Frusher on Food

Only my third review of the year feels a scandalous dereliction of duties. In my defence interesting new openings have been few and far between. When I heard though that Zhug was opening a site in the city centre my attention was grabbed. I hadn’t been able to get to their original location in Wollaton but had always heard good things. The new space is on the ever bustling Br...

The latest installment in the soup noodle category is a chain, Maki & Ramen. They now have more than a dozen sites across the UK, the first of which opened in 2015. They have replaced Wildwood in King Street, an attractive wide open room with high ceilings. I am immediately cynical as I am greeted by a whack of a Japanese drum and spot a ‘thought wall to connect with fell...

I have been enjoying frequenting Beeston recently. From new discoveries like Sora to old favourites in Cafe Roya & Essen General Stores it has lots to offer. Kojima Noodles is on the list for a visit too. It opened in 2022 by an Italian couple...

2025 feels like the ‘year of broths’. The continued excellence of favourites like Everyday People as well as new spots in Shobu &

Every town or city needs a place like Sora. On venture towards ‘the garage’ from the centre of Beeston and you will find this unassuming spot. It really is a cafe feel, simple wooden tables packed into the smallest of spaces. It was conceived over 10 years ago by the owner and after a few pop ups they began in this site in 2018. They have an array of desserts, cakes and teas ...