Silka

You’d have thought that a location right at the entrance to Borough Market would be a virtual guarantee of success for almost any eatery. But while Silka can deliver on the culinary front, it’s usually empty. It’s difficult to know why – perhaps it’s the lacklustre welcome, or maybe the place just has bad feng shui – but if you’re prepared to brave the chilly atmosphere, unusual options include a starter of lemon sole flavoured with a coconut & herb paste & steamed in a banana leaf or a soup made of sprouting lentils. Mains are somewhat more traditional, although a Keralan tilapia curry flavoured with mustard seed & curry leaves hits the spot.