“Roti” from the authentic Roti King

The humble Roti According Wikipedia: Roti is generally an Indian bread, made from stoneground wholemeal flour, traditionally known as atta flour, that originated and is consumed in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Roti also means bread in Malay. It is a famous local dish with many variation. Typically found in Malay / Indian restaurants…

3 burgers in 1 week!

Is there such a thing as “all-burgered-out”? Not sure if it applies to me I went to 3 different places and had 3 very different burgers. The familiar (and much loved) – Patty and Bun (James Street, West End) The new contender – Bukowski (Brixton Market) The chain – Byron (Kingston) Patty and Bun What can I say?…

Recipe: Homemade Veal + Chorizo + Cheese Meatballs

Ingredients: Meatballs: Veal mince Chorizo, diced Grated cheddar (or cheese of your choice) Egg (as binding agent) Chopped onion (if you have time) Sauce / vegetable ragu: Almost anything goes… I went for: Sugardrop cherry tomatoes Courgette Garlic Onion Method: Marinate the minced meat with paprika, cayenne pepper, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce, chopped herb…

Matcha brownie

All about the sweet stuff…  Matcha Brownie from Pacata Covent Garden, London http://www.pacata.co.uk  My first Matcha Brownie! Served with creamy matcha ice-cream, this little dessert is a must-try for all green tea fans. Unlike the traditional brownie we know and love, this one doesn’t have any chocolate in it. Still, its soft, moist texture, subtle…

Restaurant review: Barnyard

Charlotte Street (near Godge St Station), Londonwww.barnyard-london.com This is my second attempt to Ollie Dabbous’ brain child. Very pleased to get a decent table on the upper deck of this little restaurant. Barnyard is strategically located on Charlotte Street, packed with trendy restaurants, frequented by foodies and central London workers alike.  The quirky, “barnyard” deco…