Review of the summer menu at Mildreds

I honestly never miss a chance to visit Mildreds, so heading to the Camden restaurant to sample their new menu was a no brainer for me. At 8:30pm on a Friday night, the place was absolutely buzzing; lively and energetic, but not chaotic, the staff here have a way about them, keeping a calm atmosphere even when it’s heaving.

It’s a beautiful venue; warm, stylish feel with exposed brick and subtle greenery, giving it that laid back Camden edge without being too try hard. Seated and given the menu, packed with globally inspired vegetarian and vegan dishes, Mildreds is a plant lover's dream.

We started with the teriyaki cauliflower cups; crispy crumbed florets in a tangy tamarind soy glaze, served in baby gem lettuce with carrot daikon pickles and a sharp wasabi mayo.

They were bright, crunchy, and pretty additive, coupled with the masala aubergine; roasted then grilled until meltingly soft, layered with pineapple raita, cherry tomato chutney, mint coriander chutney, soft herbs, and crispy fried garlic.

For mains we shared a salad and one of the infamous Mildreds burgers. The Green Tofu Queen Salad was a fresh, vibrant bowl of goodness. With pea, broccoli, cucumber, sweet potato, sweetcorn, jalapeño, and lettuce, it was a great mix of crunch and freshness, topped with roast saffron tofu, a creamy avocado dressing, seeds, and crispy nacho strips for texture.

Salads can sometimes be a bit boring and not feel like a real main, but this one really was a feast. We also got the Korean fried chick+n burger which isn’t actually a new addition, but I really can’t go there without ordering it; crispy plant-based chick+n patty glazed with gochujang chilli sesame sauce, layered with crunchy slaw, sharp kimchi, and a stack of golden onion rings. Truly the don of all vegan burgers.

We rounded things off with the white chocolate tiramisu, and it was the perfect finish. Almond sponge soaked in coffee, layered with a light white chocolate mousse it was a clever vegan twist on the classic, not overly sweet, and incredibly moreish. To be honest by this point we were completely stuffed but I’m a big tiramisu fan so I can’t turn down the chance to try one. Cocktails were well crafted, we had the yuzu margarita, as well as classic spicy margarita’s which the bar kindly made for us even though they weren’t on the menu.

Whether you're plant based or just looking for an inclusive meal to fit a cross-section of diets and preferences, Mildreds Camden delivers big flavour in a buzzing, welcoming space. They have venues around London so check out their website for other locations.

To book or for more information click here.

Address: 9 Jamestown Rd, London, NW1 7BW

Written by Jordan Crowley

Photos courtesy of Mildreds