Flavour Bastard
A free-roaming, furiously eclectic approach to dining with tiny, small and large plates that flies in the face of authenticity in the pursuit of the audaciously different
Flavour Bastard Bergamot tart
Despite the provocative name, chef-owner Pratap Chahal has impeccable parentage numbering Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's, Chez Bruce and Cinnamon Club in his upbringing.
With such classic foundations, we do wonder why he is keen to offer a journey of flavours playing fast and loose with global ingredients, but he has certainly piqued our curiosity.
Certainly, some of the ingredient combinations sound bizarre especially lentil, chorizo and pecorino doughnuts. Though miso and mango-glazed aubergine with peanut crumble, smoked aubergine relish has more appeal as does sea bream.
Peripatetic puddings include a bergamot take on custard tart. To drink there are fermented cocktails, rice wine, sake.
Is it fashion over content or very creative flavour alchemy at work?
Price: Moderate £100+ 3 courses and bottle of wine for two
Booking: https://flavourbastard.com
With such classic foundations, we do wonder why he is keen to offer a journey of flavours playing fast and loose with global ingredients, but he has certainly piqued our curiosity.
Certainly, some of the ingredient combinations sound bizarre especially lentil, chorizo and pecorino doughnuts. Though miso and mango-glazed aubergine with peanut crumble, smoked aubergine relish has more appeal as does sea bream.
Peripatetic puddings include a bergamot take on custard tart. To drink there are fermented cocktails, rice wine, sake.
Is it fashion over content or very creative flavour alchemy at work?
Price: Moderate £100+ 3 courses and bottle of wine for two
Booking: https://flavourbastard.com
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| What | Flavour Bastard |
| Nearest tube | Leicester Square (underground) |
| When |
04 Sep 17 – 04 Oct 18, Mon-Tours 12-10.30pm Fri-Sat 12-11pm Sun 12-10pm |
| Price | £££ |
| Website | For booking, click here |