I’d never had Malaysian food before I was whisked off to Jom Makan (which according to their website, literally means “Let’s Go Eat”). My friends and I went to their branch in the West End, right next to the National Gallery and Trafalgar Square. The interior looked spaced out and roomy, with the hanging circular…
New beginnings with cake
I’d like to start my posts in 2011 with one of the best cheesecakes I’ve ever had. Ever. This is an original cheesecake with macadamia nuts and caramel sauce, which I had from Drink, Shop & Do. Generally, I don’t like caramel sauce, but I was prepared to give it a go this time. As…
The Breakfast Club
My friend had spotted The Breakfast Club in Hoxton and we decided to go there on a night out. The Breakfast Club doesn’t only serve breakfast, but lunches and dinners as well. The interior looks like an American roadside diner, with bits and bobs from American history. You’ll even spot a skeleton by the door…
Pizza Express
I’ve met people in Dubai who don’t think very highly of pizza chain restaurants (yes, pizza snobs exist!). However, over here in the UK, I’ve yet to meet someone who hates them. Pizza Express is one of the amazing pizza joints that serve really good pizza and pasta and that is where I headed off…
Lebanese food with Maroush Gardens
There are many Lebanese restaurants on Edgware Road, London, and Maroush has quite a few of their outlets peppering the entire street. I’d gone to Maroush Garden’s for my friend’s birthday and the 4 of us ordered the “Lunch for 4” deal. At 90 pounds, you wonder what you get. Well…a lot. Hummus, muttabbal, tabbouleh,…
Breakfast at Pompidou
On a whim, my best friend and I went to Pompidou in Islington, London for breakfast. The vegetarian breakfast consisted of two slices of toast, two eggs, baked beans, mushrooms, two hash browns, grilled tomatoes (not in the picture because my friend doesn’t like tomatoes!) and a hot drink. The non-vegetarian breakfast consisted of two…
Raavi in London
Imagine my surprise when I chanced upon a small restaurant in London near Euston called Raavi Kebab Halaal Tandoori Restaurant. Used to Dubai’s very own Ravi’s in Satwa, I walked in with a critical mindset (I love Ravi’s in Dubai to bits!). And now I love the Raavi’s in London to bits as well. Their…
My Diwali at Dishoom London
I had first seen Dishoom when I was hopelessly lost in Covent Garden in August 2010. When I saw the restaurant, I stopped in my tracks and smiled for the first time since I’d been wandering in that quagmire of confusing streets. “Dishoom” is the sound I think of if there was a Bollywood version…
Chicken Parmigiana
In full disclosure, I must give all thanks to my flatmate Anna, who showed me this recipe in one of her cookbooks. It’s simple, quick to make and absolutely delicious. And I must admit, it’s one of the rare times I end up doing some baking in the oven!
Where to eat in Shoreditch for £5 or less
1 of 4 View Slideshow Coffee Me 48 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3EP I had their Italian chicken toasted sandwich for around £3 and their cappuccinos come for £1.95. They also have £5 meal-deals, such as a sandwich, salad and a hot drink. Good food, and quite good rates. On a sunny day,…
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