It’s incredibly difficult for a foodie blogger to stay thin without resorting to ill advised bulimia. Post Christmas is the most difficult time to fit into one’s clothes, so I’ve turned to a nifty little app called My Fitness Pal (FREE) which counts calories and scans bar-codes. This app has allowed me a platry 1200 calories…
Category: Asian
Raised To Great Heights – Sushi Samba
Who wants everyday Japanese when you can have you raw fish with a view? Nobody right? I guess that’s what Sushi Samba’s creators thought when they decided to open a London branch in Heron Tower. Sushi Samba is the ultimate summer date location, with a delicious menu of Japanese with a twist, fabulous service, and…
The Oriental Alchemists: Opium
Nested between the dim sum eateries, Asian groceries, and increasing number of betting shops In London’s china town, sits Opium. Deliberately unassuming, this is a address that also offers dumplings, but only as an afterthought to its concoction of cocktails. Each cocktail is elaborately mixed (with some often unusual ingredients) and beautifully presented (well worth…
DIY Mongolian Hot Pot At Little Lamb
If you’re getting a little bored of having food put in front of you ready to eat, then lifting fork to mouth and eating, then Mongolian Hot Pot is the way to spice up your dining experience. While it is customary to go out to eat and relax, Little Lamb offers a oriental dining experience that’s a little DIY,…
BiBimBap – Get It While It’s Hot!
Korean dining is THE “It” food this season so I tried out one of London’s most modern Korean outlets, Bi bim Bap in Soho. The restaurant is named after the signature dish, Bi Bim Bap, a hot stone bowl filled with rice and various toppings (10 topping options to be exact). There are also various…
The Frugal Foodie – Itsu
Being a foodie can be an expensive lifestyle, not to mention time consuming. But if you lead a busy life, don’t have time to cook, or are on a budget, there are ways to eat well on the cheap. Here’s a little known fact about Itsu: At 7.30, or half an hour before closing time,…
Happy Chinese New Year
I braved the crowds and headed to Chinatown in central London today to take part in the Chinese New Year celebrations. I’m a sucker for dragons and lanterns, but the crowds the past two years have been unbearable so I can’t say I got right to the heart of the activities. Luckily I managed to…
BENIHANA, SOHO
Benihana Soho London embodies the excitement of novelty cooking. When you watch your mum cook growing up it’s unremarkable, but throw a Japanese Chef into the mix and it’s an art form.
The International Foodie 