YUMMEI: March 2013

Flat Iron Steak - Soho - London

The first rule of Flat Iron is that there is only one choice.

The second rule: there is only one cut.

The final rule: there is only one steak.

The Flat Iron Steak.

After a series of successful pop-ups during the summer last year, Flat Iron have finally set up a permanent home in Beak Street just off Carnaby Street.

I've always been a sucker for dark, intimate spaces; and Flat Iron doesn't disappoint with it's exposed brick walls, soft candle-light and limited seating.

Shoryu - St. James - Regent Street - London

I've been patiently waiting for a new ramen bar to open in London for some time, and when it does- 3 appear around the same time.

The rivalry between Bone Daddies, Tonkotsu and Shoryu is FIERCE.

Don't worry - I've got you covered.

It just means I have to go to all 3.

For research obviously, intense scientific experimentation ;]

I went to Shoryu first.

Shoryu is brought to you by the same people who run the Japan Centre.

But Shoryu is in a league of it's own.

It specialises in Hakata Tonkotsu ramen noodles, and their head chef is born and raised from the Hakata district in Japan.

It's so authentic it hurts.

Lord Poppington's Perfectly Popped Popcorn *

Lord Poppington, is introducing his own brand of perfectly popped popcorn to the streets of the UK; and courtesy of the kind people at Clip, I was fortunate to be sent a few samples.

Lord Poppington's Popcorn comes in 4 different flavours:

1) Sweet and Salty - Golden Barabados Sugar with Cornish Sea Salt

2) Lightly Sea-Salted - Pure Cornish Sea Salt

3) Chilli and Lime - Brazilian Lime and Cheeky Chilli

4) Four Cheeses - Quattro Formaggi

LP prides himself in developing popcorn that is not only healthy but also is amazingly tasty.

Viet Grill - Shoreditch- London

Everyone knows that Kingsland Road is THE place to go if you want some Vietnamese food.

It's not called Pho Mile for nothing.

Viet Grill is a part of the growing empire that also encompasses the two Cay Tre restaurants, and Keu café.

Step inside and you are welcomed into the Jungle Book courtesy of all the banana tree leaves painted on the walls, and the oak wood furnishings.

In comparison to the other Vietnamese restaurant's further down the road that all seem to have a 'canteen' vibe; VG is pretty swish.

The tables are situated considerably close to one another. This makes peeping over at what everyone else is eating that much easier. Everyone does this. I know you do too ;]

Patty & Bun - Bond Street - London

Holy mother of cheese.

Mark my words you will be screaming those exact same words.

How do I know this?

Because that was my reaction when I took my first bite of what-so-far is the mother of all burgers that has hit London.

Along St. Jame's Street just off Bond Street is Patty and Bun.

London's worst kept secret.

With burgers named like The Ari Gold (those who watch Entourage will understand), and The Lambshank Redemption; you really cannot walk by without stopping just to stare.

There are only 6 burgers on the menu.

Each one a character in their own right. (And rightfully named.)

Choose wisely.

We went for The Lambshank Redemption, The Jose Jose, and The Smokey Robinson.

YUMMEI

26/03/2013

Flat Iron Steak - Soho - London

20/03/2013

Shoryu - St. James - Regent Street - London

18/03/2013

Lord Poppington's Perfectly Popped Popcorn *

12/03/2013

Viet Grill - Shoreditch- London

04/03/2013

Patty & Bun - Bond Street - London