Miko's

£8 - £20 / Ecuadorian, Latin American, Spanish, Seafood, Vegetarian options

Unit 4, 17 Sayer St, London

Awards

Excellent Soup 2024

Opening hours

11AM-10PM

Sunday 11AM-10PM
Monday 11AM-10PM
Tuesday 11AM-10PM
Wednesday 11AM-10PM
Thursday 11AM-10PM
Friday 11AM-10PM
Saturday 11AM-10PM

Delightful Ecuadorian and Spanish Culinary Experience

Ah, for a leisurely bite at a quaint Ecuadorian-Spanish fusion spot right in the heart of town, it could hardly get better than this. The atmosphere wins you before you're even through the door; it's that cozy mix of folkloric ambiance and welcoming smiles from staff who look genuinely thrilled to be bridging continents on a dinner plate. The menu, bursting with diverse options, sways enticingly between hearty Ecuadorian classics and Spanish crowd-pleasers, like seafood paella that dances jauntily on the taste buds. If you've not heard of it before, then my assignment is clear: grab their grilled king prawns — noticeably juicy with that perfect seaside char — they're the sort of dish one could conceivably order daily without an ounce of shame!

While a handful of diners had remarked on service hiccups, my hosts were nothing short of lovely, tasked admirably amidst the predictable bustle. True, on occasion the food isn't as precise as you'd hope – salty soups say hello, please tone it down – but let's not descend into peccadilloes; for the horsework sinker, grab every flake of pork if you'd like, or stick to beef options which stood firmly against none's dare. There’s proper redemption too when you hit upon patacones crustily perfect, simply begging to accompany their guacamole counterpart — though best ensure both arrive. The desserts insist on a mention; higos in honey sauce will transport you instantly to distant markets full of rustic flavours, crowned by the memorable quimbolito. This one's a keeper in the banquet circuit, solid charm nestled amongst the streets you'll surely not rush to escape from. — Milo Tastemaker