Eating our way through London: Part 4

And we just keep eating and eating. This week's recommendations.

Belgo

We met some friends at this Belgian restaurant for beer, frites and so many mussels. Great spot for a hanging out with a group. 

Polpo

A couple of locations around town for these Italian small plates, and the one in Soho was solid. 

Pieminister

Saturday we ventured back to Borough Market on last time and tried a Brittish classic—meat pie. These were light and fresh and definitely recommended. Tender beer braised meat in a flakey crust. Perfect. 

Gujarati Rasol

A few stalls down at Borough, this place served up some fantastic veggie curries. Skip the pre-made apps though — not nearly as good.  

Story Deli

Thank god a friend recommended this. We'd have never found it otherwise. Through an unmarked door off Bethnel Green road, we found an airy space and delicious French-feeling pizzas. Ours had goat cheese, fig jam and arugula (called "rocket" here). Yum. 

Wishbone at Brixton Village

I wish we'd visited Brixton earlier, as I'm sure it would have been a regular destination. The area surrounding the tube station was bursting with Afro-Cuban and hipster stalls, shops and eats. We'd had Wishbone on our list (and their Thai-style fried chicken was awesome!). But looking around, we could have eaten for weeks without leaving or repeating.

Boca di Lupo

One of our tastiest dinners was Italian small (and not-so-small) plates here. The orecchiette with nduja was so incredible that next time I'd be tempted to stick with pastas. The zucchini (courgettes here) was also amazing. 

Pro tip: The well marketed chef's counter is a good view, but those grills are hot-cha. I'd get a regular table next time. 

Dishoom

We tried to eat dinner here twice, but the cue was always too long. Now I can see why. I popped in for lunch and free wifi. Not only did I eat incredibly well, but the also let me sit and work for almost 3 hours. Black daal is their specialty, and it was delicious. And the bowl of greens—grilled broccoli, spinach, and snow peas mixed with spices was a nice alternative to normally heavy Indian dishes. 

Bone Daddies

With quick and delicious ramen, communal tables and an old school heavy metal soundtrack, Bone Daddies felt like it'd be right at home in Austin. Tomato salad was also a winner.