Street Eats by Halal Gems

FOOD FESTIVALS. Arguably, they are the best thing about summer time in London, since, well, the weather is almost always … More

Roti King – Euston

As much as I love Malaysian food, I must confess that until recently, the humble roti canai had never really … More

London’s Top 10 Ice Creams

Slap on some sun lotion, grab an umbrella, and fasten your London Underground gas mask – the British summer is … More

Friends Of Ours – Hoxton 

As a die-hard coffee enthusiast, I hear it all the time. “You drink too much coffee” people will say, as … More

London’s Best Coffee Shops for Studying & Working

For sleep-deprived students, frazzled freelancers, and burnt-out professionals across the capital, the thought of visiting a public library can be … More

Tang Noodle Bar – Fitzrovia 

Have you ever been so hungry that you’ve lost all sense of orientation? As someone whose sense of direction isn’t great … More

The Attendant – Shoreditch

Ask two Muslim meat-eaters and a vegan to choose a mutually suitable restaurant, and they’ll probably pass away from the … More

Husk Coffee & Creative Space- Limehouse

Over the last few months, I seem to have developed a mild phobia of libraries. The thought of all that … More

The Book Club – Shoreditch

Mention the words “book” and “club” in quick succession, and more likely than not, the person you’re speaking to will … More

Dominique Ansel Bakery – Victoria

When you have a bad day at the office, it’s fairly reasonable to want to get as far away from … More

Bintang – Camden 

From broken promises to unleashed secrets, there are many forms of betrayal in the cruel, cold world that we live … More

Mouse Tail Coffee Stories – Whitechapel

Taking a stroll through Whitechapel market is never a pleasant experience. The pilgrimage of bargain-hunters and grocery shoppers can, at … More

Boondocks Brunch – Old Street

Choosing between a sweet or savoury brunch is quite possibly one of life’s most difficult decisions. As our better sense … More

Grounded Coffee Company – Whitechapel / Aldgate East

Having spent the better part of four years in Whitechapel, I would’ve liked to have thought that I had every … More

SAID – Soho

As a dentist-in-training by day and a food-blogger by night, I constantly find myself warning patients about the evils of … More

Sambal Shiok Pop-Up

Spend just four weeks in Southeast-Asia, and you’ll find that you can bring about a number of significant changes to … More

Kuala Lumpur Special: City Centre Cafes

When you’re a coffee-addict-bordering-on-coffee-maniac, (without the border), finding a good fix whilst travelling can be a most troublesome affair. No … More

Dubai Special: Slider Station / Cocoa Room

Dubai! With its towering skyscrapers, mammoth malls and outrageous attractions, it’s a city that is synonymous with luxury, extravagance, and … More

The London Halal Food Festival 2016

Note: The first part of this article is an introductory piece. See “The Aftermath” section to read our thoughts on … More

Utopia Coffee Lounge – Southend-On-Sea

For years, dental students from Barts And The London have enjoyed month-long residential placements at Southend-On-Sea, ailing the dental woes … More

Gail’s Artisan Bakery – Southwark

Whenever someone enquires as to whether I take after my mother or my father, I usually respond with the biologically … More

Amanzi Tea – Soho

Over the years, I’ve been known to look down upon tea, and to regard it as a feeble and wimpish … More

Yolkin – Covent Garden

Rarely in human history, has any individual accurately predicted the consequences of their decisions. Indeed, when I decided to embark … More

Cutter and Squidge – Covent Garden

What do you do after an incredibly rich and sugar-filled brunch at Christopher’s? Do you go home and fill your … More

Nude Espresso – Brick Lane

Navigating to any restaurant or cafe is often a straightforward affair, thanks to the saving grace of modern life that … More