Sunday, August 18, 2024

Wendy's wraps, chicken burger and chicken nuggets

Wendy's is famous for burgers does surprisingly nice wrap which have onions and gherkins in them.
Adding optional extra avocado and grated cheese made it even more delicious.
The grilled chicken thigh burger was a bit tough which shouldn't be.










Gyozas from Mugen

Mugen, a small joint on Cowcross Street selling Asian and Japanese grab and go.
To be honest, the competition is fierce because there are two other similar joints next to it like Abokado and Honi Poke.
I didn't get the sushi because the ones at Honi Poke were to my liking so I tried the gyozas.
Unfortunately, I didn't quite like them because they were a bit salty and mushy but the chicken on is the better of them all.
The chives are strong and the texture was a bit too mushy.






Thursday, August 15, 2024

Drinks with pink sunnies and paper fans at Drake and Morgan

I was captivated here on a sunny day because there were pink sunglasses and paper fans on the bar tables at Drake & Morgan.
Browsing the menu, it was not as expensive as I thought, a drink was only three pounds so I got the turmeric lemon.
Overall, it was a nice experience but couldn't quite taste the turmeric in the drink.









Pandan desserts and drinks at The Leaf, Shoreditch 小叶子

The Leaf, which specializes in drinks and desserts were a success at Holborn food hub that they have branched out to Gravesend and Shoreditch.
I was overwhelmed by the drink choices as it was not just bubble tea!
They had two long drink lists for avocado and pistachio!!
It was really hard deciding between avocado and pistachio but luckily I spotted this avocado and pistachio drink and swapped the caramel pearls for my favourite pandan jelly!!!
The drink was really good so I finished it which was rare.
With a pistachio drink, one would expect it to be made with pistachio powder but it contained chunky crushed pistachio nuts and then you got this savoury avocado which was heaven.
Overall, pistachio and avocado were a good pairing because they were both savoury.
My favourite pandan jelly was lush and not too sweet so definitely ordering this drink again.
Also tried the peanut milk because they ran out of the chestnut milk and it was interesting and nothing like peanut butter.
For dessert, we had the pandan and grass jelly tofu pudding which was lush and not too sweet.
I would have been happy with just the pandan jelly.
A year later, they have opened in Shoreditch, so gave them a visit.
As it was newly opened, most of the stuff was not available so I just had the pandan tofu which was quite nice.
You could really taste the soy in the tofu with a hint of pandan.
The menu at the shop has a few typos though.




















Sunday, August 11, 2024

Newly opened EL&N Deli & Bakery in July at Covent Gardens

Tried it one evening and the pastry was good as well as the tea selection from Metz.
The fresh focaccias selection looked good as well as the cakes which reminded me of Leto.
I had the raspberry squiggle which was like a pain au chocolat with chocolate folded in and one side which makes it look like red velvet.
Last three pics from @squarecrumpets













Finnigans fish and grill Sutton

Edible but not wow and expensive.
The frying oil had a strange taste but when it cooled down they were ok with sauces.
The fish batter was too thin.







Sakura mochi from Niji, Spitalfields

Another place for mochi, born in Spain, inspired by Japan. 
These are modern with flavours like chocolate cherry, alcoholic etc and classic Japanese flavours like Sakura all filled with mousse.
Tried the sakura which is light and not too sweet.
However they are on the pricey side though.






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