25 03 2010
I usually go there to enjoy a large – and cheap – plate of fried dumplings, which happen to me made by the restaurant window = such a lovely sight.
I like their doughy dumplings dipped in – what I think is some kind of – vinegar. may not be the traditional way to eat them, but I just can’t resist.
as for the bubble teas, they’re okay-ish, but not my favourites.
18 03 2010
Conveniently located off regent street, the parlour is the perfect place to have an afternoon tea after an exhausting day of shopping.
The atmosphere is worth a visit on its own. Make sure you check the lovely light sign in the hall way.
We cosily sat on velvet arm chairs and shared a selection of three pastries:
• a tarte panna cotta, with candied grapefruit and grapefruit jelly (and my favourite).
• an entremet marron, which tasted a lot more like dark chocolate to us.
• a cardinal, or more precisely, a violet creme au beurre and a blueberry compote encased in a large purple macaron shell (my sister still dreams about this).
The service was outstanding, and I must admit I can’t wait to go back for a proper champagne afternoon tea.
10 03 2010
my go-to shop for kitchen utensils. from thermometers to silicon mats; from pyrex bowls to exomat cutters.
there you will find everything you need to make your home kitchen as convenient as a professional one. I regularly stock on disposable piping bags.
they also carry a selection of all-white plates, which I find nice for food photography.
the prices are exclusive of VAT, so make sure you get your mind ready for some heavy bills.
04 03 2010
I almost always go there for take-away only. first, because it’s constantly packed. and also, because I find the people not so nice.
but trust me, when you’re going to eat such lovely food, you don’t need nice.
what you need is a couple of fritters, a slice of brownies, and some cookies. if I’m being honest, I shall admit those are the best brownies I have ever had. they have a perfect texture and an overwhelming taste. the cookies are also damn good.
but the fritters! I could have them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. ask for the dipping sauce.
edit. another view of the window display. with the beloved pentax this time!
tags: notting hill, w.
03 03 2010
my downright favourite bubble tea can be found there. the shake itself is soft and creamy, lightly flavoured with matcha green tea, and the tapioca bubbles are just chewy enough.
there is a long list of flavours to pick from, but I tend to stick to same one over and over. so delicious, it will make me take the bus from bleheim crescent to picadilly circus on any given day.
I’ll enter the restaurant, ask for a bubble tea, then walk around china town – overwhelmed by the lovely colours – taking pictures and wishing for more bubbles.
I hear their food is pretty nice too.