Some Japanese Tapas in Chelsea

Well, Jerry, they're Japanese. I mean, that TV you watch, that sushi you eat, I mean, even that kimono you wear. Where do you think all that money goes, hmm?

Cosmo Kramer (Seinfeld episode “The Checks”)

One of my latest restaurant visits was to try Kurobuta cuisine. They are an Izakaya UK version, this is a Japanese concept where people get drinks and share small plates, pretty much their tapas concept. What began as a pop up now has three locations in London with the kitchen rule by Nobu’s ex Head Chef Scott Hallsworth.

Darkness and Neon lights

We embrace the concept and went for different dishes, with some highlights such as the beer-grilled beef with wasabi salsa, the Wagyu beef sliders, and the Kurobuta pork ribs. Probably the most anticipated hit and miss was the pork belly steam bun, sadly it didn’t hit the mark.

Not as good as expected

The promise Japanese food with a western twist. Lovely food, but a bit pricey.

Kurobuta

T: 0207 920 6442

Japanese Cuisine

Approx Damage: £60pp

Area: Chelsea

Borough: Kensington & Chelsea

Twitter: KurobutaLondon

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Buns and Haggis at Broadway Market

Irish, Scottish, what’s the difference, lassie? 

Jerry Seinfeld (Seinfeld episode “The Phone Message”) 

During my last visit to Broadway Market I had the chance of trying the famous Scottish toastie and one of my favourite Xiao Chin in London. 

Schoolyard

Follow the Haggis

Bao Bar

Deeney’s is a Scottish street cuisine brought to you by Paddy and Carol. Directly from the Highlands you can have an innovative combination of toasties, from traditional ham and cheese to eccentric haggis. You can find them during the week (Tuesday to Thursday) in Greenwich Market, Saturday in the Schoolyard in Broadway Market, and Sunday’s in Chatsworth Road. 

Toasties

Prep time

We got the new sandwich sensation the Macbeth, hot haggis, melted beautiful cheddar, caramelised onions, and rocket. Beautiful, full of flavour, great combination and balance, definitely a must try in the street food circuit. Marisol got the Ham-Ish, smoked bacon, same melted cheddar, caramelised onions, and rocket. Really nice, good option if you’re not a haggis fan. 

Our toasties

Haggis time

Deeney's

Scottish Cuisine / Street Food

Approx Damage: 5pp

Area: Broadway Market

Borough: Hackney

Twitter: deeneys

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My second stop was in Netil Market, just a couple steps beside Lucky Chip stall you can find Bao Bar. I was looking forward trying their traditional Gua Bao as the last time I got their great buns they only had a special. 

Marisol waiting at the bar

Bun time

Small six stools bar but you have plenty of space in Netil Market to gorge your bun peacefully. Got my slow braised pork belly, pickles, peanut powder, and coriander bun. The bun is delicious, really good, the belly nicely cooked, and good balance with the ingredients, I just love it. 

Beautiful

I highly recommend both options, take in consideration that both are only on Saturdays in the area.

Bao Bar
Asian Cuisine
Approx Damage: £4pp
Area: Netil Market
Borough: Hackney
Twitter: bao_london

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