London's Hidden Charcoal Gem in Soho's Quiet Corner ๐ฅโจ
๐ Firebird (29 Poland St) Tucked just off bustling Soho, this underrated spot delivers solid flame-grilled goodness without the hype (or queues!) ๐ฝ๏ธ Our Honest Bites: ๐ฅฉ Onglet Steak ยฃ34 *Winner!* More complex flavors than most hangers, with genius peanut crunch ๐จโ๐ณ๐ฅ ๐ฆ Monodon Prawn Rice ยฃ32 Saucy, umami bomb with plump crustacean royalty ๐ ๐ Lamb Ribs ยฃ18.50 Decent fat-rendering, though slightly over-charred for our taste ๐ฅ ๐ Scallop ยฃ12 Clever potato foam sauce... if only the scallop wasn't MIA in size ๐ ๐ Mushroom Parfait ยฃ5 Flaky pastry meets earthy bliss - ORDER THIS! ๐คค ๐ง Quince Dessert ยฃ8 Miso ice cream = salty-sweet revelation ๐จ ๐ฐ Reality Check: ยฃ60-80pp for: โข Proper charcoal cooking (rare in London!) ๐ชต โข Zero pretentiousness โข That "I discovered it first" smugness ๐ Perfect For: โข Date night with low expectations ๐ โข Meat lovers who hate trendy spots ๐ฅฉ โข Post-work treats near Oxford Circus ๐ผ #LondonEats #HiddenGems #CharcoalGrill #SohoFood #UnderratedLondon #NoHypeJustGoodFood #LondonRestaurants #FoodieFinds #MeatLovers #DateNightIdeas