The Latest Breaking News from Samyukta Nair

People Who Always Know the Best Restaurants Secretly Judge Eateries Based on These 5 Overlooked Details, Pro Restaurateurs Reveal

We asked a cohort of top industry insiders to share the make-or-break design elements of a stellar establishment — and they're so oh-so-easily-missed

Livingetc · Aug 26

The best restaurants serving up a feast of interiors ideas

Take inspiration from the creativity behind a wave of design-driven dining rooms appearing across London

Evening Standard · Jun 18

David Ellis's 12 favourite restaurants of 2025, from Martino's to Eel Sushi Bar

The Standard’s restaurant critic on the very best of everything he ate this year

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025

Nipotina: Samyukta Nair to open new casual Italian in Mayfair

Somaia Hammad will be head chef, with Luca Dusi of Passione Vino looking after the wine

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2024

Koyn Thai: Samyukta Nair shakes things up at Mayfair restaurant

The basement level of Koyn Japanese is to change entirely, as Thai chef Rose Chalalai Singh comes in

Evening Standard · May 2, 2024

Socca Seasons: Max Rocha, Jackson Boxer, Ben Marks and Margot Henderson to host one-off supper clubs at Mayfair bistro

Chef Bosi and restaurateur Samyukta Nair have four of the industry's hottest names joining them over the coming months

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023

Koyn: Mayfair restaurant celebrates first birthday with new bar and residency

Max Venning from Three Sheets is among the bartending stars to take up residency

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Made by Women: Samyukta Nair launches new female-led conversation series

Mayfair restaurant Bombay Bustle will play host to the newly launched events program

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023

From Coronation chicken to Chettinad duck: food from the empire is changing London’s menus

Imperial culinary legacies are replaced by strong Asian, Indian, and African cuisine in London

The Hindu · May 5, 2023

London restaurants to book this autumn, from Koyn to Akub

From a Notting Hill revival to glitzy goings-on in TW9, David Ellis reveals the new openings to get excited about

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2022