8 Astonishingly Awesome August Openings
London is always quieter in August and it seems as if the restaurant openings have taken a bit of a back seat too as there have only been a handful of openings this month. That said it’s quality over quantity and this month we have seen the opening of Insta-fave Eggslut, Antipodean gone wild Mama Fuego, The Halal Guys new spot, and much more. Check ’em out!
The Halal Guys
The Halal Guys are back! This time on Earl’s Court Road, equipped with 48 covers, popularity and more chicken, beef and vegan-friendly falafel than you can shake a stick at! The restaurant chain has been oh, so popular ever since it launched, with over 1,000 platters alone sold per day. The NYC foodie giant zoomed into London’s Leicester Square back in March, and continues to monopolise London’s resto scene with its epic eats. Join The Halal Guys mania and visit their new restaurant, bathed in American pop culture and delicious food.
Where: 163-165 Earls Court Road, Earl's Court, SW5 9RF
Website: www.thehalalguys.com
Bloomsbury Street Kitchen
Bloomsbury Street Kitchen brought snug neighbourhood vibes with it when it arrived in London this month. The kitchen showcases contemporary Mediterranean and Japanese small plates, alongside a variety of wines, sake and signature cocktails to get you in the mood for food! The interior magic fuses together the locations of the food, with Mediterranean gardens and Japan’s minimalist vibes intertwining. Our food recommendations would be salmon carpaccio with chilli avocado and yellowtail sashimi with spicy yuzu soy, or the lemon roasted baby chicken, cooked on a signature Japanese Bincho Grill. Are your mouths watering too?
Where: 9-13 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B 3QD
Website: www.bloomsburystreetkitchen.co.uk
Snackbar
Snackbar just sounds like a total dream, and somewhere we’d like to spend, like, all of our time! The restaurant opened up on Dalston Lane this month at the hands of Dutch-born pickle queen Freddie Janssen and serves sandwiches, rice bowls and salads. Yum! Janssen actually grows all the ingredients on site herself which is pretty awesome and the farm-to-restaurant cafe vibe will see indoor allotments, a polytunnel, a chicken shed and a fermentation basement found inside. Epic!
Where: 20 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ
Website: www.snackbarlondon.com
Mo Diner
Revitalising the American diner scene, Mo Diner is your go-to for 30s-style dining and working 9-5 vibes. The fun venue is an all-day restaurant with breakfast and brunch with a Mediterranean spin put on dishes. The diner with a twist will see you sitting amongst bright yellow Moroccan tiles and a cacti filled conservatory enjoying dishes including lobster rock ‘n’ roll, merguez in a blanket, spiced cauliflower with pomegranate and almonds and more. Wine and beer will be served but our eyes are own those hard shakes… Mo Diner’s milkshake really does bring everyone to the yard.
Where: 23 Heddon Street, W1B 4BH
Website: www.modiner.london
