Silk - Courthouse Hotel (Soho)

• From the moment you walk into the small courthouse you can picture what it must have been like when it was a functioning room
• You are really taken back with the intimate setting
• When seated the waiter gave me and my friend a brief history lesson about the silk trade shipping path that was on a large world map on the wall
• Despite this there were only a few eating here
• The food is best described as a fusion of Indian and Asian cuisine
• The menu wasn't the most extensive and choices were a little limited
• Is Tilapia fish marinated and seared in a Banana Leaf along with the Poh Pia Je
• I was very surprised with the lack of care and attention give to the presentation of both starters
• It looked sloppy with little attention and care given
• The spring rolls were unimaginative and dull
• The Tilapia was better but lacked any real flavour and taste
• My friend's chicken was really poorly cooked
• The Chicken was verbally confirmed as being Halal
• The Silk Resturant is the architectural focal point of the Courthouse Hotel and michelin recommended
• The place retains its character with wood panelling
• Judges bench and dock combined with a far eastern influence in keeping with its asian fusion inspired menu
• The lamb and chicken is halal only
• Starters consisted of pan seared scallops with artichokes and strawberries and tiger prawns with pineapples
• The fruit against the scallops and prawns was a unique yet refreshing combination
• The Silk Restaurant is situated in the 5* Courthouse Hotel just off of Carnaby Street near the Liberty department store
• One of the most original aspects of this restaurant is the fact it is set in a former magistrate&rsquo

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