Tonique Campbell Bouji In London
I was invited to Jazzgir last week for their VIP press evening and what an experience, upon arrival we immediately were greeted by friendly hosts with a glass of champagne, which is always delightful. What a great venue, the décor screams of fine dining, open planned seating, opulent lighting, a beautiful view of Canary Wharf and the river Thames. A live jazz band were playing in the far corner of the room, which perfectly complimented the atmosphere.
The head chef-Samuel Tineo, who had been tireless working his magic in the kitchen, was introduced and explained the menu and what to expect from tonight. Whilst we waited, mini burgers were presented to us to nibble on. The burger was a prawn burger and was glazed with chilli sauce at the bottom of the bun. The chilli was mild, which made the burger that more enjoyable, the burger wet my appetite but I was ready, to begin with, the tastings.
To start, a pink ice-cream stick was presented on a plate, and to be honest, I was a little confused! – I was sure that I ordered starters. Slicing the ice-cream stick, I was amazed to find out that it was actually hummus, made from grace, pomegranate and rose. I would find out in the latter that this seems to be a common trend with Jazzgir, with their dishes appearing to be a mystery, and not actually, what they seem to be. The hummus is savoury, but you can still taste the sweet notes of rose. However, I would have loved some warm pitta bread to go with this dish.
Another starter arrived, in the form of the mandarin fruit, which once peeled was filled with chicken liver parfait, which is rich in flavour and texture. Although, I could not help wonder how Tineo managed to get the chicken liver parfait into the mandarin.
My final starter was cured salmon, which happened to be my favourite starter, as the presentation alone was beautiful. The salmon appeared to be sitting on a bed of blue sea; the idea of presenting the salmon in this way is so unique and was a great experience for me as a first-time diner. The salmon is dry cured, drawing out the liquid from the fish, but remains slightly salted. Salmon is one of favourite choice for seafood, so I thoroughly enjoyed this starter.
The highlight of my night was one of the main dishes-The Jazzgir Cuban cigars. The Jazzgir Cuban cigar is a slowly cooked lamb shank with wild mushroom duxelles wrapped in filo pastry, served with truffle ash. If you order anything from the menu, then this is the absolute must-have dish! The idea behind this innovative dish is that the consumer is eating an edible Cuban cigar. The lamb shank is smoked but still tender, and melts in the mouth, tasting the mushroom aromas. Samuel Tineo nailed this dish, including the supposed ash, which is an edible truffle.
Because I am a gin lover, I ordered Jazzgir purple haze, made from Portobello gin, crème de mure, rosemary syrup, cranberry juice lemon and fresh blackberries. A dark but fruity way to enjoy a gin cocktail. For the non-alcohol drinkers, why not try their virgin cocktail- the virgin garden with elderflower, cucumber, lemon, apple juice and soda water. A cool, refreshing but sweet cocktail.
The mains are quite small at Jazzgir, so another main was ordered. Slowly cooked ox-cheek with marrowbone and sautéed wild mushrooms, quince and ginger puree, presented within the bone. The Ox-cheek is well seasoned and fell apart in my mouth, which I loved as I do not like when the meat is too chewy or tough.
TIP: Smother the Ox-cheek in the quince and ginger puree to add extra flavour
I ended my night at Jazzgir with the chosen dessert of egg royale. Imitating the traditional American brunch dish, cutting into the egg-shaped dessert, a yellow liquid formed, which was to represent the yoke of an egg. However, I am not a sweet tooth and the dessert quickly became sickly for me, but I did appreciate the idea.
Overall, I loved the theatrics and peculiar chose of dishes that Jazzgir have to offer. This is a great restaurant to bring out of town guests that want to experience a new style of dining.
Price: £££
Kav Bains
Everything about our experience here was perfect. The food tasted amazing and was presented beautifully. The vibe was great, good location with parking available and the singers were fantastic. I will definitely return!
Se-ling Wong
Had their lunch set menu, great value for money. The lamb was delicious, would recommend.
Tommy Ford
A very enjoyable dining experience. Genuine and authentically prepared Turkish food with speedy kitchen and waiting service. Staff were polite and hospitable. Great live music repertoire with great singing voices. Overall, a very entertaining evening; great cuisine and good vibes all round.
Ignore the naysayers - you will have a great dining experience at Jazzgir!
Diptee Ramgi
Great food and atmosphere. Live music was really good!
Abdullah Ozturk
Cosy place with a great decor to have relaxed time to listen live music and drink your wine.
lue Nie
Nice setting and good food.
Kmens Music
Amazing place to be.. Food was on point live music also good
Adam Spain
Excellent food. 2 course lunch for £12 is excellent value. Cocktails great and live jazz music nearly every night. Jazzgir is like a hidden gem go whilst it's still relatively unknown
Melody
Such a great atmosphere, especially when they have live music. The prices are a bit steep, but it's worth it. The lunch meal deal is really good, would definitely recommend
Sophie Nair
The food didn't have much taste. The location was secluded with limited parking. Although we did a Christmas meal here and they gave prosecco. The customer service was lovely and atmosphere was nice.
Giuseppe Ferrante
Amazing place, amazing view, amazing atmosphere, amazing staff, amazing music and a very kind and welcoming owner.
This place is surely gonna dictate the rules of the happy hour of Canary Wharf and give a new wave of fine dining kitchen.
I seriously recommend it!
Suki Marwaha
Top place. Top music. Top food.
What London has needed for a while. Live Jazz music that turns into a DJ acid jazz tunes. All done while eating great food and drinking cool cocktails. And you can boogie too if you want!
Fully a great place. A hidden gem!
Sharon Sharkey
What an amazing place lovely friendly staff great service and the music was brilliant. We celebrated our 11 year anniversary and this was the best place to celebrate. What a great addition to canary wharf. We love live music so it was great to have this at 5pm on a saturday you wont find that anywhere nearby. I urge you to try this place because you will want to return time and time again we will certainly be back thank you jazzgir for a great day sharon and ray xxx
Ismael Recinos
I had been twice to Jazzgir, the newest addition to Harbour Exchange in Docklands, and it´s truly amazing. Service and friendliness of staff are top notch, then there´s the live music which just blows you away. Food wise is a very compact menu but full of delights from Italy with a modern twist. A fantastic bar serving amazing Cocktails is also brilliant but if you stick to the prosecco with your dinner you won't be disappointed. The night ends with more drinks while fantastic latin tunes play on the background, inviting to dance.. if anything, a dance floor for late stayers would be a welcoming addition. All in all, very happy with such a gem so close to my place of living.
Alex Sinan
I just scored 3 because of our experience on Wednesday ( it was the 3rd time going there). They changed the wine list for different cheap wine list and they decided to be like any other bars (average). The staff is very friendly and the place is nice! But for someone who likes wine hmm. Why would we go back?? We ended up having a USA Chardonnay Loach for £47 which I think it's overpriced for the quality! We are local no we're happy to go back there but now we are not sure.! Hope they change their wine list to be different!!
June Huang
Great water view, fab deco, nice staff, great live jazz music by amioprenova, definitely recommend ���
Filiz Kirim
It was one of the best nights I had in my life last night. It was a great music, great food and great venue. It was like a new breathe of fresh air. Strongly recommend it....
Stanley Pleszak
Everyday same food and this Monday 25.06.18 I been eating a chicken lasagne and bulgur and nothing else for end of the day because I have a food poisoning never going there again.
Lynne White
Great place, great staff, who genuinely seem happy in their jobs, jazz is fabulous. I really hope this place does well as a great and very different venue for CW.
Mehmet Tantürk
amazing place with good food, nice cocktails, very good music (band and the dj) and nice staff. strictly recommended :) and reasonable prices.
Milica Nikolic Austin
Amazing service, music that takes you to that special place, and Michelin star quality food at affordable prices...the complete experience!!
Shine Salur
Beautiful location, super service, the food tasted excellent, and great cocktails . The atmosphere is elegant and music is great
You must visit if you would like to have a good time, relax and have fine dining.
Mike Austin
Never have I had this high standard of food, value for money, exceptional experience and level of service in the one venue. I highly recommend Jazzgir to anyone.
Frankie Smith
Had a great night, was well look after with great entertainment. Really enjoyed our self and so local would highly recommend was made to feel so welcome by all the staff!!!
Wendy Bixby
Great music, dancing waitress, hansome bar staff and jaaaaazzzzzz....bliss!
Borbala Bay
Fantastic cocktails, friendly and pro service and great atmosphere. I can only recommend it.
Joanna Betts
We visited Jazzgir last Thurs an amazing place friendly staff and made even better by an exceptional pianist davidspiano sounds absolutely brilliant evening! Thankyou.
Luke Benson
Great new place! Really enjoyed it! Great music, great views, great staff
Olga Tognola
Bellissimo il posto, ottima musica,cibo e servizio al top. Il tiramisù è da provare assolutamente !!!! Da mettere sulla lista delle cose da vedere a Londra.
Ruslan Uk
This worse restaurant ever I visit, we have booked table for Valentine Day at 21.30 when we arrive one of manager said that are have some delays and we need to wait for 15 min. We has been waiting over one hour to have get sit at table, after that we waiting to someone to come and serve us for 20 min, when is waiter coming with menu said that run out of some food from menu ……...... not recommended and never back myself.
BoujiInLondon
I was invited to Jazzgir last week for their VIP press evening and what an experience, upon arrival we immediately were greeted by friendly hosts with a glass of champagne, which is always delightful. What a great venue, the décor screams of fine dining, open planned seating, opulent lighting, a beautiful view of Canary Wharf and the river Thames. A live jazz band were playing in the far corner of the room, which perfectly complimented the atmosphere.<br/><br/>The head chef-Samuel Tineo, who had been tireless working his magic in the kitchen, was introduced and explained the menu and what to expect from tonight. Whilst we waited, mini burgers were presented to us to nibble on. The burger was a prawn burger and was glazed with chilli sauce at the bottom of the bun. The chilli was mild, which made the burger that more enjoyable, the burger wet my appetite but I was ready, to begin with, the tastings.<br/><br/>To start, a pink ice-cream stick was presented on a plate, and to be honest, I was a little confused! – I was sure that I ordered starters. Slicing the ice-cream stick, I was amazed to find out that it was actually hummus, made from grace, pomegranate and rose. I would find out in the latter that this seems to be a common trend with Jazzgir, with their dishes appearing to be a mystery, and not actually, what they seem to be. The hummus is savoury, but you can still taste the sweet notes of rose. However, I would have loved some warm pitta bread to go with this dish.<br/><br/>Another starter arrived, in the form of the mandarin fruit, which once peeled was filled with chicken liver parfait, which is rich in flavour and texture. Although, I could not help wonder how Tineo managed to get the chicken liver parfait into the mandarin.<br/><br/>My final starter was cured salmon, which happened to be my favourite starter, as the presentation alone was beautiful. The salmon appeared to be sitting on a bed of blue sea; the idea of presenting the salmon in this way is so unique and was a great experience for me as a first-time diner. The salmon is dry cured, drawing out the liquid from the fish, but remains slightly salted. Salmon is one of favourite choice for seafood, so I thoroughly enjoyed this starter.<br/><br/>The highlight of my night was one of the main dishes-The Jazzgir Cuban cigars. The Jazzgir Cuban cigar is a slowly cooked lamb shank with wild mushroom duxelles wrapped in filo pastry, served with truffle ash. If you order anything from the menu, then this is the absolute must-have dish! The idea behind this innovative dish is that the consumer is eating an edible Cuban cigar. The lamb shank is smoked but still tender, and melts in the mouth, tasting the mushroom aromas. Samuel Tineo nailed this dish, including the supposed ash, which is an edible truffle.<br/><br/>Because I am a gin lover, I ordered Jazzgir purple haze, made from Portobello gin, crème de mure, rosemary syrup, cranberry juice lemon and fresh blackberries. A dark but fruity way to enjoy a gin cocktail. However, if you prefer vodka then order their classic pornstar martini. It just happens to be one of the best pornstar martinis that I have ever had! Strong but sweet! For the non-alcohol drinkers, why not try their virgin cocktail- the virgin garden with elderflower, cucumber, lemon, apple juice and soda water. A cool, refreshing but sweet cocktail.<br/><br/>The mains are quite small at Jazzgir, so another main was ordered. Slowly cooked ox-cheek with marrowbone and sautéed wild mushrooms, quince and ginger puree, presented within the bone. The Ox-cheek is well seasoned and fell apart in my mouth, which I loved as I do not like when the meat is too chewy or tough.<br/>TIP: Smother the Ox-cheek in the quince and ginger puree to add extra flavour<br/><br/>I ended my night at Jazzgir with the chosen dessert of egg royale. Imitating the traditional American brunch dish, cutting into the egg-shaped dessert, a yellow liquid formed, which was to represent the yoke of an egg. However, I am not a sweet tooth and the dessert quickly became sickly for me, but I did appreciate the idea.<br/><br/>Overall, I loved the theatrics and peculiar chose of dishes that Jazzgir have to offer. This is a great restaurant to bring out of town guests that want to experience a new style of dining.<br/><br/>Price: £££<br/>What to wear: Smart<br/>Ambience: Experienced bartenders serving amazing cocktails and fine dining, serving innovative dishes.
Donutsam
Theatrical cuisine, live jazz, top cocktails: that’s music to my ears. Jazzgir restaurant and cocktail bar brings an affable sense of poise and whimsy to the burgeoning evening scene of Canary Wharf. The name Jazzgir means ‘spoilt girl’ and were left feeling just like one. At this cosy, and stylish venue Jazzgir delights audiences with cosmopolitan, forward-reaching cuisine magic. There are few flat notes making for an all-round enchanting evening to remember.
TheFoodaholic
I don’t know what it is about Canary Wharf but I just love being in this part of London during the week. Everyone’s just finished work, desperate for a drink and by 8pm every restaurant and bar is completely filled – yet the streets are always quiet. Getting home after a boozy night back to Chelsea can be a little long perhaps, but the commuter boat journey to Canary Wharf from my home completely makes up for that. Travelling by the water really feels like an extension to any dining experience.
Chris Osburn
I was really pleased with my recent visit Jazzgir. A starter course of burrato with heritage tomatoes and basil pesto (£11) was ample and yummy. A main course of grilled squid with green herbs purée, frisée salad, roasted red pepper, Tropea onion all’Amaretto, and vinaigrette (£21) was delicious too – and impeccably plated (though for £21, I would have hoped for a bit more food on my plate). A bite of my dining buddy’s fresh pappardelle with rabbit ragu (£18) impressed as well.
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