[Review] Purezza in Brighton

Purezza is the first plant based pizzeria in UK so how could I not pay it a visit.
It is so successful that they have a second branch at Camden.

I was also attracted to Purezza because of their home made rice based mozzarella and other cheeses which they ferment themselves.

They offer a range of vegan sourdough pizzas, gluten free food, salad bowls, raw dishes, pasta and desserts.
I found out about Purezza on TV because they were the only restaurant to show how they make their vegan cheese while other restaurants keep it top secret.

When I got there, we were greeted by a member of staff who asked if it was our first time there as payment is by CARD only.

On the menu, there was mac and cheese, cheese platter as well as their signature pizzas on sourdough, Hemp flour base or gluten free.

As it was Christmas, there was a special menu with Pizza and Calzone.

Initially, I was going to order the cheese board which was cashew based cheese so that I could compare it with this other place I tried.
In the end, we chose the Festive pizza, Lasagna and the Mac and Cheese.

The first dish that came was the Mac and Cheese which was penne pasta in a cheesy sauce that was light topped with some crispy stuff which I didn't really like.

The Festive pizza was butternut squash sauce, mozzarella, porcini mushrooms, crumbled sausage and crunchy red cabbage.
It was stunning when it came especially the red cabbage.
The pizza was just as good as anticipated because the pizza base was soft and fluffy like naan you get in Hong Kong while the mozzarella was light and dreamy.
The only thing I didn't like was the butternut squash sauce which was sweet.

Last but not least was the Lasagna which was creamy bechamel style cheese and a tasty ragu mince.
Unfortunately, there was a strong taste of rosemary in it which we didn't quite agree with.
If it was basil, we might have liked it better.

Purezza Camden:
12 St James Street
Brighton

[Review] Purezza in Camden

[Visited this in Jan 2020, since then the have refurbished the place. Updated pictures at the bottom of this article].

Purezza is the first plant based pizzeria in UK so how could I not pay it a visit.
It is so successful that they have a second branch at Camden.

I was also attracted to Purezza because of their home made rice based mozzarella and other cheeses which they ferment themselves.

Previously tried the pizza in Brighton which was not quite enough so I went to Purezza again in Camden to try the Dough Balls.

The staff were really nice and offered some water while I was waiting for my order.

There are three dough balls per portion.
Basically it was soft pillowy balls filled with runny melted vegan cheddar.
The dough had a crispy surface while the it was light and fluffy just like a naan oozing with vegan cheddar.

All good except one was a bit burnt.

The menu:

Related posts:
Festive pizza, mac and cheese, Lasagna at Purezza Brighton

Purezza Camden:
43 Parkway, Camden Town
London

[Review] Perfect Fried Chicken - Croydon

Perfect Fried Chicken is mostly perfect on every visit.
I have been eating it for years but sadly the Perfect fried chicken on 239 Mile End Road closed so I have had to go to other branches.

Sadly, the food scene at Stepney Green has changed, the Perfect Fried Chicken on 239 has been replaced by Green Pepper and a few doors away you have German Doner Kebab.
Towards the Mile End side, there is a small Kentucky Fried Chicken as well as a YiFang drinks stall.
Recently, another Asian grocery store opened called Food to Go near Ifor Evans Place.

Anyway, by chance I discovered a Perfect Fried Chicken joint in Croydon and they offer some light meal deals like ribs and fries, wings and fries etc for around £2.

On the first visit, had the ribs with fries.

The ribs were a bit sweet but the fries were so comforting as they tasted consistently like the ones at Mile End.
They were fried from frozen when ordered so they were golden yellow and evilicious with mayonnaise.
I don't know what brand they use but the mayonnaise is light and creamy.

On the second visit, had wings and fries, again the fries were amazing while the wings were very spicy.

The only thing I found different was the chili sauce.
Hoping to go back again for the chicken.

Perfect Fried Chicken:
95a S End, Croydon CR0 1BG

Scooter Caffe

The Chunnel Bar

[Review] Pukka Pop Up Herb Hub for Tea at Covent Gardens

Discovered the Pukka Pop Up Herb Hub while I was at Seven dials.

I didn't realize it was a pop up until I looked it up on the internet, but I like the way you can buy any tea bags for 1.99 because I find it a gamble when trying new teas which was recently the case when I bought the Pukka Three ginger and found it not to my liking.

At the pop up, you also get to sample teas which helped me to choose.

The staff there are also really nice and made a sample Cacao Maca Magic latte which I have always wanted to try.

Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the cacao maca magic latte.

There was also matcha chai latte on offer as well.

Anyway, here are my ten teabags where it comes in a box or you can choose a tea tin for a little extra.