M is for ‘Meatless Menu’…

Inspired by the fact that Reid lives half the year in Australia and has also stayed in Japan, there is a real flavour of the Far East to the menu, both in dishes such as ramen and sashimi and the use of ingredients like fiery sriracha, aromatic shiso, punchy kimchi and tasty seaweeds, Another inspiration from his travels is the presence of Poke, a Hawaiian dish made from diced raw fish. “After a visit to Hawaii a few years ago, I was head over heels in love with this dish, which is super-fresh clean and light while also so satisfying.”

For Reid, travelling the world and experiencing new cuisines is the best part of his job; “Exploring new cultures and getting to understand the essence of their cuisine is what makes me tick. Then being able to adapt that and put the M signature style on it is what makes menu development so much fun. I like to challenge my team, pushing them to their limits to learn about rare Japanese ingredients for example.”

Reid enjoys being part of London’s eclectic dining scene. “There’s so much variety to the dining scene in London,” he enthuses. “Great quality but also huge diversity and that’s what makes it one of the food capitals of the world.” Customers have responded with enthusiasm to the new meatless menu. “This new RAW offering is a true reflection of what London diners want – creativity, flair and most of all bloody tasty food in casual but comfortable surroundings. We’ve been synonymous with great meat since we opened, so hopefully people we realise we are so much more.”