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LH stand up. A visit to West Sussex is very welcome to see the in-laws, enjoy a trip to the beach and see friendly faces. To put the cherry on top, there are some very nice places to eat and dine. Have a look at the below, and please do send over info on any places that I should try. I am down a lot and am always keen for new places to visit.  Top 5: Mussel Row: The mussels were rich, filling and in abundance, I was really proud I finished off all. The team at Mussel Row were very generous and I didn't have any more space for desert but i forced the chocolate brownie in. http://www.lifeofshayan.co.uk/blogging/mussel-row-littlehampton-restaurant-review Burgers & Dogs: Had takeaway from here last week. The burgers & fries were decent enough and at a good price. I think a more medium patty(ies) would have made this better. I will request this next time. Lots of options and I deffo need to try the Hangover burger next. FYI - my wife really did enjoy the Fried Chicken Burger http://burgersanddogs.co.uk/ Oscas Fish & Chips: Oh I do love to be by the seaside. Oh I do love Fresh Fish & Chips. Oscas is exactly what you expect, good food by the locals for the locals (and guests like me too). https://www.facebook.com/pages/OSCAs-fish-and-chips/142401589242047 The Highdown: "The Highdown was built in 1820 as the family home of the Lyons family in a beautiful spot that enjoys views towards the downs on one side and the sea to the other. " https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/highdown/ Masala Lounge: Mixed grill, Lamb karahi and Bunah Chicken. All three dishes surpassed my expectations and had a fresh taste to it. The extra cardamon and cumin in the rice helped bring the dishes together. https://sites.kukd.com/masalalounge-eastpreston/menu?_ga=2.86096344.1117415106.1501492135-1651183750.1501492135&utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=website-btn&utm_campaign=masala-lounge Some good places here and staycations should be encouraged. With schemes like Eat out to Help Out and American Express helping out local businesses. Go out and eat, help yourself, your taste buds and the UK economy.
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London is full of them. Top restaurants, is what I mean. I have also noticed, some top sites are copying my ORIGINAL IDEA of top places to eat. Just remember who is the top authority in restaurant lists. Thank you. Marylebone is at the interjection of the A40 and the suburbs and the entrance to London's West End. The Shopping high street of Oxford Street and Regents Park are both close by, and Marylebone offers a place to relax but also some high end dining too. The list below covers Edgware Road, north of Oxford Street and a bit of Noho too. I wasn't struggling for the list, more so, places I have been to.  Top 5:
 I recently went on holiday to Kalkan, Turkey with my family. This trip was planned last year and was with 15 of my family members, from cousins and uncles to aunties and second cousins too. We had a villa to share, so this meant visits to restaurants were slightly limited, as we had a BBQ and kitchen. Before we went, I spoke to my colleague who goes quite frequently and he recommended a few places, so I had to try out his suggestions.  Top5 in Kalkan that I visited are:
 A lovely sunny trip with the town offering delights for all. It was a bit tricky to go to all the places and restaurants with a one-year-old, but I would thoroughly recommend.
Thank you, Kalkan. My new neighbourhood and home, Enfield. What do you have for me? Enfield is my home now and I have seen enough where I think I know which restaurants are good and not. The options are plentiful but only a handful stand out for me; these are:  Mixed Grill Poppadom
 Add to this, the growing delivery options and McDs on UberEATS too, it means I can be lazy and still get some good food too. Ada Restaurant and Mr. Chippy get the thumbs up from me.
Home is where the heart is and my heart is intrinsically linked to my belly and mouth. So it is important that I have good food locally. AND I DO! I used to live in Crouch End. Now that I have moved, I do miss it very much. There is a good selection there and I feel like it was improving too. So, to anyone thinking of living in or near Crouch End, please see my Top 5  Tapas from La Bota
 Special Pizza from Sacro Cuore Other special mentions go out to:
The locals love the food here and i will miss it greatly. Deliveroo, please please please; do expand your boundaries and zones. West London is lovely (and Pricey). As always it depends where you can afford, recently, Kings Road and Chelsea are being dominated by restaurant chains. Some of these include Busaba Eathai, Wagamama and a few more. I like these places but luckily have been to a few other places and tasted some great food. Please see my Top 5 below.  A selection of treats from Chef Yogesh Datta The Painted Heron: A lovely restaurant on Cheyne Walk, where Mick Jagger used to live. Quality Indian Food by Chef Yogesh Datta, with great service and lots of highlights, from the Main course to Dessert. Worlds End Market: Meat or Fish in high quality in this old pub. A good experience within a good venue. The drinks menu is also up there and you could easily stay after dinner to soak up the atmosphere. Vicino Restaurant: Homemade Italian style cooking, with a signature dish of Lobster Linguine. Garlic is there in abundance and it is all about simple cooking done well. Big Easy: The Home of the American BBQ in London and the UK. This site is one of the originals and brings you big platters of seafood or smoked meats. The lunchtime deals are also well worth a try for good value. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay: My first time experiencing a 3 star Michelin restaurant and it was good. I am not sure if it is worth the price, but I didn’t pay. Go for the full service and being treated like a mini-celebrity. The food isn’t too bad either.  Lovely Michelin starred dining at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Good options and choices in the area. The radius was slightly extended and a notable mention for The Beaumont which was the venue for my friends’ wedding reception. Now, I just need to try and find a place to live around there.
Mayfair is THE MUST HAVE destination on a Monopoly board. It is an area in London which screams opulence, wealth, class and expensive. The list of restaurants here follows that trend and I have been lucky to go, albeit weighing heavy on my wallet.  Fine Dining in Mayfair
 Pollen Street Social Great restaurants which attract a certain clientele. those with money. In most instances, you get what you pay for and with these five that is the case.
Let me know what you think. Once dubbed as the foodie place in London by yours truly, Fitzrovia is a happy place for all foodies. Continuing where Soho finishes, Fitzrovia and especially Charlotte Street provide a variety of restaurants and fast food joints for all lovers of food. The definition of Fitzrovia is quite loose here, so I have spread out a bit, towards Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street, but sort of within the area. Check out the 5 below.  Steak from Berners Tavern Top 5:
 Pigeon from Chiltern Firehouse Oh London, thank you so much.These great places can hurt and empty your wallets, but for the most part, you get what you pay for.
Fitzrovia caters to the media with its fancy restaurants and bars. Good quality and a destination in town for all foodies., this really is the place to be. North London stand up. Stoke Newington is or WAS the latest so-called trendy place. I live close by, therefore I am trendy. YOU GET ME? This long stretch of road is full of restaurants, not many or ANY chains on the block but a lot of feel-good places. Have a look at TripAdvisor and you will see the conundrum.  Where is the curry? Rasa Travacone This Top 5 was a bit difficult for me on my own, so I enlisted the help of a few friends. Thanks Oran.
 Stokey Bears- Burger The locals love the food and the food is for the locals.
People are more than happy to travel for good food. When the food is quality than this doesn’t become an issue. Also, when you tell people you are going to Stoke Newington, your cool factor immediately goes up. BOOM  The full works at Porky's The options in Camden are plentiful. Lots of pubs, bars and the market give you lots of options. A part of town which brings in lots of tourists and Londoners, Camden's vibrancy is one for all. In terms of food, the options here are abundant. I managed to pick my Top 5. Let me know if you agree or not. Top 5 in Camden: Honest Burger: One of the first burger places in London to make it. Honest has multiplied now throughout London and their signature rosemary chips are legendary. Their burgers are tasty and their specials are always good combos and ones to try. Hache: This upmarket, gourmet burger restaurant was and is a pioneer of the burger scene. A true classic, this is the Fine Dining of burger eating. With duck Burger on the menu too, Hache refines the true great cuisine of burgers. Gilgamesh: Asian and Japanese Fusion. Gilgamesh a restaurant/club welcomes all for whatever type of night you want. A date night, to a family Occassion and then a party hard type of evening. Gilgamesh has it all with good quality food too. You do pay for this all, but the food is good. Shaka Zulu: This is almost like the younger sibling of Gilgamesh. restaurant/club. Same, Same but different. Shaka Zulu specialises in Afrikaans grilled or barbecue food. This brings with it great steaks and meat from Buffalo, Ostrick and even Zebra. Definitley one to try. Porky's: Pork and other meats. Think hot dogs, pulled pork and ribs. Add to that, classic sides of fries and mac 'n' cheese and the growing clamour for American type food is satisfied here.  Honest Burger Special with Rosemary chips Notable Mention and Shout out to: Woody's - this is the place to go for a late night kebab. Conveniently placed by the station and bus stops, this is the way to end any night in Camden.
Also, during the day is the newly introduced KERB camden, as well as the busy food market. Camden may not be the top place for foodies, but there sure are a lot of options. Keep on eating London! |
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