An exclusive first-look at the new Kricket White City

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Lizzie Thomson18 September 2018

Ahead of the launch of Kricket White City, which officially opens at Television Centre on September 25, the Standard can reveal an exclusive first look at the new venue.

The two Kricket restaurants in Soho and Brixton are known for plates of Mumbai-inspired flavours with seasonal British ingredients, but the 100-cover White City restaurant will feature a virtually all-new menu.

Co-founder and head chef Will Bowlby told the Standard: “We’ve got more things to play with. We haven’t increased the menu a huge amount but in terms of what’s on it, it’s entirely different.

“There’s more of a focus on larger plates but we are still encouraging people to share — large plates include whole roast wood pigeon and whole roast monkfish tails.”

The fresh menu will also feature dishes such as a grouse kebab and a game Keema naan. Kricket regulars, though, can be rest assured than the White City site will still feature old favourites including the samphire pakoras and the Keralan fried chicken.

Chic dining spot: Kricket White City opens this month (Katya De Grunwald / Run For The Hills)
Katya De Grunwald & Run For The Hills

The new west London spot will be slightly larger than the popular Soho branch and look similar its sister restaurants, though it will also boast a large outdoor terrace space.

Bowlby added: “I think because of its size, you might say it’s a little more grown up but our focus is still on casual dining 100 per cent — that hasn’t changed.”

“It’s also more accommodating for groups because you can book for all sizes."

Kricket White City opens September 25, with a soft launch from September 20-22 with 50% off food. Wood Cres, W12 7RJ, kricket.co.uk

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