London Munchies
My food favourites from London
Wok to Walk (multiple locations) has been a taste trophy for me since my 4th Year of Medical school. Since then it has been a guilty pleasure every time I visit London. The freshly prepared noodles with vegetables and tantalizing sauces are the tastiest in the capital, in my opinion. My go-to order is egg/wheat noodles with tofu, broccoli, and peanuts, all topped with a combination of the Hot Asia (which is super spicy) and Bali (a peanut sauce) sauces. I highly recommend pairing it with a cold can of Coke Zero for the perfect meal. "
With love from bombay - Dishoom has been a go to for us over the years. Not your chepaest shack, however, it has quality food and an ambience to match. It features a breakfast menu which lasts till 11am, in which I'd highly recommend the egg Naan roll or Kejriwaal chilli cheese toast. Despite its limited vegetarian variety I'll list some of my favourites below:
Starters: Pau Bhaji (ask for extra pau as bhaji is plentiful), Bhel (zesty with pomegranate toppings), Okra fries, Paneer roll (if you've come with a big appetite)
Mains: House black daal (so creamy its a must), Muttar Paneer, Jackfruit biryani (the jackfruit is marinated so well and oozes flavour)
Drinks: Hot - Dishooms chai (if you go before 6pm its free refill), Cold - Kala Khatta (it comes with gooji berries at the bottom which you musn't ignore)
Euston station Falafel - next to the church opposite Euston Station
Best falafel I've had in London - hands down. Try the large wrap with grilled halloumi, chilli sauce, and the best pickled veg for just £5.
Ashoka Chaat House - Wembley Ealing Road
The closest you'll get to a street vendor style chaat house in England. This place is absolute chaos (in a good way). Dabeli's for £1, Pani puri for £1, bombay sandwiches, basket chaats, manchurian rice the works! One thing I'd stay away from is their chole bhature (Gujarati culture is still to master authentic punjabi dishes)
Gymkhana - Mayfair
Still to go
Veerasamy - Regents Street
On my 25th birthday, I had the pleasure of visiting London's oldest Indian restaurant with my family. While the prices may be on the higher side, the quality of the food definitely lives up to the cost. If you have a refined palate and appreciate the finer things in life, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. The standout dishes for me were the tantalizing Raj Kachori and the in-house paneer, which melts like cotton candy in your mouth. Overall, a truly memorable dining experience.
Coffee at The Ned - Bank station
Walking into this place is like an escape into the 50's Jazzy America.
Great place to grab a coffee/drink with family and friends to soak in the vibes.
Connaught Hotel
A luxurious hotel in the heart of London that hosts an aesthetic bar. Perfect for a drink and relaxed catchups with friends.