Aquavit (Soho)

• The dining room is a lot more open and less intimate than it's New York counterpart
• The menu looks to be a bit simpler than it's New York counterpart at a pretty steep price point that is typical of this area
• Was bursting with minerality
• Salty fat is not something you'd think of to be paired with blood pudding
• The eggy mixture within it was a perfectly set and delicate custard
• The crust was buttery with a pleasing granular texture
• Foie Gras parfait (7/10) This was a very simple an adequate version of a dish that is often seen on menus
• Mackeral tartare (8/10) The fish here was expertly cut and of high quality
• The chosen accoutrements were worthy team players as the greenery did well to contrast with the fishy and oily mackerel
• The pickled fennel was punchy enough
• The broth was incredibly rich and bursting with shellfish flavor
• The pickled cucumber and lingonberries seemed almost unnecessary with how lean the meatballs seemed to be
• Duck breast and parsnips (8/10) The duck was beautifully prepared with just enough chew left to the fat
• The root vegetables prepared in various ways paired perfectly with the duck and rich pan sauce
• The emulsion that dressed the cod was also quite salty
• It would seem that this one is a few leagues below and not exactly what it aims to do anyway
• The London St James branch is labelled as contemporary Nordic dining but I&rsquo
• The design is beautiful with very high ceilings
• The meatball dish was mostly mash only 5 meatballs but was otherwise good
• My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and we were not disappointed
• Ambience and service was absolutely amazing we didn't even mind the pricey bill
• The beef tartare I had to start was very nice and light
• The paired drink that was suggested was a nice complement
• Along with the Johannes' temptation for a side (it's a potato dish with crime and anchovies)
• The beef and fish were cooked perfectly
• The accompaniments were very tasty
• The posset was lemony without being overpowering
• Friendly and helpful staff and prices are reasonable for this area
• The service is very fast and the waiters are very kind
• I decided to try a desert with raspberries
• I believe it was the Artic bird nest
• It was the best part of the whole dinner
• The meatballs are also very good

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