JÖRĐ Nordic plantbased oat milk popup cafe

Visited the Jord popup cafe over the weekend for brunch!

Finally tried their oat milks which I always see at the supermarkets.

It was really nice of them to let me try the drink on its own so that I could really taste it properly.

The original tasted just like regular milk but not as smooth.

The vanilla was impressive as it was flavoured but not sweetened meaning it can be used in so many things without adding to the sweetness.

As well as drinks, Jord Cafe have showcased well how it can be used in pancakes, smoothies and oats.

I was so happy paying for the 7.50 price tag which got me a latte, salmon pancakes, bamboo reusable cup, bag and coupon for a carton of the drink to try at home.

Available until oct.

{self paid}

Vegan vegetarian fix at Govinda

Discovered Govinda while I was at Oxford Street, it is one of those side streets that you would take to Leicester Square.

Govinda serves vegetarian and vegan Indian thalis, salads and sweets at really friendly prices.

It is really interesting, there is a guy there who is some sort of security that stops people using the toilet I guess.

Anyway, there was no hesitation trying this place because of the friendly prices reflected in the queues.

I liked the canteen style where you can see all the lovely lassis and drinks at the cabinet and the curries, then you have the sweet and cakes near the till.

Buttermilk is a rarity so that was the first item I placed on my tray.

Moving on to the mains, it was tempting to get a Thali but I decided to have a light lunch and had the creamy paneer and yellow rice so I could leave some room for dessert.

On a second visit, I had the berry lassi.

The creamy paneer with peas and rice was simply delicious and comforting, the curry paneer was soft and tasty without any heat in this delicious tomato based sauce accompanied by the fluffy rice.

Moving on to the drinks, the buttermilk is an acquired taste, it is hard explain how it tasted but it was savoury spiked with spices.

The berry lassi was very soothing but rather sweet with bits of blended berries in it.

As for the cake, the cake part was moist and rich but the frosting was too heavy for my liking.

Overall, another option for a comforting quick fix when I am in the area.

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Lunch at Central Cafe - Croydon

Central Cafe is another cafe in East Croydon serving breakfasts and roasts, however the location can be convenient or inconvenient depending on where you are coming from.

It is located at George's Walk which seems to be cornered off.

Anyway, finally paid it a visit as I was nearby where we had roast lamb and spaghetti bolognese.

The roast lamb was just your standard but the meat was a bit dry.

The spaghetti bolognese was much nicer even they it was microwaved but it garnished with some nice red onions and herbs.

You can see the spaghetti has been sitting there for a while as the strands were dry and stuck together.

They used to have Lahmacun on the menu but sadly it was not popular hence it was stopped.

Central Cafe
 47 St George's Walk, east croydon CR0 1YL

Daily Specials at Lamar - Best lemon chicken with roasties

Lamar Grill is relatively new to West Croydon where they specialize in kebabs and wraps.

Finally paid it a visit but not for their kebabs.

I think it was a Sunday I went and they had daily specials the counter where you can pick and choose what you want.

They don't seem to do daily specials anymore as it wasn't available on a recently visit but I had chicken thigh, potatoes and some rice.

I was bowled over on how delicious it was because the chicken had an amazing tangy lemon taste and the chicken tender coated in a crispy herbed coating.

The potatoes were also fantastic, similar to English roasties and the rice was fluffy and taste.

Would love have this again, but it is subject to availabity and daily specials are quite random so I do try to make and effort to try thing when I see them rather regretting.

Lamar - fresh sharwama & falafel

27 London Rd, Croydon CR0 2RE

Braised Pork Rib Noodle soup at YeYe Noodle and dumplings

Wen't here randomly which is located in a small lane.

A tiny joint yet it was packed with seating upstairs and downstairs.

I was glad to be seated downstairs which is more spacious.

Ordered the Braised Pork Rib Noodle soup which is basically a slab of ribs on hand pulled noodles.

The star was the meaty ribs but it was not that fresh or over cooked because the meat was quite dry and felt like it had been braised for days while the broth was rather bland.

Overall slightly better to other poor quality meats in HK, the meat actually came off the bone cleanly.

If you are used to crap meats then this would probably be heaven!

Ye Ye Noodle and dumplings

14 Artillery Psge, London E1 7LJ

A special trip for the jellied egg at Maison Francois

As a foodie, how can one not visit Maison Francois.

Maison Francois is a modern French bistro near Old Bond Street which recently got recommended on the Michelin guide.

I was there specifically for two things and that was the oeuf en gelée £10 and the flat-bread with moules marinière £12.

When the oeuf en gelee arrived, it was simply stunning in every angle.

The oeuf en gelee is a jelly dome made with soft boiled egg, beef tea, smoked tongue and herbs according to their instagram.

It was visually perfect, the herbs, smoked tongue cubes, and egg was beautifully arranged to set. 

I know it sounds silly, but I had to do a video of slicing the egg and you only have one shot to get it right.

Putting my knife into the egg, it sliced beautifully with vibrant yolk coming out.

Next, was indulging in this beauty.

The aspic beef tea jelly was so moreish melting in your mouth along with the creamy egg yolk and tasty smoked tongue cubes.

Then you have the refreshing herbs that give it a nice ending.

You can really taste that chevril which has so many flavours coming out of it like Thai Basil and aniseed. 

Overall a must when ordering and best not to share.

Finished with the moules marinière which is pillowly flatbread topped with a generous amount of mussels.

Everybite was heavenly with soft and tender mussels and crisp chives however the flatbread was a little soggy in the middle.

Saying that, it was not too burnt compared to their insta pictures.

Apart from that, this was another beauty as where else can you find flatbread with fresh mussels.

Maison Francois:

34 Duke Street St James's, St. James's, London SW1Y 6DF