What to eat in London. Those who visit London mostly want to try traditional English cuisine, so we will mention some of the typical dishes here. However, bear in mind that England is a country with a lot of colonies, so London offers traditional Indian dishes, as well as dishes from some parts of Africa. Large communities of Indians and Pakistanis are located in London, so their dishes are on offer in the London streets as well.
Traditional English breakfast: we recommend that you try it at least once while in London. The traditional English breakfast includes bacon, fried or scrambled eggs, grilled tomatoes, fried mushrooms, butter on toast, sausages or beans, as well as the occasional “red pudding“.
Fish&chips: beaten and fried fish (usually cod) with fries on the side. This is probably the most famous dish in London, so many tourist opt for this option.
Yorkshire Pudding: this is actually not pudding, but pastry shaped like a flower, made out of eggs, flour, milk and water. It is often served with dinner. You can prepare it at home as it is easy to made and quite tasty.
Sunday roast: This is the classic roasted dinner perfect for feeding many people with little trouble. It is also famous as “Sunday lunch“, and consists of roasted meat (usually beef, chicken or veil) with roasted potatoes and vegetables, primarily carrots. It is often eaten by families on Sundays.
Sausages and mash: this is a traditional British dish made from English sausages served with mashed potatoes and red sauce. The sauce depends on your liking, so you can usually choose the sauce you want. This dish can be enjoyed in all parts of London.
Shepherd’s pie: a pie made with ground meat and begetables with a mashed potato crust on the top. The recipe has many versions, but the main ingridients are ground red meat cooked in gravy or an onion sauce, covered with a layer of mashed potatoes before baking. The mashed potatoes for a crust in the bakin process.
Steak and kidney pie: this pie is usually stuffed with beef, cubed cow kidney, fried onions and sauce. It is a very strong dish which will give you energy to go around London.
Eaton Mess: is a traditional English dessert which combines strawberries, broken-up meringue and whipped cream. It was first mentioned in 1893, and is believed to have originated from Eaton College, being served on the annual cricket tournament against students from other universities.
Even though London is a very expensive city, you can still taste London food for around €12. You can find fast food restaurants that offer Italian pizza, Chinese food, sushi, as well as traditional British dishes. Make sure you pay attention to the prices, which are usually written in front of the restaurants. If you want to sit in a restaurat, bear in mind that it will be expensive, as well as that leaving tips is mandatory,while some restaurants charge for the service in addition to your normal check.
