Mildreds Soho

A trusted friend to discerning vegetarians who demand more than a token nut roast, Mildred’s has been a Soho fixture for nearly three decades, its inventive, globetrotting menu finding success even with omnivores brought along for the ride. Creative starters could include mango, brie and jalapeño quesadilla with sour cream, avocado and sweetcorn salsa or gyoza dumplings with mirin and soy dipping sauce; to follow, the ‘deliciously rich’ mushroom and ale pie topped with crisp pastry is never off the menu, while the apple and fennel burger is another flavoursome treat. Mildreds also caters to wheat-free, gluten-free and vegan diets, with most of the organic wines on the ‘short but sweet’ list also suitable for vegans (try the Argentinian Mendoza or the Pinot Bianco from Veneto). ‘Super-friendly staff’ and an intimate vibe ensure the restaurant is ‘always packed’.

Mildreds in Soho is just one of the popular venues from the well-known chain that has been serving delicious plant-based food to discerning diners since 1988. The team are still passionate about good food, delicious drinks and a great vibe, so it's easy to see why they've been named London's favourite vegan restaurant throughout the years.

To begin, try some rainbow pickles or the salsa macha hummus with candied pine puts, pumpkin seeds, and smokey Mexican peanut chilli oil. If you enjoy punchy flavours, opt for the beetroot thel dala and raita with spicy pandan leaf infused curried beetroot and a creamy coconut yoghurt dip or the za'atar padron peppers with wild thyme and sesame seasoning.

Small plates at Mildreds Soho include the crunchy arancini stuffed with smoked paprika mushrooms, garlic aioli and smoked chilli ketchup, along with the tomato tartare with shallot chive cornichon, mustard mayonnaise, tomato umami and crispy capers. The Mildreds Soho menu also offers great burgers to choose from, including the brown sugar glazed chick+n burger in southern fried spices with carrot lime slaw, cucumber coriander salad and green seasoning. Just don’t forget to order a side of the classic Mildreds kimchi, guacamole peas or lemon pepper chips.

The larger plates and bowls include a shiitake tempeh tan tan with creamy sesame dashi broth, udon noodles, sesame winter green salad and daikon carrot pickle, a charcoal fired oyster mushroom skewer with brown stew glaze, white bean and pepper fricassee or the kiri hodi that is a colourful platter of Sri Lankan spiced coconut curry, pilau, pickles, and more. For dessert, order the sharp and tasty tarte citron with a bruleed top and pink French meringue, or go for something more indulgent like a dark chocolate ganache pudding, or a white chocolate tiramisu with almond sponge cake.