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Chef Rishim Sachdeva's highly rated "mostly vegan" pop-up in Princes Street, off Regent Street in Mayfair, becomes a permanent venue following a short closure to allow for a refurb in summer 2023. The "mostly" designation allows the occasional appearance of cheese on the menu – but there's no meat.
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Summary
“Rishim Sachdeva’s ‘mostly’ vegan food is consistently thrilling in its creativity, ingenuity and presentation” and long-time supporters welcome his graduation from a pop-up to this permanent site in July 2023 near Oxford Circus. Rishim “magically roams the globe drawing from many cuisines which somehow harmonise”. The “smart (for a vegan restaurant)” interior mostly pleases, but “can perhaps seem a little hard-edged at times”, but fans say “I would enjoy Rishim’s food on a bed of nails – it is brilliant!”
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The “interesting, unusual” and “occasionally really great” vegan cuisine at this “romantic and candle-lit restaurant close to Oxford Circus” has won enough fans to crowdfund its transformation from pop-up to permanent status at the same address. “The best test is that it continues to attract non-vegetarians because the food is so good”. Former Fat Duck and Chiltern Firehouse chef Rishim Sachdeva was a committed meat-eater before challenging himself to create knock-out veggie dishes (with some cheese permitted).
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“Wow. Who would believe it? A vegan restaurant that’s amazing” – Rishim Sachdeva (ex-Fat Duck and Chiltern Firehouse) was a ‘hard-core carnivore’ until he challenged himself to see if he could create plant-based dishes that would satisfy himself as both a meat-eater and a chef. The answer was ‘yes’, the experiment changed his life, and he has spent three years doing pop-ups and residencies – most recently at a handy site just off Regent Street – while crowdfunding to raise capital for a permanent site. He has also gained a body of fans who have “visited several times for the unusual combinations and elevated vegan plates”, which represent “superb value for money”. Note – technically, Tendril is “mostly vegan”, with cheese making an occasional guest appearance.
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Celebrating his journey from ‘hardcore carnivore’ to committed vegetarian, Rishim Sachdeva (whose CV includes Chiltern Firehouse and The Dairy) launched this ‘mostly vegan’ Indian as a 2021 residency in Soho’s well-known Sun & 13 Cantons pub. Next stop is a permanent HQ, which is aimed for at the end of 2021 or in 2022.
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5 Princes Street, London, W1B 2LQ
Restaurant details
Tendril Restaurant Diner Reviews
"I’m not a vegan, but I loved the vegan food here. Very creative, good portions, interesting variety. Service was attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. Great night out, will be back. "
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £35.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £5.50 | £13.50 | £7.00 | £8.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
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| Bread | £3.50 |
| Service | 12.50% |
5 Princes Street, London, W1B 2LQ
Opening hours
| Monday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12:30 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | 12:30 pm‑5 pm |
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