New openings and a kosher supper club are reasons to eat out this spring

With a magnificent interior and the kind of buzz that says “it’s Saturday night” even on a Tuesday No.14 is the new location you should be heading to.

This Pan Asian restaurant is set in an elegant double-fronted townhouse on a very pretty high street just 40 minutes’ drive from north London (and less if you are in Herts).  Geometric plasterwork, extensive use of marble, beautifully upholstered (very comfortable) chairs and attractive contemporary chandeliers make you think you’re in Mayfair – luxe, glamour and warmth abound.

The only issue is narrowing down what dishes to choose from the extensive menu. We went for sushi rolls with some interesting combinations, tuna tataki, hoisin duck bao buns, truffle potato cakes with pecorino and black cod with teriyaki.

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There were exotic cocktails, a Japanese white wine on the side and no way of saying no to dessert when among the options are matcha tiramisu and a toffee almond chocolate tart. Every dish is stunning to look at, delicious to taste and best of all they don’t come out too fast. The stylish décor extends to the toilets (and also to the top floor which turns into a club until 2am). Chic, elegant and all the trappings of a high-end central London venue without the price tag.

There’s never anywhere decent to go for coffee or brunch in Temple Fortune, I hear you cry. Well now there is. Just in time for brighter days and warmer weather, Logan’s (kosher), from the team behind One Ashbourne, is opening very soon in Princes Park on Oakfield Road, bringing great food, beautifully designed interiors and a cool brunch-to-dinner vibe to the area.

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It’s an intimate space ideal for breakfast with your laptop, lunch with friends, coffee and a pastry on a dog walk or watching the kids play in the park. There’s outdoor seating and ice-cream too. Logan’s is reviving the cult-favourite Crepe-Shakes – freshly made crêpes stuffed with sweet and savoury fillings – alongside ice-blended drinks, artisan pizzas, vibrant salads, hand-crafted sandwiches, flaky pastries and brunch plates. This pretty unit is also available for private hire.

At Cacao Bean Cafe in Borehamwood kosher meat is now being used in many of the dishes. So if you’re a regular who has always been chalishing to try the crispy duck salad you can now tuck in and enjoy. There is also a wonderful new salmon sashimi salad with a hint-of-wasabi dressing, melt-in-the-mouth lamb croquettes made with slow-braised shoulder and creamy (but not!) potatoes, an intensely rich teriyaki chicken and crispy chilli beef in Korean bbq sauce to rival any I’ve ever had anywhere. This cosy and welcoming little restaurant wraps you in a hug as soon as you walk in.

One Ashbourne (kosher) in Temple Fortune has become a go-to destination for fine dining, blending vibrant Middle Eastern spices and British cuisine with refined French techniques. If you’re the type who likes to try a little of everything, the five-course tasting menu is an indulgent treat. Among the best dishes are truffle arancini, salt beef croquettes and sticky lamb ribs. From there, choose between fresh fish, pan-seared duck breast and premium cuts of lamb or go all-out with the legendary Tomahawk, cooked tableside, flamed and finished in a sizzling pan. Keeping things light with summer on the way? The crispy duck salad is one of the best I’ve tried. Classic desserts such as Bramley Apple Crumble and Eton Mess are waiting at the end.

“Book your chair, not your table,” is the mantra at Moss & Maple (kosher) in Belsize Park, which defines the sharing concept of the innovative French-Mediterranean Sunday family lunch offering. There’s a salmon carpaccio starter and Tuscan beef tataki, but our favourite was beef tartare with tarragon oil, cured egg yolk and a side of perfectly crisp potato with a sweet marinade. For main course there is a butterflied whole chicken with a savoury chocolate sauce or a 48-day aged Tomahawk steak cured in goose fat and lemongrass, served alongside bone marrow with a miso sauce and baby potatoes.

Portions are generous and the dishes are made with quality ingredients. Israeli chef Orly trained in in Michelin-starred kitchens – including Dinner by Heston and Gordon Ramsay’s Savoy Grill – and his attention to detail is notable. Even the plates are specially designed in Portugal. Dessert on my visit was a (thankfully light!) chocolate, orange and hazelnut mousse. Alex Davis

TASTY TITBITS

London’s first kosher supper club launches later this month with a four-course Moroccan menu at a special location in north London. Tavlin (meaning spice) promises a series of of outstanding guest chefs and creative cuisines and is a really exciting addition to the kosher dining scene in London. tavlin.co.uk

Edgware has a new kosher all-you-can eat meat restaurant. Rodo is a Brazilian steakhouse serving up skewers full of flavour with fresh sides and a great vibe.

Melissa in Canons Park won Best Kebab Restaurant in north west London at the British Kebab Awards 2025. This much-loved restaurant is a firm favourite for a tasty, well priced meal with happy service.

It’s a whole year since Panzer’s in St John’s Wood launched Circus Pizza, available to indulge in on the terrace all day or to have delivered within a three-mile radius.

More fine dining kosher paella pop-ups are on the cards for Arros QD in Fitzrovia. Email joannanissim@hotmail.com to be notified when dates get released.