Ember Yard (Soho)

• Ember Yard is another step up from this adding another layer
• Open kitchen with chefs shouting orders
• Waitresses darting around with slate served tapas
• Downstairs is a bit more relaxed with a jamon carving bar
• When I went service was a little slower down here
• From the 'Bar snacks' the anchovies are worth going
• Gordal olives with goats curd
• Orange and pistachio are a great and fresh combination
• Large sharing plates is a fab idea
• The eyes draw and immediately boggle on reading 'hot smoked old spot pork belly with basque cider
• Even for 3 of us there was a lot to go round
• The cuttlefish with pumpkin and n'duja is a standout dish
• The smoked sea bream carpaccio with bergamot and bottarga was disappointing I was looking forwarded to this
• Slightly too much bergamot was overpowering
• By the time I came back after another dish it was a hostile takeover
• The octopus however was perfectly cooked and tender paired with pepperonata and mojo verde aioli
• Don't think it will come as much of a suprise when I say if you were to only have one dish at Ember Yard it should be the Ibé
• Rico presa with the jamon butter
• Those who know me know how much I love the yellow stuff (which is actually good for you)
• Something only really do with iberico due to it's breeding
• The iberico ribs are really tender and succulent
• The quinze glaze is slightly too sweet for my tastes
• The basque beef slider is a beautiful few mouthfuls
• The courgette flowers are hard to shake off from a Salt Yard menu
• I hear their donuts and quinze jam though are really good
• I think that it has has something to do with it constantly raining in the city
• Whereas the latter is stealthily championed by a quietly brilliant few haunts
• Those who think that sarcasm is the highest form of wit or &lsquo
• S great date food by the way) and a few of these restaurants are owned by the hoity toity Salt Yard group
• So coupled with London&rsquo
• S in keeping with Spain&rsquo
• A Cosmopolitan was well constructed and thoughtful
• I was bowled over with the Ember &
• S served in a glass with a bespoke lid (glass whore time again) and I could lose myself in not just the taste
• The wine list is well ordered and just the right size (big enough to surprise
• We found that a Tuscan Sangiovese was perfect for the plethora of food we had coming our way
• Crafted to perfection with a startlingly clinical attention to detail and exquisite presentation
• Chargrilled Cornish mackerel was served with a cuddly and hearty stew like pool of mussel Escabeche
• Contrasted to our second fish choice of bream carpaccio with blood orange
• Salt Yard Group are somewhat known for their courgette flowers stuffed with goats cheese
• T you dare stop reading and think the story ends with great tapas
• T not gush about) was generous to say the least &ndash
• A bitter chocolate ganache with salted caramel ice cream which was just a little bit short of richness (suprising as everything is loaded with the most perfect tastes and textures)
• The waitress cocked us and was over with our coats without missing a beat
• A restaurant with such a surprising and welcome attention to detail (pigs head beer taps
• I was somehow left wanting and was not sure at first why
• It was the best food I have had in a while
• Ember Yard is missing something meaningless but crucial &ndash
• Hastily wiped with blue roll and the vibe of an egregious guitar player banging out flamenco riffed covers of Billy Jean
• Whether you are at La Tasca or Dehesa &ndash
• That this atmosphere is what I was yearning
• Tumbling out of a still packed restaurant (it was now gone ten on a Sunday night) into a rainy and
• Grotty street on Soho soon corrected any personal imbalance and incertitude of what is right or wrong
• It was 3rd time lucky for me at this restaurant after two previous last minute attempts to book had left us with the dreaded response of "
• We were sensible enough to book ahead in good time and at 6pm when most are still hard at work
• This is some of the very best tapas style food to be found in London
• We were tempted into ordering a couple of bar snacks and went for olives with goat's curd
• It would probably be this they were nice enough but perhaps less exciting than many other featured dishes
• We were advised to select between 2 3 tapas dishes per person if we were eating tapas and tonight
• Their special of the night which was a butternut squash (beautifully charred at the edges) with goat's curd and sweet grapes
• Buttermilk parsnip chips with honey and manchego ease (we had died and gone to chip heaven) and the courgette flower
• Courgette flowers are made on an individual basis so you order the number you want these are essentially battered lightly
• A little bit of meat and fish had to be thrown in for good measure plus what is tapas without pork
• We went for Iberico presa with whipped Jamon butter
• The pork was so perfectly tender and the butter was whipped as light as air with a very mild taste to complement the pork
• We also had cuttlefish with roast pumpkin
• Desserts were difficult to choose from I went for the date and quince cake with muscovado ice cream
• The ice cream is rich in flavour and creamy but I would suggest tasting the cake first as its subtle flavours may get lost in your mouth if you go heavy on the ice cream first
• Service was lovely if quite quick we had been told about the 2 hour turnaround but even with an attempt to push things
• A respected friend in the hospitality industry said it was his best meal of the year
• Plus the Opera Tavern (also part of the Salt Yard group) is still one of our favourite restaurants
• Berwick Street was only really known for the tatty stalls and fruit and veg market
• T forget this is where Pizza Pilgrims first pulled up in their little van
• The street is now so vibrant and diverse with vinyl shops (for our younger readers &ndash
• S a focus on cooking over charcoal and wood with all their chargrilling and roasting
• One of my favourite was the chargrilled Iberico Presa (£
• Blushing inside of the kind you can with this kind of pork
• Other chargrilled dishes included the Salt Marsh Lamb with a slick of roasted aubergine and salsa verde (£
• The octopus with perronata and a herby alioli (£
• S signatures is the courgette flowers stuffed with goats cheese and drizzled with honey (£
• We had the parsnip buttermilk chips sprinkled with lots of manchego (£
• 5.75) and the very cheesy gratin with lots of the smoked ricotta and Idiazabal cream on top of the root vegetables
• Chorizo really is one of the best Spanish exports
• Have to taste great if they are cooked in Iberico pork fat (probably even better than a beef dripping or goose fat chip)
• M sure the terror he might strike was enough to distract from me and my trusty Canon
• Even the lighting was just right
• Everything was cooked just right
• I had a lovely glass of wine with my meal as well as sparkling water
• The waitresses were very attentive and professional
• The chargrilled squid was tasty but not mind blowing
• The bream carpaccio was barely there (so little on the plate
• M judging by the standards of servings of carpaccio) and served with incredibly tart
• The courgette stuffed with goats cheese and honey was basic
• The proportions of ingredients were a bit wonky
• The pork fat chips were just rubbish &ndash
• For somewhere with serious gastronomic aspirations
• Finally some food that surprises in it's authenticity and augmented with people to match
• A slightly less common approach to tapas including Italian influences which is really refreshing
• The food is fantastic and it was definitely one of the best meals out I have ever had in London
• Definitely in Service was great as usual
• You MUST get the octopus with peperonata &
• Sumptuous light radiates from within and fills you with warmth like a hot cup of cider
• The whole of the first floor was stuffed to the gills with happy
• Fortunately there was room for us at the bar downstairs
• The waitress was sweet and extremely well informed on all that we would be drinking and eating
• She even offered to let us try a free glass of their homemade citrusy tonic (which was amazing even without the gin
• The parsnip fries were another highlight
• Was the chargrilled squash with goat cheese
• The goat cheese was wonderfully peppered
• ) The beef with chargrilled corn was wonderfully seasoned
• All of these courses went beautifully with the red wine we sipped at the recommendation of our wonderful server
• In particular the Grilled Mahon with Honey and Baked Plum
• I'd be keen to see if the standard of service is just as high
• Keep in mind that you are ordering for bites and not for the whole meal
• The food here was excellent and very tasty
• The ambiance of the place is just perfect to relax and have a good time wiht friends
• The service was really nice
• The food itself was not so good
• The portions were very small and unimpressive and it was not worth the exorbitant prices at all
• The food that came from the grill was very overcooked and almost tasted like charcoal
• The cheese did not match in taste with the olives
• The food here is amazing or i must say sensational
• I had Chivory which was accompanied by sweet sauce which was made by pomegranate and according to me it was the best dish ever
• The menu that these guys will be giving is going to be tapas style so you are going to love it
• The service was good but it was little messy because there was a lot of people there
• A great place with a perfect combination of amazing food and service
• We had visited the restaurant during peak times when it was super crowded
• They have a bar downstairs that is very attractive and pleasant looking
• This restaurant is an absolute favorite in the house with everyone
• The decor of the place was great and very contemporary
• The experience was so fascinating that I will be back to try more awesomeness from that brilliant menu
• Ember Yard (Soho) is one of the three undertakings of a parent group specialising in Grilled Food cooked over charcoal
• The wood for the charcoal is varied to match the seasonality of the food being served
• Example in late summer they were using Sweet Chestnut and Plum
• The food they serve is authentic and the whole concept is amazing
• The recommendations made by them regarding wines were excellent choices
• The food was also of good quality and the atmosphere was quite a pleasing one
• Ember Yard (Soho) is perfect if you want to come as part of the group
• Ember Yard (Soho) is very good and the thing which makes them better than the most is their staff
• The atmosphere was very good and same goes for the interior
• A dear friend of mine described the food here as the best she'd ever eaten and I have to admit
• Very good but with a price tag to match
• The restraunt is neatly spaced and gets very busy during lunch times which is when we visited
• Firstly the food there is superb but with a few flaws imo
• The proportion sizes are relatively small so if you're hungry
• Ember Yard probably wont be the best value restraunt for a feed
• Buttersquash with goat's curd and courgette flower
• Even though the courgette flower is only 1 proportion at 4.5 pounds each (which is ludicrous
• ) it had one of the best texture that was fluffy crispy outside and firm in the inside
• The iberico presca was alright but lacked flavour whilst the lamb was similarly average
• I didnt get to try any of the tapas but apparently they are very tasty
• First thing I have to say is that I love Tapas
• First thing you should do when you sit down is to choose a good bottle of red wine
• Cause checking out the menu a good red wine will pair with most of the plates on the menu and will make you enjoy them more
• The prices are not too cheap I have to say
• I got there to try the best so I got all the best things on the menu as always
• Rico Presa with Whipped Jamó
• Steamed and Chargrilled Octopus with Pepperonata and Mojo Verde Alioli
• At Ember Yard most of the plates are very tasty and powerful
• At Jose I just eat up drinking more wine than tapas but well that's why is so interesting to try different places
• So you can choose for the one that suits you in the best of the ways
• You can feel that this restaurant is very authentic and with a lot of character
• I was welcomed by attentive waiters and they were very helpful with the menu
• The Iberico Presa was sumptuous and the Iberico chips with chorizo ketchup were the stuff that dreams are made of
• The ambience even on a Sunday evening was lively without being overbearing
• All in all it was fairly priced for the quality and a great opportunity to share lots of things with friends without the dishes being too fiddly
• Most dishes were so lovely that I felt a genuine pang of sadness when they were nearing their end
• Whilst the odd few were almost offensive
• The absolute winners were grilled flatbread with honey
• Courgette flowers stuffed with goats cheese and drizzled with honey
• Smoked chicken liver pate on crostini with pickled mushrooms
• Hitting the goats cheese inside the courgette flower was akin to opening a budget secret santa present to find a diamond encrusted Cartier watch
• The next dishes were pretty good and saved the day
• Smoked ricotta gnocchi gratin with roasted squash
• Grilled salmon with kale and horseradish veloute
• Apple pannacotta with vanilla biscuit and dark chocolate sorbet
• As is probably the way with many tapas restaurants
• Ember Yard is the new restaurant from Salt Yard Group
• The wood for the charcoal is varied to match the seasonality of the food being served so
• Ember Yard is a new restaurant from the Salt Yard Group who also run popular small plate inspired eateries Salt Yard
• The latest venture is just off Oxford Street on Berwick Street and occupies a large space with a downstairs bar
• The inspiration for Ember Yard is taken from Spanish and Italian methods of cooking over charcoal
• This is reflected by the majority of the dishes on the menu which are cooked on a custom built charcoal fired grill
• I visited alone during the first week of its soft launch and was seated at the chefs counter which provided me first hand insight into the busy workings of the kitchen
• The kitchen was very busy serving up plate after plate of fine looking dishes
• The service was smoothly overseen and controlled by Ben Tish
• Impressive given that it was only the third night since opening
• Having visited Opera Tavern which was really enjoyable we decided to go and try Ember Yard
• The restaurant is conveniently located in Soho
• We didn't book a table in advance because it was a last minute decision to visit here
• Of course this included the signature grilled iberico presa with whipped jamon butter
• The creamy butter with cured ham worked really well
• Ajo blanco and smoked almond was a very cute little dish
• A baby sized chicken leg with almond and black pudding
• At first we were trying to guess what the "
• The chicken was well cooked
• Smoked and grilled beef onglet with shallots cooked in embers and pickled bonemarrow
• We thought it was slightly under seasoned
• From the bar snacks menu we chose the salt marsh lamb pincho with peas and buttermilk
• Instead we ordered the steamed and chargrilled octopus with pepperonata and mojo verde alioli
• I think this is one of my favourite dishes because the octopus was really soft and tender
• The smoked and grilled Cornish mackerel with fennel escabeche and saffron alioli
• The other was smoked and grilled salmon with crispy kale and horseradish velouté
• Both dishes were cooked nicely and the fish wasn't dry at all
• I really enjoyed this it was light and refreshing and tangy
• Making sure we fulfil our five a day we also ordered the chargrilled cauliflower with yogurt and cumin dressing and sumac
• We shared the burnt honey semifreddo with honeycomb and caramelised clementines
• The highlight for me was the honeycomb which was crunchy and had a very strong honey taste which worked well with the tangy clementines
• Overall it was a very enjoyable meal
• Price range is a little expensive for some of the dishes as the portion sizes are small
• I presumed it was an Italian restaurant initially but once I checked in I found out that it's Spanish
• The ambience was good and the staff welcomed me with a warm
• The only difficulty for me was pronouncing or remembering the name of the dishes
• Also loved their pork slider (not sure if it was special of the day or not) but it was so beautiful the brioche bun was heavenly
• Rico Pork Ribs with Quince Glaze and Celeriac Puré
• Steamed and Chargrilled Octopus with Pepperonata and Mojo Verde Alioli &ndash
• Courgette Flower Stuffed with Goats&rsquo
• Cheese and Drizzled with Honey x 3 &ndash
• I would recommend sitting downstairs as upstairs was very loud and had a very strong smell of smoke from the kitchen but other than that it was a great night that I would highly recommend
• Shes a real foodie and was recommended to Ember Yard (Soho) by an old colleague who does PR for the place
• Had she known that the small bowl of chips was between a group of people should would have NEVER EVER booked here
• The poor girl later sent emails telling everyone she was sorry she picked the place and that the food was so little
• We do not recommend Ember Yard (Soho) unless it is a table for 2
• Anything more and you are getting mugged off
• The Basque country in northern Spain has a tradition of BBQ meat and this is where Ember Yard draws most of its inspiration from
• Wash it all down with a Spanish red or perhaps a cocktail
• Ember Yard is part of Salt Yard Group
• The idea behind Ember Yard is that everything is cooked with charcoal
• S tapas but with a delightful twist
• Highlights were all the chargrilled meats
• The Iberico pork ribs were falling off the bone and had a sweet and sour sticky coating
• I loved the portobello mushrooms that came with the grilled chicken thigh
• The croquettes were really good and they were enhanced by the brown crab aioli and we almost licked the platter clean
• The chargrilled octopus was tremendously tender and not overcooked
• The hostess is really good here and she suggested some good wines for us
• Ember Yard was never even on my radar
• We tend to go by what is in the vicinity of where we are at the time and also the recommendations from our friends
• This was one of those Saturdays when we were out and about and needed somewhere to eat
• Luckily we were any early sitting
• It is obviously filled with a grown up and more discerning diner
• The price reflects that with it being more than average
• What I will say is that because they were in season you did get the odd spicy one which is always a good thing
• So the pimento padron was part of the experience and we also opted for chargrilled Iberico pork ribs with quince glaze
• There was also some chargrilled Beef flat iron with spiced aubergine
• I thoroughly enjoyed it and was pleasantly surprised by this new spot
• The perfect way to have new and old cocktails with great friendly staff and great surroundings
• Prices in good relation with the quality and location
• Beautiful place with beautiful food
• On Goodge Street and was a little concerned that with all of the additions to the chain that the quality could have dropped
• The same small Italian/Spanish inspired tapa dishes bursting with flavour and lots of textures that compliment each other and staff who know the menu
• The courgette flowers had a thicker batter and a touch more honey than I had remembered from the original but were still tasty
• Went here for dinner last night with a good friend
• It was a smart move because the place was packed when we were there
• The interiors were tastefully done
• The staffs were cordial and attentive
• The food portions are in tapas style so we decided to each get three dishes and share
• My friend ordered courgette flower stuffed with goat's cheese
• Grilled octopus with some greens and chargrilled iberico presa while I went for smoked haddock croquetas
• The grilled octopus was soft and tasty and complemented well by the mint puré
• I love paella negra so it was not a surprise that I ordered this
• The iberico presa was another beautifully prepared dish tender
• The iberico pork ribs was the highlight of the meal
• E and sage on the same plate were equally nice
• The restaurant is super cozy
• The waitresses are super kind
• We can't deny the fact that the owner of the restaurant is super stingy
• ( the food is super delicious tho)
• Really innovative tapas with amazing flavours
• Getting a table in the evening is always a bit of a challenge
• All the tapas dishes are worth a try
• For seafood lovers the octopus is especially good
• Food was all very delicious but I felt it was overpriced for tapas
• 5.25 each which was daylight robbery
• My experience is good in this restaurant
• There food is too good and very tasty

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