Top Rated in West London

Start with

Potato and Roe

Described by critics as a signature dish that is 'not to be missed,' this iconic creation elevates the humble potato with beurre blanc, herring and trout roe.

Start with

Endo's Business Card

This signature roll of tuna is wrapped in 'very delicate seaweed from Tokyo' and is described by critics as a 'lovely bite' that showcases the chef's precision with rice served at the 'correct body temperature.'

Start with

Placki (Potato Pancakes)

Described as 'humble ingredients raised to opulent nobility,' these crisp pancakes are topped with 'velvety and plush' chicken livers and 'sour-sweet little bombs' of dried cherries.

Start with

Chocolate Soufflé

Described as a 'culinary miracle' and a consistent menu highlight that finishes the meal on a high note.

Start with

Venison Scotch Egg

Universally acclaimed as the pub's signature snack; Chef Sally Abe notes it is one of the most frequently requested items by loyal customers.

Start with

Lamb Galouti Kebab

A "melt-in-the-mouth masterpiece" and the "star of the starters," these kebabs are marinated in saffron and secret aromatic spices and served with a delightful flaky bread.

Start with

Veal Sweetbread

A recurring highlight described by critics as light and fluffy, expertly balanced with vin jaune, aged beef sauce, and a gentle vadouvan spice that lifts the dish.

Start with

Prawn Summer Rolls

Critics describe these hand-crafted rolls as having a rice paper case 'stretched tight over fat prawns' and herbs so they appear 'encased in edible polythene' or 'hiding behind a shower curtain.'

Start with

Pistachio Profiterole

A 'massive' and 'jaw-slackening' dessert that critics say is worth visiting for alone—even suggesting you 'maybe just come here for dessert.'

Start with

Tandoori Lamb Chops

Described as 'chunky beasts' and praised by local reviewers as the 'best I've ever tasted', these are a high-quality staple of the restaurant's tandoor menu.

Start with

Nigiri Selection

Described as 'nigiri of absolute luxury,' featuring 'luscious' kinmedai (splendid alfonsino) and 'delicate and elegant' shimaaji, all served on 'perfect, just-vinegared' rice.

Start with

Irish Soda Bread & Salted Butter

Critics describe the homemade bread as 'fresh' and the accompanying salted butter as 'glorious,' often served alongside a nettle soup that is 'thick as a puree.'

Start with

Raw Scallop, Finger Lime, Chicken Salt, Potato Cake

Reviewers describe the potato base as 'cloudlike' and 'insanely good,' serving as an exquisite foundation for the fresh scallop and citrusy finger lime.

Start with

Beef and Ale Pie

Described as 'fluent pub' fare, this oval dish of beef stew with a pastry lid is a menu essential—as Jay Rayner notes, 'the room would be naked without it.'

Start with

Samosa Chana

This standout starter uses traditional, thick flaky pastry rather than filo, served with tender chickpeas and a tamarind chutney that provides a pleasant kick of spice.

Start with

Crab with Seaweed Waffles

Described as 'ravishing' and 'brilliant' by critics, these tuile-delicate waffles are flecked green with seaweed and served as a perfect vessel for scooping fresh crab.

Start with

Chicken Kyiv

An impressive roundel of 'soft, garlic-oil-spouting' chicken described as 'satisfyingly squirty' and 'heavy on garlic.' It is served with soft mashed potato and crushed peas.

Start with

White Taramasalata with Homemade Bread

Critics consider this a 'strong contender' for the best in the city. It is 'reassuringly pale' and 'gently fishy,' served with 'thick, properly charred slabs' of bread dusted with oregano.

Start with

Temaki (Hand Rolls)

These "taco-like" rolls feature "glimmering sheets of salmon" or tuna diced into curved nori; they are the "stars of the show" and highlight the restaurant's signature casual style.

Start with

Chicken Kyiv

A refined version consisting of 'two perfect balls of meat' that spurt wild-garlic butter when pierced, served alongside a fragrant bison-grass mash.

Start with

Tuna & Corn Bun

A standout of the 'sensational' savoury selection, this classic Japanese combination is described by critics as a 'culinary jackpot' that is remarkably 'filling for the price.'

Start with

Haniid

The restaurant's signature slow-roast lamb shoulder that 'falls off the bone' and is 'incredibly tender,' though critics recommend pairing it with the provided green chutney for an extra kick of spice.

Start with

Crab Raviolo

The undisputed signature dish, featuring samphire, brown shrimps, and a rich bisque sauce that critics describe as brilliant.

Start with

Fried Chicken Khao Soi

Described as the 'perfect contrast of crunchy, creamy and fragrant,' this dish of curried noodles with katsu-style chicken is a definitive example of the restaurant's Thai-American fusion.

Start with

Taramas Cream

Described as 'miles away from the usual pink, whiffy mush,' this version is praised as a decadent bowl of salty, cured roe topped with a runny egg yolk for extra richness.

Start with

Chicken Satay

These are big chunks of spiced, turmeric-yellow grilled thigh served with a coarse-cut sweet and oily sauce that the critic insists cannot be allowed to go to waste.

Start with

Minced Meat Sandwich

Often referred to as the 'special mince,' this is a core staple of their Algerian spiced meat offerings, cooked on a flat-top grill and chopped together with chips and egg for a 'joy to eat' experience.

Start with

Classic Palestinian Falafel Wrap

Critics call these "eyebrow-wagglingly good" and "probably the best I’ve ever tasted," noting that the "freshly fried" nuggets have become "the stuff of legends."

Start with

Clonakilty Black Pudding Roll

A signature starter wrapped in crispy potato pastry that critics unanimously praise as a sophisticated take on a rustic classic.

Start with

Pork & Sage Scotch Egg

Praised as a 'winner' with excellent crunch and sage flavor; a benchmark pub snack.

Start with

Laksa

The consensus favorite across all reviews; described as rich, humming with coconut and chilli, and the go-to order.

Start with

Saganaki Tapioca Bites

Universally praised across reviews; a masterclass in texture with sesame and thyme honey.

Start with

Pa Jaeon Seafood Pancakes

This classic dish is noted by critics for 'ticking all the boxes' for a seafood fix at this long-standing New Malden institution.

Start with

Kalamari & Grilled Lounza

Critics highlight the mezedakia here, specifically praising the 'freshly, crisply fried' kalamari and the grilled lounza (smoked fillet of pork) for its 'agreeable traces of the flavour of charcoal.'