New month, new eats! London’s food scene is turning up the heat this March with an incredible lineup of must-try dishes. We’re talking an XL sharing pie built for feasting, vibrant Holi-themed momos, and a rich, boozy Guinness tiramisu that’s calling your name. Don’t miss out –  dive in and discover the best new dishes, pop-ups and menus this month.

1. For a Pastry Collab: Pophams x JENKI

What: Bakery heavyweights Pophams are collaborating with matcha masters JENKI to create a limited-edition matcha flavoured croissant, available exclusively at Pophams‘ London Fields, Islington and Victoria Park bakeries from 8th to 16th March.

Eat: Each pastry will feature layers of Pophams’ signature laminated croissant dough, filled with a rich anko jam – akin to the classic adzuki red bean paste – and a white chocolate namelaka, made with JENKI’s award-winning ceremonial grade matcha. Run, don’t walk.

Where: Locations here

2. For a Lunchtime Offer: Viet Grill 

What: March is National Noodle Month! Slurp your way to a good time with Viet Grill’s new pho menu for a tenner.

Eat: Expect traditional favourites such as the phở tái chín nạm, an original hearty pho with rare steak, as well as brisket for mouthwatering flavour. Poultry fan? Choose between a breast or drumstick pho delicately spiced for 24 hours in chicken broth with onion, ginger and coriander. And if you’re a lover of seafood, order the phở hải sản filled with king prawns, squid and vegetables soaked in a golden aromatic chicken broth.

Where: 58 Kingsland Road, E2 8DP

3. For a Holi Celebration: Fatt Pundit

What: From 12th – 16th March, Fatt Pundit is bringing back its iconic Holi-inspired momos for a limited time only. These vibrant versions of Nepalese dumplings, naturally coloured with beetroot, spinach, and saffron, are making a much-anticipated return to celebrate the festival of colours.

Eat: Available at both the Soho and Covent Garden locations, the rainbow-hued momos come with a choice of chicken, beef, kid goat, or vegetable fillings, and make the perfect start to an indulgent Indo-Chinese feast or tasty bar snack to pair with a signature cocktail.

Where: 77 Berwick St, London W1F 8TH and 6 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7NA

Photo Credit: J W Howard

4. For a St Paddy’s Day Dessert: Pastaio

What: Pastaio are celebrating St Patrick’s Day with a limited edition Guinness tiramisu. Oh yes.

Eat: From the 14th – 17th March, the Soho pasta restaurant will serve a twist on the classic tiramisu with chocolate Guinness cake, mascarpone and lashings of Irish whisky.

Where: 19 Ganton St, Carnaby, London W1F 9BN

Photo Credit: Harriet Langford

5. For New Pies: The Wigmore 

What: Gravy at the ready… The Wigmore is adding two special pies to the menu for British Pie Week. 

Eat: Available 3rd – 8th March, an XL Braised Beef Cheek, Ale, Bone Marrow and Pearl Onion Pie will be available for four guests to share. This showstopper will consist of braised beef cheek with Chantenay baby carrots, caramelised pearl onions, and ale and bone marrow gravy and will be served alongside creamy mash, blanched tenderstem broccoli, Bloody Mary chips and gravy.

Where: 15 Langham Pl, London W1B 3DE