lamb marinated in spices – barbecued with peppers, onions and tomatoes.
Paneer Shaslick (V)
Indian cottage cheese marinated in spices – barbecued with peppers, onions and tomatoes.
Salmon Tikka
Salmon fish marinated in medium spices and yoghurt.
Tandoori King Prawn
King prawns marinated in medium spices and yoghurt.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
A mix of chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, sheek kebab, paneer tikka and king prawn.
The Beautiful Ocean
Tilapia Fish Bhuna
Tilapia fish cooked in a medium spiced thick sauce with herbs, spices, onions and tomatoes.
Goan Fish Curry
Marinated tilapia fillet deep fried with hot spices. Cooked with thick coconut and curry leaf sauce.
Crab Masala
Crab meat cooked with coconut milk. Hot dish.
Sea Bassergine
Sea bass stuffed with garnished aubergine and spices. It is grilled and served with pilau rice.
King Prawn Special
King prawns cooked in any style such as massala, bhuna, jalfrezi etc. Please inform the staff.
Finger-Licking Vegetable Sides
Tarka Dall (V)
Lentils cooked with butter, herbs, freshly fried garlic and aromatic spices.
Bombay Aloo (V)
Steamed potatoes cooked with garlic, herbs and medium spices.
Motor or Saag Paneer (V)
Motor Paneer - Indian cottage cheese cooked with green peas. Saag Paneer – Indian cottage cheese cooked with spinach.
Mixed Vegetables (V)
Mixed vegetables cooked with herbs and spices in a medium curry sauce.
Bhindi Bhaji (V)
Green okras cooked in medium spices with butter, onions and spices.
Tok Special Begun (V)
Deep fried aubergines cooked in medium spices, herbs and tamarind paste.
Mushroom Bhaji (V)
Mushrooms stir-fried with onions, herbs, garlic and spices.
Saag Aloo or Saag Bhaji (V)
Saag aloo – spinach and potatoes stir-fried with onions, spices, garlic and herbs. Saag Bhaji – spinach stir-fried with onions, spices, garlic and herbs.
Brinjal Bhaji (V)
Aubergines cooked with onions, spices, garlic and herbs.
Aloo Gobi or Gobi Bhaji (V)
Aloo Gobi - Cauliflowers stir-fried with potatoes, onions, garlic and spices. Gobi Bhaji – Cauliflowers stir-fried with onions, garlic and spices.
Chana Masala or Chana Begun (V)
Chana Masala – chick peas cooked with garlic, onions and lime juice in a medium spiced sauce. Chana Begun – chick peas cooked with aubergines, onions and garlic. Medium spiced.
Pleasant Paneer
Paneer Bhuna (V)
Indian cottage cheese cooked with garlic, onions and herbs in a medium thick sauce.
Paneer Jalfrezi (V)
Indian cottage cheese cooked with peppers, green chillies, herbs and spices. A hot dish.
Paneer Tikka Massala (V)
Indian cottage cheese cooked in a blend of spices with coconut cream, nut and fresh cream sauce.
Delightful Rice and Bread
Boiled Rice
Pilau Rice
Lemon or Coconut Rice
Mushroom Fried Rice
Keema Special Rice
Garlic or Cumin Rice
Onion or Egg Fried Rice
Special or Veg Fried Rice
Plain Nan Bread
Garlic or Chilli Nan
Onion or Honey Nan
Peshwari Nan Bread
Cheese Nan Bread
Keema Nan Bread
Tandoori Roti or Puri
Plain Paratha
Aloo or Veg Paratha
Chapati Bread
Butter Nan
Scrummy Extras
Chips
Mixed Salad
Cod Fish and Chips
Plain Raitha (Yoghurt)
Cucumber or Onion Raitha
Plain or Spicy Pappadum
Chutney Per Person
Onions, Lemon and Green Chillies
North Sea Fish Restaurant
North Sea Fish Restaurant has served Leigh Street since 1977, combining the comfort of a neighbourhood fish-and-chip shop with a proper sit-down dining room. Cod and haddock remain natural starting points, but the menu is broader than the headline suggests: plaice, skate, grilled fish, shellfish and seafood starters give regulars room to vary the order. Batter should be crisp rather than heavy, while grilled preparations let the flavour and texture of the fish lead. The kitchen's specialist focus is exactly what makes this long-running address worth seeking out.
Choose North Sea for a traditional lunch, an uncomplicated family dinner or a meal with visitors who want a recognisably British experience. Fried fish with chips is the classic route, but a grilled catch and a vegetable side make a lighter alternative, and a shared seafood starter can add variety. Availability may shift with supply, so ask what is best that day and check the current menu if you have a particular species in mind. The dining room is comfortable and unshowy, placing freshness, portion and friendly service ahead of fashion.
Address: 7-8 Leigh Street, London WC1H 9EW
North Sea Fish Restaurant Menu
Starters
SMOKED SALMON
Delicately smoked salmon with pickled cucumber and capers
PRAWN COCKTAIL
Juicy prawns in our signature Marie Rose sauce with buttered warm baguette
Anchovy Bruschetta
Grilled bread topped with anchovy, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil
KING PRAWNS (5 pieces)
King prawns pan-fried with garlic and chilli
SCALLOPS (4 pieces)
Cornish hand-dived scallops, pan-seared with classic shallot cream and white wine sauce
GRILLED OCTOPUS
Grilled octopus with lemon, olive oil and fresh herbs
KING PRAWN TEMPURA (5 pieces)
Succulent king prawns in crisp batter with sweet chilli sauce
CALAMARI
Tender squid rings in a light golden batter, fried crisp with lemon, cooked in rapeseed oil
HALLOUMI CHIPS (6 slices)
Golden-fried halloumi, crisp on the outside, soft and salty within
WHITEBAIT
Crispy deep-fried whitebait with tartare sauce and lemon
GRILLED SARDINES (4 pieces)
Fresh Portuguese sardines, simply grilled with lemon and garlic
HOMEMADE FISHCAKE
Fried fresh cod, haddock and salmon fishcake, lightly seasoned with fresh herbs, crisp on the outside and soft and flaky within, with tartare sauce and lemon
BRIE (V)
Golden-fried Brie in a crisp breadcrumb coating with blueberry jam, fried in rapeseed oil
FISH SOUP
Made daily from that morning’s fish catch, served with a fresh baguette
Fish Mains
PLAICE FILLET (B)(G)
Delicate, sweet flat fish with a light texture
SKATE (B)(G)
Tender skate with a mild, distinctive flavour
ROCK (B)(G)
A firm, meaty fish with a strong flavour, a traditional chip shop favourite
SALMON STEAK (on the bone) (G)
Fresh salmon steak on the bone, simply grilled
KING PRAWNS (9 pieces) (B)
Succulent king prawns in crisp batter with sweet chilli sauce
WHOLETAIL SCAMPI (12 pieces) (B)
Whole Scottish langoustine tails in crisp golden crumb, cooked in rapeseed oil
GRILLED OCTOPUS (G)
Grilled octopus with lemon, herb dressing and a crisp salad
CALAMARI (main course) (B)(G)
Tender squid rings in a light golden batter, fried crisp with tartare sauce and lemon, cooked in rapeseed oil
HOMEMADE FISHCAKES
Fried fresh cod, haddock and salmon fishcakes, lightly seasoned with fresh herbs, crisp on the outside and soft and flaky within, with tartare sauce and lemon
SCALLOPS (main course) (8 pieces)
Cornish hand-dived scallops, pan-seared with classic shallot cream and white wine sauce
WHOLE DOVER SOLE (on the bone) (G)
A true British classic, sweet, firm flesh on the bone, simply grilled
WHOLE LEMON SOLE (on the bone) (G)
Delicate and tender, with a naturally light, refined flavour
WHOLE SEA BASS (on the bone) (G)
Clean, sweet flavour, served on the bone
HADDOCK FILLET (B)(G)
A richer alternative Fresh North Atlantic Haddock, prized for its richer, fuller flavour
FISHERMAN’S CATCH (Grilled)
(for two) Our signature Cod, Salmon, Sea Bass, King Prawns, Scallops, Calamari and Sardines, on a bed of samphire and classic shallot cream and white wine sauce
NORTH SEA SEAFOOD PLATTER
(for two, cooked to perfection) For sharing Cod and Haddock, Calamari, Prawns, Sardines, Scampi, Salt and Pepper Squid, Whitebait
SEA BASS FILLETS (Grilled)
Our signature fillet With steamed spinach and classic shallot cream and white wine sauce
COD FILLET (B)(G)
Our classic Prime North Atlantic Cod, delivered fresh daily from Billingsgate and cooked to order
Extras & Sides
HALLOUMI CHIPS (6 slices)
Golden-fried halloumi, crisp on the outside, soft and salty within
GREEK SALAD (V)
Cucumber, tomato, mixed lettuce leaves and onions with house dressing
MIXED SALAD
Cucumber, tomato, mixed lettuce leaves and onions with house dressing
HOMEMADE ONION RINGS
CHIPS
HOMEMADE COLESLAW
MUSHY PEAS
GARDEN PEAS
BUTTERED SPINACH
BLANCHED SAMPHIRE
FRESH BAKED BAGUETTE AND BUTTER
GRAVY
CURRY SAUCE
PICKLED GHERKIN (each)
Traditional Burgers
All burger s ser ved in a brioche bun and chips
FISH BURGER (B)
Battered cod fillet with lettuce, pickled cucumber and tartare sauce
HOMEMADE FISHCAKE BURGER
Homemade cod and haddock fishcake in a brioche bun, with lettuce, pickled cucumber and tartare sauce
HALLOUMI BURGER (V)
Grilled halloumi with fresh tomato and cucumber slices
Favourites
All pies are served with chips or mashed potato
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PIE
STEAK AND ALE PIE
BANGERS AND POTATO MASH
Three Lincoln beef sausages
VEGETARIAN PIE (V)
SAVELOY
Traditional London smoked and steamed beef sausage, with chips
PORK SAUSAGE plain or battered
Our classic pork sausage, with chips
Desserts
BAKED CHEESECAKE
A light and fluffy cheesecake topped with fresh wild berry coulis
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
With custard or ice cream
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
Brioche baked with raisins, served with warm custard or ice cream
ICE CREAM & SORBET
A perfect finish Choose two scoops Classic Vanilla Salted Caramel Chocolate Strawberry
White Wines
Voramar Macabeo/Sauvignon Blanc, Spain (House White)
Pale straw in colour, with subtle hints of green. Notes of apple and white pears, with a tropical touch and a hint of honey at the end
Borelli Pinot Grigio, Italy
A soft and alluring pinot grigio with fresh, juicy flavours and aromas of ripe apples and pears
The Accomplice Chardonnay, Australia
The palate is soft with a creamy texture balanced by a fine tropical fruit character to give a lovely rich characterful finish
Muscadet Sur Lie Aubiniere
An expressive bouquet of ripe pear and apple. Ample and fruity on the palate, and combining elegance with minerality
Picpoul De Pinet Deux Vents, France
A youthful bright nose of lemongrass and green apple with a subtle, salty mineral note. Organically grown and produced
Chablis Albert Bichot
Very pure nose of white flowers, flint typical of Chablis, opening up to a palate that boasts an elegant combination of almond balanced and lovely vivacity. Fresh and rich in turns with a long finish
Red Wines
Voramar Bobal/Tempranillo, Spain (House Red)
An intense cherry red with flashing hints of violet. Raspberry and blackberry notes. A well rounded wine with good structure
Vistamar Brisa Merlot, Chile
Rich aromas of red fruits and plums overlaid with notes of toast and vanilla. Fruity and rounded on the palate, with a long lingering finish
The Accomplice Shiraz, Australia
Medium weight with soft tannins. Sweet red cherries and blackberries are dominant on the palate finishing with a hint of mocha and oak
Decum Rioja Crianza, Spain
Aged for 12 months in American and French oak barrels. Intense, smooth and with a very engaging aftertaste
Chateau Arcole St Emilion Grand Cru
A rich nose with intense aromas of black fruits. On the palate, it is silky with ripe tannins and excellent length and structure
Rosé Wines
Borelli Pinot Grigio Blush, Italy
A fresh, well balanced and fruity wine, with vibrant floral notes that highlight the natural pink colour of the grape
Reserve St Jacques Grenache Rosé, France
Clean and pure with hints of strawberry and juicy stone fruits. Floral and cherry notes define the dry elegant finish
Draught Beer/Cider
Camden Hells - Lager
London Pride - Ale
Draft Cider
Bottle Beer
Spitfire - Ale
Zero Alcohol Beer
Zero Alcohol Beer
Gin
Gordon’s Gins
Tanqueray
Rum
Captain Morgan Dark
Whiskey
Jack Daniels
Johnnie Walker
Jameson
Vodka
Belvedere
Hot Drinks
Decaffeinated Coffee
Espresso, Flat White, Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Tea
Hot Chocolate
Irish Coffee (Jameson)
Herbal Teas: Earl Grey, Peppermint, Fresh Mint, Chamomile, Green Tea
Juices
Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry
Champagnes
Champagne Gruet Selection Brut NV, France (House Champagne)
A light and elegant House champagne with soft, full flavour and consistent mousse, possessing good balance and maturity
Telmont Reserve Brut NV, France
An exceptional Réserve Brut. Exquisite balance of tension and ripe fruit, richness and minerality. A very fine and complex champagne
Moët & Chandon Imperial NV 37.5cl
Mineral freshness and white flowers on the nose followed with nuances of brioche, biscuit and fresh nuts with a hint of elegant maturity
Moët & Chandon Imperial
Mineral freshness and white flowers on the nose followed with nuances of brioche, biscuit and fresh nuts with a hint of elegant maturity
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV
Silky and vibrant, showcasing flavours of ripe pear, lemon zest, and stone fruits, balanced by a creamy texture and refreshing acidity
Soft Drinks
Coke, Coke Zero, Fanta, Sprite
Ginger Beer
Elderflower
Cloudy Lemonade
Lipton Iced Tea (Lemon, Peach)
Mineral or Sparkling Water (750ml)
Sparking Wines
Midea Prosecco, Italy
Crisp and fruity, with a fragrance and flavour reminiscent of a fruit cocktail made with apples
Ca Belli Prosecco Rosé, Italy
Fruity aromas of cherry and berries on the nose with delicate floral notes. Lively and pleasantly dry with a pleasant aftertaste
Noble Rot
Noble Rot's original Lamb's Conduit Street home is a wine bar and restaurant for people who care equally about what is poured and what arrives from the kitchen. The cooking draws on British produce and French technique, keeping plates focused enough to sit comfortably beside a serious bottle. A recent seasonal menu has included Comté beignets, smoked eel with celeriac remoulade, Dorset clams with chorizo, roast fish with pastis and slow-cooked beef. The details rotate, which is part of the appeal rather than an inconvenience.
Book the restaurant for a thoughtful date or a long lunch; use the bar when wine and a few smaller plates are the priority. The list ranges well beyond famous labels, and the team can suggest glasses or bottles at different budgets, so give them a flavour profile and a ceiling rather than pretending expertise. Food should still drive the order: combine a snack, a vegetable or seafood starter and one of the compact mains, then consider cheese or dessert. This is intimate, grown-up dining, with conversation and curiosity providing the occasion.
Address: 51 Lamb's Conduit Street, London WC1N 3NB
Noble Rot Menu
SUMMER SET LUNCH MENU
2 Courses £24; 3 Courses £28; Wine pairings not included
Egg Mayonnaise & Anchovy
Whole Baked Plaice & Green Peppercorn Butter
Warm Rice Pudding & Gooseberry Compote
RESTAURANT MENU
11th June 2026
Bread & Butter
Olives
Comte Beignets & Pickled Walnut Ketchup
Ortiz Anchovies
Carlingford Rock Oysters
Senorio Iberico Bellota Paleta D.O.P
Mortadella
Summer Leaf Salad
Duck & Pork Rillettes
Comte Tart, Pickled Walnut & Frisee
Green Asparagus, Mayonnaise, Breadcrumbs, Bottarga & Lemon
Octopus Carpaccio & Sauce Vierge
Buffalo Mozzarella, Honeymoon Melon, Datterinis & Basil
Lemon Sole & Seaweed Butter
Fazzoletti, Girolles & Courgette with Sheep's Ricotta
Braised Cornish Turbot, Vin Jaune & Alsace Bacon
Roast Cod, Brown Shrimp, Capers & Sea Aster
Swaledale Pork Chop, Borlotti Beans & Salsa Verde
Landes Guinea Fowl, Panisse, Artichoke & Roast Tomato
Loquat & Almond Tart
Paris Brest
Chocolate & Coffee Mousse
Strawberry & Champagne Sorbet
Chartreuse Ice Cream
Cheese Plate
Formai du Mut*, Yr Afr*, Cashel Blue
BAR MENU
11th June 2026
Bread & Butter
Olives
Salted Marcona Almonds
Comte Beignets & Pickled Walnut Ketchup
Ortiz Anchovies
Achill Rock Oysters
Senorio Iberico Bellota Paleta D.O.P
Mortadella
Tomato Tonnato
Summer Leaf Salad
Duck & Pork Rillettes
Potted Shrimp & Toast
Roast Turbot Head & Scallop Roe Butter
Toulouse Sausage, Mash & Mustard
Cheese Plate
Formai du Mut*, Yr Afr*, Cashel Blue
DESSERT MENU
11th June 2026
Loquat Tart
Paris Brest
Chocolate & Coffee Mousse
Strawberry & Champagne Sorbet
Chartreuse Ice Cream
Cheese Plate
Formai du Mut*, Yr Afr*, Cashel Blue
Aperitif
Wines By The Glass
Tetramythos, Retsina 'Natur'
Peloponnese, Greece 2025
Maestro Sierra, Oloroso
Jerez, Spain NV
Tradicion, Fino
Jerez, Spain NV
Sparkling
Wines By The Glass
Can Sumoi, Montonega 'Ancestral'
Catalonia, Spain 2024
Langham Estate, Brut 'Culver Classic Cuvee'
Dorset, England NV
M Gonet, Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs '3 Terroirs'
Champagne, France 2020
White
Wines By The Glass
Quinta do Ermizio, 'Chin Chin'
Vinho Verde, Portugal 2025
Entre Vinyes, 'Oniric Brisat'
Penedes, Spain 2024
Luneau Papin, Muscadet 'Garance'
Loire, France 2024
C Fhal, 'Le Femme Soleil'
Languedoc, France 2024
La Stoppa, Malvasia 'Costabosco'
Emilia Romagna, Italy 2024
Maison Stephan, 'Le Grand Blanc'
N Rhone, France 2023
Cassiopee, Bourgogne Aligote 'Mitancherie'
Burgundy, France 2022
Koehler-Ruprecht, Riesling Spatlese Trocken 'Kallstadter Saumagen'
Pfalz, Germany 2020
P Menard, Anjou 'Clos Des Mailles'
Loire, France 2023
Les Horees, Bourgogne Blanc 'Aganippe'
Burgundy, France 2023
Rosé
Wines By The Glass
I Malihin, Liatiko Rosé
Crete, Greece 2023
Tempier, Bandol Rosé
Provence, France 2024
Red
Wines By The Glass
Bodegas Latue, Tempranillo 'Don Tinto'
Castilla La Mancha, Spain 2023
Mourgues du Gres, Costieres de Nimes 'Les Galets'
S Rhone, France 2023
Tetramythos, Mavro Kalavrytino 'Achaia'
Peloponesse, Greece 2024
Franc Cardinal, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France 2019
P Viet, Beaujolais Villages
Beaujolais, France 2024
JA Ponce, Bobal 'P.F.'
Manchuela, Spain 2024
Place of Changing Winds, Syrah 'No.2'
Victoria, Australia 2023
R Bouvier, Marsannay 'Le Finage'
Burgundy, France 2021
S Dittiere, Saumur 'Les Cormiers'
Loire, France 2022
Sparkling
Coravin Wines
P Peters, Brut Blanc de Blancs 'Cuvee de Reserve'
Champagne, France NV
La Closerie (J Prevost), Extra Brut 'Les Beguines'
Champagne, France NV (2023)
Dhondt-Grellet, Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs 'Les Nogers'
Champagne, France 2018
White
Coravin Wines
N Faure, Bourgogne Aligote 'La Corvee de Bully'
Burgundy, France 2024
F Rousset-Martin, Cotes-du-Jura Savagnin 'Vigne Aux Dames'
Jura, France 2021
A&O de Moor, Chablis 1er Cru 'Vau de Vey'
Burgundy, France 2023
E Sadie, Chenin Blanc 'Mev Kirsten'
Stellenbosch, South Africa 2024
F Cotat, Sancerre 'La Grande Cote'
Loire, France 2008
Roulot, Meursault 'Luchets'
Burgundy, France 2022
Lamy-Caillat, Chassagne-Montrachet
Burgundy, France 2022
Red
Coravin Wines
Gramenon, Cotes-du-Rhone 'Ceps Centenaires La Meme'
S Rhone, France 2024
Artuke, 'La Condenada'
Rioja, Spain 2022
E Pepe, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 'Branella'
Abruzzo, Italy 2021
Camille Thiriet, Cote-de-Nuits Villages 'Clos Magny'
Burgundy, France 2023
Ducru Beaucaillou, St-Julien
Bordeaux, France 1989
Charles Lachaux, Nuits-St-Georges 'La Petite Charmotte'
Burgundy, France 2022
Vin Jaune
Coravin Wines
d'Arlay, Vin Jaune
Jura, France 2017 620ml
Macle, Chateau Chalon
Jura, France 2010 620ml
Sweet
Coravin Wines
Climens, Barsac
Bordeaux, France 1986
Aussigouins, Coteaux du Layon 'Nectar d'Empyree'
Loire, France 2017 500ml
Clos Joliette, Jurancon 'Moelleux'
South West, France 2004
Yquem, Sauternes
Bordeaux, France 2003 375ml
Fortified
Coravin Wines
HM Borges, Malmsey 30 Year
Madeira, Portugal NV 50ml:
Samos, Muscat
Samos, Greece 1963 375ml 50ml:
HM Borges, Sercial
Madeira, Portugal 1993 50ml:
Henriques & Henriques, Boal 'Grand Prix Seville 1929'
Madeira, Portugal 1930 50ml:
Cossart Gordon, Boal
Madeira, Portugal 1962 MAGNUM 50ml:
Softs
Square Root Lemonade (330ml)
Zingi Bear (330ml)
Des Grottes, Blanc 'L'Antilope'
Beaujolais, France (0% ABV)
Des Grottes, Gamay 'L'Antidote'
Beaujolais, France (0% ABV)
Beers
Rothaus Pils ABV 0.4% (330ml)
Rothaus Pils (330ml)
Kernel Table Beer (330ml)
Sweet
Szolo, 'Dolce'
Tokaji, Hungary NV 500ml
JJ Prum, Riesling Auslese 'Bernkasteler Lay'
Mosel, Germany 2020
Samos, 'Nectar'
Samos, Greece 2017 500ml
De Malle, Sauternes
Bordeaux, France 2001
La Stoppa, Malvasia Passito 'Vino del Volta'
Emilia-Romagna, Italy 2024 500ml
Fortified
Justino's, Malvasia '10 Years Old'
Madeira, Portugal NV
Marco de Bartoli, Marsala Superiore Oro 'Vigna la Miccia'
Sicily, Italy 2020 500ml
Quinta de la Rosa, Colheita Port
Douro, Portugal 2012 500ml
F Rousset-Martin, Macvin du Jura Savagnin '5 Ans d'Age'
Jura, France NV
DiBaldo, '721 Vermouth'
Emilia-Romagna, Italy NV 500ml
DiBaldo, 'Un Bitter'
Emilia-Romagna, Italy NV 500ml
Spirits
Chartreuse, Liqueur 'Verte'
Savoie, France NV 700ml
Louis Roque, Liqueur 'La Vieille Prune'
South West, France NV 700ml
Chateau de Lacquy, Bas Armagnac VSOP '7 ans'
Armagnac, France NV 700ml
J Fremont, Calvados Reserve
Normandy, France NV 500ml
Roulot, Liqueur d'Abricot
Burgundy, France NV 500ml
Couprie, Cognac XO 'Tres Vieille Reserve'
Cognac, France 700ml
Cassiopee, Eau de Vie 'Calcaire'
Burgundy, France 2021 500ml
Army & Navy Stores, Vintage
Cognac, France 1953 700ml
Hine, Liqueur Brandy
Cognac, France 1914
Roulot, Eau de Vie 'Tessons - Nº7'
Burgundy, France 2018 500ml
A Rousseau, Marc de Bourgogne
Burgundy, France 1976 700ml
Otto's Holborn
Otto's preserves a kind of classical French restaurant theatre that has become rare in London. The compact room, formal service and tableside carving give lunch or dinner a sense of ceremony. Signature preparations include pressed duck and pressed lobster, while the wider repertoire can run to Anjou pigeon, Poulet de Bresse, Tournedos Rossini, soufflés and crêpes finished with flame. Sauces and technique matter here, and the cooking embraces richness with confidence rather than chasing whatever happens to be fashionable.
This is an especially clear special-occasion choice, best for diners who enjoy tradition and are happy to make an evening of it. Major pressed dishes require planning and may need to be ordered in advance, so contact the restaurant before booking around one. A shorter meal can still show the kitchen's character through a carefully chosen starter, a classical main and dessert. Expect a higher spend and a slower rhythm than at the neighbourhood's casual restaurants. In return, Otto's offers personality, skill and a level of tableside attention that is difficult to reproduce elsewhere.
Address: 182 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8EW
Otto's Holborn Menu
Entrées
Iman Bayildi
Spiced Roast Aubergine, Olive Oil, Mint and Coriander, Red Pepper and Crème Fraiche d’Isigny
Soufflé aux Fromages de Chèvre et Fourme d’Ambert
Double Baked Goats’ Cheese Soufflé and Cheese Sauce
Timbale de Crabe et Avocat aux Pommes Fruits
Handpicked White Crab Meat and Avocado
Cuisses de Grenouilles Frites, Risotto à la Provençale
Tempura of Frogs Legs, Provençale Risotto
Croustillant d’Escargots et Crevettes
Vol au Vent of Six large Burgundian Snails Marinated in Chablis and Parsley. Sauteed Shelled King Prawns
Ballotine de Foie Gras, Marmelade des Raisins
Foie Gras Paté, House Preserved Grape Jam, Toasted Brioche
St Jacques et Crevette en croute, Bisque de Homard
King Scallops and shelled King Prawn, Lobster Bisque
Suprême de Pigeon d’Anjou, Champignons Sauvages, Sauce à la Truffe
Sauteed Breast of Squab Anjou Pigeon, Sauteed Wild Mushrooms, Truffle Sauce
Saumon d’Ecosse Fumé, Coupé à la Minute, Garniture Traditionnelle
Scottish Smoked Salmon, Traditional Garnish
Plats
Vol au Vent aux Oeufs de Caille et Champignons, Jeunes Légumes
Vol au Vents, Soft-Boiled Quail Eggs, Mixed Mushrooms, Hollandaise and Baby Vegetables
Tourte de Bifteck, Essence de Poulet de Bresse
Meat Pie of Simmental Beef Fillet, Sirloin and Rib Eye Steak and Rack of Lamb, Sauteed Wild Mushrooms, Bresse Chicken Essence
Caille de Bresse en Robe Rotie, Farce au Foie Gras
Boned and roasted Quail dressed in puff pastry, Foie Gras stuffing, Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce
Filet de Cabillaud à la Persillade
Roast Fillet of Cod, Butternut Squash, confit fennel, Parsley Sauce
Sole de Douvres Meunière
Dover Sole Meunière, Seasonal Vegetables
Sandwich de Homard d’Ecosse, Bisque de Homard
Scottish Lobster Sandwich, Baked Lobster Bisque
Mignons et Gallette de Veau de Lait de Normandie aux Morilles
Normandy Milk Fed Veal medallions and pattie, Morel Mushroom sauce
Pied de Cochon à la Tante Claire
Fully Boned Pig’s Trotter Stuffed with Veal Sweetbread, Morel Mushroom Sauce
300g de Filet de Bœuf Rossini, Fondant de Cèleri-Rave, Sauce Périgord
Prime Cut Fillet Rossini, Two Seared Escalopes of Duck Foie Gras, Truffle Sauce
Tartare de Bœuf d’Ecosse, Pomme Fondante
Traditional Tartare of Hand Cut Scottish Beef Fillet - Prepared at the Table
OTTO’S ULTIMATE STEAK TARTARE, SEARED ESCALOPES OF FOIE GRAS, 30G OSCIETRA CAVIAR
Pommes Soufflées and Perigord Sauce
CARRE D’AGNEAU ROTI FOR TWO
Roast Boned Best End of Welsh Lamb, Herb Crust, Dauphinoise Potato, Green Beans, Jus
POULET DE BRESSE ROTI
Whole Roast Bresse Chicken
Apéritif
Cocktail Maison - Bellini
Classic Champagne cocktail
Glass of Champagne / Kir Royale
Kir Vin Blanc
Meteor Bière
Negroni Classic
Riesling Auslese 2020, J.J. Prüm (sweet)
Negroni Sbagliato
PIGEON D’ANJOU AU SANG A LA PRESSE
Pigeon d’Anjou au Sang à la Presse
HOMARD A LA PRESSE
Homard à la Presse
La Grande Bouffe
La Grande Bouffe
POULET DE BRESSE ‘DEMI DEUIL’ EN VESSIE
POULET DE BRESSE ‘DEMI DEUIL’ EN VESSIE
SWEET WINES BY THE GLASS
Riesling Auslese ‘Bernkasteler Lay’ 2020
Joh. Jos. Prüm, Mosel, Germany £19.00 £130.00 (75cl)
Carmes de Rieussec 2020
Sauternes, Bordeaux, France £17.50 £99.00 (75cl)
PORT
Graham’s 2019 LBV
£9.50 £62.00 (75cl)
Graham’s 20 Years Old Tawny Port
£16.50 £115.00 (75cl)
MADEIRA GLASS (100ML)
Blandy’s Sercial 10 Years Old (Dry)
£12.00 £59.00 (50cl)
Blandy’s Malmsey 15 Years Old (Sweet)
£16.00 £76.00 (50cl)
Fromage
Selection of Mature Cheeses 3 Pieces
Roquefort Carles – Ewe’s Milk, Aveyron 18 Months Aged Comté – Cow’s Milk, Jura Mothais-Sur-Feuille – Goat’s Cheese, Poitou-Charentes
Pâtisseries
Soufflé au Grand Marnier
Grand Marnier Souffle, Raspberry Coulis
Tarte Tatin
Tarte Tatin, Vanilla Ice Cream
Baba au Rhum, Crème Chantilly
Rum Baba, Chantilly Cream
Petit Pot au Chocolat Riche
Rich Chocolate Pot, Coconut Ice Cream
Pot au Citron
Lemon Posset, Almond Biscuit
Otto’s Warhol Banana
Banana baked ‘en papillote’ with Rum, Thick Custard and Banana Split Ice Cream
La Boule de Glaces et Sorbets
Ice Cream – Banana Split, Vanilla Sorbet – Raspberry, Lemon, Coconut
SWEET WINES
Carmes De Rieussec 2020
Sauternes, Bordeaux, France £17.50 £99.00 (75CL)
Coteaux du Layon 1er Cru ’Chaume’ 2014
Domaine Michel Blouin, Loire, France £40.00 (37.5cl)
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2022
Domaine de Durban, Rhône £44.00 (37.5cl)
Lieutenant de Sigalas Rabaud 2009
Château Sigalas Rabaud, Sauternes, France £67.00 (37.5cl)
Gewurztraminer Vendage Tardive 2015
Hugel, Alsace, France £85.00 (37.5cl)
Château Suduiraut 2006
1er Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes £127.00 (37.5cl)
Riesling Auslese ‘Bernkasteler Lay’ 2020
Joh. Jos. Prüm, Mosel, Germany £19.00 £130.00 (75cl)
Château Suduiraut 2009
1er Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes £242.00 (75cl)
Château Climens 2001
1er Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes £600.00 (75cl)
Château Doisy Vedrines 1961
2eme Cru Classe Sauternes £655.00 (37.5cl)
Vouvray Moelleux Reserve 2011
Domaine du Clos Naudin, Philippe Foreau £1100.00 (75CL)
Château d’Yquem 2001
1 er Cru Classe, Sauternes £930.00 (37.5cl)
Château d’Yquem 2005
1 er Cru Classe, Sauternes £1500.00 (75cl)
Café et Thé
Americano
Espresso
Double Espresso
Cappuccino / Latte
English Breakfast, Earl Grey
Jasmine Pearl
Lemon Verbena
BAS -ARMAGNAC
Château de Lacquy Vin de Liqueur
Château de Lacquy VSOP from Magnum
Single de Samalens 12 Year
Dartigalongue 1979
Armagnac de Montal 1966
Michel Faure 1962
CALVADOS PAYS D’AUGE
Jehan Foucart Hors d’Age
Pere Magloire XO
Morin 25 ANS Napoleon
Michel Huard 20 Years
Dupont 1988
Morin 1973
Lemorton 1955
COGNAC
Remy Martin VSOP
Commandon VSOP
Couprie XO Tres Vieille Reserve
Remy Martin XO
Couprie Hors d’Age 40 years
Paul Giraud 1er Cru Très Rare
EAU DE VIE
La Vieille Prune Louis Roque
Poire Williams
Mirabelle Louis Roque
Grappa di Bassano
Château Lacquy Folle Blanche
Wild Kirsch No. 1 Ziegler
Abeno
Abeno has specialised in okonomiyaki since 1993, and its Museum Street dining room remains one of the area's most distinctive Japanese meals. Staff cook the savoury pancakes on the hotplate at the table, layering cabbage-based batter with chosen fillings before adding sauce and toppings. The process creates crisp edges, a tender centre and a satisfying contrast of sweet, savoury and smoky flavours. Yaki-gyoza, noodles and smaller seasonal dishes round out the menu, but the house speciality deserves to remain the centrepiece.
The tableside cooking makes Abeno a fine choice after the British Museum, especially for two to four people who enjoy watching dinner take shape. Order one or two smaller dishes first, then compare okonomiyaki styles or fillings rather than crowding the hotplate. The restaurant publishes vegetarian and gluten-aware possibilities, but the shared cooking surface and kitchen require direct discussion for serious allergies or cross-contact concerns. Space is limited and the cooking takes time, so book when possible and treat the meal as an experience rather than a quick refuelling stop.
Address: 47 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LY
Abeno Menu
Appetisers
Miso Soup
A blend of 4 types of miso with seaweed, and spring onions.
Wakame Kyuri-su
Seaweed and cucumber marinated in a sweet vinegar dressing.
Kari-kari Renkon
Deep-fried lotus root chips with Cornish sea salt.
Edamame
Steamed soya beans sprinkled with Cornish sea salt.
Horenso Goma-ae
Spinach dressed with sesame sauce.
Hiyayakko
Chilled tofu topped with ginger, spring onion and soy sauce.
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried tofu in hot tentsuyu sauce with grated daikon, ginger and spring onion.
Yaki Gyoza
Hand-wrapped-to-order dumplings with fresh prawn and seasonal vegetable filling, cooked in front of you at the hotplate.
Tori Kara-age
Deep-fried marinated chicken.
Ebi Itame
Stir-fried prawns with garlic butter and vegetables.
Yaki Nasu
Grilled aubergine with sweet miso paste.
Okonomi-yaki
Savoury pancakes cooked at your table on the teppan.
Abeno Special
Squid, prawn, pork, bacon, cheese and mochi.
Osaka
Pork, squid and prawn.
Tokyo
Pork and squid.
Hiroshima
Pork, squid, yakisoba noodles and fried egg.
Modern
Pork, squid and yakisoba noodles.
Vegetarian Osaka
Seasonal vegetables, cheese and egg instead of meat and seafood.
Vegetarian Modern
Seasonal vegetables, cheese, egg and yakisoba noodles instead of meat and seafood.
London
Pork, bacon, cheddar cheese & salmon.
Kimchi
Pork, kimchi and spring onion.
Mochi Cheese
Pork, mochi rice cake and cheese.
Corn Cheese
Pork, sweetcorn and cheese.
Seafood
Squid, prawn and salmon.
Chicken
Chicken and sweetcorn.
Beef
Beef and spring onion.
Plain
Cabbage, egg and batter only.
Gluten-Free Osaka
Gluten-free batter with pork, squid and prawn.
Gluten-Free Vegetarian Osaka
Gluten-free batter with seasonal vegetables, cheese and egg instead of meat and seafood.
Yaki-soba & Om-soba
Yaki-soba Pork
Stir-fried noodles with pork and vegetables in our special sauce.
Yaki-soba Chicken
Stir-fried noodles with chicken and vegetables in our special sauce.
Yaki-soba Seafood
Stir-fried noodles with squid, prawn and vegetables in our special sauce.
Yaki-soba Vegetarian
Stir-fried noodles with seasonal vegetables in our special sauce.
Om-soba Pork
Fried noodles wrapped in an omelette with pork and vegetables.
Om-soba Chicken
Fried noodles wrapped in an omelette with chicken and vegetables.
Om-soba Seafood
Fried noodles wrapped in an omelette with squid, prawn and vegetables.
Om-soba Vegetarian
Fried noodles wrapped in an omelette with seasonal vegetables.
Teppan-yaki
Salmon Teppan-yaki
Fresh salmon fillet grilled on the teppan with vegetables.
Steak Teppan-yaki
Prime beef steak grilled on the teppan with vegetables.
Chicken Teppan-yaki
Chicken breast grilled on the teppan with vegetables.
Rice & Side Dishes
Rice
Steamed Japanese white rice.
Garlic Rice
Fried rice with garlic and spring onion.
Kimchi
Spicy fermented Chinese cabbage.
Desserts
Matcha Ice Cream
Homemade green tea ice cream with sweet red beans.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Creamy vanilla ice cream.
Hot Apple Cake
Apple cake cooked at your table on the teppan, served with ice cream.
Pizza Union Holborn
Pizza Union is designed around thin, crisp Roman-style pizzas baked at speed. Order at the counter, find a place at the communal tables and expect the food to arrive without the ceremony of a full-service meal. A Margherita or Marinara shows the base and tomato sauce clearly, while meat, cheese and vegetable combinations offer more substantial choices. The format is simple, but it works because the pizza stays the focus: a blistered crust, a light structure and toppings that do not overwhelm every slice.
Its New Oxford Street branch is ideal before the theatre, between museum stops or when a mixed group needs an affordable meal without a long wait. One pizza per person is the straightforward order, with a salad for the table if you want something fresh. Finish with a filled dolce ring or gelato if time allows. The room can be busy and sociable, so it suits an energetic catch-up better than a private conversation. Check the latest menu for dietary options and current prices before travelling.
Address: 1 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1LW
Pizza Union Holborn Menu
Pizza
Margherita
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Basil
Marinara
Tomato sauce, Garlic oil, Oregano, Basil
Bianca
Mozzarella, Rosemary, Garlic Oil
Funghi
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Thyme
Fiorentina
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Egg, Fresh spinach
Giardino
Tomato Sauce . Mozzarella . Mixed Peppers . Mushrooms . Onions
Formaggi
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Mascarpone, Gorgonzola
Regina
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ham, Mushrooms, Black olives
Tropicali
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Ham, Pineapple, Oregano
Vesuvio
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Jalapeno Peppers
Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Double pepperoni
Calabria
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Nduja spicy sausage, Rocket
Carne
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Chicken, Ham, Pepperoni, Onions, Rosemary
Pollo
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Chicken, Mixed peppers, Thyme
Napoli
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Anchovies, Black Olives
Salad
Rucola
Rocket, Parmesan
Verdura
Mixed leaves, Mushrooms, Black Olives, Parmesan
Campagna
Mixed leaves, Chicken, Onions, Oregano, Parmesan
Savoury
Dip Garlic Herb
Dip Hot Chilli
Dip Hot Honey
Taralli
Mixed Olives
Sweet
Pistachio Gelato
100 ml pots.
Dark Chocolate Sorbet
100 ml pots.
Sea Salted Gelato
100 ml pots.
Vanilla Gelato
100 ml pots.
Raspberry Sorbet
Sicilian Cannoli Chocolate
Sicilian Cannoli Pistachio
Soft Drink
Sparkling Water
500ml Bottle
San Pelligrino Limonata
330ml can.
San Pelligrino Rossa
330ml can.
Still Water
500ml Bottle
Coke
330ml can.
Diet Coke
330ml can.
Beer
Wine Bottle Red
750ml bottle.
Moretti 330ml
330ml bottle.
Moretti 660ml
660ml bottle.
Beer - Moretti 0%
Wine
Prosecco Bottle
750ml bottle.
Wine Bottle White
750ml bottle.
Master Wei Xi'an
Chef Guirong Wei's restaurant introduces the flavours of Xi'an through noodles, dumplings and punchy cold dishes. Broad biangbiang noodles are the signature: their chewy folds catch chilli oil, spice and savoury sauces in a way that thinner noodles cannot. Liang pi offers a cooler, springier contrast, while smashed cucumber, shredded chicken and dumplings help a table explore different temperatures and textures. Lamb and beef preparations bring the warmth associated with Shaanxi cooking, and noodle soups provide a gentler route into the menu.
Master Wei is at its best when two or more people share. Begin with a cold vegetable or chicken dish, add dumplings, then choose contrasting noodle bowls rather than duplicating sauces. Chilli is central to several recipes but does not have to dominate the meal; ask for guidance if you prefer aromatic spice to raw heat. The Cosmo Place dining room is casual and well suited to lunch, an early dinner or a food-focused catch-up. Noodles can soften as they sit, so start eating while they are glossy, hot and at their most elastic.
Address: 13 Cosmo Place, London WC1N 3AP
Master Wei Xi'an Menu
Cold Starter
Boneless Chicken in Ginger sauce 姜汁豉油
Served on bamboo shoots with sesame seeds, soya sauce and chilli oil.
Hand-shredded Chicken in Special Spicy sauce 西安手撕鸡
With green，red peppers, cucumber, spring onion and bean sprout.
Xi’An Spicy sliced beef 西安拌牛肉
Served on cucumber bits, coriander with Sesame oil
Gluten salad 凉拌面筋
Cloud Ear Fungus with Coriander (Spicy) 爽口木耳
Slippery black wood mushrooms with chilli.
Smacked Cucumber (Spicy )凉拌黄瓜
with garlic, sesame sauce and chilli oil.
Sliced Potato Salad 炝拌土豆丝
With green and red pepper
Kelp seaweed 海带丝
Edamame Beans毛豆
Spicy pig’s ears with cucumber凉拌猪耳
Pig’s Tripe Slivers in chef special chill oil风味肚丝
Xi’an Spicy Sliced Pork Knuckle in chef special sauce凉拌肘花
Cold Beef Tendon in spicy sauce凉拌牛筋
Xi’an bean curd skin 西安刷豆皮
Xi’an refreshing taro 西安爽口魔芋
Hot Starter
Chicken Spring Roll 酥炸鸡丝春卷
Deep Fried Assorted vegetables, carrots, vermicelli and chicken.
Vegetarian Spring Roll 酥炸素春卷
Deep Fried Assorted vegetables
Salt and Pepper Squid 椒盐鱿鱼
Baked onion ,green and red pepper.
Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs 椒盐排骨
Baked onion, green and red pepper.
Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs with sesame糖醋排骨
Xian Pulled Sweet Potato Balls 魏家红薯丸
Xi’An Street Food
Xi’an Liang Pi in Traditional Sauce without Chicken 西安凉皮
Cold-skin Noodles Served on cucumber, tofu, bean sprout with chilli oil
Xi’an Liang Pi in Sesame sauce without chicken 麻酱凉皮
Cold-skin Noodles Served on cucumber, tofu, bean sprout.
Fried Chicken and Mushroom Dumpling 鸡肉锅贴
Fried Pork and Seaweed Dumpling 三鲜锅贴
Xi’an Stewed Pork Burger 腊汁肉夹馍
Spicy Cumin Beef Burger 孜然牛肉夹馍
Steamed Pork and Vegetable Dumpling 沾汁水饺
Served with chef special sauce.
Steamed vegetable Dumpling 沾汁素水饺
Served with chef special sauce
Spicy and Sour Pork Dumplings in soup 酸汤水饺
Won-Tun in chicken soup 鸡汤云吞
Homemade won-tun with Pork and Dried Shrimp
Sweet Potato Noodles in Hot and Sour Soup 酸辣粉
Soups
Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup 鸡米汤
Tomato and Egg soup 西红柿鸡蛋汤
Vermicelli Noodles and seaweed soup 紫菜粉丝汤
Hot and Sour soup 酸辣汤
Noodles
Vegetarian BiangBiang Noodles魏家油泼面
Hand-Ripped Noodles in chef special chilli sauce.
Beef BiangBiang Noodles 牛肉油泼面
Hand-Ripped Noodles mixed with chunks of lean beef in special Spicy sauce.
Pork BiangBiang Noodles with Tomato & Egg Sauce and Chilli oil 三合一油泼面
Qi Shan Pork Hand-Pulled Noodles in Soup 岐山臊子汤面
With braised pork and vegetables in Spicy Sour Soup
Qi Shan Pork Hand-Pulled Noodles in Spicy and Sour Sauce岐山干拌面
Hand-Pulled Noodles with Pork mince and Vegetables 魏家炸酱面
Chicken Hand-Pulled Noodles in xinjiang style (with bones and spicy） 新疆大盘鸡面 ( for One person ) 1人份
Stir Fried with potato ,chilli in spicy sauce.
Chicken Hand-Pulled Noodles in xinjiang style (with bones and spicy） 新疆大盘鸡面 ( for Two people ) 2人份
Stir Fried with potato ,chilli in spicy sauce.
Classic Beef Pao-Mo Soup 牛肉泡馍
Homemade Bread boiled in beef broth with sliced beef
Tomato and Egg Hand-Pulled Noodles in Soup 西红柿鸡蛋面
Wei’s hand-pulled noodles with minced beef and vegetables 魏家干拌牛肉面
Hand-pulled Noodles with Sliced Pork Knuckle and Vegetable in soup 肘花面
Xi’an special lamb hand-pulled fried noodles 西安特色羊肉炒面
Xi’an special lamb hand-pulled noodles 西安特色羊肉拌面
Others
Stir fried rice noodle Ho Fun with beef 牛肉炒河粉
Special Fried Rice With Bacon 招牌炒饭
Egg Fried Rice 蛋炒饭
Sweet and Sour Pork 糖醋里脊
Sweet and Sour Chicken 咕噜鸡
Braised Beef with Rice 魏家牛肉饭
Stir fried potato slivers with vinegar and chilli 酸辣土豆丝
Stir fried Chinese green vegetable choi sum or pak choi ( with minced garlic or dried chilli) 清炒/蒜茸/炝炒菜心或白菜
Steamed Rice 白米饭
White Wines
Pinot Grigio, Provincia di Pavia, Ancora Italy
Fresh, dry and delicate with gentle floral and citrus aromas, a perfect as a match for lighter dishes or on its own
Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d'Oc, Domaine Bergon France
Fresh and green in character with soft fruit flavours of melon and peach, light and dry
Albariño, Rias Baixas, Morgadío, Spain
An enticing nose of citrus and mango, supple and minerally on the palate with a hint of tropical fruit, finishing crisp and dry
Chablis, Moreau, France
Classic unoaked Chardonnay, firm and dry with a distinctive minerally character
Rosé Wines
Pinot Grigio Rosé Ancora ~ Italy
Fresh, dry, and crammed with summer fruit flavours, good also as an aperitif and on its own
Red Wines
Merlot, Pays d'Oc, Domaine Bergon France
Soft, easy drinking with juicy plum and spice fruit and the warmth of character typical of the Languedoc
Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Muriel, Spain
Very harmonious, medium weight Tempranillo with attractive oaky character
Château Montaiguillon, Montagne St. Emilion France
Rich and smooth, plummy Merlot with plenty of length and good structure
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Pierre Amadieu, France
Wonderfully rich and warming, with intense and lingering flavours of black fruits, mint and liquorice from hand-harvested Grenache & Syrah
Sake
Sake, Sawanotsuru ~ Japan
18cl
Sparkling Wine
Prosecco, Zonin
200ml bottle
Beer & Cider
Cobra Draught 4.3%
½ pint £2.90 pint £5.10
Tsing Tao 4.8%
330ml bottle
Magners Cider 4.5%
330ml bottle
Spirits & Liqueurs
Gordon Gin
25ml plus mixers
Smirnoff Vodka
25ml plus mixers
Bacardi
25ml plus mixers
Johnnie Walker Black Label
25ml plus mixers
Jack Daniels
25ml plus mixers
Jameson’s
25ml plus mixers
Glenmorangie
25ml plus mixers
Remy Martin VSOP
25ml plus mixers
Chinese Liqueur ⊏ሿⲭ 300ml
with Soft Drinks Extra 90p
Soft Drinks
Coke / Diet Coke / Sprite / Fanta
Chinese Herbal Tea ࣐ཊᇍ
Chinese Plum Juice 䞨ẵ⊔ 500ml
Chinese Ice Green Tea ߠ㔯㥦 500ml
Aloe Vera Juice 㣖㦏≱ 500ml
Orange Juice ₉≱
Apple Juice 㤩᷌≱
Coconut Milk ὠྦ
Mineral Water, Still or Sparkling 33cl
Hot Drinks
Chinese Jasmine Tea 㤹㦹㣡㥦
per person
Chinese Black Tea Პ⍡㥦
per person
Soya Milk 䉶⍶
Red Dates Tea With Honey 㓒ᷓ㥦
Honey Pomelo Tea 㴲㵌Ḋᆀ㥦
Bar Special
Girls Power Mojito
White Rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, mint, soda.
Classic Martini
Dry gin, dry Vermouth, green olives.
Pink Tulip 㖾Ӫ
Aloe vera juice, watermelon, mint.
Ice Lime 䶂Ḑߠ
Mint, freshly squeezed lime juice, soda.
Lemon Yakult Ḑ⃜ޫҀཊ
Yakulk yogurt, lemon juice and sprite.
Ice Salty Tea ૨ḐḂ
Ice Pomelo Tea ߠ䭷Ḋᆀ㥦
Ice Jujube Tea ߠ䭷㓒ᷓ㥦
Final Thoughts
Bloomsbury and Holborn's best restaurants succeed for very different reasons. Colonel Saab delivers the broadest sense of occasion, Faros is a flexible Mediterranean crowd-pleaser, and Uzumaki turns ramen into a lively themed night out. North Sea Fish Restaurant and Abeno reward diners who want a clear speciality, while Noble Rot and Otto's are better when the meal itself is the evening's main event. Pizza Union handles the quick-stop brief, and Master Wei offers some of the area's most characterful comfort food.
Choose by occasion first, then use the live menus below each entry to confirm today's dishes and prices. Booking is wise for smaller rooms, weekends and destination meals, while the casual venues can often absorb more spontaneous plans. Wherever you go, verify opening hours and dietary requirements directly before travelling. With that small amount of preparation, this compact part of central London can cover a remarkable range of meals without sending you far from its museums, offices, gardens and theatres.