When we talk about the capital of culinary experiences, we are referring to London. The best chefs in the universe have been trained in London. Whether you are in town for a day or two, London doesn’t run short of eateries that provide mouthwatering meals.
There is nothing that unites people the way food does. Food is an integral part of any cultural experience all over the world. Many tourists travel to the ends of the globe to discover and consume various foods and drinks that reflect a particular region, heritage, tradition or culinary technique. This has resulted in food tourism expanding exponentially into the new global trends.
When we talk about the capital of culinary experiences, we are referring to London. The best chefs in the universe have been trained in London. Whether you are in town for a day or two, London doesn’t run short of eateries that provide mouthwatering meals. The best part of this venture is that you don’t have to break your bank, simply join a free tour in London to visit legendary restaurants and pubs. There are 5 cafes that you have to see while on your tour of London and they are highlighted as below;
1. Poppies fish and chips
Many may not be aware that the famous ‘fish and chips’ first originated from London. Yes, yes, it did, East London! The granddaddy of all fish and chips outlets has got to be Poppies. It is named after its owner, Pat ‘Pop’ who has been serving his famous fish and chips for over 50 years. Poppies have several franchises across Britain such as Poppies SoHo, Camden and Spitalfields. The fish served is sustainably sourced from Billingsgate that ensures the fish is fresh and sumptuous. The serving of fish comes alongside a hearty plate of chips with an option of other accompaniments such as mushy peas and an array of delicious dessert treats all wrapped in newspaper.
2. Daddy donkey burritos
The word ‘burrito’ is Spanish for ‘little donkey,’ hence translating the origin of the name daddy donkey must be an interesting conversation starter. The daddy donkey is located around the corner of the leather lane and it tops the list of London’s best Mexican-food. The restaurant offers to-go meals with huge queues waiting to be served day-in and day-out. There is a huge array of foods including burritos, tacos, chargrilled chicken, steaks all served with home-made guacamole.
3. Classic Pieminister’s pie and mash
If you are in search of the best authentic pies in London, then Pieminister is the place. It's the UK’s only national pie company that is known to use 100% free-range British chicken and pork. The restaurant was founded by Jon Simon and Tristan Hogg, now brothers-in-law back in 2003 after they were inspired by the fresh, original pie shops during a trip in Australia. The vision of these two lads is to revolutionize the pie industry in the whole of Britain.
4. The craft beer company
Craft beer is so unlike your traditional beer. It’s more interesting and explosively hoppy. A foot tour around London will require one or two for the road. The craft beer company is a favorite for many tourists who go there for the beers, ales and lagers brought from different parts of the world. You can spice up your drinking session by nibbling on a British pub classic: the Scotch egg. The Scotch egg is hard-boiled then wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs then fried or baked.
5. The department coffee and social affairs
As the name suggests, the department of coffee and social affairs offers a relaxed place with great coffee, friendly service and good conversation with your peers. This is the best way to wind-up a foot tour around London. It’s ideal for the real coffee lovers who are eager to discover new coffee blends made with amazing coffee art skills. The simple ambience of the café makes it easy for the tourists to interact with each other and also with the baristas.
