Vegan & vegetarian dishes, Asian & Middle Eastern influences, cocktails
"Searching for that holy grail ‘ve’ on a menu can get tiring, but Tendril has made it easy. The Mayfair restaurant is mostly vegan (bar a couple of cheesy dishes) and instead of fobbing you off with a suspicious lump described as ‘faux sausage’, there are moreish purple potatoes in a sticky sesame glaze, and pak choi in a shimmering massaman curry that we could drink by the jugful. The dining room is buzzy, even midweek, and it’s a pretty place to have a classy catch-up." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, daisy meager, sinead cranna
"Tendril is mostly vegan (bar a couple of cheesy dishes) but instead of fobbing you off with a suspicious lump described as ‘faux sausage’, the place makes tasty dishes with vegetables. The spot straddles Soho and Mayfair but, with its soft yellow townhouse exterior and wrought iron gates, it feels more like the latter. The excellent dishes draw inspiration from Europe to Asia, without ever feeling confused. The dining room—decked out in teal and dusty pink paint—is buzzy, even midweek, and it’s a pretty place to have a catch-up." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"There are a range of global influences to be found across the vegetable-led dishes at this ‘mostly vegan’ restaurant, from the massaman sauce with pak choi to the ‘Chinatown’ purple potatoes. There’s technical skill on display too and a strong understanding of textures in particular. It’s a smart place, with the feel of a neighbourhood restaurant; the front room, with plenty of natural light, is best for lunch, while the slightly moodier rear makes for a more intimate dinner." - Michelin Inspector
"Tendril has made it easy with a separate gluten-free menu. The Mayfair restaurant is mostly vegan (bar a couple of cheesy dishes) but instead of fobbing you off with a suspicious lump described as ‘faux sausage’, it serves really great vegetable dishes. Dishes are inspired by Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine—think moreish purple potatoes in a sticky sesame glaze, and pak choi in a shimmering massaman curry that we could drink by the jugful. The dining room is buzzy, even midweek, and it’s a pretty place to have a classy catch-up." - heidi lauth beasley, sinead cranna
"A vegan tiramisu is always going to be compared to a dairy version. But this isn’t just good for a vegan tiramisu—it’s a tiramisu you should seek out even if lactose is your one true love. We like the balance of coffee and the whole dessert is light, with fluffy airy cream that doesn’t dominate. Like other dishes at Tendril, an Asian and Middle Eastern spot in Mayfair, portions veer to the generous side. So we'd suggest sharing if you’re already feeling pretty full but don’t want to miss out." - sinead cranna, jake missing, rianne shlebak, daisy meager