Galoupet

A new fusion cuisine restaurant causing a storm in London

On paper it sounds like it just shouldn't work. Fusion cooking is a tricky beast at the best of times, but the idea of mixing Mediterranean and Asian ingredients in such a seemingly freehand style as is done at Galoupet is surely a recipe for disaster. That was my fear as I headed to this recently opened Knightsbridge eatery, but head chef Chris Golding has created an impressively cohesive menu.

This upmarket joint is as elegantly styled as the food is well-balanced too - no mean feat when you're throwing together heritage tomatoes with shiso (a Japanese herb) or squid pasta with coconut broth. As is currently the vogue in restaurantland, there are no separate courses. All dishes are available in large or small sizes, and diners are encouraged to order a selection. It's a great excuse for a culinary road trip and you can quickly travel from something distinctly Korean (lamb with chilli- pickled fennel and pistachio) to a southern European dish (grilled stone bass with beetroot risotto).

The restaurant is owned by a French vineyard in Provence and the wine list is extensive. Though not cheap, we'd recommend ordering different wines by the glass, with the help of the knowledgeable sommelier. A delicious way to see the world, one plate at a time. A three-course meal costs around £35 (€42) per person. 13 Beauchamp Place, SW3, tel: +44 (0)20 7036 3600, galoupet.co.uk 

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