“I’ve been walking about London for the last 30 years, and I find something fresh in it every day.”– Walter Besant, English novelist
It is often in the most unassuming places one finds the real hidden gems and TH@51 is one such place.
Once the home of Lords and Ladies of the Royal Court, TH@51 is tucked away in London’s City of Westminster behind the red and white brick building of Taj 51, Buckingham Gate Suite and Residences.
TH@51 is a stylish new restaurant that prides itself on welcoming communities of food lovers to pique their palates. Designed by architecture and interior designers Conran & Partners, the restaurant carries a light and airy feel throughout with a stunning glass dining room overlooking a private courtyard. Inside, its clean modern interior consists of soft pink furnishings, pinewood tables and stylish light fittings illuminating the restaurant’s interior open space.
As for the dining experience, TH@51 offers a global food menu consisting of small and large plates, skewers and steak grills. Whilst for those looking to moisten their palate with some drinks, the bar offers a range of unique cocktails catering for every taste.
The TH@51 menu draws inspiration from flavours around the world with signature dishes including:
- Burrata & Kale Chaat (V) – Fried kale, Italian burrata, mint & tamarind chutney, onion tomato salsa and crispy sev
- Bao Bun – Tofu, orange marmalade, sriracha soy glaze and pickled cucumber
- Moroccan Poke (V) – Saffron pearl couscous, ras-el hanout, avocado, chickpea compote, sumac, pomegranate and dill tzatziki
- Korean Roast – Baby Chicken, Korean smoked peppers, sticky honey sesame potatoes and buttered kale
- Desi Scotch Egg – Crispy Mumbai spiced lamb mince, egg and curried mayo & mango chutney
- Paneer Wellington (V) – Baked puff pastry, spiced tikka masala, garlic, baby spinach mascarpone makhana
The Desi Scotch Egg and Paneer Wellington being a particular highlight amongst those dishes.
Culinary delights catered for, the bar at TH@51 is another celebration on the global theme. Designed by Bar Manager, Ricardo Lupacchini the experiential cocktail menu has been split into different sections, each representing one of the earth’s unique biomes and made with homemade ingredients.
Incorporating different creative techniques for each cocktail notable highlights include:
- Breath of Fresh Air – Ginepraio, pine cordial, swiss herbs, gentian & juniper and elderflower cider
- Glowing Jelly – Ketel one, sea fennel, orange liqueur and glowing powder
- Bummock – Super chilled Tanqueray 10, savoury stuffed olive and umami
- Bombindi – Spiced salty mango, ginger & tangerine and whiskey cream
With a different cocktail for every single taste, you are sure to find a tipple to tease those tastebuds across the bar’s 14 cocktail menu. The manner in which they are presented will also make the whole experience all the more enjoyable.
TH@51’s open kitchen with theatrical grill and chef’s table taking centre stage means this restaurant can be the perfect place for larger groups looking for something more interactive as well smaller intimate dining options available in the restaurant’s booths or smaller tables.
One thing that is guaranteed though is that this hidden gem is unlikely to stay hidden for long.
Edward Lumley is Editor-in-Chief for Of Wealth & Life and a Freelance Men’s Fashion Writer. Edward has written for publications such as FashionBeans, Harrods and a variety of online outlets specialising in Men’s fashion for the past eight years. Follow Edward on Instagram.
