Temper - Soho

Having had the opportunity to go to several of the Temper restaurants, it feels like the Soho location is a bit in flux. A meat/grill centric establishment the subterranean dining room is spacious yet intimate. The space is centered around the open kitchen where you can see the range of meats prepared. The menu is primarily made up of small shareable dishes like an array of tacos, sides and other larger dishes. This visit I kept it to the small dishes and did the burnt ends tacos, shrimp tacos, crab tacos, cornbread and beef fat potatoes. Having eaten at Temper Soho several times, this most recent visit was the first that raised the concern that the jewel in the Temper crown may not still be the Soho location. While each dish was well prepared overall, the inconsistent temperature and flavor profile of each dish across the meal (two tacos = 1 dry and cold and cooked to perfection for example) was perplexing to say the least. That being said if you like bbq and grilled selections Temper is still worth giving a try. You may consider one of their other locations though for a fresh take though.

Came here with a group of friends including a vegan who was very well catered for - considering the restaurant is known for grilled meats! We came on a Sunday so roasts all round. We also had a selection of tacos which were absolutely delicious. Crab taco particularly tasty! I went for the roast beef. The beef was cooked perfectly and had a smoky taste. A couple of things which detract however - beef was a little chewy and they could have been more generous with the roast potatoes, they were tiny! Service was very good.

Really cool atmosphere, it was dark but open kitchen and groups of up to 3 can sit by bar. We weren’t offered that on our booking of 3 but good to be away from the smoke. Tacos Tuesday was great - the margaritavilla drink was just simple tho reminded me of the Costco ready made margarita; funnily enough the goats cheese taco was our fave, then the burger one, burnt ends taco was just ok.