TASHAS (MELROSE ARCH)

BEST FOR Café dining at its best. FOOD If you’re a regular and always end up ordering off the classic menu (because who can resist the hummus toastie with rocket, avocado, tomato, feta and poached egg for breakfast, or the salmon tartare served with coriander, red onion, avocado and chilli and melba toast?), you should force yourself to sample the 'Inspired By' menu. Start off with two or three medium Lüderitz oysters with a champagne cocktail. Then go on to tempura prawns, served with mayo, sesame rice balls, soya and lemongrass-and-chilli dressing. For mains, go for the tender cubed fillet, a generous 250g beef fillet with thyme and lemon zest, or the gourmet burger – a 250g beef patty with caramelised onions, oven-roasted cherry tomatoes and emmenthaler. DRINKS A beautifully curated selection of wines by the bottle or glass. SERVICE Excellent service from accommodating staff. AMBIENCE A true café-style environment. (ZKV)