Limited edition pandan doughnut from Crosstown

The pandan doughnut has been a popular seller for Lunar New Year at Crosstown and it is only available for a limited time each year.

Although their doughnuts are pricey, I felt I had to try because it is a unique flavour and you won't find many pandan doughnuts around.

Visually, the cross was faint compared to the doughnut on display but the overall taste was amazing.

I was really impressed with the doughnut base because it was bready with a chew and not like American style doughnut.

The icing and doughnut had a fantastic pandan flavour and the coconut custard was moreish without being too sweet of sickly.

Well done JP Then and Adam Wills.

Crosstown Victoria and Soho:

Japanese Tea and musubi at Katsute 100

Katsute is a quaint Japanese tea room which started off in Angel/Islington.

Currently there are two branches with the second on Brick Lane.

I went on a quiet evening and had hojicha which was really impressive as quality tea leaves were used.

Overall, it was really good and affordable.

Revisited this branch again because they were doing tea sets with musubis.

I love Japanese musubis which are basically flavoured or filled rice balls.

Zen musubi are doing a cross over with Katsute on Brick Lane available on thurs and fridays.

Definitely a good deal because a musubi costs £5 at the stalls and here you get two with tea for £6.50.

The tea alone at katsute is at least £3.95.

£1 extra for gyoyuko.

The seaweed musubi was delicious as expected, the rice was infused with seaweed flavours.

Chestnut tart:

Camden market £5 dish munch club! At all participating traders in Camden Market, Camden Market Hawley Wharf and Camden Market Buck Street.

I love a good deal so when I found out that you could get £5 dishes at Camden I decided to sign up to the Munch Club.
The offer is happening now until 13/2/2022 which can come in handy if you are in the area and hungry.

Participating traders in Camden Market, Camden Market Hawley Wharf and Camden Market Buck Street will be offering specific dishes for £5 which can be found on their websites.

There were so many to choose from so I narrowed it down to four places.

All self paid.

Individual reviews coming soon.

1) Argentinian Steak with homemade crisps from Meat Point

2) Afghan minced lamb with rice from 2 Lads Kitchen

3) Shrimp burger from Shrimpy - shrimp up your life

4) Achiote lamb spiced Lamb Chilli Con Carne Birria Tacos from Meat Head Mexican-Birria Tacos

Participating traders and dishes offered:

Camden Market Buck Street

Churros London: Churros and hot chocolate

Asador : Vegetarian ciabatta sandwich with homemade creamy green goddess dressing, mixed salad, roast red peppers, sliced thin tomatoes, grilled sweet red onions.

Elia Greek: Halloumi fries

Juice Junkiez: Sweet bubble waffle

Rendang + Rice:  A bao (rendang, ve-dang or chicken satay) served with rainbow slaw or A meal box (rendang, ve-dang or chicken satay) served with rice and rainbow slaw

Clean Kitchen: Your choice of wrap and a can of water

Yaki Box:  Katsu curry (Vegan or Chicken)

Siam Noodle: Chicken or tofu pad thai

Pho Kae: Chicken or tofu pho soup

Hip Hop Chicken:  Three pieces of chicken, fries and drink

Glass Coffee: Coffee and a brownie or cookie

Rico Burrito: Large nachos

Quinoa Arepa: Maria quinoa wrap

Camden Market Hawley Wharf

Juice Junkiez: Korean BBQ chicken and pineapple fried rice

Rudie’s Jerk Shack: Chicken wrap: Tortilla filled with signature 24hr marinated chicken, homemade purple slaw, lettuce, peppers and jerk gravy or a chickpea and plantain wrap: tortilla filled with spicy  curry, plantain, lettuce and peppers

Spoon and Rice: Pinoy Grilled Chicken

Lebanese by Mezzet: Falafel wrap

A’do’RE’ fritto: Neapolitan Fried Pizza

Crepes a la Carte: La Complete Galette – savory crepe with egg, ham and cheese

2 Lads Kitchen: Afghan wrap or rice box of your choice

PittaBun: Lemon oregano chicken open bun or souvlaki bun or hot dog bun

Black Cow: Casbah Burger – pulled beef, cheese and harissa

DZRT: Selected sweet treats

Great British Cheesecake: Two slices of cheesecake, either vanilla or Oreo

I Love Burger: Beef Up Burger – bacon cheeseburger

Street Greek: Classic souvlaki wrap

Tsujiri: Shiratama Sundae – matcha ice cream, red bean and mochi topped with brown sugar syrup and soybean

Duck Duck: Confit duck wrap

Hush Hush:  Slice of quiche and two salads

Hola Guacamole: Two tacos with your choice of filling

Shrimpy: Signature Shrimpster burger – grilled or fried prawns in a brioche bun

Amar Cafe: Artisan coffee and homemade brownie

Three Uncles: Hainan chicken and rice

Ekachai: Pad Thai (chicken or tofu)

Golden Tea: Tropical fruit tea

Bang on Burger : The American beef burger

BaoziInn: Grilled chicken and garlic sauce

Camden Market West Yard

The Cheese Wheel: Classic Fettuccine Alfredo  

Mac Factory: Super Mario Mac n Cheese – Sautéed mushroom mac with white truffle oil and garlic, topped with parmesan and thyme crumble      

Meat Head Mexican: Achiote spiced Lamb Chilli Con Carne Birria Tacos

Arepazo Bros: La Cartelua (chicken arepa) and Domino (veggie arepa) 

Wok Boy: Chicken Chow Mein or Loaded fries

Elia Greek: Halloumi Fries 

Asador: Veggie ciabatta with creamy golden goddess dressing, salad, roast peppers and grilled onions

Yorkshire Burrito: Chicken, beef, cheese or gravy loaded fries

Baba G’s: Pachos poppadom nachos

Sonita’s Kitchen: 4 crispy samosas drizzled with tamarind, chilli and garlic

Oli Baba’s: Halloumi fries

Camden Pizza: Margarita pizza

Brisket and Bagel: La Chick bagel

West Yard Cafe: Homemade Lasagne

Camden Market North Yard

It’s All Greek To Me: Chicken gyros and chips 

Rudy’s Vegan Diner: Vegan mac and cheeze

Baladin: Pizza or pasta

Camden Market Middle Yard

Neat Burger: Classic Neat Vegan Burger

Zala Grill: Jerusalam chicken pitta

Camden Lock Place

Meat Point: Steak Sandwich – Argentinian steak, grilled onion, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard and homemade Chimichurri or Steak and Chips – Argentinian steak, grilled onion, mayonnaise, mustard and homemade Chimichurri served on top of handmade potato crisps 

Camden Tea Co: A cup of morocco mint or Assam tea and a piece of baklava 

VBurger:  Vegan nuggets

Harvest Garden: Your choice of dishes in a mix and match box 

Island Poke: Tofu Teriyaki bowl 

Yaki Box: Chicken Katsu Curry

Donut Cafe

Mexican Food: Chicken burrito

Highlander Game: Sausage and chips box or 6 pieces of polish fried dumplings

Camden Market Asian Alley  

Camden Noodle: Dumplings and stir fried noodles

Thai Streetfood: Your choice of dishes in a mix and match box

Vegan Thai: Tofu pad thai 

Hot Pot: Your choice of dishes in a mix and match bowl

Sweet Now: Fruit lover waffle or chocolate waffle

Indian Food Camden: Small chicken, veggie or vegan curry and rice 

Thainese

Camden Market Italian Alley

Uh K Dogs n Juicy: Classic K-Dog with filling of your choice

Camden Market Paddock Lane

Churros London: Churros and Spanish chocolate

Camden Market Horse Hospital

Indian Alley: Chicken, lamb, vegan or veggie wrap 

Cheese Bar: Five cheese macaroni

The Farrier

Camden Market Gin Stalls

Funky Chips: Hot dog of your choice

Magic Falafel: Magic Hummus – Hummus, one piece of falafel, mushroom, aubergine and pita on the side or a regular juice or smoothie 

Basta: Hummus shawarma and pita on the side or hummus falafel with pita on the side

Quinoa Arepa: Maria quinoa wrap

Camden High Street 

Cafe de Nata: 3 vegan Pastel de Natas

      

Camden Market Paddock Lane

Thai Thai: Your choice of dishes in a mix and match box

The Pier Fish & Chips, Greenwich

Visited this place randomly, the portions were huge.

Unfortunately, the chips were not really hot and have been sitting in the cabinet for a while.

Peter's fish and chips, Harlesden

Spotted this really good chippy with chippy cones but didn't get anything because my quota was wasted on an earlier visit to the chippy.

oatly free drink popup at Westfield Stratford

Oatly were doing a popup over the weekend offering free drinks made with oatly milk at Westfield Stratford.

It is part of a new campaign, which features Norm & Al, the puppet duo who are on a mission to help people go plant-based via the medium of song and interpretive dance.

There was a choice of tea, coffee and hot chocolate from kiss the hippo.

I was so glad I tried the hot chocolate because it was really decadent without being too sweet and I loved the oatly whipped cream on top which was creamy and dreamy.

While you are there you can watch the screening of the new norm & al puppet show.

Location: Chestnut Plaza

Friday (January 28) and Sunday (January 30).

roasting plant were also giving away free coffee but I didn't make it.