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AUG 15, 2017

How to enjoy the "hidden gourmet city" from a writer who has lived in London for 19 years

"The food in the UK is bad." If you have that image, you might be surprised to learn about the latest food trends in London. The appeal of British cuisine is its simplicity, as exemplified by roast dishes, which make the most of the natural flavors of the ingredients. While keeping this concept, British cuisine, including London, has embraced the globalization of food and is now undergoing an unprecedented hybrid evolution. The author of "A Walking Tour of Little London" (Daiwa Shobo), a London-based writer with over 1,000 restaurant reviews, will introduce the background to this gourmet food revolution and the famous restaurants in London that you should visit now.

Now the number one gourmet city in Europe. Why London has become so delicious

London, which attracts talented chefs from all over the world, is now one of Europe's top gourmet cities. Many people in the food industry say that London is more open-minded than Paris, which is more conservative when it comes to food, and that the food there is more lively, interesting, and delicious.

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The traditional British breakfast, "English breakfast". This is a gourmet version that is all homemade.

A course meal on a white tablecloth on a special occasion, or a casual meal of pizza or fish and chips with the family. The food in London, where eating out used to be the image of such a place, has certainly become more sophisticated over the past 30 years. The reason for this is the fact that both customers and chefs are growing, with more opportunities for people to eat out and an influx of talented chefs from gourmet areas such as Northern Europe, Spain, Italy, and Australia. With the overall level of the industry being raised, chefs are forced to broaden their horizons and continue to hone their skills in order to survive.

Thanks to the established immigrant culture, the variety of genres continues to increase, and now London has a profusion of restaurants. From modern British and European cuisine to Indian, Asian and South American cuisine, and even deli food served in cafes, you can encounter a variety of beautiful and delicious dishes prepared by tasteful chefs. Among these, the three categories that are especially recommended now are "British," "European/Aussie," and "Middle Eastern." This time, we will introduce two restaurants from each of these three categories, located in central locations that are convenient for travelers.

Between tradition and modernity. When you come to the UK, try British cuisine first.

Fish and chips, lukewarm ale, an opinionated bar owner, and friendly conversation among local customers... If you visit the UK, be sure to visit a pub to find the answer to the question, "What is Britishness?" Traditionally, the food in pubs was nothing to write home about, but around the 1990s, "gastropubs" were born, where chefs who had trained in high-end restaurants went into the kitchen to serve gourmet food, and now you can enjoy modern British food that has evolved from traditional dishes together with craft beer and wine. As a result, modern Britishness outside of pubs is also evolving.

Great Queen Street

画像: アーティチョークとブラータチーズを使った斬新な一皿(左)と、丁寧につくられたアンチョビのサラダ(右)

An innovative dish of artichokes and burrata cheese (left) and a carefully crafted anchovy salad (right)

Great Queen Street is a high-quality pub restaurant with a "comfortable British modern" atmosphere, where the chef's skills and sense are outstanding. The combination of ingredients, which prioritizes the balance of flavors, is impressive. The pies and desserts are especially delicious, and the seasonal homemade drinks are also recommended.

Great Queen Street
Closed Daynone
business hours12:00-14:30 / 17:30-22:30 (Monday-Saturday), 12:00-15:30 (Sunday)
webhttp://www.greatqueenstreetrestaurant.co.uk
address32 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AA

Quality Chop House

画像: 左は牛脂を塗ったトーストにミートソースをのせた店の看板メニュー。右はラム肉にアンチョビを合わせた前菜

On the left is the restaurant's signature dish of beef fat toast topped with meat sauce. On the right is an appetizer of lamb and anchovies.

Quality Chop House is a British restaurant run by a butcher, highly recommended by Londoners as "the place to go for meat!" The interior is a perfect example of British classics, and it's also worth a visit. High-quality meat and potatoes are the standard, and the appetizers with a twist are also excellent.

Quality Chop House
Closed Daynone
business hours12:00-23:00 (Monday-Saturday), 12:00-16:00 (Sunday)
webhttp://thequalitychophouse.com
address88-94 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3EA

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