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Fatt Pundit heads to Covent Garden for second London site

04-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant Fatt Pundit is to launch its second London location later this month in Covent Garden.

Novikov's Caroline Taylor on the Mayfair restaurant turning 10

23-Jul-2021 By Stefan Chomka

The general manager at Novikov on the 10th anniversary of the Mayfair establishment and what life after lockdown means for one of the capital’s highest grossing restaurants.

2020 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards to be reformatted as online event

26-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

The annual Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards event, which was due to the held in Japan next month, will now take place as a live ‘virtual’ awards ceremony.

Brighton’s Pabellón closes - updated

22-Aug-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Brighton-based restaurateur Lee Shipley is understood to have closed his North Street Spanish restaurant Pabellón after less than one year's trading.

Rosa’s Thai founders to open noodle shop concept

14-May-2019 By Georgi Gyton

Rosa’s Thai founders Alex and Saiphin Moore are to launch Chinese-inspired noodle shop concept Hoh Sek next month.

Preet Tandi to open Japanese-Mexican restaurant Colchester Kitchen

05-Apr-2019 By Stefan Chomka

A Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant is opening at hotel and wedding venue Prested Hall Hotel in Colchester later this year.

Restaurant radar: April 2019

01-Apr-2019 By BigHospitality

From Mark Greenaway's return to the Scottish capital to a second bun in the oven in Chinatown, here's the hot new restaurant openings for April.

The Lowdown: Deliveroo’s automated food market

14-Mar-2019 By Joe Lutrario

The food delivery giant is switching things up with a new 40-seater dine-in space in Singapore.

Linda Lee to relocate Marylebone On The Bab to Soho and open up in Paris

04-Mar-2019 By Stefan Chomka

On The Bab founder Linda Lee is relocating her Marylebone-based Korean restaurant to Soho, as well as opening her first overseas site, in Paris.

Fatt Pundit to bring Indo-Chinese food to Soho

01-Mar-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Indo-Chinese restaurant Fatt Pundit will open in Soho’s Berwick Street later this month.

Rohit Chugh to launch Asian cafe Bambusa in Fitzrovia

01-Mar-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Roti Chai founder and former managing director of The Cinnamon Club Rohit Chugh is making a move into the fast casual sector with the opening of his third restaurant in the capital later this month.

My Million Pound Menu's Tiger Bites given Deliveroo slot

13-Feb-2019 By Stefan Chomka

My Million Pound Menu street food brand Tiger Bites is now available to order on Deliveroo following its successful appearance on the BBC show.

The Coconut Tree - the Sri Lankan brand that's laying down roots

12-Feb-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Sri Lankan casual-dining restaurant group The Coconut Tree is putting roots down in the south-west and hopes to eventually go national

John Devitt: "I’d love to do a Koya outside London - that would be a good experiment"

08-Feb-2019 By Finn Scott-Delany

The co-founder of the udon noodle restaurant brand on moving into Market Halls, attracting more vegetarians and a desire to go outside the capital.

Bao confirms all-singing new restaurant in London's Borough

07-Feb-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Taiwanese mini group Bao has confirmed it will open the third permanent site of its bun-based restaurant brand in London’s Borough this spring.

Latest opening: Pabellón

14-Nov-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Lee Shipley's follow up to Circo is located in a listed building next to Brighton Pavilion and again blends Spanish and Asian influences.

Momo Canteen is coming to Canary Wharf with its third site

12-Nov-2018 By Stefan Chomka

London-based pan-Asian mini restaurant group Momo Canteen will open its third site, in Canary Wharf, next month.

Former Ping Pong CEO has bao bun in the oven

05-Nov-2018 By Finn Scott-Delany

The former chief executive of dim sum restaurant group Ping Pong is launching Taiwanese concept Bao & Bing in London's Marylebone.

Marco Pierre White rejects Michelin Guide at his Singapore restaurant

13-Sep-2018 By Sophie Witts

Marco Pierre White has reportedly brushed off the advances of the Michelin Guide once again with the opening of his first restaurant in Asia.

Benihana outlines UK expansion plans

15-May-2015 By Emma Eversham

Global Japanese restaurant group Benihana is intending to expand its UK business outside of London and into other major cities. 

Scott Hallsworth to move Kurobuta Chelsea and open new Pan Asian diner

22-Jan-2015 By Carina Perkins

Chef Scott Hallsworth is moving Kurobuta Chelsea to a larger location on King’s Road and opening a new Pan Asian diner in its place.

East Asian BBQ restaurant Bó Drake comes to Soho

23-Jul-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Bó Drake, a modern East Asian BBQ restaurant and Anju bar will be opening in September on Greek Street in London’s Soho.

Cyrus Todiwala to open Portuguese-influenced restaurant Assado

23-Dec-2013 By Emma Eversham

Cyrus Todiwala, chef-patron of Café Spice Namaste, is to open a Portuguese restaurant in London next year called Assado. 

Angela Bray to head up IHG’s European division

20-Jul-2011 By Emma Eversham

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Angela Bray the head of its new European division.

Tampopo chef to develop pan-Asian food offering for Mitchells & Butlers

04-Jul-2011 By Emma Eversham

Tampopo's former executive chef Adrian McCormack has joined pub group Mitchells & Butlers to help develop its pan-Asian food offering.

Vongerichten to open Spice Market in London’s W Hotel

17-Dec-2010 By Lorraine Heller

Three Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will be bringing his East Asian-inspired restaurant concept to the UK, where he plans to open Spice Market London in the new W Hotel early next year.

Tampopo expands into South East England

28-Sep-2010 By Rachel Johnson

Pan Asian chain Tampopo has opened its sixth outlet in the Oracle shopping centre in Reading, the company's first venture into South East England

UK Buddha Bar

11-Apr-2008 By Claire Miller

A UK branch of the popular Buddha Bar is set to open in London in June

New sponsor for World's 50 Best Restaurants

31-Jan-2007 By BigHospitality Writer

Restaurant magazine's annual awards have got a new headline sponsor and, as such, The S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants will be announced on April 23 at the Science Museum, London. We're delighted to be partnering them. Voting is...