Review of Meet Bros - An Asian-Fusion Steakhouse in Paddington

At first glance, Meet Bros Asian-Fusion Steakhouse in Paddington looks like the kind of place you might grab a quick takeaway and head home. But don’t be fooled by its modest exterior—because once you step inside and head downstairs, you’re basically walking into a medieval castle that has a network of golden brick arches and deep recesses filled with illuminated artefacts. Think Indiana Jones without the mayhem.

Our host for the evening was Oayes, one of the restaurant managers and easily one of the most enthusiastic people you’ll ever meet. He gave us the lowdown on the restaurant’s origins and offered us a couple of mocktails, which we gladly accepted. And honestly? They were so good; I didn’t even miss my usual glass of something alcoholic (which is saying a lot).

We kicked things off with a trio of starters that came out swinging. First, the Pulled Crispy Duck with crepes, spring onion, cucumber, and hoisin sauce. Then, the Ribeye Beef with Cassava Chips and spicy Thai Danok sauce, flavourful, tender, and those cassava chips were exceptional.

We also tried the Asian-style Guacamole, which was mashed at our table by Oayes himself.  All three starters were winners.

Next came the mains - The Wagyu Fried Rice —chilli oil, kimchi, garlic rice, topped with a fluffy Japanese omelette. It was tasty, but something about the combo didn’t quite work for us. Still a good dish, just not our headliner.

The winning dish goes to the BBQ Sesame Chilli Boneless Beef Short Ribs - melt in your mouth magic, sticky, rich, and unapologetically delicious. No surprise it’s their most popular dish, and it nearly came to blows for who got the last bit of beef. We also tried the Australian Grassfed Ribeye with Pepper Sauce, which was grilled and seasoned perfectly.

We had variety of sides, the mashed potatoes were moreish, sautéed mushrooms and trio of vegetables. We somehow found room for dessert. The Banana Fritters wrapped in crunchy kataifi pastry were like a sweet carnival in your mouth. And the Baked Apple Filo Pastry was very nicely done.

As the name suggests, Meet Bros isn’t your average steakhouse. it’s a fusion twist that adds the twist to a great dining experience. Everything’s halal, super fresh, and clearly made with a lot of talent.

Address: 29-31 Craven Rd London W2 3BX

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Written by Lorna Byrne

Photography courtesy of Meet Bros