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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageDinner at @lilibetsmayfair was such a dazzling feast. We started with what I can only call the best seafood tower in London 🦞✨ — overflowing with raw seabass rolls that melted like butter, the freshest oysters, and a chef’s delicacy of crispy fried shrimp heads that were absolute umami bombs. Add in the addictive molten Ligurian focaccia straight from the pizza oven and warm pita with delish sauces, and you’ve got an opening act to remember. Anchovy éclairs added pure theatre, but it wasn’t all from the sea — the veal Holstein was one of my favorites of the night. And the sides? The crispiest fries (with a Caesar dip I couldn’t stop eating 👌) plus a colorful variety of veggies rounded things out beautifully. Delicate lemon ricotta agnolotti brought a lighter, elegant touch (my fellow diner shed a tear, it was so good!) to the mains before we moved into the grand finale. And what a finale it was: the dessert menu brought both surprise and spectacle — a cheeky mini beef filet sandwich on spongy crumpet-like bread (playful, indulgent, and totally unforgettable), alongside a flaming crêpe Suzette (with thin candied orange peels!) and a classic Swedish princess cake fit for royalty 👑🍰. The drinks? Timeless classics, each with a signature Lilibet’s twist.🍸 And the setting…housed in the birthplace of Queen Elizabeth II, with bold fabrics, dramatic interiors, and a design as playful as the menu itself. Stunning. I don’t know which is more gorgeous...the decor or the food! Huge congratulations to my dear friend @ross_shonhan and his incredibly talented team for creating a restaurant that shines from door to dessert (and yes…even the bathroom is worth the trip 👀🚽). Already planning my next visit. Trust me...this will be THE place to be in Mayfair. Doors open mid September. #LilibetsLondon #SeafoodLovers #LondonEats #FoodieLondon #JudyJoo #judyjoochef #JudyJooEats #MayfairDining #FromDoorToDessert #WhereToEatLondon #FineDiningLondon #ChefLife #LondonRestaurants1 day ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageBack in the kitchen with @jamesmartinchef on James Martin’s Saturday Morning @itv (ITV1)! 🎉 This time I’m whipping up one of my newest creations from my latest book K-Quick — a No-Bake Yujacha Cheesecake Tartlet 🍊🍰. Creamy, citrusy, and a total breeze to make. Loved sharing the day with @carolkirkwood_bbc , chef @chefronniem, and of course the wonderful @jamesmartinchef. 🙌 📺 Tune in tomorrow Saturday, 6th September on ITV1, or catch up anytime afterwards on ITVX. Promise it’s a bite you don’t want to miss. 😉 👗 @jonathansimkhai 💄Glam @rosieleemua What’s your go-to no-bake dessert? #JudyJoo #JudyJooChef #KQuick #KQuickRecipes #KoreanFoodMadeSimple #JamesMartin #SaturdayMorning #CookingShow #CookbookAuthor #NoBakeDessert #CheesecakeLovers #CitrusDessert #FoodieLife #CookingOnTV #koreanfood1 day ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageFrom Wall Street to kitchens, glaciers to spice markets— @tumitravel has carried me through every chapter of life. ✈️💼 I bought my very first TUMI luggage as a fresh-out-of-college banker, hauling laptops and pitch decks across the globe. Then came the plot twist: chef’s knives, whisks, and kitchen clogs replaced balance sheets and binders—but my TUMI stayed constant, loyal and true. My Celina Voyageur Backpack has accompanied me down snowy Alpine peaks, chased the shimmer of the Northern Lights, cooked in pop-ups from the Maldives to San Francisco, and wandered through spice-scented markets in far-flung corners of the world. It’s been there for family reunions across continents, always packed with more than my essentials—stuffed with moments, memories, and a little bit of me. Through career pivots, new cities, shifting seasons, and wild adventures, it’s remained my steadfast companion—weathering both turbulence and triumph with grace. What I pack always shifts—recipes, snorkels, speeches, spreadsheets, or memories—but my TUMI never does. Trusted. True.  Because life never stops moving, and some bags don’t just carry your things—they carry your story. 🌍✨ #TUMI #TUMIIcons3 days ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageLet’s sip our way through K-Viral Kitchen — this one’s a certified Seoul college campus legend. 🍇🍶💥 The name started as a bit of a tongue-twister: Bokbunja-ju (black raspberry wine) + Soju (Korea’s firewater) + Cider (Korean lemon-lime soda aka Chilsung Cider by Lotte). Put it all together and you get Bok-soju-“sa” (for cider). But after a few rounds — and a little campus slang — it got shortened to the snappier Bok-so-sa. Bok-so-sa is a fizzy, fruity soju soda bomb that first went viral in a tiny Chungmuro pub, where the walls are lined with empty Bokbunja wine labels. One bottle, one label — and now the whole place is covered in memories. Made with Bokbunja-ju (Korean black raspberry wine), it’s bold, bubbly, and way too easy to drink. Don’t let the fizz fool you — this one sneaks up fast. Here’s the mix: 🍇 1 bottle Bokbunja-ju (Korean black raspberry wine) 🍶 ½ bottle plain soju @jinro_global @jinro.uk 🥤 500ml Sprite (or sparkling lemonade) @sprite ✨ Optional add-ins: fresh berries, lemon slices, mint — for that extra flex Stir gently (never shake — you’ll lose the sparkle) and serve chilled. Bonus points if you peel the label and stick it on the wall — it’s tradition! 📍 Ingredients via @koreafoodsuk 💄 Glam by @jonesroadbeauty & @justbobbidotcom 👩🏻‍🍳 Pro tip: Use chilled bottles for max fizz + ruby-red sparkle. 📌 Save this for your next party trick 👯‍♀️ Tag your drinking crew — this one’s made for sharing #KviralKitchen #BokSoSa #SojuBomb #KoreanCocktail #BlackRaspberryWine #BokbunjaJu #SojuSpritz #SeoulNightlife #EasyCocktails #DrinkTok #JudyJoo #JudyJooChef #KBarCulture #ChungmuroClassic #DrinksThatBrokeTheInternet #PartyDrinks #KoreanBarHack #FruityFizz #SojuSzn #WomenInFood #KRecipeReel3 days ago via Instagram
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