For me, Ottolenghi is all about the small cafés with big bowls of healthy, yet irresistible salads. So when Nopi arrived in Soho, a proper sit down all-day restaurant I had to reassess my ideas.

Nopi is an upmarket brasserie, serving dishes with robust and bold flavours, typically from the Middle-east and Asia, throughout the day, this restaurant caters for everyone. Upstairs the design is open and relaxed, with smart marble and attractive brass fittings. Downstairs the big open plan dining room invites big groups to dine whilst watching the open kitchen.

In need of a centrally located breakfast location, my best friend and I tried out Nopi for our most recent morning meeting. Flat white coffees, and big glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice were an immediate must, followed soon after with French toast, star anise sugar, berry compote and orange yoghurt. A twist on the American favourite, the French toast was filling and delicious. Very eggy sweet bread was browned carefully and accompanied by fresh citrusy yoghurt and tangy berry compote. The most intriguing flavour was the star anise, commonly used in South-east Asia, this spice gave a delightful aniseed hint to the dish.

Ottolenghi is a champion chef particularly known for his delicious healthy and vegetarian food. Nopi demonstrates how his relaxed and fresh cuisine can be translated brilliantly into a successful, welcoming and lovely restaurant.

More information and book here: www.nopi-restaurant.com