Mother's Day Brunch @ Le Roux at Landau, The Langham Hotel

In my family, we have a tendency to use any occasion as an excuse for a special dinner (every year for my birthday there's a new place I drag my, not always keen!, family to), and Mother's Day was not an exception.

This year, with the thought that we should try somewhere new & fulfill our Masterchef fan fix, I booked us a table at Michel Roux's spot at The Langham, for Mother's Day brunch.

When we arrived (early) we were shown to a bright room, where each table felt like it was in it's own little world. In some restaurants like this, it's hard to feel comfortable, but that was the opposite here. Attentive but relaxed and friendly staff, made for a great brunch. As did of course, the food...

We started off with croquettes with blue cheese, and a paprika mayo, which were light with a crisp coating. Delicious start to the meal.

Croquettes

As soon as I saw burrata on the menu I knew what I was having! It was served with artichokes, broad beans & green olives which I wasn't sure about but it was the perfect combo. Although it was a great starter, unsurprisingly, I've had much better burrata at smaller local Italian restaurants.

Burrata

Then onto the main, delish, perfectly cooked beef carved at the table, with crispy roast potatoes & cabbage. The highlight for me was the gravy, with little pieces of beef & mushrooms - so good!

Roast Beef

Despite technically being slightly allergic to pineapple, I couldn't say no to the pineapple souffle which was fluffy & super light. But the highlight was definitely the creme brulee, I think I could eat 4 of those & was grateful my sister ordered it so I could at least give it a try!

Pineapple Souffle (that made me ignore my tingling tongue!)

Best Creme Brulee I've tasted in years

 The meal ended with coffee and petit fours - blackcurrent jelly, raspberry macarons & mini lemon cakes - despite being stuffed full, we couldn't turn them down. Look how pretty they are!

Pretty Petit Fours