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Time Out
4 days ago
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Two London restaurants are among the best in the world for 2025
With thousands and thousands of establishments to compete with, being named one of the best restaurants in London is an impressive feat in itself. So to be named one of the finest restaurants in the entire world (out of an estimated 15 million potential candidates), is pretty monumental. Every year, World's 50 Best Restaurants reveals its prestigious list of (guess what!) the 50 best restaurants on the planet, based on votes from more than 1000 industry experts. The 2025 ranking is being released later this month, but before that, World's Best has unveiled the restaurants ranked 51-100. And two London establishments were the only UK restaurants to make the cut. Mountain in Soho soared 20 places up from its ranking last year, coming in at number 74. Founded by chef Tomos Parry (the same guy behind Brat), Mountain was one of the city's most hyped restaurants when it launched in 2023. The judges called the menu at Mountain 'cutting edge and experimental', highlighting its 'spider crab omelette and beef sweetbreads sitting alongside mutton chops and the signature smoked potatoes'. London's second entry on the longlist sits at number 86: Shoreditch's two Michelin-star joint The Clove Club. The judges at 50 Best said: 'The Clove Club's interpretation of 'modern British' is refreshing and full of surprises, with produce from across the UK reinvented in creations that showcase natural flavours and playfully mingle with tradition.' Leonie Cooper, Time Out's food and drink editor, gave it a solid five stars when she visited last summer, lauding dishes like the 'soft nugget of pine-salt dusted buttermilk fried chicken served in a leafy wreath like some kind of pagan KFC' and the 'picture perfect sardine sashimi with tangy, ginger and chrysanthemum soy and a chaser of creamy bone broth on the side'. Last year, there were five restaurants repping London on the longlist. Places that didn't make a reappearance this year (so far) were Brat and Core by Clare Smyth. That means that they've either been promoted to the top 50, or that they've been bumped off the ranking altogether – only time will tell. Lyle's was also kicked off the list, but that's because it has now sadly closed. You can see the full 51-100 list here. The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 will be revealed in a ceremony on Thursday June 19. In the meantime, tuck into Time Out's indispensable guide to the very best places to eat in London and read why AJ Tracey and Big Zuu think 'London is becoming the food capital of the world'.
Time Out
20-05-2025
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- Time Out
The best restaurant in London in 2025 has been crowned by Time Out
Over the past 12 months, Time Out's legion of expert food critics have eaten their way through the capital – trying gastropub roasts, sinking into sustainable menus, checking out exciting newcomers and discovering the best of its Vietnamese, Mexican, Italian and Chinese cuisine. Now, all of that hard work has culminated in the creation of Time Out's list of the 50 best restaurants in London for 2025. As Time Out's food and drink editor Leonie Cooper puts it, this is 'your indispensable guide to where you'll find the best food right at this moment in one of the world's most exciting places to eat'. And after countless dishes and a lot of deliberation, one restaurant rose above the rest to be named the best of the best. Our new number one London restaurant for 2025 is Hackney 's modern Korean joint, Miga. The restaurant moved to east London from New Malden in 2024 and has since become one of the city's most in demand spots. Leonie said: 'Miga is all about exhilarating dishes that smash your tastebuds with integrity and panache.' She added: 'Their landmark dish is yughwe, a ballsy beef tartare accessorised with skinny, crisp batons of Asian pear and a near-neon egg yolk. The soy braised short ribs and slices of pan-fried pork belly delivered in a glowing apple-and-mustard sauce are also must-orders.' For obvious reasons, securing a table at Miga is no easy feat. If you don't have a booking, your best bet is to turn up for lunch when walk-ins are more likely. Or, in the meantime you can check out one Time Out's other top 50 eateries. Our second best restaurant in the city for 2025 was Greek(ish) spot Oma in Borough Market and in third place was the UK's first ever Michelin-star vegan restaurant, Plates.
Time Out
01-05-2025
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- Time Out
You can now try exclusive Encona hot sauce dishes from London's top food vendors at Time Out Eat Street in Between the Bridges
Things at Between the Bridges – the South Bank's outdoor pop-up – are about to get saucy. This year, we at Time Out have teamed up with this drinking and dining space to bring you Time Out Eat Street, a curated selection of London's best food vendors. And now, Encona (the British hot sauce and marinades brand) has come on board as its official sauce partner! What does that mean, exactly? Here's everything you need to know about Encona at Time Out Eat Street in Between the Bridges. Where is Time Out Eat Street in Between the Bridges? Between the Bridges is located between Waterloo and Westminster bridges, almost right underneath the London Eye. It's a sprawling, leafy space with multiple dining areas (some of which are undercover, if the weather isn't playing ball). Follow the signs to Time Out Eat Street, where you'll find eight food stalls. Where does Encona come into it? We're thrilled to have Encona on board as a partner for Time Out Eat Street. This year, the beloved sauce brand is celebrating its 50th anniversary by allowing you to put your favourite sauce on any dish you buy using the Encona hot sauce station. You can pick from Encona's Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce, Hot Pepper Sauce, Canadian Maple Chilli Jam, Carolina Reaper Chilli Sauce, Extra Hot Pepper Sauce and Peri-Peri Sauce. Not only that, but a selection of the Time Out Eat Street vendors have created exclusive dishes using different Encona sauces. Which food vendors are at Time Out Eat Street and what Encona dishes are they serving? With recommendations from Time Out's food and drink editor Leonie Cooper, we've selected eight vendors we love. Four of them have created a special dish using an Encona flavour: Patty & Bun - 'The OG hot pepper patty', a sumptuous beef burger with a spicy kick from Encona Original Hot Pepper Sauce mayo. Rogue Sarnies - 'Kimchi chicken melt', a rich, cheesy sandwich with the zingy Encona Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce. Rack City Ribs - 'Pineapple jerk pork belly ribs', slow-cooked barbecue ribs with authentic Caribbean heat and depth from Encona Original Hot Pepper Sauce. Homeslice - 'Blackened Creole chicken pizza', a sweet-savoury delight using barbecued chicken thighs and Encona Scotch Bonnet Extra Hot Pepper Sauce. Find the full Time Out Eat Street line-up here. What else is on at Between the Bridges? From now until November, this riverside hotspot will host a sizzling entertainment programme which includes DJs, drag shows, themed club nights and brunches. Some of these are free, and others are ticketed. You can find the full calendar here.
