Newsletter - 9th January 2026
KHAO BIRD
When: 12th November 2025
Where: Brewer Street, London, W1F 0SS
Book: https://www.khaobird.com/contact
In an old adult movie theatre in the heart of Soho, this temporary Thai food pop-up has found a permanent home. When you enter the doors of this Thai BBQ restaurant and its live fire cooking, neon lighting and bubbly atmosphere, you’ll be glad you took a chance.
From Chef Luke Larsson and Restaurateur Mike Palmer, KHAO BIRD brings along many of its iconic dishes that it served at one of its last residencies at The Globe Tavern. Fan favourites are the delicious and juicy Onglet Steak served in a light white curry with green tomatoes. An excellent Chiang Mai BBQ Chicken, which is marinated in lemongrass, white pepper and coriander root. And don’t forget the Mutton Fries, which are no mere side dish; the crispy chips are almost crushed under the weight of the succulent braised Burmese mutton curry. More experienced eaters might want to try the spicy Raw Beef Larb, which Time Out called “spicier than Casanova’s search history.”
There are a range of excellent drink choices to go for; however, not to be overlooked is the Signature Martini KB, which is vodka, vermouth and dill oil. Perfectly served alongside the very moreish doughnut bao.
You can check out the rest of the menu and see what else KHAO have to offer here.
Wine Tasting – Dionysus Wines
On Mill Lane in West Hampstead sits the cosiest wine bar in London. On Thursdays and Sundays, you are able to grab a wine tasting where the owner, Adam, will take you through 5 excellent wines alongside a carefully created cheese board which is specially picked to suit the wines you are tasting. Whether you’re a certified sommelier or a casual drinker, you will have a brilliant time at one of the best wine bars in London.
Get it before It’s Gone – The Donovan Bar
Another exciting social media sensation has popped up in London, and this one is a must-try. Jesse Jenkins, who has amassed over 700,000 Instagram followers with his cooking tutorials, has curated a menu at Donovan Bar where you can find Mexican Californian dishes such as crab on focaccia, Calabrian meatballs, and much, much more. It’s open until the 18th of January, so don’t delay! Click here to see the full menu.
Sky High Bar –
Those of you who are doing ‘Dry January ‘might be looking for some non-booze-related evenings out. If you haven’t before, why not try the Sky-High Bar, where you can compete with your friends on various retro gaming consoles such as Pac-Man and Mortal Kombat, and then enjoy a non-alcoholic cocktail on the rooftop terrace. More information can be found here.