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An Umami Symphony: Sosaku Onigiri Delights the Taste Buds

An Umami Symphony: Sosaku Onigiri Delights the Taste Buds Nestled in West London, Sosaku Onigiri stands out as a hidden gem for those seeking an extraordinary culinary experience. This…

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Humble Crumble – Heartwarming Crumbles | Old Spitalfields Market

Humble Crumble Old Spitalfields market What’s the first thought that comes to mind, when you want a warm heartfelt comforting dessert on a cold day? Something crumbly, fruity, served with a pool…

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Kerb Rathbone Square – The Grilling Greek

The Grilling Greek I was happy when Kerb announced a new location for their Kerb Street Food Market. It was around the summer months and a few street food vans opened up in Rathbone Square. Fitzrovia is…

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padella pappardelle 8 hours beef shin ragu

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Padella – remarkably affordable pasta

Padella Stumbling out of my wine tasting class with WSET, hungry from the 7 hour gap after lunch. I thought I take a chance at Padella for some pasta dinner. It was already coming up to…

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NY Fold – Slice of the pie

NY Fold can be found along Charing Cross road, nearer to Totteham Court Road tube station it is hard to ignore the pizzas on display by the window. Pass the neighbour Pizzas that have overly thick dough and head…

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Famous Milk stocking tea Cha Chaa Teng – Lan Fong Yuen 蘭芳園

Lan Fong Yuen 蘭芳園 You wouldn’t experience Hong Kong without trying a 茶餐廳 cha chaan teng. Lan Fong Yuen 蘭芳園 is one of Hong Kong’s oldest and famous place. Lan…

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Indian YMCA – dirt cheap home cooked curries

Indian YMCA Now this one may come as a surprise to write about, but it’s a real hidden gem in the city and I’m all about finding the best tasting…

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The Stock Pot – Homecooked style comforting food

Sometimes, you just crave that home cooked food without the overly rich flavours restaurant mostly does and I know this little place in Chelsea called The Stock Pot. The Stock…

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Shandeez – grease free kebabs and chips

After two and half years working near the Hammersmith, Kensington, Shepard’s Bush area I found it difficult to find good eateries that are not a greasy spoon café. Shandeez is…

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Original Bao Bar Review – Bao galore!

Bao Bar London Netil Market Bao Bar London has been on my hit for a while and each time I try to visit the original spot in Netil Market near…

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Jen Cafe – Handmade addictive Beijing dumplings

In the middle of Chinatown there is this green painted café, with BBQ meats, and roast duck hanging from the metal stands. in the Nothing much has change over the years, the same wooden…

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The Stockpot – British food at affordable prices

As I type it is The Stockpot last day of business, this unassuming place in the middle of Soho Crompton Street takes you back into a time warp. The decor…

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Sutton & Sons Lovely Jubbly fish and chips

Sutton & Sons is not your average fish and chip shop. The original shop in Stoke Newington started off on the high street selling the freshest catch of the day…

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Dirty Burger - Cheeseburger and crinkle cut chips

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Let’s get diirrty – Dirty Burger

I’ve been good for this beginning of the year, cooking more of meals at home. Yet, one week of eating salads and vegetables I was craving a darn dirty burger.…

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How to murder a Bunnychow

How do you murder a Bunnychow? You can eat it with fingers or knife and forks, but it’s how you tackle the bunny is the hardest part. What’s a Bunnychow?…

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She came from down under – MissChu

The faded almost photocopied looking face with the logo “MissChu”. All looked familiar to me. People in my foodie circle tweeted photos of the bikes and my family down under…

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Rich, creamy ooo so garlicky ramen – Shoryu Ramen

Ooooh Shoryu Ramen, you made a comeback. The first visit left me right in the middle, the experience wasn’t bad nor wow. This time round, they stepped the game up,…

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A simple lovely meal – Brasserie Blanc

I like a bargain, who doesn’t? With a name like Raymond Blanc, can it go wrong? It was a late Friday night, having a few drinks at the Madison earlier;…

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Best Sushi Buffet in Town – Sushi Cafe Battersea

I have a little secret to share. I think I may have found the best all you can eat sushi buffet in London. A groupon deal led me to “sushi…

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The best fish and chips – Golden Union Fish Bar

I had my fair share of fish and chips in my life. Living in the cockney side of London, we have plenty of kebabs and chippy’s. The seaside is only…

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An Umami Symphony: Sosaku Onigiri Delights the Taste Buds

Humble Crumble – Heartwarming Crumbles | Old Spitalfields Market

Kerb Rathbone Square – The Grilling Greek

Padella – remarkably affordable pasta

NY Fold – Slice of the pie

Famous Milk stocking tea Cha Chaa Teng – Lan Fong Yuen 蘭芳園

Indian YMCA – dirt cheap home cooked curries

The Stock Pot – Homecooked style comforting food

Shandeez – grease free kebabs and chips

Original Bao Bar Review – Bao galore!

Jen Cafe – Handmade addictive Beijing dumplings

The Stockpot – British food at affordable prices

Sutton & Sons Lovely Jubbly fish and chips

Let’s get diirrty – Dirty Burger

How to murder a Bunnychow

She came from down under – MissChu

Rich, creamy ooo so garlicky ramen – Shoryu Ramen

A simple lovely meal – Brasserie Blanc

Best Sushi Buffet in Town – Sushi Cafe Battersea

The best fish and chips – Golden Union Fish Bar