🇬🇧 Oyster Revelation! London's Filipino Fusion Gem - Donia 🦪✨

🍹 ​​Carlingford Oysters, Guava Granita​​ These oysters are game-changers! The citrusy kumquat meets oceanic brine, elevated by genius guava granita that keeps them icy fresh while adding tropical flair. 🍨 ​​Sweet Surprise​​ Their desserts are showstoppers - from ube choux puffs to homemade purple yam & lychee ice cream, every bite is a Filipino-French love story. 🥧 ​​Lamb Shoulder Caldareta Pie​​ British pastry meets Filipino stew in this masterpiece. Tender slow-cooked lamb, creamy potatoes, and crisp pastry swimming in rich chicken liver sauce - comfort food perfected. 🥟 ​​Prawn & Pork Dumplings, White Crab​​ These siomai-style dumplings burst with umami! The pork-shrimp filling sings with natural sweetness, while white crab adds luxurious texture. 🍄 ​​Adobo Mushroom Croquetas​​ Imagine French croquettes got a Filipino twist - packed with adobo-marinated mushrooms for an earthy, savory punch. 🐖 ​​Lechon, Liver Peppercorn Sauce​​ Filipino crispy pork belly that'll remind you of Chinese siu yuk! (Fair warning: The gravy runs salty and connective tissues are chewy - but crackling addicts will adore it.) ✨ ​​The Story​​ Helmed by Florence Mae Maglanoc - a Belfast-raised, London-trained chef with Filipino roots - Donia brilliantly fuses French techniques, British pub comforts, and tropical flavors. No wonder it's Michelin Bib Gourmand approved! 📍 ​​Donia​​ 2.14, Top Floor, Kingly Ct, Carnaby St, London W1B 5PW 💰 ~£45pp #LondonEats #FilipinoFood #MichelinEats #FusionCuisine #CarnabyStreet #LondonFoodie #HiddenGems #TropicalFlavors #BudgetFineDining #SohoEats