From Petersham to Knightsbridge

Saturday, January 24th , 2026

 

Nanyang Blossom is a smart Chinese/Malaysian restaurant in Knightsbridge. The food was good on this visit, with enjoyable seafood dishes such as chilli prawns and a capable beef rendang. The price is a little high, but you are, after all, eating in Knightsbridge, and the service was excellent, and the place is nicely decorated at least. 

The Dysart near Richmond is one of my favourite restaurants in the capital. The cooking is of very high quality, the kitchen being led by Roux Scholar Ken Culhane. The ingredients are impeccable, and the technique is intricate and old-school, with sauces and stocks all made from scratch. As a bonus, the dining room has widely spaced tables, and the service is charming. It is a joy to eat there. This restaurant outperforms most restaurants in the capital, including most two and three-star Michelin places.