London Eating: Dishoom, Shoreditch
March 2019 It was like being back in India, except we had no Delhi-belly concerns and there was toilet paper in the toilets. Dishoom, is a micro-chain Indian restaurant. That is a short and quick version of Dishoom’s description, but…
London Eating: Sunday lunch buffet at Malabar, Notting Hill
February 2019 It’s like that really silly question you get asked at a job interview: ‘why do you want this job?’ Update (July 2021): The restaurant seems to be closed at the moment. Please check their website for most updated…
London Eating: Koya, Soho
January 2019 I don’t mean to boast, but my udon credentials are good Update August 2020 My subsequent visit to Koya was somewhat disappointing. The broth was good, but the noodles lost their silkiness and umami they had before, and…
Food and drink in Rotterdam
Da Kaapse Brouwers De Kaapse Brouwers is an independent craft brewery located inside Fenix Food Factory. A long row of 30 beer taps (meaning, 30 different kinds of beer!) really is quite a sight to see. Fast paced, yet friendly…
Ramen Time! | Rotterdam, Netherlands
We went to Rotterdam in December 2018. I went with all guns blazing, ready to eat their crunchy-fluffy-delicious French fries all day everyday. However, on our way to the Markthal, we found this place: The sign outside said they import…
Milk Bars : Budget meals in Warsaw
The milk bar, or ‘Bar Mlecznys’ in Polish, offers simple and hearty food made for the masses. The first milk bar was opened in Warsaw in 1896 and sold mainly dairy items. After the first world war, they were subsidised…
Japan 2018: Best Food and Drink
Most memorable Soup curry at Rojiura Curry Samurai, Sapporo I only learned recently that a dish called ‘soup curry’ existed. Sapporo is its birth place and has a large number of soup curry restaurants throughout the city. As we had…
2 weeks in Hokkaido with the Japan Rail Pass (Part Two: Day 9 – 14)
Part One Day 9: Abashiri Prison Museum Abashiri is a town in north-eastern Hokkaido well known for the harsh winter, the Siberian drifting ice and Japan’s most notorious prison – Abashiri prison. The original Abashiri prison opened in 1890. In…
What we ate in India
Mc Aloo Tikki burger and Mc Veggie burger (with fries and drinks) Where: McDonald near Victoria Terminus (CST), Mumbai Price: Both under ₹200 for a set meal. Rating: Mc Aloo Tikki 3/5, Mc Veggie 1/5 That’s right. We kicked off…
Budget meals in Paris
Le Boullion Chartier Busy and affordable bistro serves up no-frills traditional French food. Established in 1896, this 19th century hall has a great atmosphere. Starters range from €1-€13, most mains are around €10, side vegetables and cheeses are just under…
