East London misses out on food awards – big time

PULL YOUR socks up, East London! There’s a huge number of eateries – food joints of all sorts – featured on the Feed The Lion (FTL) awards shortlist, and East London is a desert, with hardly any outlets on the list.

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Feed the Lion (FTL) brings you all the news about Halal food and restaurants. Let’s look at their awards shortlists.

●Best Beverage 2024
Manthan, Mayfair – Sindhu mocktail, Lychee Lassi
Mr White’s English Chophouse, Whitechapel (yay!) – Black Cow
Ribeye, Birmingham – Pompeii Punch, Passion Fruit Martini
Kahani, Chelsea – Lychee Grove
Riwaz, Beaconsfield – Passion Fruit Lemonade
Steak on the Green, Ealing – Virgin Passion Fruit Mojito
Urumchi, central London – Uyghur Herbal Tea

●Best Starter 2024
Comptoir Libanis, Ealing Broadway – Tony’s Hommos
Manthan, Mayfair – Shami Kebab
Paro, Covent Garden – Toddy Shop Tiger Prawns
Kahani, Chelsea – Smoked Octopus and Shrimp Salad
Roma, Southall – Falafel Platter
Mr White’s English Chophouse, Whitechapel – Caponata of Summer Vegetables
Mr White’s English Chophouse, Whitechapel – Cocktail of Atlantic Prawans
Ribeye, Birmingham – Crispy Chicken Cheddar Globes
Riwaz, Beaconsfield – Scottish Salmon

●Best Mains 2024
Kahani, Chelsea – Hydrabadi Lamb Biryani
Manthan, Mayfair – Paneer Makhani
Manthan, Mayfair – Osso Buco
Onde Onde, Kingston upon Thames – Mee Kari Laksa
Ribeye, Birmingham – Herb Encrusted Lamb
Ribeye, Birmingham – Pollo Allegro
Urumchi, Central London – Kordak
Urumchi, Central London – Urumchi Spicy Noodle

●Best Seafood 2024
Manthan, Mayfair – Seafood Thali
Kahani, Chelsea – Grilled Scallops
Kahani, Chelsea – Lobster Tail
Mr White’s English Chophouse, Whitechapel – Pan Fried Monkfish Tail
Onde Onde, Kingston upon Thames – Masak Ikan Tiga Rasa
Ribeye, Birmingham – Cod Loin En Papillotte
Riwaz, Beaconsfield – Scottish Salmon Tikka

●Best Dessert 2024
Comptoir Libanis, Ealing Broadway – Mouhalabia
Golpo, Cambridge – Floating Malai Tiramisu
Manthan, Mayfair – Classical Trio
Kahani, Chelsea – Gulab Jamun Cheesecake
Kahani, Chelsea – Heritage Carrot Halwa Tiramisu
Mr White’s English Chophouse, Whitechapel – Hell’s Kitchen Cheesecake
Riwaz, Beaconsfield – Rasmalai Tres Leches Cake

●Best Grill 2024
Chipsy, Harrow – Brisket
Chipsy, Harrow – Lamb Neck
Manthan, Mayfair – Lamb Chops
Roma, Southall – Mixed Grill Platter
Roma, Southall – Lamb Chops Platter
Kahani, Chelsea – Monkfish
Kahani, Chelsea – Turkey Afghani Malai Tikka
Urumchi, Central London – Kidney Kebab

●Best Burger 2024
Chipsy, Harrow – Smash Burger
Chipsy, Harrow – Brisket Sando
Drip, Manchester – Philly Cheese
Heyman, Southall – Spicy Chicken
Hot Bird, Hounslow – Fillet Sandwich
Players, Manchester – Double Century
Steak on the Green, Ealing – Wagu Burger

●Best Steak 2024
Mr White’s English Chophouse, Whitechapel – Ribeye Steak
Mr White’s English Chophouse, Whitechapel – Fillet Steak
Mr White’s English Chophouse, Whitechapel – Steak Frites
Ribeye, Birmingham – Ribeye WX Wagyu
Steak on the Green, Ealing – Wagu Ribeye
Steak on the Green, Ealing – Wagu Sirloin

●Best Newcomer 2024
Chipsy, Harrow
Golpo, Cambridge
Onde Onde, Kingston upon Thames
Paro, Covent Garden
Ribeye, Birmingham
Urumchi, Central London

So there you have it. As you travel around England, you can find excellence at these shortisted venues. Sadly, FTL has not yet revealed when the awards will be decided – but we’ll keep you posted.

●Retailers can email NFC to arrange delivery of free samples:
sales@51cola.com

●FTL readers can go to NFC’s website and use the code FTL2024 at the checkout to enjoy a 15% discount (offer valid until 31st January 2025):
NFC website

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