Earl's Court, Filipino Restaurant Guide

2021 Review: Over 1,000 people queued for its opening, but if you’re not Filipino, chances are you won’t ‘get’ this Earl’s Court fast-food diner, which has introduced the capital to the delights of authentic ‘chickenjoy’, yumburger and Jolly Spaghetti (with sweet tomato and hot dog sauce) – “really not special!”

“A pioneer in championing dishes from the Philippines” – this Kensington feature opened in 2016 and helped pave the way for what’s nowadays a healthy level of interest in the cuisine in the Capital. It’s named for a well-known Filipino diplomat whose grandchildren own the venture; and who also run a number of similarly branded cafés back home in Asia.