From Soho to Dorking

Saturday, March 15th , 2025

Sorrel in Dorking has been operating since 2017 under the capable guidance of head chef Steve Drake, a Roux Scholar. I had a very enjoyable meal here, with a particularly fine beetroot dish and cooking that throughout the meal showed why it has retained a Michelin star for many years.

Long Chim is a Thai restaurant in Soho that is backed by David Thompson, who has a long history of Thai cuisine in London, including Nahm. Long Chim is a less fancy venture than Nahm, with closely packed tables and a quite noisy atmosphere. The food was generally reasonable, with a very good minced pork starter with rice cakes wrapped in leaves as the best dish of the meal.