tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post7611380019995782275..comments2024-03-28T09:47:52.694+00:00Comments on Hollow Legs: NOPIHollow Legshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152329184111658897noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-89142991365753671232011-03-09T18:25:46.087+00:002011-03-09T18:25:46.087+00:00I don't really believe in Vegans. I think ther...I don't really believe in Vegans. I think there are some young ones around, but they all die before they get old, either because they're lacking the basic nutrients that meat provides, or because they're so bored of eating terrible, terrible food that they kill themselves. It's just a theory, mind.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287414491596466311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-64238580571612804072011-03-09T17:00:56.584+00:002011-03-09T17:00:56.584+00:00I'd have thought you'd congratulate me for...I'd have thought you'd congratulate me for it, Shute.Hollow Legshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152329184111658897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-47186297699151635732011-03-09T13:26:45.134+00:002011-03-09T13:26:45.134+00:00I can't believe you were rude about vegans. I ...I can't believe you were rude about vegans. I am DISGUSTED, Mabbott.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287414491596466311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-86126203940289923162011-03-07T21:04:09.872+00:002011-03-07T21:04:09.872+00:00I completely agree with the first paragraph! Every...I completely agree with the first paragraph! Everyone is raging about Yotam's recipes but I found them way too confusing, lacking the supposed wow factor. I was starting to think there was something wrong with my tastebuds! <br />I'd quite like to visit NOPI though..Mildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11531097368576442996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-55626276689487421862011-03-06T19:48:19.443+00:002011-03-06T19:48:19.443+00:00Really want to try it here, interested by your tho...Really want to try it here, interested by your thoughts! It has tempered my enthusiasm somewhat!<br /><br />Helen<br /><br />www.parlourandpantry.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-19449167904381607652011-03-01T10:16:27.509+00:002011-03-01T10:16:27.509+00:00I agree. The vegetarian dishes were the least attr...I agree. The vegetarian dishes were the least attractive. The desserts were a bit weak as well. However, I do like the rice pudding with rose petals.<br /><br />We tried a total of 16 dishes. <a href="http://wp.me/p18zw1-Pu" rel="nofollow"> Here is what we ate</a>. The meat ones were definitely better. Some of them tasted quite Chinese!Winkypediahttp://winkypedia.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-17683972885256154642011-02-26T16:12:43.255+00:002011-02-26T16:12:43.255+00:00You KNOW I LOVE Ottolenghi. I've already booke...You KNOW I LOVE Ottolenghi. I've already booked a table at Nopi for my visit in April! Can't wait!Krista from Passport Delicioushttp://www.passportdelicious.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-91110546036597135132011-02-25T09:44:48.986+00:002011-02-25T09:44:48.986+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Millyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201624036801342461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-61140403644723262242011-02-24T19:48:41.396+00:002011-02-24T19:48:41.396+00:00Oh, to be a lady who lunches.... Actually, my mum ...Oh, to be a lady who lunches.... Actually, my mum is heading over soon. Perhaps it's just the place to be take her for a couple of shared plates and a glass of pink wine.torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511490633610442390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-5157223843597915512011-02-24T14:03:14.405+00:002011-02-24T14:03:14.405+00:00You should definitely give Ottolenghi in Angel a t...You should definitely give Ottolenghi in Angel a try. It's not a cheap place, but I don't think it's aiming for that area of the market. I go there when I feel like a treat. The food is generally very good - occasionally something is less impressive than others, but never had anything bad there.Niallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-29058165960001202582011-02-24T13:33:05.425+00:002011-02-24T13:33:05.425+00:00Interesting. I love Ottolenghi stuff. I heard Nopi...Interesting. I love Ottolenghi stuff. I heard Nopi was going to have a good wine list - is it licensed yet?Greedy Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114726748321671965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-74700115014271794212011-02-24T13:04:16.783+00:002011-02-24T13:04:16.783+00:00Ottolenghi's is a great place but isn´t cheap,...Ottolenghi's is a great place but isn´t cheap, but in quality food is one of the best in Islington Area <br /><br />http://kitchenvoyage.blogspot.com/Germanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982896125560462557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-58255347076947157902011-02-24T08:37:57.928+00:002011-02-24T08:37:57.928+00:00Looks delicious - I'm looking forward to payin...Looks delicious - I'm looking forward to paying them a visit once they've settled into their rhythm. And are those giant scallops by the way. They look vast.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869758511823956737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-55430185924281403052011-02-24T07:10:59.414+00:002011-02-24T07:10:59.414+00:00I think you hit the nail on the head - overpriced ...I think you hit the nail on the head - overpriced and undersized. Reminds me of The Providores and Tapa Room, which isn't a good thing in my book.Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-83803446028687063042011-02-23T23:47:30.236+00:002011-02-23T23:47:30.236+00:00Interesting review. I'd missed the NOPI soft o...Interesting review. I'd missed the NOPI soft opening which is a shame because I probably would have booked if I could, having loved Ottolenghi the one time I could afford to eat there.<br /><br />I'm not sure what the key differences are between NOPI and Ottolenghi though? They seem to be using the same small dishes, three recommended each format as at Ottolenghi, which with wine and dessert did result in a £60 price tag each. One of the more expensive meals I've paid for but equally one of the most enjoyable so we thought it was worth it, especially as it was only a one off treat. Not sure I'll venture out to NOPI too though.BeccaRothwellhttp://howtomakeamess.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-2267367512953752182011-02-23T21:41:55.588+00:002011-02-23T21:41:55.588+00:00Super jealous you have made it here already. I am...Super jealous you have made it here already. I am obsessed with Ottolenghi's food so to be honest I am prepared to pay the price as a treat (his cafes are pretty expensive as well). Looks like it is pretty popular though as just tried to book for a Wed night in two weeks and the only available times are ridiculously late or early.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550630880349913974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-52453155034116959282011-02-23T21:37:32.411+00:002011-02-23T21:37:32.411+00:00It's all so very pretty but I think a fat obse...It's all so very pretty but I think a fat obsessive like me would struggle to find something it eat... It all looks so HEALTHY!!!PDHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285211840621002331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-64558304837498043602011-02-23T17:17:21.240+00:002011-02-23T17:17:21.240+00:00It does look good, but I just don't think I co...It does look good, but I just don't think I could end up justifying those prices, especially when it is meant to be small plates - it seems a bit at odds with the concept of a fun, shared dining experience.<br /><br />The burrata does look good though.<br /><br />And for some stupid reason, NOPI makes me feel of small, furry animals - some type of pet name.Sharmilahttp://www.sharmilaonfood.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-84689572701303805682011-02-23T15:19:16.421+00:002011-02-23T15:19:16.421+00:00Went along on Saturday and was mostly impressed. I...Went along on Saturday and was mostly impressed. Interestingly we thought the carrot dish to be very tasty, especially the smoked labneh element as we did the cheesecake which I didn't find as overpowering as I had been led to believe. I agree that the pricing needs to be shifted though (we noticed that a vegetable dish had already had £2 knocked off the initially advertised price). We ate 7 courses between 2 as well as 2 desserts which would have made quite an estimable bill outside of the soft opening. Although it was a very satisfying meal, I can't justify going here over, say, The Ledbury for a similar price.The Trenchermannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-71231944539416792892011-02-23T15:14:40.120+00:002011-02-23T15:14:40.120+00:00Ate here last night and was very pleased we got th...Ate here last night and was very pleased we got the soft launch price of 50% off. At full price, our 7 dishes and 6 glasses of wine would have been almost £140. That's the same as three courses and a bottle of wine at Hix! Yes the food is delicious, but we won't be regular visitors despite its convenient location.Sarah Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-87325012848730141892011-02-23T15:06:37.888+00:002011-02-23T15:06:37.888+00:00Most of it does sound very good but, unless the cu...Most of it does sound very good but, unless the cutlery is massive, they are definitely small plates.Joshuahttp://cookingthebooks.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-43247191621958770802011-02-23T15:04:33.510+00:002011-02-23T15:04:33.510+00:00Oh god, the scallops are amazing - by far our favo...Oh god, the scallops are amazing - by far our favourite of our meal there last week. The only thing we tried that I wasn't a fan of was the pigeon pastilla - though I'm not a huge pigeon fan, but it was way over-spiced, especially with cinnamon. We only tried one veg dish - the winter greens, which were beautiful. <br />Completely with you on the prices though - we spent £60 but not sure I could justify paying full price. £10/12 for small dishes is quite a whopper. But the wine was divine and the surroundings were rather gorgeous.Emnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-79723049142236111352011-02-23T15:03:01.179+00:002011-02-23T15:03:01.179+00:00I've never eaten properly at Ottolenghi either...I've never eaten properly at Ottolenghi either but I'm quite tempted by Nopi. Am a little worried about how the bill will rack up though with our appetites...Su-Linhttp://tamarindandthyme.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-39672611666847852242011-02-23T15:01:41.127+00:002011-02-23T15:01:41.127+00:00So it looks tasty but, Hell's Bells - what are...So it looks tasty but, Hell's Bells - what are they doing with the pricing. Add in booze and while tasty, it will hurt. That said, some of the dishes do look spectacular. Maybe one for a light lunch rather than starving dinner?The Grubwormhttp://www.thegrubworm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148635935379992641.post-70844446431554351342011-02-23T15:01:25.379+00:002011-02-23T15:01:25.379+00:00Great review.
Couldnt agree more about the veget...Great review. <br /><br />Couldnt agree more about the vegetable dishes. £10 for a vegetable dish is pricey, even for Central London!<br /><br />I think we will see them having to drop their prices in a couple of months!Restaurant Gossiphttp://www.restaurantgossip.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com