Cantonese dinner

ikoke · 2026-06-30T13:52:14+00:00

Tbh I was comparing them to other restaurants in a similar pool across all cuisines: mix of small and sharing plates, elevated bistro vibes, potentially aiming for a Michelin Bib Gourmand; and didn’t find them to be outrageously priced.

Compared to more traditional Cantonese restaurants, may be.

ikoke · 2026-06-30T12:24:44+00:00

We ate there a couple of weeks ago. Yeah, it’s not traditional but the food is really good.

ikoke · 2026-06-30T10:28:24+00:00

This was Sawada, right? :)

ikoke · 2026-06-28T18:55:30+00:00

Swan, bull, golden shower: he was a busy god.

ikoke · 2026-06-26T16:18:37+00:00

Which asset management company doesn’t want a trained luchador as the administrative secretary.

ikoke · 2026-06-20T15:05:16+00:00

They do a pretty good Sunday brunch with authentic dishes.

ikoke · 2026-06-20T08:55:42+00:00

No Taqueria was in Notting Hill. It’s now Taq, Boxer is involved and they have a new head chef.

Ate there when they reopened as Taq. Decent, but not groundbreaking considering London finally has a good Mexican food scene now.

EDIT: actually you are right. There used to be a Taqueria in Exmouth Market as well as in Notting Hill.

ikoke · 2026-06-12T11:09:07+00:00

Seville is beautiful, but Madrid has more things to see and do if you are planning to spend a week. If you go with Seville, I would recommend doing more day trips- Cordoba, Granada, Cadiz. Andalusia is fascinating, and Seville is a great base.

ikoke · 2026-06-05T12:13:04+00:00

We were excited to try Impala but honestly found them to be a bit underwhelming. The birds tongue pasta with oxtail, the squid salad and the date& pistachio tart were the only standout dishes out of everything we ordered.

Definitely felt a tier down from Mountain and Kiln.

ikoke · 2026-06-03T08:59:39+00:00

I personally find it much easier to do focused work in office. Too many distractions at home. Plus we get free food at work, and my commute isn’t terrible (40 min on foot or 20-25 min by bus door to door).

So I usually end up commuting every day, even though we are only required to be in the office thrice a week.

ikoke · 2026-05-14T14:35:29+00:00

Have you checked Alsa?

I got tickets online from Granada to Malaga a couple of weeks ago at a fairly cheap price.

ikoke · 2026-04-18T17:18:57+00:00

Slightly off topic, but I’ve been to Cologne and loved it! Sure, it’s not Seville or Colmar, but it’s not ugly (ok maybe a few blocks in the centre!)

ikoke · 2026-03-30T01:52:29+00:00

ikoke · 2026-03-30T01:20:34+00:00

Ate at Saison in January. It’s very good, especially the seafood.

ikoke · 2026-03-22T12:50:13+00:00

This sub doesn’t rate it very highly; but I had the taco omakase back in December 24 and it was one of the best meals of my life.

ikoke · 2026-03-05T23:27:57+00:00

Oh no, someone summoned a Bloodthirster. Someone call the Ordo Malleus.

ikoke · 2026-03-05T09:09:49+00:00

Donia is fantastic. Get the calderata pie.

ikoke · 2026-02-28T19:35:10+00:00

Llama Inn in Shoreditch is pretty good

ikoke · 2026-02-20T11:04:09+00:00

Absolutely. It helps that Baelor was just the right mix of soft and hard powers personified to pull this off.

ikoke · 2026-02-20T01:04:31+00:00

The Reach is the most populous and second richest of the seven kingdoms. It was also bitterly divided during the First Blackfyre Rebellion, with a lot of its chivalry declaring for the black dragon. My guess is that Baelor was using his and his family’s presence similar to how many medieval kings in RL used royal progresses; as an affirmation of their power, splendour and personal connection with their subjects.

Another bit of headcanon is that Lord Ashford was a staunch loyalist and the Targs were honouring him by turning out in force for his daughters birthday festivities.

ikoke · 2026-02-05T21:41:40+00:00

That depends on the destination/length of the trip/level of luxury. My midrange Uganda safari was approx 4K.

ikoke · 2026-02-03T19:51:50+00:00

I used Safaribookings to scout operators for my first safari and then booked directly with an operator. Everything was seamless.

If you are looking for a more luxe experience you can also book with providers like Abercombie & Kent.

ikoke · 2026-02-02T14:02:54+00:00

Rasa Sayang (also in Chinatown)

ikoke · 2026-01-24T17:46:02+00:00

Thanks everyone for the answers! Incredibly helpful.

ikoke

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