The Phoenix Mills courtyard that separates it from Palladium has the prettiest festive set-up, a light installation of a dome with a couple dancing beneath it. We take the steps up to Foo, which on a Wednesday night is packed."

The first thing to notice about the restaurant is its service; impeccable from the word go till we walk out two hours later after a satisfying meal. We are requested to take a table for 40 minutes until the next reservation arrives, after which, we have been warned, the bar is the only seating available.