Chayote St Katharine Docks

Stunning Mexican Flavors in Scenic Setting

Nestled amidst the serene tranquility of St. Katharine Docks, Chayote offers a refreshing detour from the relentless hustle of London dining. Imagine zesty Peruvian flair and sultry Mexican spices tangoing across your taste buds, while delicate notes of Spanish culinary whispers join this flavorful ballet. The menu here reads like poetic prose, urging you to play with dishes you never contemplated were possible staples in your dining arena. The cactus tempura is less vegetation and more victorious conquest. Pour unctuous textures in crab tacos on top, and one might find themselves whispering, "It's practically an art exhibit in digestion," while defying gravity with their taste-bud-dazzling mango margarita.

But let's not drop the curtain solely on the food performance. The perfectly timed wine suggestions aren't just drinks—they’re the learned improvisation to a palette thirsty for rhythm. The staff, like highly practiced marionettes void of strings, offer service that sits precisely at the intersection of invisibility and geniality. Whether you’re ushered into bouts of culinary débûchage by Adrian's impeccable hospitality or enthralled by dessert fireworks set off by the spicy chocolate ice cream, the experience borders on the idyllic. Yes, life seems fuller when Chayote and its symphony of flavors are strummed into your London night out narrative. What a coup to stumble upon amidst the docks—a harmonious respite promising repeated visits, believable as the tide's return. — Penelope Savory