Ling Ling's at Godet Review | "Standout Chinese Food in London's Only Wine Pub"

"An old English pub given a kind-of French country makeover with a Chinese concept in the kitchen - Godet really does have it all going on. The Islington venue, upgraded from boozer to wine pub thanks to some terracotta and sage paint, farmhouse-style tables, and candles to keep it romantic, is sister to Binch in Hackney. Like its sibling, Godet does a solid line of European wines and craft beer but it also has killer cooks in the kitchen."

"Jenny draws inspo from her Chinese heritage, her family and flavours from across Asia for Ling Ling's, which has amassed a loyal following over the years. Eating her dishes at Godet, it's easy to see why Ling Ling's gets so much love. Here she's created a menu of punchy plates and playful twists on classic dishes, aka perfect drinking food."

"Wontons are a Ling Ling's staple and she has two versions on the Godet menu - we loved the fried pork and water chestnut ones, super crispy yet still juicy inside. The gochujang cauliflower, which comes smothered in crispy onions and chilli oil, is another riot of heat and texture. The radish cakes might be the sleeper hit of the menu; well-fried oblongs that retain a nice bite despite being doused in a soy pomegranate dressing."

Godet in Islington transforms an old English pub into a French country–style wine pub with terracotta and sage paint, farmhouse tables and candlelit romantic touches. The venue is sister to Binch in Hackney and offers European wines and rotating craft beers on nine taps. Jenny Phung of Ling Ling's occupies the kitchen, drawing on Chinese heritage and Asian flavours to produce punchy, drink-friendly plates. Signature items include crispy fried pork and water chestnut wontons, gochujang cauliflower with crispy onions and chilli oil, and well-fried radish cakes in a soy pomegranate dressing. A predominantly French bottle list offers sparkling, whites, reds and an orange by the glass.

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