What's On the Menu this Month?
- lisahylton2
- Apr 7
- 7 min read
Discover London’s hottest new restaurants, must-try dining spots, and emerging food trends. From an Indian voyage to a new flagship restaurant, here's what's shaping the city's food scene.
A Culinary Journey with Masala Zone
Masala Zone restaurants are giving diners an 'unparalleled voyage' of the West Coast of India - for a limited time only!
Masala Zone - which has restaurants in Covent Garden, Soho and Piccadilly Circus - uniquely showcases authentic Indian food of the many regions of India.This has inspired them to take you on a Culinary Voyage of the West Coast of India.
The Menu
They have crafted a selection of dishes which showcase the culinary treasures of six distinct coastal regions.
Depart from the Kutch peninsula of Gujarat, the flamingo-coast state on the north of the west coast and sample the robust Mandvi Dabeli.
Dock your tastebuds in bustling Mumbai, with a culinary historic seascape. Tuck into unusual dishes, such as the aromatic Maratha Bhajia Curry with secret spices.
Then travel down the pristing Konkan coast with sophisticated fresh dishes, such as Grilled Seabream with Fisherman's spices.
Sail on to vibrant Goa and savour the punch complex Indo-Portuguese dishes such as Chorizo Balchao Chilli Fry.
Next, delight in the tropical culinary diverse Malabar coast, with the perfectly slow-cooked Malabari Moplah Lamb Biryani.
Disembark finally in multi-faceted Kerala, the spice of garden of India, with distinct dishes, including the complex Alleppey Prawn Curry, infused with raw mango.
This limited-time menu is available until 27th April.
New Flagship Restaurant for Tom Brown
Renowned chef Tom Brown is set to unveil his new flagship restaurant, Tom Brown at The Capital, opening its doors this week in the heart of Knightsbridge.
Signature Style
Marking a return to the prestigious hotel where he first made a name for himself as Head Chef at Outlaw’s, the intimate 28-cover restaurant will champion Tom’s signature style of clean, creative, and flavour-led dishes with a strong emphasis on seafood.
Sustainability is at the core of the restaurant’s philosophy, with Tom dedicated to using responsibly sourced seafood and finding innovative ways to minimise waste by using every part of the fish.
The restaurant will offer refined dinner tasting menus, showcasing the finest ingredients through Tom’s innovative techniques and bold flavours.
As part of a wider refurbishment of The Capital Hotel, the restaurant and adjoining bar will feature a refreshed, contemporary design, blending seamlessly with the timeless elegance of the Knightsbridge destination.
Opens Thursday, 10th April.
New Power Hour Lunch
Mediterranean and Japanese flavours come together in an elegant, modern setting at Bloomsbury Street Kitchen for the Power Hour - a quick, yet indulgent lunch in the heart of London. The menu features two beautifully curated dishes per guest for £35, including a soft drink and tea or coffee.
Highlights include:
Small Plates: Beef Tataki with black truffle ponzu or Fennel-Cured Salmon with French beans, horseradish crème, and caviar.
Signatures: Baby Chicken roasted with lemon and miso butter on a hot Bincho Grill or Rigatoni all’Amatriciana with crispy pancetta and pecorino.
Sides: Chili-Flamed Tenderstem Broccoli or Parmesan-Tossed Fine Beans.
Pair your meal with a cherry-blossom-infused Negroni Fleur or a fruity Lychee and Apricot Rosé for the perfect lunchtime escape.
Available now!
atis Opens in Covent Garden
London’s go-to destination for fresh, vibrant, and nourishing bowls, atis, is landing in Covent Garden!
Since launching its first store by Old Street in October 2019, atis has captured the hearts of Londoners with its signature build-your-own bowls, nourishing plates, and plant-forward dishes. Fans can expect all their favourites, along with an exclusive first taste of the brand-new Spring Menu.
A fresh new space in the heart of Covent Garden, the new flagship store at 90 Long Acre, is bright, airy and filled with natural light, featuring minimalist furniture, sleek design elements, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
Now open!
New Food Hall
BOXHALL City, a new elevated food hall concept from BOXPARK, has announced its full line-up of 13 F&B brands, bringing together global cuisines, independent concepts and established favourites - all under one roof.
It will be an all-day dining experience, bringing together a wide choice of independents and global cuisines spanning emerging culinary talent and established favourites, alongside a meticulously curated wine and cocktail offering.
The diverse global line up of kitchens and concepts within the Metropolitan Arcade include:
Sourdough Sophia – An independent bakery that will offer high quality and sustainable baked goods including freshly baked breads, pastries and speciality coffees.
Club Mexicana – Revolutionary plant-based Mexican street food restaurant.
Baked Bird – this marks the first physical location for this award-winning baked chicken concept.
Farzi – A fine dining restaurant combining traditional Indian cuisine with British seasonal ingredients, already established in the St James’s area.
Burger & Beyond – Indulgent dry-aged burgers and signature sides.
Nativo – A Japanese-Latin fusion restaurant, with current sites in Elephant & Castle and Peckham.
Gaucho – Offering a menu that’s inspired by the flavours of Argentina and Latin America, featuring their signature steak and chips, juicy burgers, and new dishes such as a spin on the classic hot dog.
Eggslut – A chef-driven gourmet food concept known for its indulgent egg-based all-day brunch dishes.
Inamo Sukoshi – Knockout sushi & fusion street food, with influences from across Asia, serving favourites including signature Dragon Rolls, and mouth-watering Korean BBQ Ribs, with a new Chicken Katsu Curry, & more!
Little Bao Boy – Little Bao Boy’s BOXHALL City kitchen will be its first site outside of the North, serving homemade bao buns and Asian dishes with a Western twist.
Old Chang Kee – A Singaporean street food restaurant. Its curry puffs have been labelled “the best pastry in London” by The Sunday Times.
Soft Serve Society – Dessert parlour, famed for its matcha and charcoal coconut soft serve ice creams and sundaes.
Boki Coffee – An independent all-day coffee shop with sites in Aldgate and Wembley, which recently celebrated 10 years of trading.
Burger and Beyond; Farzi; Goucho
BOXHALL City will also feature a dedicated Kitchen space (Kitchen No.8), designed to be a platform for culinary talent to test new ideas, which will see a rotating line-up of chefs throughout the year bringing diners innovative new creations.
Opens Thursday, 10th April.
Special 1940s Sunday Brunch
In a nod to the hotel’s namesake, Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill will be hosting special 1940s brunch with an Easter twist.
As part on an ongoing brunch series, the Easter event will feature a buffet offering alongside a live carving station and dessert trolley. In line with the 1940s theme, there will also be décor to match the era including English-garden inspired tables with candelabras, newspapers and vintage props, theatrical table service and live music by a 1940s vocalist singer. To add to the Easter excitement, there will be a fun egg hunt around the venue as well as some delicious Easter themed desserts.
The brunch is on Sunday, 27th April.
A New Chocolate Shop
If you hadn't already heard, Adam Handling has just opened a chocolate shop in Covent Garden. Anticipated to wow even the harshest critiques, you can expect delicate, filled, hand-painted chocolates, made using single-origin, single-bean chocolate. Every chocolate-lovers dream! Now open.
A Greek Easter
In Greece, Easter is the biggest holiday of the year; it’s a time for family, feasting, and long-standing traditions that bring people together around the table. While the UK is used to Easter eggs and Sunday roasts, in Greece, the centrepiece of the celebration is a whole lamb, slow-roasted over an outdoor spit, surrounded by friends and family.
This year, estiatorio Milos London is bringing this tradition to the city with an authentic Greek Easter feast on Sunday, 20th April. The restaurant will be roasting a whole lamb on a spit right on Regent Street, just as it’s done in villages across Greece. Alongside it, guests can enjoy traditional dishes like Magiritsa soup, eaten to break the fast after midnight mass, and Tsoureki, the soft, sweet, braided bread that’s an essential part of the Easter table. The celebration wouldn’t be complete without tsougrisma, the Greek egg-cracking game, where the last unbroken egg is said to bring good luck for the year ahead.
Book now for 20th April.
Giveaways to Celebrate New Openings
Eclectic restaurateur Omar Shah, has announced the openings of two new eateries in Kentish Town this week - and is giving away samples to mark the occasions.
Hoodwood, a Caribbean takeaway concept inspired by his successful restaurant Guanabana, opens at 81 Kentish Town Road this Thursday 9th April. Inspired by the success of Omar’s established Caribbean Smokehouse, Guanabana, Hoodwood will be serving up bold and smoky flavours that reflect the true taste of the Caribbean Islands.
Café Mama and Sons, a new takeaway café centred around incredible bakes, opens at 83 Kentish Town Road on Saturday. This takes its inspiration from Filipino bakeries and blends it with Japanese flavours to create a Cafe Kiosk fit for the modern day.
Thursday 10th April from midday, Hoodwood will be giving away 100 patty pies to celebrate the opening.
Saturday 12th April at midday, Café Mama and Sons, he will give away 100 banana bread puddings at to celebrate the opening
NEW OPENINGS - IN BRIEF
One Club Row Shoreditch – European-inspired
From the team behind The Knave Of Clubs, One Club Row takes cues from NYC taverns and Parisian brasseries. Expect a house pianist, restored vintage charm, and a dinner-only menu featuring French onion soup, burger au poivre, and Dutch baby pancakes.
Opens 9th April.
Songhelou London Chinatown – Jiangnan Chinese
New to London but over 250 years old, Songhelou brings Qing Dynasty roots and Suzhou-style noodles to a sprawling, three-floor Chinatown space. Customise your bowl with toppings like braised pork, stir-fried crab roe, or bamboo shoots.
Opened Friday.
Lilli By Akira Back Mayfair – Global fusion
Inside Montcalm Mayfair, this glitzy new opening from Akira Back serves everything from masala omelettes and shakshuka at breakfast to wagyu pizza and Calabrian rigatoni come dinner. It's luxe, eclectic, and a little mysterious.
Now open.
La Spot Fitzrovia – Spanish sandwiches & tapas
The humble sandwich is having a moment, and La Spot is going all-in. Think brioche loaded with slow-cooked oxtail or Spanish red prawns, octopus hot dogs, and plenty of tapas—all with a Spanish twist.
Just opened.