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TOM AIKENS

London

43 Elysian Street,
Chelsea,
London,
SW3 3NT
Tel: 02075842003

The Darling boy of the London restaurant scene may have just opened his second venture on Cale Street but it’s his original Chelsea restaurant on Elystran street that’s still causing a fuss amongst the city’s diners’. He may have lost both his Michelin stars a few years back but he’s just regained one of them and popular consensus predicts that it shan’t be long before he recaptures his second once more. Still a young man, Aikens’ (36) offers up dishes that possess a maturity and appreciation of flavor that one would normally associate with chefs like his old mentor Joel Robuchon. Who else in London possesses the skill to conjure up pig’s head lasagne with two dainty pork chops, several slivers of fried shallots and a whole lot of squid, served both pan-fried and in deep-fried beignets? And as a signature dish nonetheless! With both his delectable a la carte offerings and decadent tasting menu Chef Aikens continues to set the bar for original French cuisine in London. Gearoid Devaney is always on hand to offer wine pairings from an accomplished list which he personally selects and supervises. The ambience in the plain yet elegant black and white dining room is laid back and un-daunting and service from the personable, polished staff makes for a resplendent experience. If there is a drawback it’s that courses can meander somewhat slowly from the kitchen, meaning an average evening may take up to two hours, but when the food is this good this may not be a bad thing. Cuisine here is an assault on all the senses and as anyone who’s began an Aikens habit will tell you, it’s worth savoring for as long as possible.

www.tomaikens.co.uk
info@tomaikens.co.uk

Cuisine: FRENCH
Ambience: FORMAL FINE DINING
Groups: PRIVATE ROOM
Special: CELEBRITY CHEF

TOM AIKENS

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