Nick Ghateh
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Dirty Bones Soho: A Yank Diner Does Soho with Savvy
Dirty Bones Soho offers a lively slice of Americana right in the heart of town, and it manages to pull it off with a good dose of London charm. The atmosphere's got a proper buzz about it, the kind that suggests a good time is practically mandatory.
Our waitress, Theresa, was an absolute gem. Friendly as you like and always on hand without being intrusive – a real credit to the place.
On the drinks front, a simple water did the trick for some, but the PICKLEBACK was a curious and rather successful experiment – that briny pickle juice giving a cheeky kick after the bourbon. The Margarita was a solid effort too, well-balanced and refreshing.
The starters set a playful tone. Those Corn Ribs were surprisingly good, all charred and sweet. But the Cheesy Truffle Fries? Utterly decadent, a proper indulgence. Then there were the CHEESEBURGER DUMPLINGS – a clever little invention, those gyoza packed with burger flavour and that signature sauce adding a nice bit of oomph.
For mains, THE CLASSIC burger did exactly what it said on the tin – a top-notch double patty with all the right bits. No messing about, just a proper good burger. The CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN was another winner – seriously crispy skin and juicy meat, with those little shots of hot maple and cool ranch allowing for a bit of customisation.
All in all, Dirty Bones Soho delivers a tasty and enjoyable experience. Theresa’s excellent service certainly added to the charm. If you're after some hearty American fare with a bit of Soho swagger, you could do far worse than paying them a visit. You'll likely leave feeling rather satisfied, and perhaps a little bit naughty.
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