The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2022 - Issue 32

bitecuisine with cheese heart served with coconut ice cream and Coco’s Banoffee Mug, a baked moist brioche with banana, coconut ice cream and warm Nute- lla sauce. The Kunafa was generous and tasty and had a nice texture like an edible nest dish, while the scrumptious banoffee mug was like a soft doughnut and crispy in places. The restau- rant suggests allowing 20 minutes when ordering either of these two desserts. We spoke to Jeff, the restaurant manager, who checked all was well. He affirmed Ridoy’s clar- ification they have customers booking from abroad and the UK in advance. Diners, especial- ly non-alcoholic drinkers, love the idea of com- ing to an establishment where they can have a drink without alcohol. Others enjoy the shisha experience as well as the dishes. Throughout the evening, we heard familiar soul tunes played by DJ Tasha J and had terrific assistance from Re- becca, who also looked after us. Coco Grill & Lounge is open Monday to Friday from 5 pm to 11.30 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 11.30 pm. Cocoa Grill & Lounge 34a Shad Thames London SE1 2YG Tel: 020 7407 7999 www.coco-restaurants.com/coco-index.html Crispy Spiced Shrimps Kunafa Coco’s Banoffee Mug