Located in Fitzrovia, this plant-based restaurant stands out with its hot pink frontage and even pinker interior, complete with an all-pink spiral staircase, pink furnishing AND an intense green floral wall, it is definitely a solid member of Instagram clique. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner, Kalifornia Kitchen operates on the ethos ‘ Healthy is sexy’ and are free of animal products or harmful plastics. You can also find Kalifornia Kitchen in Fulham Market Hall.

What to eat?

Fish and Chips 

Battered Banana Blossom with mushy pea puree, tartar sauce and vinegar chips. 

 Price: £14.50

What are banana blossoms?

Banana Blossoms commonly found in Southeast Asia, it is also known as the ‘banana heart’ or ‘banana flower. The banana blossom is a tear-shaped, purpled coloured flowers, which grows at the end of a banana fruit cluster. They are frequently used in salads and soups, and with a texture similar to fish it is often covered in battered and presented as a plant-based substitute to fish. 

#FLODown: Kalifornia Kitchen is a pretty restaurant serving plant-based food and is great if you are looking for plant-based substitutes for favourites like fish and chips and burger. With the Classic Kalifornia B12 Burger and chips for £13.50 and the Battered Banana Blossom and chips for £14.50, and their dishes are pricy offers! Their desserts offer no easement, with a sticky toffee pudding for £9 and Pecan pie for £10; a two-course meal will come at a price. 

Location: 

19 Percy Street, London W1T 1DEY

Nearest Station: 

Tottenham Court Road Tube Station

Opening Hours: 

Tuesday to Sunday 11 am – 10 pm (Sunday 7 pm)