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OT - One meal in London

Ozzie_Isaac
Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,690
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If you had an oppurtunity for 1 meal in London, where would you go?

I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • BizGreenEgg
    BizGreenEgg Posts: 301
    Never been, but this ones on the bucket list.
    https://www.stjohngroup.uk.com/

    Large BGE & mini stepchild & a KJ Jr.
    The damp PNW 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    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....
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    I will make some calls to my clients, and let you know....
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • nlovold
    nlovold Posts: 194
    Lee Ho Fook’s for a big dish of beef chow mein.
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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
    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.
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  • nlovold
    nlovold Posts: 194
    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.
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  • OhioEgger
    OhioEgger Posts: 994
    edited November 2017
    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.
    Cincinnati, Ohio. Large BGE since 2011. Still learning.
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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
    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.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    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.

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  • Stormbringer
    Stormbringer Posts: 2,477
    The Ledbury, one of the most amazing meals we've ever had was there.
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  • berndcrisp
    berndcrisp Posts: 1,166
    edited November 2017
    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.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,690
    Thanks for the ideas! Decisions, descisions.
    :confused:

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,690
    edited November 2017
    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 :disappointed:

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    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 :disappointed:
    Get a table for two and find someone from the street to join you...
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    :loser:
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Eat at the bar
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Get a reservation for 2 and tell them you got stood up. You're an engineer, so it's totally plausible. 
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,690
    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.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    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....
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,690
    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 :disappointed:
    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.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    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 :disappointed:
    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.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    edited November 2017
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,766
    After this can we discuss One Night in Bangkok?
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,690
    edited November 2017
    ....

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • jeffwit
    jeffwit Posts: 1,348
    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. 
    Jefferson, GA
    XL BGE, MM, Things to flip meat over and stuff
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,825
    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-

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • Givengold3
    Givengold3 Posts: 77
    Rules.  Famous for their grouse.  Oldest restaurant in London.
    Concord, CA
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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    edited November 2017
    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. 
    Greensboro, NC
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,427
    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.  .  . 
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,670
    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. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
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