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Category: South-Asian
S&T On Honeymoon: A Guide To Sri Lanka
And so, after a year of planning, months of stress-eating, and two blissful weeks of scorching our skin in the … More
Son Papri & White Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Looking back, the first five years of my life were something of a blissful existence. Shortly afterwards, my sister was … More
Darjeeling Express – Soho
Weddings and South Asians. On their own, these are the two most difficult things to organise in the known universe. … More
The Best of 2017
With all that has transpired over the last twelve months, a post titled “The Best of 2017” could seem as … More
Hoppers – Soho / St Christopher’s Place
When it comes to food, I am willing to do just about anything. Queuing up an hour early to get … More
Chaiiwala – Walthamstow
If, five years ago, you had looked me in the eye and said that “tea is better than coffee”, I … More
Lokhandwala – Fitzrovia
Whenever my birthday comes around – (well, once a year really?), I find it both endearing and confusing when Steak … More
Hankies Cafe – Soho
The best kind of friends are those you see the least. As miserly as this statement may sound, there is … More
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
Peanut Butter, Banana & Honey Flapjack Laddoo Recipe
Whenever I enter the kitchen with the aim of producing food rather than eating it, I always manage to hear … More
Talli Joe – Covent Garden
Have you ever felt like scrapping everything you’ve worked for and going away to live in a cave? As a … More
DUM Biryani House – Soho
Ask someone of South-Asian origin what “biryani” means to them, and they will tell you that it is so much more … More
Chai Ki – Canary Wharf
Excuses. We all make them, we all hide behind them, and more often than not, we all love them for … 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
Maida – Bethnal Green
The best thing about being a “nobody”, is that you can visit restaurants, take photos, analyse their ins and outs, … More
Saffron Kitchen – Leyton
New Year’s day is a day of false promises. Across the country, thousands swear that they will give up cake, … More
Dishoom – Kings Cross / Shoreditch / Carnaby
Dishoom! For anyone who’s ever had the misfortune of sitting down to watch a Bollywood film, only to reach the … More
Toronto Special: Kara Mia/Desi-Eh
Kara Mia and Desi-Eh. Two separate restaurants with two separate identities, coexisting simultaneously under one roof. Kara Mia, the original … More
Salt n’ Pepper – Leicester Square
Hidden away behind the tourist-trap of Leicester Square sits Salt n’ Pepper, a simple restaurant that serves both Pakistani and … More