Blog·Week of 05.10.26
A Select Four: New London Restaurants Discovered for Early October
An independent city-guide update featuring Romy Gill’s inventive take at The Pem, Marylebone’s first Temper Tantrums wine bar, Endo Kazutoshi’s intimate Chelsea omakase, and Bamboo Mat’s Canary Wharf expansion.
This Monday’s curated report gathers four distinctive new restaurants discovered across London last week, each with a unique perspective—from inventive Nikkei cooking in Canary Wharf to Chelsea’s exclusive omakase. Here’s what stands out at each fresh arrival.
Romy Gill at The Pem
Situated inside the Conrad London St. James, Romy Gill at The Pem features a dramatically crimson dining space. The cocktail list shows touches of Indian spices, such as the Malhar, crafted from Amrut Single Malt and house-made cumin syrup. One dish to single out from early reports is the samosa chaat—a crisp pastry layered with chickpeas, sev, pomegranate, and yoghurt in an intricate mix of textures and flavour.
Sources and details: Localtime guide · cntraveller.com
Temper Tantrums
Temper Tantrums at 94 Wimpole Street marks Temper’s foray into the wine bar scene, shifting focus from their open-fire roots to a menu anchored by Mediterranean-leaning plates alongside natural wines and cocktails. During the day, this Marylebone spot pivots to serve coffee and pastries. A highlight from the food selection: flatbreads topped with prosciutto.
Sources and details: Localtime guide · theinfatuation.com · hot-dinners.com
Endo Chelsea
Endo Kazutoshi’s Chelsea outpost features an exclusive 10-seat omakase restaurant at 8-9 Blacklands Terrace. After dining, guests can unwind upstairs at the listening bar—a new addition following Endo’s previous stints at the Rotunda and a pop-up at Annabel’s. Expect an ever-changing tasting menu chosen nightly by Endo himself, plus an audiophile-focused space for post-dinner relaxation.
Sources and details: Localtime guide · theinfatuation.com · endo-chelsea.com · hot-dinners.com
Bamboo Mat
Bamboo Mat expands from Stratford to Canary Wharf with a larger site at 1 North Lane, offering a menu of Nikkei cuisine, blending Japanese and Peruvian influences. Its soft launch included 30% off food from September 29–30—a detail notable for early patrons. The original Stratford branch is already known for its popularity with locals.
Sources and details: Localtime guide · hot-dinners.com