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19/08/2024

Bokman, Bristol 7.8/10

It’s rare that I can convince my partner to hop over to Bristol (from London) for lunch, but Bokman seemed too good to resist. A few delays and detours on the M4, and three hours later we were at the famous Korean inspired restaurant.

The dining room itself is small, with an equally sized kitchen (generally a good sign). We booked a table for 2 but arrived late so ended up sitting on the counter, which was reasonably comfortable. Around us were an assortment of Bristolians who seemed to be throughly enjoying the Korean fare (The cuisine has certainly entered the limelight in recent years).

Here’s what we ate
#1 Gochu Twigim 8.5/10
Crispy fried tempura chilli’s stuffed with a dumpling and pork and beef mixture. The dipping sauce was too sweet but otherwise excellent dish.

#2 Bokman Salad 8/10
A delicious Korean inspired salad with cabbage, seaweed, pine nuts, and a tangy dressing.

#3 Assorted Banchan 7/10
A mix of home made Korean pickles and side dishes. Some were standard, others more inventive, but unfortunately all too sweet and lacking spice.

#4 Tongdak 8/10
A whole slow roasted chicken stuffed with rice and Korean dried herbs, Korean dates, and maybe some ginseng. It was delicious but the sides lacked spice.

#5 Soft Serve with Doenjang Walnut Praline 8/10
Sounds weird but was really excellent 👌

I would have scored Bokman closer to 8.5 if the spice levels were not so anglicised, but I do understand they are cooking for a certain market which perhaps does not enjoy very spicy food. That aside it is definitely very solid and worth visiting 👌

09/07/2024

Taste of Mexico Supper Club

We’re super excited to reveal something we’ve been working on for a few weeks — our very own supper club!

For 5 years now we have fed our friends and family an annual Mexican feast so we’re kicking off our supper clubs with our Mexican menu which includes Wagyu Beef Nachos, 12hr Pork Carnitas, Beef Fat Tortillas, Spicy Margaritas and lots of other yummies!

Check the link in our description for full menus, seating times, and veg and vegan options. We hope to see many of you at the beautiful Post Room Cafe in Chiswick, just a 2 minute walk from Turnham Green Station.

Friday 19 July & Friday 2 August
in Chiswick

Pre-booking required.

15/06/2024

Eat more tacos. Here’s how…

Making tortillas at home can seem daunting, but I would argue it’s well worth investing in. The only thing you really need is a tortilla press, which can be acquired quite inexpensively from the internaught. Besides that, buy some freshly ground masa from your favourite Mexican store (I like ‘s white corn masa) and get ready to roll.

1. Mix 200g of masa with 340g of warm water at 140 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Knead until you form a playdough textured ball and let it rest for 10 minutes
3. Heat up two pans, one to medium and the other to hot (I do 200 and 300 degrees centigrade)
4. Measure out a 25g ball of your masa mixture and press lightly in your tortilla press
5. Add to your first pan ( the medium heat one) and let it cook till the top is not sticky anymore
6. Flip and cook for another minute
7. Flip again into the hot pan and press the creases with a cloth or kitchen towel till it puffs up
8. Remove and store in a steamer basket lined with kitchen towels and steam

There you have it. Perfect breakfast tacos, gluten free carbathons, and slow cooked Mexican goodness.

11/06/2024

Orasay, Notting Hill

A seafood restaurant serving small plates and wood fired whole fish.

For appetisers we shared a raw prawn blini, potato bread with cod’s roe, cauliflower with black sesame dukkah, and Cooley oysters. The blinis were cooked perfectly, but I found the coconut milk a bit overpowering. Potato bread with cod’s roe was exceptional and a star dish. The cauliflower was equally impressive and rivalled any great meat dish. And the oysters were passable and nothing great:

Our mains were more impressive with a whole wood fired turbot, monk fish, and mackerel. The turbot was of course the star of the show, served charred with a creamy morel sauce. The monk fish I enjoyed equally while the mackerel was a bit over-spiced for my taste (but perfectly cooked).

Overall a very solid option in Notting Hill for a special night out, though quite pricey at almost £360 for 3 people and a glass of house wine each. Pro tip: Save on the apps and invest in the turbot instead.

Food 8.4
Atmosphere 8.6
Service 8.5
Price: £117 pp

10/06/2024

At The Chapel, Bruton

We arrived at this beautiful restaurant just before 4pm on a Sunday, hoping for any scraps they would throw at us. Instead despite having a closed kitchen, they offered us anything on the menu which was very generous indeed.

The chapel itself is stunning — a multi layered food and drinking establishment with many rooms, bars, kitchens, and a wood fired bakery.

The pizza was very good. I found the dough slightly under seasoned (does one season pizza dough?) but the tomato sauce was tart and flavourful.

We also got a roast, it being Sunday, and opted for the chicken and sirloin. The chicken came first and was moist and delicious. The gravy was plentiful and the chicken had a bit of apricot stuffing perched on top.

The beef sadly arrived overcooked and tough as leather and we had to request it taken back. The server was very graceful and offered no excuses or back talk for the overcook sirloin (which imo should be more rare than medium). We ended the meal with a jam and sugar donut, which was good but again felt under seasoned.

Bruton has lots of interesting restaurants and this is certainly one of them and we look forward to going back during normal business hours.

Food - 7.8
Atmosphere - 8.6
Service - 9

07/06/2024

Plaza Khao Gaeng, Tottenham Court Road Station

If ever you were blindfolded, and led up the staircase to this restaurant, and spoon fed bite after bite of the various (but focused) menu, you would likely conclude one of the following: I am at a cafe in the heart of Bangkok, or perhaps an ultra traditional thai restaurant in some suburb of London (where there are many). You would likely not conclude that this restaurant is in the heart of central London, traditionally known more for its gentrified Asian fare than punchy, spicy, authentic food that opens your pores and lifts your spirit.

Having made my point, this first floor eatery above arcade foodhall at Tottenham Court Road is probably the best Thai in the city. It consistently puts out food that will make even spice lovers sweat, and does so with complex dimension and authenticity.

The menu is short enough that a table of 4 can try almost everything, and I recommend just that.

Ps. Order the deep fried eggs with your mains
PPs. Get the coconut dessert

Food 8.8 (outstanding)
Atmosphere 8.6
Service 8.5 (excellent)

03/06/2024

Korean Fried Chicken (With recipe)
What makes this chicken Korean? Nothing in particular, but one can pair it with a ssamjang or gojujang based dipping sauce. My personal favourite is a home made version of Bonchon Chicken’s (KFC chain in the US) soy and garlic sauce. You can find the recipe quite easily without the use of AI relying on simple ol’ search.

One may use a whole chicken like I did, or be smart and buy pre cut, skin on, preferably free-range / corn fed / pasture raised if available. My favourite chicken comes from , available at Kensington Farmers Market every Sunday.

1. Wash and submerge your chicken into cold water with a few slices of ginger for 30 mins
2. Drain, pat dry and season with salt and yumyum (MSG)
3. Mix 180g of plain flour, with 20g corn flour, garlic powder, chilli powder, more salt, and more msg
4. Add a quarter t-spoon of baking powder
5. Mix 3/4th of the mixture with 300ml of cold water and mix into a lump free batter
6. Coat the chicken with batter, and immediately dredge in the remaining flour mixture
7. Heat some neutral oil in a high walled pan to about 170c or medium high
8. Fry till the chicken is just slightly brown but not fully cooked
9. Remove and place aside
10. Heat the oil on high and once hot reintroduce the chicken until golden brown
11. Eat it (don’t burn yourself)

12/05/2024

There are bakeries, and there are bakeries. Operating from a nondescript space on Askew Road Chiswick, is creating some of the best baked goods in London.

The spread they put out everyday Friday and Saturday (only) is marvellous, creative, and utterly Japanese. In the food world we often say that the Japanese do everything better and Happy Sky is certainly a testament to that.

Just get one of everything.

1. Ham and Egg Bun 8.5/10
2. Chicken Katsu Sando 6.5/10
3. Hotdog 7.5/10
4. Cinnamon Square 9/10
5. Matcha Croissant 10/10 (Exceptional)

14/04/2024

Disclaimer: I forgot to photograph half the dishes, likely because they were very very good. located on the buzzy Fulham road is a small owner run cafe with an impressive brunch menu.

Expect lots of poached eggs, avocado toasts, pancakes, and heartier brunch fair like steak frites, or duck and waffles. If you’ve had a heavy weekend the chicken salad is very well executed with perfectly cooked strips of chicken, sundried tomatoes, and an optional side of bacon (essential).

The pancakes and waffles were the least good of the offerings, but like bad pizza, they were still good. The drinks were great as well — good coffee and green smoothies galore.

Food 8.2 / 10
Atmosphere 8 / 10
Service 9 / 10
Price £25pp with a drink each (coffee / juice)

05/10/2023

Addressing climate justice means acknowledging the scars of colonization 🌍💔

Together, let's heal our planet by honoring its history and forging a just future.

Excerpt from ClimateStory Ep. 23

14/11/2022

ClimateStory Ep. 20 — Emma Sawko of Wild & The Moon, Paris (Link in Description)

When Emma Sawko moved to Dubai from New York, she found herself surrounded by fast food, and a lack of healthy plant based restaurants.

This inspired her to start Wild & The Moon - which today has 12 sustainable plant-based cafes in Paris, Amsterdam, and Dubai.

We visited Emma in Paris to learn the secrets behind creating an iconic brand that represents the highest standards of sustainable, healthy, plant based food.

In this episode of ClimateStory, we learn how this female entrepreneur founded one of the cities most respected organic brands, while raising kids, and running businesses around the world.

Take a moment to subscribe to ClimateStory today for weekly episodes on inspiring people taking action for the planet.

This is her ClimateStory.

03/11/2022

Sustainable Mexican Cuisine at OXTE, Paris - ClimateStory 19

Chef Enrique Casarrubias began his culinary journey in the markets of Mexico City. The chef grew up around good food - his parents were butchers, and he spent many years cooking street food in the local markets.

But as fate would have it, Enrique moved to Paris to learn French cooking techniques, and spent many years working at top Michelin Kitchens.

All the while he and his wife dreamt of opening their own restaurant - one that would highlight the flavours and soul of Mexico, coupled with the discipline of French culinary techniques.

Almost two decades after moving to Paris, Enrique opened OXTE: The name itself was derived from the home towns of both his father and his mother; an homage to their culture and food.

Powered by sustainable dining principles, OXTE won their first Michelin Star in 2022, proving the nay-sayers wrong, and establishing Chef Enrique as one of the best chefs in Paris, all the while upholding his culture and principles for all to see.

ClimateStory features leaders in sustainable entrepreneurship from around the world. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly episodes on food, technology, and fashion.

My name is Rishad Mehta and this is ClimateStory Episode 18 - Uncouture, Paris.

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