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Every dish, on the shelf.

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Season
Course
Region
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Diet
Pav Bhaji — Mumbai's Butter-Soaked Soul Food
mainwinter
Mumbai, India

Pav Bhaji — Mumbai's Butter-Soaked Soul Food

Street-corner spiced vegetable mash that'll have you reaching for seconds (and thirds).

40m4approachable
Hyderabadi Dum Biryani — A Sealed Affair
mainsummer
Hyderabad, India

Hyderabadi Dum Biryani — A Sealed Affair

Lamb, saffron, and patience in a clay pot that does all the talking.

95m4intermediate
Masala Dosa: Summer in a Crisp
mainsummer
Mysore, Karnataka

Masala Dosa: Summer in a Crisp

Fermented rice-lentil crepe, potato masala, red coconut chutney, sambar — the South Indian breakfast that doesn't need an excuse.

510m4intermediate
Bombay Aloo Tikki Chaat — Spud's Your Dud
startersummerVegan
Mumbai, India

Bombay Aloo Tikki Chaat — Spud's Your Dud

Crispy potato patty, tamarind tang, coconut yoghurt, pomegranate pop

45m4approachable
Chettinad Pepper Chicken — A Dry Roast of Fire and Leaf
mainsummer
Chettinad, Tamil Nadu

Chettinad Pepper Chicken — A Dry Roast of Fire and Leaf

Tamil spice theatre, no gravy, all char.

55m4intermediate
Kingfish in Coconut Cream — A Moilee Worth the Catch
mainsummer
Kochi, Kerala

Kingfish in Coconut Cream — A Moilee Worth the Catch

Pale gold, gently spiced, the kind of dish that makes you understand why Kerala never needs to leave home.

35m4approachable
Goan Xacuti Chicken — A Spice Drawer Reckoning
mainautumn
Goa, India

Goan Xacuti Chicken — A Spice Drawer Reckoning

Roasted coconut, poppy seed and star anise gravy with tempered curry leaves. Let's not get in a flap.

65m4intermediate
Goan Pork Vindaloo: A Fiery Affair
mainwinter
Goa, India

Goan Pork Vindaloo: A Fiery Affair

Dark, vinegary, and not for the faint of hart

110m4intermediate
Kosha Mangsho — A Proper Slow Bhuna
mainautumn
Kolkata, Bengal

Kosha Mangsho — A Proper Slow Bhuna

Bengali mutton that's been loved to dark mahogany in its own gravy

110m4intermediate
Sorshe Ilish — Hilsa in a Mustard Whisper
mainsummer
Kolkata, Bengal

Sorshe Ilish — Hilsa in a Mustard Whisper

Bengal's monsoon fish, cloaked in black mustard and green fire

35m2intermediate
Rogan Josh — Lamb Shoulder Braised in Saffron & Kashmiri Fire
mainwinter
Srinagar, Kashmir

Rogan Josh — Lamb Shoulder Braised in Saffron & Kashmiri Fire

A slow winter braise that'll warm you from the inside out; lamb takes a saffron bath and comes out transformed.

170m4intermediate
Amritsari Tandoori Lamb Chops with Mint-Coriander Chutney
starterautumn
Amritsar, Punjab

Amritsari Tandoori Lamb Chops with Mint-Coriander Chutney

Charred, juicy, and worth every lick of your fingers — that's lamb how the gods intended.

40m4intermediate
Dal Makhani: Black Gold at Midnight
mainwinter
Old Delhi, India

Dal Makhani: Black Gold at Midnight

24 hours of patience, one spoonful of bliss — a well-boiled icicle of comfort.

1460m4intermediate
Butter Chicken with Fenugreek & Burnt-Butter Drizzle
mainwinter
Delhi, India

Butter Chicken with Fenugreek & Burnt-Butter Drizzle

Delhi winter comfort — tandoori char meets cream, nothing gets buttered up here

65m4intermediate
Black Cod in Miso Silk
mainwinter
Tokyo × Lima

Black Cod in Miso Silk

Three-day sake-lees cure, hajikami ginger, pickled radish — Tokyo meets Lima in a bowl

42m4intermediate
Yellowtail & Jalapeño: A Lima-Tokyo Love Letter
startersummer
Tokyo × Lima

Yellowtail & Jalapeño: A Lima-Tokyo Love Letter

Where the Pacific meets the plate — raw, bright, a little bit on fire.

15m4approachable
The Whole Carrot: Chamomile Root, Fermented Pear & Ash
mainspringVegan
Copenhagen, Denmark

The Whole Carrot: Chamomile Root, Fermented Pear & Ash

A carrot three ways — roasted, pickled, ash — no buttering about.

80m2intermediate
Baltic Prawns in Nasturtium with Wood Ant Dust
amuse-bouchesummer
Copenhagen, Denmark

Baltic Prawns in Nasturtium with Wood Ant Dust

A Nordic nibble that bites back — in the best way.

25m4intermediate
Baby Corn with Coffee Mayonnaise, Chicatana Salt & Lime
amuse-bouchesummerVegan
Oaxaca, Mexico

Baby Corn with Coffee Mayonnaise, Chicatana Salt & Lime

A proper ant-venture into Oaxacan summer

23m4intermediate
Mole Madre, Mole Nuevo
mainwinterVegan
Mexico City

Mole Madre, Mole Nuevo

Two generations of sauce around a charred tortilla — the old guard meets the new.

135m4master
Freekeh with Roasted Squash, Sumac Onions & Feta – A Well-Wheated Affair
mainautumn
Levant

Freekeh with Roasted Squash, Sumac Onions & Feta – A Well-Wheated Affair

Charred grains, sweet squash, sharp cheese, and a slap of green heat

55m4approachable
Charred Aubergine with Pomegranate Molasses, Whipped Tahini & Burnt Lemon
startersummerVegan
Jerusalem

Charred Aubergine with Pomegranate Molasses, Whipped Tahini & Burnt Lemon

A proper Levantine showstopper — all smoke, sweet-sour, and sass.

40m4approachable
Tarte au Citron, Spectacularly Shattered
dessertsummer
Modena, Italy

Tarte au Citron, Spectacularly Shattered

A deliberate mess of limoncello, polenta, and candied zest — Emilia's way of saying 'oops' with intent.

75m6intermediate
Five Ages of Parmigiano: A Winter Meditation on Umami
starterwinter
Modena, Italy

Five Ages of Parmigiano: A Winter Meditation on Umami

Foam, cream, crisp, tuile and warm sauce — one plate, infinite regret (you'll want seconds)

75m4intermediate
Cá Kho Tộ — Mekong Clay Pot Catfish, Burnt Sugar & Coconut
mainautumn
Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Cá Kho Tộ — Mekong Clay Pot Catfish, Burnt Sugar & Coconut

A proper fish tale, slow-cooked 'til it falls apart at a whisper.

65m4intermediate
Beef in Betel Leaf with Fish Caramel and Green Mango — A Saigon Summer Starter
startersummer
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Beef in Betel Leaf with Fish Caramel and Green Mango — A Saigon Summer Starter

Wrap it up — this one's a leaf above the rest.

37m4intermediate
Styrian Venison Saddle with Celeriac, Lingonberries and Juniper
mainautumn
Styria, Austria

Styrian Venison Saddle with Celeriac, Lingonberries and Juniper

A proper autumn roast—no faffing about.

70m4intermediate
Alpine Trout Mi-Cuit with Fermented Plum, Dill Oil & Pumpkin Seed Praline
starterautumn
Salzkammergut, Austria

Alpine Trout Mi-Cuit with Fermented Plum, Dill Oil & Pumpkin Seed Praline

Trout about now — autumn's answer to summer's show-offs.

33m4intermediate
Lucknowi Lamb Galouti on Saffron Brioche Crumb
mainwinter
Lucknow, India

Lucknowi Lamb Galouti on Saffron Brioche Crumb

Melt-in-the-mouth kebab that'll make you lose the plot — in the best way

70m4intermediate
Mackerel, Green Mango & Coconut — A Kerala Opener
startersummer
Kerala, India

Mackerel, Green Mango & Coconut — A Kerala Opener

Small plate of summer coast; you'll be hooked.

27m4intermediate
Rhubarb Custard Trap with Stem Ginger Snap
dessertspring
Yorkshire

Rhubarb Custard Trap with Stem Ginger Snap

Yorkshire's pink gold meets custard's velvet, ginger keeps you honest

55m4intermediate
Dark Chocolate Mousse, Salted Caramel & Honeycomb
dessertwinter
London

Dark Chocolate Mousse, Salted Caramel & Honeycomb

Winter comfort with a crack and a drizzle

40m4intermediate
Dexter Beef, Bone Marrow & Cheek — Hay & Smoke
mainautumn
Cotswolds

Dexter Beef, Bone Marrow & Cheek — Hay & Smoke

Three cuts, one beast, total respect.

280m4intermediate
Turbot & Brown Crab, Salt-Baked Celeriac, Dashi Broth
mainautumn
Cornwall

Turbot & Brown Crab, Salt-Baked Celeriac, Dashi Broth

Cornish seafood, autumn roots, the sea in a bowl

60m2intermediate
Herdwick Lamb, Burnt Carrots & Whey
mainspring
Lake District

Herdwick Lamb, Burnt Carrots & Whey

Spring lamb from the fells, put to bed in its own fat.

65m4intermediate
Salt-cured Loch Duart with buttermilk, cucumber and oyster leaf
startersummer
Sutherland, Scotland

Salt-cured Loch Duart with buttermilk, cucumber and oyster leaf

Three days' work, five minutes' eating, proper worth it

30m4intermediate
Hand-Dived Mull Scallop, Brown Butter & Dulse
starterwinter
Isle of Mull, Scotland

Hand-Dived Mull Scallop, Brown Butter & Dulse

Three things the sea gives us, one thing we've learned to do with fire.

23m4intermediate
Charlotte Spud, Roe & Dulse — Three Waters on a Plate
starterspring
Northern Ireland

Charlotte Spud, Roe & Dulse — Three Waters on a Plate

Spring catch meets the bog, finished with briny butter and two kinds of joy

45m4intermediate
Sweetbread Ravioli with Burnt Butter & Black Truffle
starterautumn
London

Sweetbread Ravioli with Burnt Butter & Black Truffle

Offal done right: thymus gland, pasta, and no apologies.

75m4intermediate
Bone Marrow Custard with Sourdough Soldiers and Parsley Oil
amuse-bouchewinter
London

Bone Marrow Custard with Sourdough Soldiers and Parsley Oil

Umami velvet on toast — the bit most folk bin ends up in a glass.

55m4intermediate
Veal Cheek, Morels & Wild Garlic—Spring's Honest Braise
mainspring
London

Veal Cheek, Morels & Wild Garlic—Spring's Honest Braise

Why throw away the best bit? Slow heat and time do the work.

200m4intermediate
Charred Duck Hearts, Beetroot & Blackberry Skewers
starterautumn
London

Charred Duck Hearts, Beetroot & Blackberry Skewers

A proper nose-to-tail bite that won't apologise.

37m4intermediate
Fal Natives with Rye Snap and Salty Brine
amuse-bouchewinter
Fal Estuary

Fal Natives with Rye Snap and Salty Brine

Three oysters, cold as the Carrick Roads, sharp as a winter morning.

23m4approachable
Monkfish with Brown Shrimp, Caper Beurre Noisette and Charred Leeks
mainautumn
Cornwall

Monkfish with Brown Shrimp, Caper Beurre Noisette and Charred Leeks

What the sea leaves on the Cornish shore, roasted till it sings.

40m2intermediate
Mackerel so Fresh It Might Swim Back
startersummer
Port Isaac

Mackerel so Fresh It Might Swim Back

Raw fish, pickled bite, a punch of horseradish that clears the sinuses

20m4intermediate
Turbot, Brown Crab & Samphire — Proper Summer Supper
mainsummer
Cornwall

Turbot, Brown Crab & Samphire — Proper Summer Supper

A whole fish, the sea in butter form, and a handful of salty greens.

38m2intermediate
Dark treacle tart, clotted cream, whisky-soaked raisins
dessertwinter
Cotswolds

Dark treacle tart, clotted cream, whisky-soaked raisins

The pudding that got us through winter, before central heating.

55m6approachable
Chicken Liver Parfait with Cornichons and Sourdough Soldiers
starterwinter
Marlow

Chicken Liver Parfait with Cornichons and Sourdough Soldiers

The kind of starter that makes you understand why your gran never threw anything away.

40m4intermediate
Pollack & Chips with Tartare That Won't Disappoint
mainsummer
Cornwall

Pollack & Chips with Tartare That Won't Disappoint

Summer's best catch, fried golden, sharp as a slap round the face.

45m4intermediate
Pork Belly, Black Pudding & Quince — A Buckinghamshire Autumn Plate
mainautumn
Buckinghamshire

Pork Belly, Black Pudding & Quince — A Buckinghamshire Autumn Plate

Slow-roasted pork, crispy offal hash, and tart fruit that cuts through the fat like a charm

200m4intermediate
Seared Foie Gras, Burnt Apple & Sourdough Soldiers
starterautumn
London

Seared Foie Gras, Burnt Apple & Sourdough Soldiers

The most forgiving liver dish — if you're nervous, you're doing it right.

27m4intermediate
Dark Sticky Toffee with Highland Cream & Madagascar Vanilla
dessertwinter
Highlands

Dark Sticky Toffee with Highland Cream & Madagascar Vanilla

When Scottish butter meets Madagascan dreams on a frozen night.

55m6approachable
Lobster Ravioli, Lemongrass Bisque, Salmon Roe
startersummer
Cornwall

Lobster Ravioli, Lemongrass Bisque, Salmon Roe

Summer sweetness meets briney pop—a Cornish love letter in pasta

70m4intermediate
Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelles and Madeira Jus
mainwinter
London

Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelles and Madeira Jus

Winter's proper showstopper—crisp pastry, pink beef, dark mushrooms.

95m4master
Salt-cured sea trout, cucumber ribbons, dill oil & buttermilk
startersummer
Argyll, Scotland

Salt-cured sea trout, cucumber ribbons, dill oil & buttermilk

A proper summer plate that tastes like the Argyll coast.

480m4intermediate
Rhubarb's Blush with Whipped Goat Curd and Pistachio Dust
dessertspring
Ayrshire

Rhubarb's Blush with Whipped Goat Curd and Pistachio Dust

Spring's tart answer to summer pudding, with flowers doing the heavy lifting.

27m4approachable
Hand-dived Scallops, Jerusalem Artichoke Silk, Winter Truffle
starterwinter
West Coast Scotland

Hand-dived Scallops, Jerusalem Artichoke Silk, Winter Truffle

Three quid's worth of ocean meets three quid's worth of Scottish dirt.

45m4intermediate
Roasted Quail with Buttered Kale, Hazelnut Praline and Madeira
mainautumn
Glasgow, Scotland

Roasted Quail with Buttered Kale, Hazelnut Praline and Madeira

Small bird, big flavour — the kind of dinner that makes you feel properly fed.

60m2intermediate
Devilled Kidneys on Sourdough
starterwinter
Highlands

Devilled Kidneys on Sourdough

Offal done right: heat, vinegar, and no apologies.

27m2intermediate
Glasgow Ox Cheek — Slow Braise with Pappardelle and Gremolata
mainwinter
Glasgow

Glasgow Ox Cheek — Slow Braise with Pappardelle and Gremolata

Winter offal done right: cheap, honest, and worth every minute

200m4intermediate
Crispy Sweetbreads with Burnt Lemon and Caper Brine
starterspring
Ayrshire

Crispy Sweetbreads with Burnt Lemon and Caper Brine

Respect the whole animal — thymus never tasted so good.

45m4intermediate
Perthshire Steak & Kidney Pie with Bone Marrow Crust
mainwinter
Perthshire, Scotland

Perthshire Steak & Kidney Pie with Bone Marrow Crust

Nose-to-tail done right, in a buttery hot-water pastry that'll make you question why you ever ordered takeaway.

195m6intermediate
Seared Livers, Sherry & Sage on Sourdough
starterautumn
Edinburgh

Seared Livers, Sherry & Sage on Sourdough

Why waste the best bit? Chicken liver is silk, not slop.

27m4approachable
Guinea Fowl in a Cider Braise with Ayrshire Apples and Sage
mainautumn
Ayrshire

Guinea Fowl in a Cider Braise with Ayrshire Apples and Sage

A bird that tastes like the Scottish autumn tastes.

95m4intermediate
Pan-Seared Duck with Plum & Star Anise, Crispy Skin & All
mainautumn
Edinburgh

Pan-Seared Duck with Plum & Star Anise, Crispy Skin & All

Autumn on a plate, minus the leaves in your hair.

55m2intermediate
Spring Chicken with Wild Garlic Butter and Burnt Lemon
mainspring
Perthshire, Scotland

Spring Chicken with Wild Garlic Butter and Burnt Lemon

All the bird, none of the faffing about.

95m4approachable
Green Apple & Sea Buckthorn Sorbet with Ash Salt
palate-cleanserautumnVegan
Highlands

Green Apple & Sea Buckthorn Sorbet with Ash Salt

A proper palate-reset that tastes like a Highland autumn.

55m4intermediate
Gin-Soaked Cucumber & Lime Granita
palate-cleansersummerVegan
Edinburgh

Gin-Soaked Cucumber & Lime Granita

The Sunday-morning reset button, frozen and vicious

255m4approachable
Rhubarb & Rosewater Sorbet with Cracked Black Pepper Crown
palate-cleanserspringVegan
Perthshire, Scotland

Rhubarb & Rosewater Sorbet with Cracked Black Pepper Crown

A tart slap in the face between courses, with a cheeky pepper bite.

35m4intermediate
Charred Aubergine, Miso Glaze, Wild Mushroom Crumb
mainautumnVegan
Argyll, Scotland

Charred Aubergine, Miso Glaze, Wild Mushroom Crumb

Purple veg with umami swagger, no apologies

40m2approachable
Hand-Dived Scallops, Brown Butter & Charred Dulse
starterwinter
Skye, Scotland

Hand-Dived Scallops, Brown Butter & Charred Dulse

Three minutes in the pan, a lifetime of flavour.

23m4intermediate
Langoustines in Brown Butter on Sourdough
startersummer
West Coast, Scotland

Langoustines in Brown Butter on Sourdough

What the Clyde gave us, what the pan made golden.

27m4intermediate
Wild Mushroom Risotto from the Braes
mainautumn
Highlands, Scotland

Wild Mushroom Risotto from the Braes

Buttery, umami-rich, and proof you don't need meat to eat well.

40m4intermediate
Beetroot Tartlet with Cashew Crème & Crispy Shallots
amuse-boucheautumnVegan
Perthshire

Beetroot Tartlet with Cashew Crème & Crispy Shallots

Sweet, earthy, and no butter required — just good soil and patience.

75m6intermediate
Smoky Salmon Cure on Rye Crust
amuse-bouchewinter
Highlands

Smoky Salmon Cure on Rye Crust

Highland whisky meets the Minch — salt, smoke, and a crack of black pepper.

255m8approachable
Naked Oyster, Elderflower Bite
amuse-bouchesummer
West Coast Scotland

Naked Oyster, Elderflower Bite

Three minutes from the cold sea to your mouth.

8m4approachable
Cardamom-poached Rhubarb with Oat Cream & Toasted Oat Brittle
dessertspringVegan
Scotland

Cardamom-poached Rhubarb with Oat Cream & Toasted Oat Brittle

Pink stalks, warm spice, and a crisp shell that shatters like spring ice.

40m4approachable
Charred Spring Lamb with Wild Mint & Burnt Onion Ash
mainspring
Perthshire

Charred Spring Lamb with Wild Mint & Burnt Onion Ash

Pink meat, green fire, Scottish hillside on a plate.

45m4intermediate
Beetroot Tarte Tatin with Caramelised Shallots and Walnut Cream
mainautumnVegan
Fife

Beetroot Tarte Tatin with Caramelised Shallots and Walnut Cream

Fife's finest root vegetable in a sticky, satisfying flip

75m4intermediate
Heather Honey Cranachan with Whisky-Soaked Berries
dessertsummer
Highlands

Heather Honey Cranachan with Whisky-Soaked Berries

The Highlands' boozy, crunchy answer to summer pudding

20m4approachable
Grilled Sea Bass with Charred Fennel & Cornish Seaweed Butter
mainsummer
Cornwall

Grilled Sea Bass with Charred Fennel & Cornish Seaweed Butter

What the Atlantic gave us, and what to do with it before sunset.

35m2approachable
Wild Garlic & Pea Smash with Toasted Oats
starterspring
Argyll, Scotland

Wild Garlic & Pea Smash with Toasted Oats

Spring's first green thing, bashed with a spoon and the good oil.

23m4approachable
Charred Aubergine, Miso & Kelp
mainautumnVegan
Argyll, Scotland

Charred Aubergine, Miso & Kelp

Scottish veg meets Japanese ferment—no apologies needed

40m2approachable
Hand-Dived Scallops, Brown Butter & Dulse
starterwinter
Skye, Scotland

Hand-Dived Scallops, Brown Butter & Dulse

Three ingredients, the cold sea, and nothing else to hide behind.

23m4intermediate
Braw Langoustines on Sourdough wi' Brown Butter an' Thyme
startersummer
West Coast, Scotland

Braw Langoustines on Sourdough wi' Brown Butter an' Thyme

When the West Coast delivers, you stop faffing and fry.

22m4approachable
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Burnt Butter and Thyme
mainautumn
Highlands, Scotland

Wild Mushroom Risotto with Burnt Butter and Thyme

Creamy, earthy, and Scottish without the pretence

40m4intermediate
Roast Grouse with Heather Ash & Pancetta
mainautumn
Highlands, Scotland

Roast Grouse with Heather Ash & Pancetta

A Highland bird worth the fuss, with a pinch of purple

55m2intermediate
Langoustines on Burnt Butter Toast with Dill and Sea Lettuce
startersummer
West Coast, Scotland

Langoustines on Burnt Butter Toast with Dill and Sea Lettuce

What summer tastes like when you're standing on a Scottish pier at dawn.

27m4intermediate
Peat-Dark Mushroom Risotto with Burnt Butter and Thyme
mainautumn
Highlands, Scotland

Peat-Dark Mushroom Risotto with Burnt Butter and Thyme

What autumn tastes like when you've been foraging since dawn

55m4intermediate
Charred Celeriac with Toasted Hazelnut & Wild Mushroom Broth
mainautumn
Highlands, Scotland

Charred Celeriac with Toasted Hazelnut & Wild Mushroom Broth

A proper Highlands autumn main that'll make you forget about the meat entirely.

65m4intermediate
Smoke-Kissed Haddock & Mussel Broth with Charred Neeps
mainautumn
Highlands, Scotland

Smoke-Kissed Haddock & Mussel Broth with Charred Neeps

A proper Highland bowl that tastes like the North Sea in a spoon

55m4approachable
Peat and Penny Bun Risotto
mainautumn
Highlands, Scotland

Peat and Penny Bun Risotto

Creamy Highland fungi in their finest hour

50m4intermediate
Cullen Skink meets Kerala Coast
mainwinter
East Coast Scotland

Cullen Skink meets Kerala Coast

Smoked haddock, coconut, and fenugreek — what happens when Scotland drinks chai

55m4intermediate
Roast Venison Saddle with Heather & Rowan
mainautumn
Highlands

Roast Venison Saddle with Heather & Rowan

What the Highlands taste like when the stag's been called.

55m4intermediate
Charred Mackerel with Roast Beetroot, Crowdie & Dill Oil
mainautumn
West Highlands

Charred Mackerel with Roast Beetroot, Crowdie & Dill Oil

The West Highlands on a plate — if the West Highlands smelled this good

65m4approachable