Phone: +442072987552
Address: West Carriage Drive, London I-W2 2AR, United Kingdom
City: London
Menu Dishes: 9
Reviews: 989
Website: https://magazine-restaurant.co.uk
"The Magazine at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery is a work of art in its own right! Just look at that sleek, futuristic exterior and the bright, airy interior. Nestled in Kensington Gardens, it was the perfect spot to savor the final days of summer. I even got to wear my white dress one last time! We met our close friends, Lauren and Dave, who are about to welcome their first child. So, for the first time, I ordered a non-alcoholic cocktail—a cucumber cooler. The menu at The Magazine is primarily Japanese, crafted by chef Oliver Lange, or 'Ollysan,' who is European but has a deep passion for Japanese cuisine and culture. Although Japanese food often includes raw fish, which isn't ideal for a pregnant lady, there were plenty of options for Lauren. We started with a sushi platter featuring spicy hamachi, Scottish salmon, tempura soft shell crab, and surf and turf rolls. Unfortunately, it took a while for the food to arrive, and we were quite hungry after a late lunch and a trip to the gym, but when it did come, it was definitely worth the wait. For main courses, we had sea bass with white bean and smoked clam sauce, and roasted monkfish with coconut and lemongrass. There was also hamachi sashimi served ceviche-style with mango and scallop crisp. We ordered scallops with cauliflower and ginger for Lauren, but they weren't cooked enough for her, though the rest of us thoroughly enjoyed them. Lauren had a pregnancy-friendly parsnip soup instead. To make up for the wait, we were treated to a round of complimentary desserts: poached apricot with a butter financier, a deconstructed banoffee pie with roasted tea ice cream, and my personal favorite—beetroot, blackberry, and yogurt that tasted wonderfully light and healthy. We paired those with a decadently rich chocolate brownie! Although our food took a full hour to arrive, every dish was definitely worth the wait. The flavors were outstanding, all set within a stunning environment. I promise this will be my last blog post until Monday!"
All prices are estimates on menu.