March 20, 2025

Hot off the grills and straight to you, our dear Taste Buds, here’s your first bite of some of the new epic restaurants and chefs who will be bringing the flavour to Taste this summer.

Restaurants

  • Akira Back: modern Japanese cuisine from chef, Akira Back
  • Empire Empire: retro-inspired curry house with a focus on charcoal-grilled kebabs, rich curries and freshly baked bread
  • The Campaner: authentic Spanish food from Catalan chefs
  • Lore of the Land: Guy Richie’s pub showcasing exceptional British cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients & cooked over flame
  • Los Mochis: global pioneer of Mexican & Japanese fusion
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A variety of dishes including a sliced steak with jalapeño slices and a side of glazed asparagus, a plate of burrata with thinly sliced cucumbers and radishes in a vibrant green sauce, fresh oysters on ice with herb oil, and a small bowl of kimchi-style pickled vegetables
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A large selection of elegant Mexican tapas dishes with a Japanese influence
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Chefs

  • Kate Austen: chef who recently became the first female chef to win the main course category on Great British Menu, appearing at The Taste Fire Pit and Taste Cook School
  • John Chatarasak: founder of Michelin-starred AngloThai and shortlisted as Chef to Watch in The National Restaurant Awards 2022, appearing at The Taste Fire Pit
  • Pascal Aussignac: long-standing Michelin Star holder (since 2002!) of Club Gascon, appearing at The Taste Fire Pit
  • Judy Joo: specialising in delicious Korean Fried Chicken, appearing at the K-Food BBQ Cook School
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Things To Do

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And that’s just a taste of what we’ve got on offer at Taste this summer, check out more of the Things To Do, Restaurants and Chefs we’ve got in store. And check back soon as we drop back with even more deliciousness.