Best kettles for hard water, tried and tested in London From pearlescent glass to a built-in tea infuser, Kate Ng reveals the best kettles for getting you a perfect brew every time Evening Standard · Sep 25
9 best knife sharpeners, reviewed by a food writer Keeping kitchen knives sharp is an important but often ignored part of cooking at home The Independent UK · Jul 23
Best instant noodles for an easy meal or snack to buy in the UK Kate Ng scours the supermarket shelves to discover the creme de la creme of the noodle world Evening Standard · Apr 13
6 best woks, tried and tested in a real kitchen for stir-fries, braising and more I cooked up a storm in woks for every household The Independent UK · Apr 7
Tom Kerridge’s affordable cookware range ‘gives Le Creuset a run for its money’ How did the saucepans, knives and pots fare in my kitchen? The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025
The viral £125 Our Place pan has a new £30 rival from M&S – here’s how they compare I spent four months testing the multifunctional pans in my own kitchen The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
Daunt Books or Trader Joe’s? Your tote bag of choice could make you a meme Once a pillar of eco-friendly thinking, the cotton tote bag has become a sartorial signifier of who someone is – or who they want to be. But with every coffee chain, fashion house, and supermarket peddling a style of their own own, Kate Ng asks, has the trend become totes… The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2024
Dorshi, Dorset: Funky Malaysian dumplings are a hit on the south coast Jollyon Carter and Radhika Mohendas’s Malaysian dumpling eatery on the south coast is worth a visit – providing there aren’t any train strikes, writes Kate Ng The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
In Horto: Hearty, outdoorsy fare in a secret London Bridge garden Kate Ng escapes the hustle and bustle of Borough Market at In Horto, a garden oasis tucked behind one of London’s busiest tourist traps. Expect hearty, wood-fired cooking, a seasonal menu and the onus to share The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
The Union Rye, review: Finally, a decent restaurant in this charming East Sussex town Awash with independent shops and eateries, Rye is a place close to Kate Ng’s heart. But there was always one thing missing: a Nice Restaurant. A new seasonal British establishment that takes itself just the right amount of seriously might finally fit the bill The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
How to shop for and cook Japanese food at home like a pro Kate Ng was always apprehensive about cooking Japanese food at home. After a tour of her local Asian supermarket with cookbook author and teacher Atsuko Ikeda, she’ll not only be adding new ingredients to her weekly shop, but new recipes to her weekly rotation The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
Saltie Girl will make you happy as a clam – as long as you can afford it At first, Kate Ng was sceptical about Saltie Girl’s new Mayfair restaurant, but the food is a significant improvement on the Boston export. The prices, however... The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
I tried the food at Idris Elba’s restaurant – he should stick to wine Despite Kate Ng’s imaginings that a Hollywood star would have the good sense to have equally good taste in food, the fare at Porte Noire is somewhat disappointing The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023
Is this the best cheesecake in London? Kate Ng heads to Vori Greek Kitchen in Holland Park, which claims to serve the best cheesecake in London, to find it out if it really does live up to the hype... and to try some lesser-known Greek dishes along the way The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023 Catch at The Old Fish Market: A love letter to seafood and fishermen A carefully curated tasting menu, seafood treated as respectfully as prize pieces of meat and an extraodinary relationship with local suppliers is what makes this restaurant on the south coast stand out, says Kate Ng
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023 El Ta’koy, restaurant review: A fun, flirty little spot The food at Luis Pous’ Covent Garden bolthole El Ta’koy ranges from middling to pretty damn good, but boy... those cocktails are dangerously delicious, says Kate Ng
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023 Supa Ya Ramen, Peckham: A perfectly imperfect take on fusion food Inauthentic ramen aficionado Kate Ng delights in big bowls and big flavours at super cool Supa Ya Ramen’s newest branch south of the river
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 From Japanese knotweed to grey squirrel: How one chef is plating up invasive species Japanese knotweed, grey squirrels, and American signal crayfish are just some of the invasive species endangering native biodiversity in the UK. But what if we ate them? Kate Ng piques her appetite for the pests that plague Britain
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022 Our most memorable meals of the year After a particularly good – and often difficult – year for hospitality, Hannah Twiggs and the IndyEats team reflect on the food they just can’t stop thinking about
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 The NoMad: Romantic food in a romantic setting – if only they’d turn up the lights Poor lighting, slow service and some forgettable dishes can’t shift Kate Ng’s rose tinted glasses when it comes to the Atrium
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Do Martin Lewis’s money-saving tips really work? We tried some to find ou Laura Hampson, Saman Javed and Kate Ng have investigated whether the consumer champion’s advice on everything from train tickets to groceries made a difference to their individual bank balances
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022 Do Martin Lewis’s money-saving tips really work? We tried some to find out Laura Hampson, Saman Javed and Kate Ng have investigated whether the consumer champion’s advice on everything from train tickets to groceries made a difference to their individual bank balances
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022 Do Martin Lewis’s money-saving tips really work? We tried some out for three weeks Laura Hampson, Saman Javed and Kate Ng have investigated whether the consumer champion’s advice on everything from train tickets to groceries made a difference to their individual bank balances
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022 The Twenty-Two, restaurant review: A luxurious escape from reality Kate Ng didn’t expect to find relief from the hustle and bustle of London life at a restaurant in... Mayfair, but the classic-meets-contemporary Twenty Two was exactly what she needed
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022 El Norte: Spanish fine dining falls short of fantastic For the price at El Norte, you’d expect failure-free fare, says Kate Ng. But it’s a fancy treat, nonetheless