Monday, June 6, 2011

Stop #18: London, United Kingdom

Borough Market
This is a foodie’s heaven, so many vendors and so much good food. Smelt incredible. I would say not to miss this spot if you were to visit London!

Got paella with chorizo there and it was very tasty!


For more information, visit http://www.boroughmarket.org.uk/.


The Old Brewery
Took a nice ferry ride out to Greenwich and enjoyed the outdoor setting at The Old Brewery.

Had to try the Sunday roast – consisted of roasted beef, roast potato, Yorkshire pudding and collard greens. The Sunday roast is a traditional British main meal served on Sundays, usually during early afternoon, and includes meat, potato, vegetables and/or other accompaniments.


And of course I also had to eat fish and chips, very English! When they serve fish, it’s a WHOLE fish!


For more information, visit http://www.oldbrewerygreenwich.com/.


Leong’s Legends
London is expensive, but there are a few spots for cheap eats (London standard of course). Chinatown has some decent food with reasonable price. And Leong’s Legends serves hard-to-find Taiwanese cuisine! Diced Beef With Garlic Slices, Braised Pork Belly With Rice, Pork and Crab Dumplings and Oyster Pancake made me super happy!










Brick Lane
This is where you go to BARGAIN for food! This street consists of tons of Indian restaurants and they all have chef of the year! Haha! You walk down the street and get some ideas of bargaining strategy. Our group got 30% off the bill and two free drinks per person!




The Orangery
If you go to London, you must treat yourself to an afternoon tea! It is a light meal between 3pm to 5pm, typically consisted of tea, sandwich, scone and pastry. The Orangery is located in Kensington Palace. The garden outside is gorgeous!








Princi
While I am not too impressed with the food in London, I quite enjoy the tea and pastry! This is a cute and modern place for high quality fast food and dessert. I don’t mind eating just desserts all day if they are delicious like this napoleon cake here.



For more information, visit http://www.princi.co.uk/.


More transitional English food

Full English Breakfast – poached eggs, sausage, ham, mushrooms, baked beans, tomato and toast.


Bangers and mash – a traditional English dish made of mashed potatoes and sausages.



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