A bit too sweet but had a gingery kick to it.
Saturday, January 04, 2025
Plain jacket with salt and butter at Mr Spud, Stevenage
The humble jacket is sadly going out of fashion these days so not many places offer them apart from caffs etc.
There was a jacket potato stall so I decided to get a plain jacket to appreciate and see if it was a good potato.
Jackets these days are presented differently from the past like shown on their product pictures.
The old way was cutting a cross in the middle and pressing the jacket from the four sides and using a fork to fluff it up.
A good jacket will fluff up.
Anyway, I guess these days it is more convenient to flatten them out for the fillings.
The jacket I had was nice but somehow different because the potato is different and the skin is thinner with a strong earthy taste.
Overall, definitely worth trying.
Jackets these days are presented differently from the past like shown on their product pictures.
The old way was cutting a cross in the middle and pressing the jacket from the four sides and using a fork to fluff it up.
A good jacket will fluff up.
Anyway, I guess these days it is more convenient to flatten them out for the fillings.
The jacket I had was nice but somehow different because the potato is different and the skin is thinner with a strong earthy taste.
Overall, definitely worth trying.
Jacket potatoes from Old Skool Foods Truck, Croydon
Spotted this spanking new sparkling silver food truck called Old Skool Foods hence I had to go over and have a look.
Initially I was disappointed when I just saw hot dogs on the menu for old school food but it turns out they have jacket potatoes as well.
Went back a few days later for a jacket and got chicken curry with it.
Also had some cheese on top which totally won me because it is proper cheddar and not the cheese blend which two jacket places were using.
Cheddar is the tastiest in comparison to melty gooey tri coloured cheese blends.
Anyway will be back for plain with cheese or chili con carne.
Visually, the jacket looks nice and old school style as well served by lovely people.
Initially I was disappointed when I just saw hot dogs on the menu for old school food but it turns out they have jacket potatoes as well.
Went back a few days later for a jacket and got chicken curry with it.
Also had some cheese on top which totally won me because it is proper cheddar and not the cheese blend which two jacket places were using.
Cheddar is the tastiest in comparison to melty gooey tri coloured cheese blends.
Anyway will be back for plain with cheese or chili con carne.
Visually, the jacket looks nice and old school style as well served by lovely people.
Lamb Rice at Tarim Uyghur Restaurant
Another spot for Uyghur food with the usual suspects like - Gosh Legmen, Qoruma Chop, Uyghur Polo etc.
This restaurant is popular with uni students nearbyand Chinese.
There was a lunch deal for 9.95 so had the Polo which is lamb pilaf/pilau.
Overall, it was nice but the lamb was not cooked with the rice which allows flexibility to choose chicken or beef etc.
The lamb pieces were rather dry and one piece was fatty.
It was OK but I've had better.
Also got to try the rice pudding which is very different to the English as it was made with coconut flavours and texture was watery.
Staff there were really friendly.
This restaurant is popular with uni students nearbyand Chinese.
There was a lunch deal for 9.95 so had the Polo which is lamb pilaf/pilau.
Overall, it was nice but the lamb was not cooked with the rice which allows flexibility to choose chicken or beef etc.
The lamb pieces were rather dry and one piece was fatty.
It was OK but I've had better.
Also got to try the rice pudding which is very different to the English as it was made with coconut flavours and texture was watery.
Staff there were really friendly.
Light snacks at the Booking office 1869, Renaissance at St Pancras
Light snacks at the Booking office, Renaissance at St Pancras.
Beautiful building and decor.
Only had the cashew houmous because got there quite late so the oysters and tartare wasn't served.
Visually saw someone have the tartare which looked good with all those dark trompette mushrooms on top.
Will return.
Beautiful building and decor.
Only had the cashew houmous because got there quite late so the oysters and tartare wasn't served.
Visually saw someone have the tartare which looked good with all those dark trompette mushrooms on top.
Will return.
Xi’an BiangBiang Noodles have opened at London Bridge
Xiang biang biang specializes in wide hand pulled noodles from xi'an featuring those signature yellow plates and bowls with patterns on them.
There were three branches but now there is a new branch at London Bridge.
Finally tried it as the location was convenient.
It was the third day it opened and it was packed with diners.
Although biang biang is star I had the liang pi which are just as nice.
The chefs there are really good because the spice was just right as expected.
Looking red fiery and angry, the chilled noodles with a chew were delicious owing to the vinegar they used.
Very refreshing on a freezing day.
The pork dumplings were a bit strange.
They should be nice because pork should be aromatic while the sauce makes them moreish but somehow they tasted off.
Anyway will return.
There were three branches but now there is a new branch at London Bridge.
Finally tried it as the location was convenient.
It was the third day it opened and it was packed with diners.
Although biang biang is star I had the liang pi which are just as nice.
The chefs there are really good because the spice was just right as expected.
Looking red fiery and angry, the chilled noodles with a chew were delicious owing to the vinegar they used.
Very refreshing on a freezing day.
The pork dumplings were a bit strange.
They should be nice because pork should be aromatic while the sauce makes them moreish but somehow they tasted off.
Anyway will return.
Roti Jala with Dhal curry from Cafe Rasa, Wesfrield Stratford City
Roti Jala, a Malaysian net crepe eaten during tea time with curry/dhal.It was actually very nice and similar to an English shrove Tuesday pancake.
The dal curry was the best I've had as there were onions and other herbs which made it tasty yet not spicy.
I feel that butter chicken would be a good pairing because Malay curry is too spicy and coconutty.
I also dipped it in custard and it was delicious.
Cafe Rasa Malaysia. Great Eastern Market, Westfield Stratford City
The dal curry was the best I've had as there were onions and other herbs which made it tasty yet not spicy.
I feel that butter chicken would be a good pairing because Malay curry is too spicy and coconutty.
I also dipped it in custard and it was delicious.
Cafe Rasa Malaysia. Great Eastern Market, Westfield Stratford City
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