The Palomar (Chinatown)

• The Palomar is not only introducing London to the gastronomical highlights of Jeruselum
• You're immediately greeted with an open kitchen with seating around it which creates an extremely vibrant atmosphere
• The intimacy of the restaurant began to sink in and if I were claustrophobic
• I am nowhere near an expert in the cuisine so my opinion is meaningless
• What I will say is that I found it really delicious and every dish was packed full of vibrant flavours which were a delight
• Highlights for me were the buttermilk corn fed chicken served with freekah and spices and the shakshukit (deconstructed beef kebab) I was really disappointed that they had to eventually finish
• I also knew that I really wanted to eat at the counter where the kitchen was (and all the action)
• 30 and there were about five spaces at the counter that had disappeared only a few minutes later
• I already knew it was loud and boisterous out the front
• Stephen and the couple next to us (as well as a couple to himself and his staff) and filled them with a house concoction
• We got the kubaneh pot bread with tomato and tahini dips
• (for a lunchtime anyway) they were big enough portions that I would have been happy enough if we&rsquo
• I came away from the meal fully sated and only forcing myself to have a slice of cheese and toast later that night because I was going out drinking
• T order the spring salad though as they were giving out taster portions of this to those of us who were wise enough to sit at the counter
• I thought this was wonderful &ndash
• Asparagus and fennel all doused in a zingy feta vinaigrette with poppy seeds and sunflower seeds giving a nutty texture and even more crunch
• Our neighbours had chosen the fattoush and that looked packed with plump tomatoes and plenty of dressing as well
• The pot bread was tipped out in front of us before long
• The tahini was concentrated tahini
• With bulgur and then dumped on top was pomegranates
• In the background and the tahini provided that nutty undertone which was a lot easier to take like this than using it as a straight up dip
• The stars of the show were the pork belly tagine and the steak
• S taste alone was so good that I made sure to have several mouthfuls without any accompaniments
• The egg it came with (cooked just a little runny) and the latke (potato cake) were just as delicious and welcome
• The whole spring onions were a little tricky to cut into (especially with the limited elbow room for cutting and rather dull knife)
• S on their own which was a bit pointless
• A slightly spicy seasoning that was very moreish
• Also with the lamb was some stewed carrot
• I may have *accidentally* let slip that it was my birthday when I was ordering my second glass of Prosecco
• Orange and vodka and of course it was the perfect excuse to have dessert even if we did share it
• A thick mousse sat upon an almond streusel biscuit and came with a coca tuile
• The set up is a little confusing &ndash
• S behind the counter along with the cooks so it does feel a little weird
• Though you soon realize this is organized chaos as the seven bodies duck
• The restaurant serves small plates of food from modern day Jerusalem with influences from southern Spain
• Or you can show up on the day and wait for a seat at the 16 seater bar with the open kitchen behind
• First to arrive was a beautiful
• Smoked flavoured Salmon pate served with some toast
• As we took our seats at the bar the lady explained it was best to have three plates from the raw bar (which was behind us) and three from the stove
• A salmon tartare with aubergine two ways was soon placed in front of us
• Fattoush salad and mackerel fricassee were next to arrive
• It was packed with many different elements
• The mackerel with its Tunisian fried buns
• A deconstructed kebab was my favourite of the evening
• Scooped up on pita with lashings of yoghurt and tahini was just stunning
• Another stand out dish was the corn fed chicken
• Accompanied with freekeh (wheat that goes through a roasting process) adding texture
• Our last plate was grilled sea bass fillet sitting on cardamom crispy potatoes with braised cauliflower
• The fish was superbly cooked and I even enjoyed the cauliflower which is a veg I normally hiss at
• Basboussa semolina cake was for dessert
• With whipped yogurt and a soaked in tangy orange syrup accompanied with walnut brittle and sour tuile giving a nice and sticky crunchiness
• A silky chocolate taste with puffed rice crunch was a great way to finish the evening
• Everyone seems to be happy working here and the chef playing the pans with some wooden spoons was fun
• Much to my dismay everything here was a little bit un fresh and slightly bland
• The Palomar (Chinatown) is not your solution to a good Israeli experience
• Making this more enjoyable was the great atmosphere
• This restaurant is absolutely fabulous
• Every single dish was perfectly made
• They have flawless service and the cocktails are absolutely perfect
• The Palomar (Chinatown) is on top of my list
• Whenever I feel like having amazing time this is the first place that pops in my head
• The bar seats are amazing here and according to me they are the most fun
• This is nice little restaurant which serves food from Jerusalem with a an interesting twist
• I recently tried The Palomar (Chinatown) and was quite disappointed with it
• The food was substandard and the quantity was terrible and at the end we were left hungry
• The prices are exorbitant and unjustified which we were not able to comprehend
• WE were a little disappointed with this restaurant when we wen t here for lunch
• We were informed that whatever we ordered was not available
• I really respect those places who offers good food and I must say this is one of them
• The menu was quite an extensive one and the food was perfectly prepared an presented
• The service was unbelievably quick and the atmosphere was quite pleasing
• The Palomar (Chinatown) is such a delight
• The atmosphere here is very enticing
• Every dish being served is looked after and food is just the reflection of amazing hospitality
• The Palomar (Chinatown) is a huge attraction and a perfect venue for a meal before theater
• The restaurant is small and thus gets filled up and crowded soon
• The bustling is very vibrant and service is incredible
• The Palomar (Chinatown) is a must visit
• I visited The Palomar (Chinatown) with my colleagues and we really enjoyed our time here
• It looked like a Lebanese tapas bar but the server was courteous enough to suggest us a wholesome meal
• I have to admit that it was mouth watering
• The fish and the red meat were the highlights
• The ambiance is also quite nice and unique
• The food is delicious and the variety that is being offered is very varied
• To add to it all is the pocket friendly menu
• The food is delicious and each dish that is served is prepared is done with great focus to get the taste just right
• The helpings that are being offered are small but that is in agreement with the price that is being charged
• I highly appreciate the care and concern with which the staff attends to you
• We got a table inside near the kitchen and it was great as you get to see the food being prepared as well as you get to talk to the staff
• I went to The Palomar (Chinatown) for the second time after an excellent first visit and this time it was even better than the first one
• The Palomar (Chinatown) could have done wonders and may have stood out for me if there were not some really good and competitive restaurants around offering Mediterranean and other interesting cuisine around
• I went to The Palomar (Chinatown) after hearing many good reviews and was not disappointed at all
• The staff greeted us nicely inside the restaurant and made sure we were comfortably seated
• The dishes that we ordered were appealing and appetizing
• The head chef in London is Moroccan Tomer Amedi
• Although music was playing at this busy lunchtime it was not excessively noisy (peaking at a tolerable 75 decibels)
• There was a short wine list with just over two dozen labels
• Example labels were Roussane Domaine Trinites 2012 at £
• Served warm and with excellent texture (14/20)
• This bread is made in house each morning
• Fillet steak hand chopped and mixed with bulghur wheat
• Though the beef itself was nothing special
• 15) fillet was cooked in the Josper grill
• 7) had smooth texture and was pleasantly rich
• Rather than the almond streusel crumb actually used (the pomegranate coulis was so subtle as to be invisible)
• The mousse was served on a rock hard biscuit base (12/20)
• Salmon pate with toasted bread
• The chicken wings were even better
• A lot of the time we are left a little deflated
• The pastry chef Yael is married to the head chef Tomer
• The Palomar is everything my dad hates in a restaurant
• The Palomar (Chinatown) is unique in the way that not only is there a bunch of chefs squeezed into a space no bigger than a shoe box
• Ve sat at open kitchens before but this is something else
• We started off with the tin baked Kubaneh bread £
• M not a huge whitebait fan but Ade fancied the Whitebait Spiced Tempura Style with fried cauliflower and arisa aioli £
• Nothing bad happened (not with the whitebait anyway) it just freaked me out at the time that someone would want to eat a whole load of deep/fried frozen tiny fishes
• These were golden and tasty and the fried cauliflower was a surprising hit with us both
• It was a hearty sweet and comforting dish with my favourite stew ingredient &ndash
• The Kubaneh bread is ideal for scooping up the last of it from the bottom of the oversized bowl and a glass of Rioja Ramon Bilbao LTD &rsquo
• The special of Merguez sausages and tagliatelle with peppers and tomatoes £
• 14 sounds pretty ordinary but it was so much more than that
• Unfortunately despite mentioning my annoying problem with cheese to the waiter at the start
• Because we were in awe of the staff and fully appreciative of the pressure they&rsquo
• 7 was delicate and light with texture from the meringue and kataifi (much like baklava) and sweetness from the coulis
• Firstly because it was gorgeous and secondly because it meant our Palomar experience was coming to a close
• D had one of the best experiences in a restaurant ever
• Ate here in October 2014 on a flying visit back to London and it was hands down the best meal I had during my trip
• From the delicious mezze platter with delicious hummus and labneh and aubergine to larger dishes of octopus
• Dessert of tahini ice cream was unusual and excellent
• The wine list was small but well curated and offered a bunch of options for every taste and budget
• Only downside was the place was a little compact
• The table next to us was very near and acoustics were not great so we were had to strain to hear but that's to be expected with most London places
• This time I was seated at the back as I had a reservation
• Not sure it was the best option
• This time as an apetizer and starter my friend and I shared spiced olives and pickled vegetables and Kubaneh Yemeni served with two different dips
• It was the best polenta I have ever had
• The texture was light and creamy
• I didn't manage to have the same texture but I was closed to it
• This time they have been more generous with the sauce and it was a little bit spicier which I really liked
• The cous cous was a whole wheat cous cous
• It went well with the ras el hanout and dried figs
• I've no idea why it is called Palomar
• We turned up at 7pm to find a hubbub of people outside and one of the managers with a clipboard
• Discussed life and love with us and plied us with shots
• Each course was spectacular
• This was really great as it was very unlike any raw beef dish I'd had before
• Truffle oil with a poached egg)
• This was followed by a risotto with salmon then sea bass and mackerel with braised cauliflower
• We then had onlget steak with a financier (a small
• Spongy French cake) with a blueberry sauce served on the side in a very miniature saucepan
• This was definitely the first time I had mixed steak with cake and it was pretty liberating
• The final course was a multi faceted dessert
• Chocolate cremeux (eaten with a spoon but denser than mousse) with puffed rice crunch
• Thought it went superbly with pomegranate coulis
• The malabi was delightful
• I have no doubts that if I were to compare it to rival tahini ice cream this would win hands down
• The flavour and texture are quite unique and unfortunately not my favourite
• We didn't want to leave (but were so full that falling asleep then and there would otherwise have been inevitable)
• It is probably one of the best soft opening I have been this year in London
• The Chef at Palomar is Tomer Amedi
• He is cooking dishes from Jerusalem with influences from Southern Spain
• The restaurant officially opens its door this week and is running a soft launch offer 50% off until Saturday night
• The restaurant is divided in two different area
• My friend and I were seated at the bar
• Follow my some homemade bread with tahini sauce
• Tahini is probably my second best ingredient to enjoy just with a piece of bread
• The Palomar is a small compact restaurant on Rupert Street right in the heart of Theatreland and Soho which opened in June
• The restaurant serves the food of modern day Jerusalem with a contemporary approach
• The open kitchen is at the front of the venue with theatrical bar seats only available for walk ins
• A small dining room with dark oak panelled walls and banquette seating in blue leather is found at the back with tables available for reservations
• We started with Moroccan oysters with coriander
• These were slight bitter with the lemon zest
• The Daily 6 is an assortment of daily mezzes served in small dinky saucepans
• The standout mezze for us were the aubergine and lentils
• We (finally and triumphantly) managed to secure a table and were able to see if it was worth the wait
• Palomar's menu seemed as exciting as the action by the bar where chefs and servers entertain punters with cheeky winks and funky prep
• Thankfully we were sent to the back where we have a proper table because I wasn't in the mood for that kind of cheese
• The space is tinier than I'd imagined and it was rather humid (they had aircon issues) where they sat us
• We wanted some bread to begin with and though our minds were in it for the challah
• I've had sugar dusted kubaneh before in the Philippines but Palomar's is quite the savoury type
• I thought the grated toms dip was creamy and tangy to a tee
• We were given some sweet potato crisps with some sort of tahini and parsley dip
• I didn't think the hazelnut tuille was necessary but it was a good dish
• (ie cooked in an indoor barbecue oven) and is nice and tender on its own
• Another josperised dish we ordered was the cauliflower steak (£
• Is a shame because it was the most underwhelming
• The cauliflower itself lacked seasoning but the labneh was some of the best I've had
• We washed it all with a glass of Riesling each
• Serving size was quite generous for 'small plates' and considering we didn't order much (between two) we were comfortably full in the end
• The dishes were well thought of and produce was top class
• The beetroot and goats cheese salad was my favorite
• I visited the Palomar on a Wednesday evening with my Mum before we headed off on holiday
• The Palomar is a restaurant where you share several plates between you my favourite type of restaurant if the truth be told
• We kicked things off with Challah bread
• Shakshukit (deconstructed kebab with minced meat
• The food was bursting with flavours and every time a plate was put in front of me my eyes widen with glee and I just couldn't wait to dig in
• Perhaps the best sign of how good the Palomar is is when you look to the table next to you and see a Masterchef winner
• Beetroot carpaccio was light and refreshing
• Heart liver and sweetbreads with okra looked complex but was worked very well for a plate of innards
• The simple dessert of labneh with strawberries was the perfect ending
• Beware that whilst sitting at the bar is the best spot to be
• The Palomar has continued to stun critics and London foodies alike with it's interesting use of ingredients
• The restaurant is located right in the centre of town between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square so it shouldn't be hard to find
• Mr Kowa da Kowa was joining me for dinner great news as there is never too much food to devour between two foodies
• Palomar recently won the best restaurant category in GQ Food &
• My excitement and eagerness at finally visiting The Palomar is equivalent only to what I feel before visiting a new country
• Its awards and accolades are too many to list here
• Serving up Israeli flavours with a touch of the Mediterranean
• I was already in love with the idea of it before I&rsquo
• The dishes were between a hit and a miss to me
• I've only heard good thing from everyone who's had dinner at The Palomar and I'm going to join in with the fans and urge you to get in line for a table
• D never think of putting together think beef with a blubbery madeira cake
• The Palomar is one of my favourite London restaurants
• The cuisine is Jerusalem style and there is great use of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern ingredients
• The best thing to do is to come relatively early without a booking
• Being constantly bombarded with mediocre restaurants explain why some of my friends (with decent cooking skills) have forsaken eating out altogether
• Considered by many to be the best restaurant in the country
• D already heard tales of the Kubaneh also known as Yemeni potted bread served with a choice of tahini or a tomato infused oils
• D save some to have with the rest of the food
• Our beef tartare chosen from the raw menu was quite possibly one of the best I&rsquo
• The pairing with burnt aubergine cream was a beautiful combination and finishing it off with jalapenos gave it that final punch so that the whole dish was a flavour explosion
• As I expected the restaurant itself was packed with people and it had a lively buzzy atmosphere
• As you enter you can witness the chefs at work in a busy open kitchen where you can sit at the bar and interact with them or as we did
• We were given a tasty sauce pan of cous cous with harissa and pomegranate seeds to try
• First this perfectly cooked langoustine served with a beautiful spicy chimichurri sauce
• The flavours were delicious but I found the texture of the cakes little grainy
• Though I was pleased to learn that all fish is sourced from Britain and from sustainable stocks
• While meat is also local and organic
• M so glad it was as it may not have occurred to me to order cauliflower as a main course
• This cauliflower was rather a revelation
• Perfectly cooked so that the florets are soft and melt in the mouth but with just about the right amount of bite
• Coupled with it is a creamy labneh made in house
• S unique dishes such as this that have made The Palomar so wildly popular and led to accolades such as the award for best restaurant in Observer Food Monthly
• Our final dish was hake with perfectly cooked flesh that fell apart beautifully in the tines of our forks
• The soft flakes beautifully contrasting with the lentils
• Though our initial plates were small portions
• Creamy sauce meant our appetites were well satiated and even though calories don&rsquo
• Ve been told the Malabi rose scented milk pudding is incredible
• When is the best time to visit a restaurant hotspot
• S probably best when the restaurant is on the way up with everyone striving their last sinew for the Michelin star and when prices are still reasonable
• The only way to find out was to pay a visit
• I love it when I get to catch up with Elizabeth from Mayfair Office Girl because we always pick somewhere new to eat and The Palomar had been on our list for a while
• Seriously The Palomar (Chinatown) is always booked up
• 30pm and there was a queue outside and a wait of over an hour
• I was really happy to find that The Palomar was within spitting distance of the theatre
• Billed as serving food from a modern day Jerusalem with influences from the Levant
• The sharing style of eating here is right up my alley
• Beef Tartar (the aubergine puree is insanely good)
• Wine was a little on the pricey side but i'll ignore that considering the incredible flavours and the Marvels they achieve with the Josper grill
• Each and every dish is so well thought out
• You watch the cooking line happen live in front of you as the kitchen is in the bar
• Every chef and waitron is so professional and highly skilled such a smooth operation and fun to watch
• I've eaten at the best Mid East restaurants in all the world's major international cities
• Israel and Jordan this is by far the best fine dining experience I've had
• With the knowledge that it was voted "
• The first time I went it was a random invite from a friend and her boyfriend
• Finds another couple to go with and my fiancé
• Because most of the items on the menu are little sharing plates
• They all compliment each other and you'll be amazed at how many different combinations you can form with the plates you ordered
• The Palomar is my new favourite restaurant in the world
• The Palomar is bringing a new type of Middle Eastern cuisine to London
• The Palomar is a different type of restaurant
• Half of the fun is the show you get from the open kitchen
• The kubaneh is a great starter
• The josper is used very well
• The desserts are less impressive
• The service is another highlight
• Always making sure that everything is fine without being overbearing
• Kubaneh bread is a must to order
• Everything was well seasoned and delicious
• Definitely pay a visit if you are a fan of Mediterranean food
• Could not fault a thing with The Palomar (Chinatown)
• My favorites were the beet carpaccio
• The shakshukit and aubergine were relatively less impressive but still incredible in "
• The Jerusalem Mess was an incredible dessert
• The food is good with some items better than others
• The portions are very small even for tapas and prices are steep
• Our waitress was unfriendly
• Uninterested and mostly upset because we were sat at 3.15 when the restaurant closes at 3.30
• Rustic and hearty fare with a light touch
• Or you can chance it with a small number and see if they can seat you at the bar
• In a way it endorses London is the place for foodies
• Love and marriage from my NYC theatre friends who are producers of the show
• I came over here with my friends for party we both love the place
• Food and presentation of food is just awesome
• This restaurant is very good for casual dining

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