OT - One meal in London

Ozzie_Isaac

If you had an oppurtunity for 1 meal in London, where would you go?

BizGreenEgg

Never been, but this ones on the bucket list.
https://www.stjohngroup.uk.com/

YukonRon

Ozzie_Isaac said:

If you had an oppurtunity for 1 meal in London, where would you go?

This may seem odd, but the street vendors that sell fish and chips, is not a horrible experience, at all. Most restaurants I have gone to, while good, was also somewhat bland.
My Beautiful Wife and I, started eating on the go, because there was so much to see and do, we did not want to be tied to a table for a couple hours, we wanted to be out and about.
If I were to recommend a spot, I think I would recommend the Bar 61 Restaurant very highly. We did that one evening and although burning a lot of time, it was very, very good. Parking sux, Tappas and main course entrees, very good food if I recall correctly.
What are you looking for? Food? Experience?
I have traveled there frequently, and know a few spots....

YukonRon

I will make some calls to my clients, and let you know....

nlovold

Lee Ho Fook’s for a big dish of beef chow mein.

Eoin

nlovold said:

Lee Ho Fook’s for a big dish of beef chow mein.

Gone, apparently. We like the Wong Kei in Chinatown for Chinese, but know what to expect before you go.

You can get any kind of food in London, take your pick.

nlovold

Eoin said:

nlovold said:

Lee Ho Fook’s for a big dish of beef chow mein.

Gone, apparently. We like the Wong Kei in Chinatown for Chinese, but know what to expect before you go.

You can get any kind of food in London, take your pick.

That’s too bad.  I went there several years ago, in the rain.  They actually didn’t have beef chow mein on the menu, which seemed like they were missing out on a tourist opportunity.  However, they did have a small tribute to Zevon there.

OhioEgger

As a beer lover, I always gravitate to gastropubs and London is full of them. As a chain, the Fuller's Ale & Pie House pubs have always been excellent, but a couple of my favorites are the Dove in Hammersmith and the Anglesea Arms in South Kensington. The Harwood Arms in Fulham actually has a Michelin star, so that would probably be the #1 choice if you want something special.

Eoin

OhioEgger said:

As a beer lover, I always gravitate to gastropubs and London is full of them. As a chain, the Fuller's Ale & Pie House pubs have always been excellent, but a couple of my favorites are the Dove in Hammersmith and the Anglesea Arms in South Kensington. The Harwood Arms in Fulham actually has a Michelin star, so that would probably be the #1 choice if you want something special.

Fullers London Pride is a great pint of beer.

caliking

http://www.dishoom.com

This place has been on my list for a bit.  Indian concept restaurants which have apparently been doing well. The food and cocktails sound great.

Stormbringer

The Ledbury, one of the most amazing meals we've ever had was there.

berndcrisp

Eoin said:

nlovold said:

Lee Ho Fook’s for a big dish of beef chow mein.

Gone, apparently. We like the Wong Kei in Chinatown for Chinese, but know what to expect before you go.

You can get any kind of food in London, take your pick

nlovold said:

Lee Ho Fook’s for a big dish of beef chow mein.

I never related London to Chinese food until Warren told me.

Ozzie_Isaac

Thanks for the ideas! Decisions, descisions.

Ozzie_Isaac

Stormbringer said:

The Ledbury, one of the most amazing meals we've ever had was there.

Tried to reserve a table, but no reservations for party of 1

DMW

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Stormbringer said:

The Ledbury, one of the most amazing meals we've ever had was there.

Tried to reserve a table, but no reservations for party of 1

Get a table for two and find someone from the street to join you...

theyolksonyou

theyolksonyou

Eat at the bar

theyolksonyou

Get a reservation for 2 and tell them you got stood up. You're an engineer, so it's totally plausible. 

Ozzie_Isaac

theyolksonyou said:

Get a reservation for 2 and tell them you got stood up. You're an engineer, so it's totally plausible. 

Ouch .... but not a bad idea.

theyolksonyou

Ozzie_Isaac said:

theyolksonyou said:

Get a reservation for 2 and tell them you got stood up. You're an engineer, so it's totally plausible. 

Ouch .... but not a bad idea.

Takes one to know one....

Ozzie_Isaac

DMW said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Stormbringer said:

The Ledbury, one of the most amazing meals we've ever had was there.

Tried to reserve a table, but no reservations for party of 1

Get a table for two and find someone from the street to join you...

Only if they can pay for themselves, or don't mind watching me eat.

DMW

Ozzie_Isaac said:

DMW said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Stormbringer said:

The Ledbury, one of the most amazing meals we've ever had was there.

Tried to reserve a table, but no reservations for party of 1

Get a table for two and find someone from the street to join you...

Only if they can pay for themselves, or don't mind watching me eat.

It's called an expense account for a reason.

theyolksonyou

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JohnInCarolina

After this can we discuss One Night in Bangkok?

Ozzie_Isaac

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jeffwit

JohnInCarolina said:

After this can we discuss One Night in Bangkok?

Lord, yes. I’ve been singing “one meal in London” to that tune every time I see the title to this thread. 

lousubcap

For the younger visitors/forum members; here's a link to the above referenced Warren Zevon insights into London:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDpYBT0XyvA  Enjoy-

Givengold3

Rules.  Famous for their grouse.  Oldest restaurant in London.

Wolfpack

Tons of great options- if you like Indian food some of the best in the world are in London. 

Dont eat steak

if you want the historic atmosphere check out Rules- in maiden lane area. One of the oldest restaurants in London. Food is just okay. 

kl8ton

lousubcap said:

For the younger visitors/forum members; here's a link to the above referenced Warren Zevon insights into London:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDpYBT0XyvA  Enjoy-

Warren Zevon should be ashamed of himself for sampling Kid Rock's music like that.  .  . 

CTMike

If you want to eat at an iconic pub that's been open in one form or another since 1500-something, eat at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese. My wife and I had a meal there on a short trip to London a few years back - great atmosphere and top notch pub food.