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Hunan - 2019 January

Hunan opened in Belgravia way back in 1982, run by Mr Y.S. Peng and his son Michael. Mr Peng was actually born in Taiwan but the restaurant is named after Hunan, a mountainous

Humble Chicken - 2022 April

Yakitori (“grilled chicken”) is not as glamorous as sushi or kaiseki in the pantheon of Japanese cooking styles, but there is no shortage or yakitori bars in Tokyo

House of Tides - 2017 June

House of Tides is on the banks of the Tyne, in a Grade I listed 17th century merchant house. It opened in January 2014, gaining a Michelin star in the 2016 guide. Head chef and

Honey & Co - March 2015

Editor's note: in mid 2022 this restaurant moved to 54 Lamb's Conduit Street, WC1N 3LW. This establishment is run by a husband and wife team. Sarit Packer worked as a

Holborn Dining Rooms - 2017 January

This all-day restaurant is in the Rosewood Hotel in Holborn. The Belle Epoque building was originally the headquarters of Pearl Assurance, and until recently housed the restaurant

Holbeck Ghyll - 2014 July

Editor's note. In early 2017 a new head chef was appointed: Jake Jones, formerly of The Grand in York and The Talbot. Holbeck Ghyll is a boutique country house hotel and

HKK - 2015 April

HKK is the flagship of the Hakkasan group. Executive chef Tong Chee Hwee was the original head chef at the first Hakkasan, and as well as being head chef here is also in

HKK - 2014 November

In the evening HKK offers only a lengthy tasting menu. At lunch, however, there are numerous menu choices, with set menus from 4 courses at £28.50 through to 8 courses

HKK - 2013 October

Tong Chee Hwee may not be a household name, but the restaurants at which he is executive chef certainly are. As head chef of Hakkasan in Hanway Place he transformed London’s

Hispania - 2013 July

A few yards from the Bank of England is Hispania, an ambitious opening that at this stage is a tapas bar and shop, but later in 2013 will feature a 35-seat fine dining restaurant

High Timber - 2009 May

High Timber is that rarity in London, a restaurant with a genuine river view. It is near the Millennium bridge, and if you walk down from there it is easy enough to

Hide - 2018 June

Hide opened in April 2018, and is split over three floors, the casual “Ground” at street level, the main restaurant “Above”, which looks out over Green

Hibiscus - 2014 November

Hibiscus will close permamently on 1st October 2016. At this particular meal we went for the set lunch, which is very reasonably priced at £49.50 for three courses, half a

Hibiscus - 2011 November

A trio of nibbles appeared as we looked at the menu, which cost £80 for a three course à la carte experience. The best was a classic gougere with lovely deep cheese

Hertog Jan - 2014 August

Editor's note: in January 2018 it was announced that Hertog Jan would close on December 22nd 2018. Hertog Jan moved premises in 2014, near to its own farm in Zedelgem, just a few

Hereford Road - 2009 June

The dining room is in two parts, a narrow line of booths opposite the open kitchen, and then down a few steps into a larger space. The decor is simple and the room brightly lit

Helene Darroze at The Connaught - 2021 June

Helene Darroze’s flagship restaurant at The Connaught opened in 2008, gaining a Michelin star in 2009, a second star 2011 and the ultimate third star in 2021. Ms Darroze

Helene Darroze at the Connaught - 2007 July

Below are notes from a dinner in July 2007, my first meal here. I could tell this was not going to be a cheap evening when the waiter came up with several champagnes on ice

Hedone - 2019 February

Editor's note: After eight years, Hedone closed on 1st June 2019. It will be missed. To make great food, start with great ingredients. This may seem self-evident, yet it is

Hawthorn - 2023 March

Hawthorn is on the site of what was the Glasshouse, and opened in January 2023. Owned by head chef Joshua Hunter and former Glasshouse manager Patra Panas, it served a