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July 28th, 2012  Thai Green Curry I have complained enough about the insufficient quality/ authenticity of Thai restaurants in London (see my post on Siam Central or Suda Rice Bar or Rosa’s), time to stop whining and try myself in Thai cooking. I love Thai green curry and have always wanted to make one from scratch. Somehow I had the misconception that this would be incredibly difficult. Let me assure you – it’s not. The only challenging thing is to source all the ingredients, and it helps if you live next to Chinatown. If you need some help, check out this handy guide on Asian Supermarkets in London. Read more... (1029 words, 9 images, estimated 4:07 mins reading time)
July 28th, 2012
 Tonkotsu Ramen (11) @ Tonkotsu Category: Budget (£) 
Japanese noodles have finally arrived in London. Apart from the established and highly praised Koya which opened a couple of years ago and serves home-made udon (their walnut miso udon has made it on the top 100 dishes in London list) , two new ramen bars were launched in the last few months. There is Ittenbari in Brewer Street, which was brought to London by the Japanese owner of a ramen bar in Osaka, and now also Tonkotsu. Â Behind Tonkotsu are the guys that are responsible for Tsuru, a small chain of excellent and cheap London sushi bars that also do great chicken katsu. Read more... (900 words, 12 images, estimated 3:36 mins reading time)
July 19th, 2012 The Amalfi Coast just South of Naples is certainly up for the price of one of the most beautiful places in Italy with its steep cliffs, charming villages built into the rocks, lemons the size of your head, stunning landscape and azure-blue sea.
I spent a beautiful holiday there in June, just about escaping the height of the tourist season, dividing my days between a remote hotel about 20 minutes outside of Sorrento and a lively one in the middle of picturesque Positano. Â Here some recommendations about what to do in and around Sorrento/ Vico Equense. Â Positano will be covered in my next post. Read more... (1271 words, 27 images, estimated 5:05 mins reading time)
July 18th, 2012  8oz Cheeseburger, Pickles, Hand-Cut Chips (15) @ Admiral Codrington Category: Bistro (££+) 
If you are only somewhat involved in the London food scene, you can’t help but hear about the exceptional burgers at Admiral Codrington, a gastro pub located in a small side street in the middle of Chelsea. Intrigued, I went there last weekend for Sunday lunch and I can report back that the rumours are true: This is a gastro pub to watch out for, and not only the burgers make it well worth a visit. Read more... (805 words, 13 images, estimated 3:13 mins reading time)
July 14th, 2012
 Imli Bhel Puri (4.85) Category: Budget (£)
I am rarely doing invited restaurant reviews any more. Â In some way, it makes me feel guilty when I get a free meal and I have to give a devastating review. Â Unfortunately there is no way I could have written a positive or even moderate review about Imli, an Indian tapas restaurant in the middle of Soho. Read more... (891 words, 10 images, estimated 3:34 mins reading time)
July 11th, 2012  My take on Kimchi Jjigae I love the Korean national staple Kimchi and even more I adore Kimchi Jjigae, a Korean stew made with this delicious fermented cabbage.  If you have never eaten Kimchi, it is something of an acquired taste.  Faintly reminiscent of German sauerkraut (only about 100 times better), Kimchi is made of fermenting cabbage with garlic, red chilli and salt.  The longer you store it, the better it gets apparently, and for making Kimchi Jjigae, the older, more fermented and ripe Kimchi is better than fresher, less intensely flavoured one.  If your Kimchi is too young and not fermented enough, you can still make a good Kimchi Jjigae.  It is advisable however, to add some more Korean chili paste and cook the stew for longer, so that the cabbage softens. Read more... (670 words, 10 images, estimated 2:41 mins reading time)
July 7th, 2012  Food Art @ Upstairs at the 10 Bells
Category:  Bistro (££)Â
The Ten Bells is a lively pub in Commercial Street opposite Spitalfields Market which is infamous for its association with Jack the Ripper and, on a less grisly note, famous for its food.  Last year, the room above the pub had been taken over by The Young Turks & The Clove Club who created a much raved about and uniformly loved pop up restaurant.  I missed out on their months long stint which finished some time last autumn and was now happy to learn that Isaac McHale from the Young Turks and Giorgio Ravelli (formerly cooking a The Ledbury) are back Upstairs at the 10 Bells, this time with a permanent restaurant. Read more... (742 words, 11 images, estimated 2:58 mins reading time)
July 2nd, 2012  Prawn and Chicken Dumplings (4) @Siam Central Category: Le Budget 
Sorry that I am starting to repeat myself but it is almost impossible to find palatable and authentic Thai food in London. Thai food in London is generic, usually too greasy and by far not spicy enough. Â Diners who have not been to Thailand and enjoyed the gorgeous and multifaceted cuisine of this beautiful country, are made to believe by chains such as Busaba Eathai that this is the way Thai food is supposed to taste like. Â Siam Central in Charlotte Street is just another restaurant in the same vein. Â The food is ok and very cheap, it’s just not Thai. Read more... (571 words, 6 images, estimated 2:17 mins reading time)
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