Harden's survey result
Summary
“Such interesting” Burmese cuisine and “moreish” cocktails ensure this “exciting and unusual” mini-chain from chef Zaw Mahesh and co-founder Dan Anton remains a prized contributor to London’s restaurant scene despite decor that’s “a tad generic”. The trio of outlets provide “fresh flavours at reasonable prices” and for some diners, it is a “go-to place to meet up with friends” boosted by “excellent (non-intrusive) service in a very pleasant atmosphere”. The “buzzy” Covent Garden branch in particular wins praise as a “welcome respite from the surrounding tourist traps”.
Summary
“Most interesting and different Burmese cuisine” is thriving in London with the arrival of this “revelatory” trio in Covent Garden, Shoreditch and most recently Bermondsey, from founders Dan Anton and chef Zaw Mahesh – “service can be somewhat surly but the dishes inspire”. Top Menu Tip – “don’t miss the sensational tea-leaf salad” (from which the restaurant takes its name).
Summary
“A revelation!” this “unpretentious” yet “awesome” outfit offers “a wonderful introduction to Burmese cuisine” – “intense, fragrant and refreshing”, but “not as fierce as Thai” – at its new venue in Covent Garden’s The Yards development. Founders Dan Anton and chef Zaw Mahesh started out in a Hackney warehouse, and still have a restaurant in Shoreditch. It’s named after the “unique and superb tea leaf salad” on its menu.
Summary
“Distinctive and exciting” flavours of Burma (“an under-represented cuisine in London”) have now made their way from a stall near London Bridge, via a Hackney railway arch and a Shoreditch restaurant (still running) to the West End, in Covent Garden’s newish ‘The Yards’ development, thanks to founders Dan Anton and Burmese chef Zaw Mahesh. Named after a salad of pickled tea leaves, Lahpet is “lively and noisy”, and its food is “thrilling”. Top Tip – “the luminescent ginger salad… so zingy and flavourful!”
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Opening hours
| Monday | 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
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