TEMPER

11 Mar

Written By YA SOKO

Beneath the bustling Broadwick Street lies Soho’s original steak restaurant and smokehouse, Temper, a true haven for meat lovers and fire-cooking enthusiasts. Celebrated for its exceptional meat, fine mezcal, vibrant tacos, and electric atmosphere, the restaurant’s heart beats around a massive, roaring fire pit. Guests can choose the dynamic counter dining experience to watch the chefs skillfully in action or settle into private booths for a more intimate meal. Temper proudly partners with North Yorkshire farmer Charles Ashbridge to source all their meat, which is meticulously aged in-house, expertly butchered by the kitchen team, and cooked over an open fire before being served on freshly pressed corn tacos.

The menu also boasts an award-winning Sunday roast and a lively Saturday brunch, making it a versatile spot for any occasion. Nestled just off Carnaby Street and within easy walking distance of Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus, Temper is Soho’s go-to destination for rare-breed beef grilled over live flames, delicately smoked meats cooked low and slow, and handmade tacos pressed fresh to order.

The entire dining experience centers around open kitchens and the signature custom-built fire pit, where chefs grill ribeye, sirloin, and porterhouse steaks directly over live flames for a deeply charred, rich flavour. Meanwhile, brisket is slow-smoked, and soft corn tortillas are loaded with smoked beef, spiced chicken, or flame-roasted vegetables, delivering pure smokehouse intensity paired with the thrilling theatre of live-fire cooking, right in the vibrant heart of the West End. Since its establishment in 2016, Temper has built an outstanding reputation grounded in meat and fire mastery.

Their close collaboration with rare-breed specialists ensures that every steak is butchered and aged in-house, guaranteeing a level of quality that’s evident in every bite. Temper Soho seamlessly fits the rhythm of the day and the neighborhood’s energetic vibe, whether dropping in for a casual lunch near Carnaby, enjoying a pre-theatre dinner before a West End show, or grabbing late-night tacos after work.

Temper also offer a meat free menu with Coal Roasted Plantain, mole negro, plantain, Goat’s Cheese Tacos, With pickled chillis, lime-honey & crunchy nut cornflake crumb, Guacamole With tortilla chips and lots more.