Kapara: I visited this Swanky Soho restaurant and can't stop thinking about the bread and bathroom tiles

The swanky fusion restaurant, located just a two-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road tube station, is a must-visit for Londoners looking for a stylish place to dine.

With low romantic lighting, rosy pink menus, and some of the most fantastic and outrageous bathroom tiles I have ever seen, Kapara is a space for the trendiest Londoners.

The staff were friendly, opinionated, and cool in a laid-back non-uniformed way. And the atmosphere was upbeat with relaxing tunes and soft lamps on every table.

The food is best shared with a table full of friends, and the cocktails packed a punch when it came to strength and flavour. One of the highlights of my visit was the Med-Sour, a cocktail that much like Sabrina Carpenter, was short and sweet with just a hint of something salty.

A table full of food

While the food, was a bit of a mixed bag at times but there were some real success stories on the menu. My best advice would be to order a wide variety of dishes and go all in with your dining partners.

The short rib and rice was sensational showcasing soft, melting meat that fell away with each mouthful. The rice left something to be desired, I think it would have benefitted from being warmer, crispier and lighter on the lemongrass.

The hummus was flavour-packed and texturally exciting with soft aubergine and crispy chickpeas, while the accompanying pita bread was soft and sumptuous - and great for dipping in all the residual sauces.

The Ratte potatoes are a must-order, they were crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and drenched in smoky butter. Sprinkle on a bit of extra salt and you’re laughing.

The biggest hit of the night was the Jerusalem bagel served with whipped garlic and herb butter. The bread was warm and seeded, salty and soft, while the butter was angelically light and airy. It’s proof that even the simplest of dishes can be show-stopping when done right.

The golden spatchcock chicken received mixed reviews, it was flavourful, spicy, smoky, and moist, but I found it a bit hard to eat in a sharing setting. My animal instincts kicked in and I wanted to eat it with my bare hands which didn’t fit the Sex and the City vibe of the restaurant.

The desserts were delicious, Gramps’ cigar is the most popular menu item and I can totally understand why, the crispy pastry ‘cigar’ was filled with an incredible pistachio cream which paired wonderfully with the bright and fruity passionfruit coulis. It tasted as good as it looked and it was surprisingly savoury as far as desserts go.

The chocolate delight was rich, gooey, and dense. I loved the sourness of the cherries and the underlying miso flavour was very moreish. My only complaint is that there were too many decorative rose petals, which altered the taste and texture of the velvety chocolate sauce.

The restaurant had an upmarket trendy Soho vibe, that felt grown-up and sophisticated. I enjoyed the low-lighting and upbeat music. It was social enough that you could see every table in the restaurant but you couldn’t hear what the tables around you were talking about.

The cocktails were great and cosmopolitan, and the décor was stylish with a feminine edge. I enjoyed the mirrors, chandeliers, and living wall. But the bathroom stole the show when it came to interior design. The mixed bathroom was pink and each stall was decorated with artistic “phallic and feminine imagery”.

All in all, Kapara is a sexy restaurant in the heart of Soho that delivers great cocktails, cool vibes, and a girly interior. It’s a great place to visit for a date or with friends before a night out in central London. After dinner head over to the Outernet or grab a bite before heading to the theatre.

Book your table here.