Circolo Popolare
14/10/2019

Circolo Popolare

I get suspicious when particularly affordable places dress themselves up.  Maybe it just a reaction to the rather showy politics of our day but I can’t help but be wary. With a dining room like this, thoughts of opulence and showmanship easily spring to mind. …

eating, England, London, review
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by Chris
Uoichi
03/10/2019

Uoichi

London seems to have a dearth of casual Japanese eateries. Whereas in Japan, there would be one on almost every corner, here that niche seems to be filled by the kebab shop.  I have nothing against kebab shops but a generic fry up just seem …

eating, England, London, review
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by Chris
Monocle
30/09/2019

Monocle

I know about Monocle as a fashionable magazine from my time in Japan.  I didn’t know that they had made the jump to serving beverages too.  Maybe this is an idea for me although my current career and drink don’t really mix, except to dull …

eating, England, London, review
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by Chris
Jugemu
26/09/2019

Jugemu

There was an interesting dynamic at play while I was eating this meal. I wouldn’t know if I would finish. It seemed that the lone chef of this establishment was looking for a fight. Jugemu is a small Japanese izakaya in the middle of bustling …

eating, England, Japan, London
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by Chris
Som Saa
23/09/2019

Som Saa

It seems to be a bit of a trend that Brits disappear off to Asia and then on their return set up shop. I think that despite the febrile political climate, if Britain closed it doors it would be far poorer in a culinary (and …

eating, England, London, review
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by Chris