The famous Laksa from Phat Phuc

I have been meaning to try the famous Laksa from Phat Phuc which is an outside noodle bar Hawker style.

It has been difficult because it is hard to find and off my radar.

Finally went one afternoon when I had no schedule.

The noodle bar was literally located in a courtyard outside in a shed like building, the seating was in the courtyard.

Luckily, there was tent to shade diners from the elements.

The menu at Phat Phuc is simple, it was just Laksa with rice noodles or egg noodle, Pho and snacks.

I ordered the Prawn Laksa which was only £10 so I added extra beef for only £1 extra.

Traditional laksa does not contain beef which is why I ordered it for fun and it turned out really nice while the prawns were a little bit mushy nearer the head.

I am not quite sure what beef it was but it was tender and lean as well as fresh and they were really generous and gave me so many slices!!

It was garnished with these lovely fresh Vietnamese herbs which took the noodles to the next level.

Overall, the laksa was quite nice but the prawn flavour in the broth was not strong as anticipated although the sweetness of the coconut was there.

The noodles were nice but didn't quite absorb the broth.

I believe it was not at its best because looking at other photos the broth is less opaque.

Anyway, definitely worth trying because it feels like Asia and it does not break the bank.

Visited again in 2024 and prices have gone up by a few pounds.

I had the beef laksa because their meat quality is good and it did not disappoint.

Phat Phuc:

151 Sydney Street Courtyard, London SW3 6NT England

Dinky Egg Tarts from Gold Mine

Gold Mine is obviously famous for duck but we got some cute egg tarts from there for dessert. The egg tarts were visually nice to my liking because the pastry was not over done and the filling was vibrant and glistening. The mini egg tarts were delicious as expected because the pastry and filling were both to my palate as it was not too sweet with a rich sweet custard taste without being too egg. 

Will return some day for the duck.

The unique sandwiches garnished with cress at Randolfi's

One can only think of Randolfis with this signature cress garnishing.
Sometimes you need a a proper sandwich fix so I paid a visit to Randolfi's where I was satified.

Not only was it delicious but that cress finishing makes it so memorable.

I had the chopped liver and corned beef which was rich and filling.

The mug my tea was served in was sentimental as well because is the number 8 bus which passes by this place.

Overall, I am so glad I tried this place.

As well as the food, the decor and collection of marmite jars are worth appreciating.

 

Pie Mash Liquor and eels from G Kellys on Roman Road

A few years ago, there used to be two branches of G Kellys I believe, one at Bethnal green and one on Roman Road.

Finally paid G Kelly a visit because I was dining at Randolfi's next door.

Since I was rather full, I only had the jellied eels and some liquor.

Luckily, I came across their pie mash again in Stevenage because The Cornish Pantry serves them there and they even give you a spoon as well as a knife and fork.

The pie is what you would expect, a chewy pie pastry and then inside you have this rich dark coarsely minced beef.

It was quite salty and so was the liquor.

The liquor was really nice as you could taste the eel in it too.

Overall, I am so glad I tried it.

 

G Kellys

Roman Road

 

A touch of East London and Cornwall at The Cornish Pantry

This pantry cafe is hard to miss with its rainbow design and there is an abundant choices of cafes to try but this had to tried first because they serve pie mash with liquor and Cornish Pasties.

Inside, you are greeted with these lovely old wooden chairs and tables as well as black and white photos on the wall.

Ordering the pie mash liquor was a must and a Cornish Pasty to follow but there were so many choices.

In the end, we got the lamb and mint.

The staff at the cafe know the pie mash etiquette as they give you a spoon.

Trying the pie mash first, I was impressed with the liquor because you can taste the eel in it as well which gives it that salty kick and then the minced meat which was coarse but not too fatty.

Later we found out that the pie mash liquor came from G Kellys in East London which is one of the places I've visited for eels so that is another pie mash visited for me.

Moving on to the Lamb and Mint pasty, I was instantly impressed because it was traditional as you can see the layers of suede and potatoes beneath the lamb.

The mint flavouring was not quite strong so it still tasted like a traditional Cornish Pastry with a light lamb and mint influence to it.

Overall, I am so glad to have tried this place and impressed with their pie mash offerings.

Wonderful afternoon at Dotty's Teahouse in Carshalton

On my bus rides to Sutton, Dotty's teahouse is one of those places that you want to get off and visit.
I have been wanting to visit this place since lockdown.

Strangely, it all worked out one afternoon when we thought we didn't have time but we did and luckily we managed to get the last available table as it was a busy Saturday.

It was nice as our table was on the corner by the stairs so it was nice and quiet.

As well as the three tier afternoon tea sets, there were so many sweet treats in the cabinet to choose from.

In the end, we narrowed it down to a fresh raspberry cream eclair and a rhubarb mini loaf with giggles afternoon tea and a coffee Frappuccino.

The Fresh cream raspberry eclair was dusted in some edible sparkling glitter and freeze dried raspberry pieces.

I love the fresh fluffy cream which really makes a difference and the pretty whole sweet tasting vibrant raspberries.

The Rhubarb mini loaf was simply delicious, the loaf was moist with refreshing rhubarb chunks with a light icing garnished with freeze dried raspberry pieces.

The loaf was really comforting because it had that home made taste to it.

To summarize, I am so glad to have finally tried this place.