Go on a Culinary Tour in London Like a Local
Go on a Culinary Tour in London Like a Local
Exploring various culinary delights was one of my tools for assimilating in London. The high population figure and ethnic and cultural diversity are important elements that made my transition easier when I migrated from Jakarta to London in 2020.
After international travel activities stopped for two years, London has once again become a tourist destination for millions of people – Indonesians are not left behind either. However, Indonesian tourists often get caught up in “viral” restaurants and/or cafes which seem to be places they must according to masgoufknightsbridge.com.
Old Ship in Hammersmith, West London
British people like to hang out and eat in pubs. The Old Ship pub is my place of choice for a Sunday roast. One serving of Sunday roast contains a choice of roast chicken or beef, boiled vegetables such as cabbage, carrots and parsnips, then roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and drizzled with gravy.
Dishoom at King’s Cross
Did you know that the Indian food menu is included in the UK’s national food list? The answer is chicken tikka masala. For those of you who have never tasted typical Indian cuisine, the King’s Cross branch of Dishoom is the right choice.
Apart from chicken tikka, black daal and spicy lamb chop are two of my favorite dishes. If you come to the King’s Cross branch, you can also tour King’s Cross station, which is where the Harry Potter films were filmed.
Beigel Bake in Brick Lane, East London
This legendary bakery has been operating since 1974. Every day, thousands of people from all over the world visit to buy its flagship menu, namely beigel, which is offered with a variety of filling choices.
Starting from beef brisket to smoked salmon. Not only that, they also offer various pastries that are no less delicious. This shop operates 24 hours, so you don’t need to be afraid of running out!
The Muffin Man Tea Shop in Kensington, West London
The tradition of drinking tea in the afternoon, aka afternoon tea, is also a British habit that is quite popular with tourists. For only £6.50 per person, at The Muffin Man Tea Shop you get a pot of tea, two scones along with jam and clotted cream as a complement.
Old Spitalfields Market in East End, East London
This market is famous for its history of diverse traders, which has been around since 1197. Located in East London and close to the sub-culturally rich area, Brick Lane, Old Spitalfields Market offers many choices, from food, accessories, art, music, to clothes.
My favorite food at this place is gozleme—a kind of Turkish stuffed martabak, chocolate bubble waffle, and hand-pulled noodle curry. This market is one of the places you must visit if you are visiting the East London area.