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A thread of all the immigrant food I have eaten in #London. The city has such diverse population and probably one of the best to try food from all over the world. They're mostly places that serve food under £10, most of them located in Central or North London So here it is!
Doubles at Roti Joupa
An Indo-Trinidadian street-snack/breakfast dish created by the descendent of Bihari indentured labourers. Two baras (what we call bhatura) with chana (chickpea) curry and chutneys between them. Imagine chole-bhature but with less masala.
An Indo-Trinidadian street-snack/breakfast dish created by the descendent of Bihari indentured labourers. Two baras (what we call bhatura) with chana (chickpea) curry and chutneys between them. Imagine chole-bhature but with less masala.
The first time I read about this dish was in @tenderlymag. It's a fascinating story of diaspora food. https://medium.com/tenderlymag/the-irresistible-joy-of-doubles-af20e41c0b7a
Uyghur Food at Dilara
Uyghurs are Turkic Muslims from Xinjiang province of China. There food is a beautiful crossover of Chinese and Central Asian spices and cooking techniques with dumplings, hand pulled noodles, Sichuan scented kebabs and pilav.
Uyghurs are Turkic Muslims from Xinjiang province of China. There food is a beautiful crossover of Chinese and Central Asian spices and cooking techniques with dumplings, hand pulled noodles, Sichuan scented kebabs and pilav.
The most popular dish at Dilara is big plate chicken - a stew with potatoes, hand pulled noodles flavoured with spices like Sichuan pepper and black cardamom.
Ethiopian Food at Merkato
The world knows about the famous injera bread - fermented, fluffy, made with teff flour and eaten with various accompaniments. We had it with dereq tbsi (sauteed beef with tomatoes, pepper, onions), baldonga (split chickpea stew, lentils and greens.
The world knows about the famous injera bread - fermented, fluffy, made with teff flour and eaten with various accompaniments. We had it with dereq tbsi (sauteed beef with tomatoes, pepper, onions), baldonga (split chickpea stew, lentils and greens.
Bokit at Bokit'la (a pop-up food stall)
A sandwich made with fried dough (again, imagine crisp bhatura) stuffed with chicken, lettuce, tomato and sauces. A Caribbean street-snack from Guadeloupe, a French archipelago which has culinary influences from various parts of the world.
A sandwich made with fried dough (again, imagine crisp bhatura) stuffed with chicken, lettuce, tomato and sauces. A Caribbean street-snack from Guadeloupe, a French archipelago which has culinary influences from various parts of the world.
Brazilian pastel at a street stall near Notting Hill Gate
In one of the episodes of #PartsUnknown Anthony Bourdain says that deep-fried food is the backbone of any street fair in the world. How I agree. This deep-fried dough has a filling of minced chicken and cheese.
In one of the episodes of #PartsUnknown Anthony Bourdain says that deep-fried food is the backbone of any street fair in the world. How I agree. This deep-fried dough has a filling of minced chicken and cheese.
Arepas at Venezuelan Street Kitchen, Camden Market
The deep-fried corn bread, stuffed with chicken/beef, fried plantain, cheese and topped with sauces. The dish has my heart since I ate it first at The Latin Mess in Bombay. The Bombay one still remains a favourite.
The deep-fried corn bread, stuffed with chicken/beef, fried plantain, cheese and topped with sauces. The dish has my heart since I ate it first at The Latin Mess in Bombay. The Bombay one still remains a favourite.
Gozleme at Petek Patisserie
My go to place every time I crave aloo paratha. Makes me wonder, did paratha came to us from the Turks? Gozleme is basically flat bread roasted on a pan stuffed with potatoes, spinach and cheese, chicken or beef.
My go to place every time I crave aloo paratha. Makes me wonder, did paratha came to us from the Turks? Gozleme is basically flat bread roasted on a pan stuffed with potatoes, spinach and cheese, chicken or beef.
Turkish breads at Bakery next to my house
My saviour during lockdown. This here is simit - a bagel like bread which is dipped in fruit molasses and water before being baked. One of the oldest breads from Istanbul. The joys in living in an area populated by Turkish people!
My saviour during lockdown. This here is simit - a bagel like bread which is dipped in fruit molasses and water before being baked. One of the oldest breads from Istanbul. The joys in living in an area populated by Turkish people!
Humus Kavurma at Kervan Sofrasi
One of the best Turkish restaurants in London in my opinion. This dish of warm humus with spices lamb and pine nuts is probably my favourite. I don't want to eat humus any other way after eating this.
One of the best Turkish restaurants in London in my opinion. This dish of warm humus with spices lamb and pine nuts is probably my favourite. I don't want to eat humus any other way after eating this.
Kashmiri Pandit food at Phirsaal Caterers
Never thought I'd find KP food in London It's hard to find it in India. But I guess Kashmiri food tends to find me. The catering co is run by Shafalica Bhan Kotwal and Ravi Bakshi. On my plate there's rajma, chawal and masch (meat balls)
Never thought I'd find KP food in London It's hard to find it in India. But I guess Kashmiri food tends to find me. The catering co is run by Shafalica Bhan Kotwal and Ravi Bakshi. On my plate there's rajma, chawal and masch (meat balls)
Vietnamese food at Q&T Vietnamese Kitchen
A small menu with a few appetizers, spring rolls, pho, and curries. Club it with the Tiger or Saigon beer.
Just noticed, Asian food makes for such good pictures.
A small menu with a few appetizers, spring rolls, pho, and curries. Club it with the Tiger or Saigon beer.
Just noticed, Asian food makes for such good pictures.
Sri Lankan food @ Kolamba
You know it's a good Sri Lankan meal of it starts with Lion beer and short eats and ends with Kiri Pani (yogurt with kitul treacle). Also on the table - yellow monkfish curry, polos (jackfruit) curry, gottukola sambol and rice. #EatOutToHelpOut
You know it's a good Sri Lankan meal of it starts with Lion beer and short eats and ends with Kiri Pani (yogurt with kitul treacle). Also on the table - yellow monkfish curry, polos (jackfruit) curry, gottukola sambol and rice. #EatOutToHelpOut
Iraqi food at Portobello Street Market
Timman bagilla - rice cooked with dill and broad beans, served with yogurt, coriander and tomato chutney, and aubergine subzi. The two boys at the stall sold the dish to me. Wasn't planning to try it so kudos to their marketing skills.
Timman bagilla - rice cooked with dill and broad beans, served with yogurt, coriander and tomato chutney, and aubergine subzi. The two boys at the stall sold the dish to me. Wasn't planning to try it so kudos to their marketing skills.
