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Very rare lunch opportunity with dh in London.. Where shall we go!

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Knittedjimmychoos · 15/07/2019 17:36

Super rare opportunity, nothing outrageously expensive.. Anything unusual away from norm or out standing food would be fab.

We did sketch many many years ago. ALREADY checked out hakkassan and that looks too pricey. Any ideas?

Central ideally. Thanks

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onemouseplace · 15/07/2019 20:20

Ooh yes, Gymkhana is great. DH keeps on reminding me that he wants to go back.

viques · 15/07/2019 20:21

Almost forgot Nobu. Their lunchtime bento box is like a little adventure, lots of delicious things to discover.

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 15/07/2019 20:21

Dishoom!!! Delicious Indian food

Gentlemanwiththistledownhair · 15/07/2019 20:45

Bocca Di Lupo? Delicious Italian food and trainers wouldn't be a problem

GreigLaidlawsbarofsoap · 15/07/2019 20:46

Watching for suggestions Smile

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Knittedjimmychoos · 15/07/2019 20:52

I've always wanted to go to nobu and dh loves Japanese. Also dc wouldn't eat there, also fancying proper Indian cooking as well. Tempted by dish room, gymkahna and the tapas place. But the b tavern also looks like my ideal dining room Grin. I do like the buzz of soho though.
I've got too many wondeful choices now, we may have 2 go twice Grin

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Knittedjimmychoos · 15/07/2019 20:53

Gymkhana is out. Its closed.

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niceupthedanceagain · 15/07/2019 20:54

Second Palomar,, delicious food and good atmosphere and cocktails!

NigellasGuest · 15/07/2019 20:59

Scott's?

Peaseblossom22 · 15/07/2019 21:03

Cafe Murano

AnnaDine · 15/07/2019 21:04

Nobu is expensive - fab food but cheap it ain’t!

If you do want to push the boat out then lunch at Dinner?

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Knittedjimmychoos · 15/07/2019 21:07

Oh goodness Scott's is another one I've always wanted to go too. Confused

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Knittedjimmychoos · 15/07/2019 21:11

I want to push the boat out, but not too far Grin I think lunch time bento box at nobu is about 40 each.

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Bouledeneige · 15/07/2019 21:13

I like the German Gymnasium, SushiSamba; Oxo Tower, The Wolsley, Petersham Nursery, La Rochelle Arnold circus.

Nordicmom · 15/07/2019 21:21

Yauatcha in SoHo is very good , a well deserved Michelin Star . They have a lunch menu for 28£ on mon- fri . It’s Chinese .

Chista · 15/07/2019 21:21

Check out designmynight and timeout. They have awesome ideas

herewegoagain2020 · 15/07/2019 21:34

Or Duck and Rice is great, again in Soho!

bonjourbonjour · 15/07/2019 21:35

Petrus!

MrsTumbletap · 15/07/2019 21:36

These are giving me inspiration!

Lamentations · 15/07/2019 21:39

On the Bab in Covent Garden. Amazing Korean food, very chilled. Not very expensive.

LooseAtTheSeams · 15/07/2019 21:42

National Portrait Gallery restaurant - great views, great service, wear what you like!

FinallyHere · 15/07/2019 21:43

Another vote for the Wolseley

https://www.thewolseley.com

Definitely need a booking at busy times, but very flexible out of peak hours. Lovely place to spend some time if you have had enough of walking for one day.

DivaInDisguise · 15/07/2019 21:50

Villandry, Great Portland Street do fab food at a good price. It's very welcoming and relaxed and has a fab deli too.

stellanova86 · 15/07/2019 21:50

Lyles

It's excellent and very very cool

www.lyleslondon.com/

tinkywinkyshandbag · 15/07/2019 22:23

Dishoom at Kings Cross (gasworks yard) is quite fun and casual, food is good. Indian with a modern twist.