Simply Nico

Friday night visit to Six by Nico for their Seoul tasting menu. Good service from the team who were also quite engaging and attentive through the meal. Atmosphere felt a bit like a fast food chain. Tables were quite tight and didn’t have an “elevated” impact while dining.. Food - some courses better than others. I wouldn’t rate it a 5 as some of the dishes were heavier on salt which impacted the flavor. Some dishes better than others.. decent portion sizes - you didn’t leave feeling hungry!

I visited this branch for the Sherlock Holmes experience, and we thoroughly enjoyed it! The service was warm and personable - shout-out to Harry, who was lovely - and the dishes were presented at a reasonable pace. We had enough time to eat, read through the clues and chat. During a previous visit to the Canary Wharf branch, I remember feeling a bit rushed, so I’m glad that wasn't the case here, especially given the game element. The food was good, though some courses were significantly better than others. Overall, there was a decent variety and creativity in every plate. While it might not be your most unforgettable culinary experience, considering the reasonable price, I think they found a great balance between the food and the theme. There were three of us and we felt the game was of average difficulty. It wasn't mind-boggling, but it wasn't ridiculously simple either, which was perfect since we didn’t know what to expect when we booked. I was glad to see how much thought went into the development of the murder mystery: it was great to have actual props to help with the investigation. The restaurant decor is lovely and it complements the Sherlock Holmes experience perfectly as it looked quintessentially British. Bonus points for the evocative music.

Seoul at Nico took us on a seven-course journey through neon lights, smoky street food, ancient tradition, warmth, vibrant culture and comfort. Traditional kimchi and gochujang met modern techniques effortlessly, without losing the Seoul of Korean food. Sitting near the kitchen and watching the quiet, oiled choreography behind each dish made the experience even more special. Service was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming throughout. The Soju for the Seoul cocktail was refreshing (dangerously so) , with tangy, lightly sweet tones…honestly I could’ve had several. We opted for the opening pork belly dish, which immediately set the tone: melt-in-the-mouth pork, delicate kimchi cucumber, feather-light crispy perilla, and a house hot sauce I’d happily buy by the bottle (please?!). Whilst the menu is a work of art, two dishes were in a close competition to be my personal favourite - the chicken consommé and the bibimbap. The consommé was deeply rich and comforting with gentle chilli warmth running through it — could genuinely have drunk a gallon of it. The bibimbap elevated something humble into fine dining without stripping away its identity: smoky seaweed, creamy truffled egg yolk, subtle pickles, waves of umami. The chilli quietly tied the whole menu together from start to finish. The Bindaetteok pancake transported me straight into the vibrantly chaotic market alleys of Seoul, whilst the black pollock course felt cinematic — buttery, warming, coastal, comforting. Even the mussels won me over somehow, which generally is not touch. Dessert finished things perfectly: light and subtly sweet doughnut ball, white chocolate and matcha crémeux, caramel crunch, vibrant colours and textures. Didn’t get loads of matcha personally, but still an amazing ending to a menu that captured Seoul through flavour, atmosphere, and emotion. Hands down my favourite menu at Nico to date. Highly recommend.

Went here with my partner tonight for the best of six 10 course tasting menu. Most dishes were nice, however a few really let the place down. The standout dishes for us were the oyster course, which was absolutely brilliant, the sicily pasta course, which was perfectly seasoned and cooked very well, and the tokyo course, again, absolutely stunning. The ‘chippie’ themed dish was lovely, but the beer scraps that were on top were far too salty and overpowered the dish. The penang chicken dish was just boring, with dry chicken, coriander emulsion that did not taste of anything. By far the most disappointing part was the final course. It was served to us almost completely frozen, and after i had called someone over, the very lovely waiter said he’d replace it for us. After waiting 20~ minutes for the replacement(they were defrosting the final course for multiple tables under the hot lamps in view of customers) i decided to leave it there and get the bill as i had a 2hr drive back home, and right as they went to collect the bill, the final dish was suddenly ready. All staff were very friendly however, they kept checking on us and explained every dish very well, and the atmosphere felt busy which was nice, decor good. as i said previously, most courses were good, but leaving on a final note such as that was disappointing to say the least. We arrived just after 8, and did not leave until gone 11pm.