Dragon questers! Japan Centre London has teamed up with popular Japanese role play game, Dragon Quest to host a pop-up with special Slime-themed menu.
Japan Centre x Dragon Quest
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The Japan Centre x Dragon Quest collab is revolving around the game’s iconic slime characters.
The collab includes a special Slime-themed menu, so if you ever wondered what a slime would taste like, here’s your chance to find out.
The Menu
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The special menu includes Slime Bubble Lemonade (£4.50), Seaslime Mochi Donut (£4), Shell Slime Adzuki Matcha Shaved Ice (£4.75) and She-slime Lava Mountain Curry (Karaage £10.45 or Pumpkin Croquettes £9.95).
The menu items are available to purchase either on their own or as a meal deal.
There are two types of Dragon Quest meal deal available:
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Slime Meal Deal (£7.50) includes a Slime Bubble Lemonade and a Seaslime Mochi Donut. This one is available at both Japan Centre, Leicester Square and Ichiba London.
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Dragon Quest Meal Deal (£16.50) includes a Slime Bubble Lemonade, She-slime Lava Mountain Curry (with Karaage or pumpkin croquettes) and a Seaslime Mochi Donut. This one is only available at Ichiba London.
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Plus, you’ll get a FREE Slime sticker sheet when you purchase any meal deal.
To help you immerse into the Dragon Quest world, there are decorations and cut-outs all over the shops to take selfie with.
Japan Centre x Dragon Quest Competition
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Post your best selfie at the Dragon Quest pop-up (either at Japan Centre or Ichiba) and win Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake STANDARD EDITION Digital!
All you have to do is share your selfie on your channel and follow and tag @japancentre and @dragonquest. 5 winners will be randomly selected.
Ready for your next adventure? Whilst you’re at Westfield White City, why not visit the UK’s first Nintendo pop-up store? It’s located on the ground floor opposite the LEGO Store.
Towering skeletons, a medieval dungeon, a cursed tomb and a pagan ritual site. Get ready for a new, thrillingly immersive Halloween trail in Blenheim Palace.
[BLOG POST IN BIO] 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝘽𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙢 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 🎃🦇 Huge thanks to @Freemans Event Partners , @Blenheim Palace , and @RG Live for the invite to Halloween at Blenheim! ⚰️🧛🏻♂️ Come with us into a spooky forest where glowing eyes follow your every move from the shadows, ghostly lights float and flicker in the fog and skeletons loom out of the darkness 👀 Venture down twisting pathways, encounter with carnivorous plants and pumpkins, witness pagan rituals and explore cursed Egyptian tombs 🪦 Pierce your fangs into devilishly good food and drink: sell your soul for a Heaven & Hell burger 🪽🔥, put your claws on a Trick or Treat Pizza 🎃🍕 or savour the essence of a Vampire Dog 🧛🏻♂️🌭 😱 FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME ONLY! 23rd October – 2nd November 2025 🎟️ Make sure you book your tickets now #HalloweenatBlenheim#halloweentrail#halloween2025
Come with us into a spooky forest where glowing eyes follow your every move from the shadows, ghostly lights float and flicker in the fog and skeletons loom out of the darkness.
Blenheim Palace has a brand new Halloween Trail this year and it’s spookier and more immersive than ever.
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If you’re brave enough to step along the trail, you will encounter cursed tombs where the dead come alive, a medieval dungeon full of dark secrets, giant spider webs ready to trap the unwary, a pagan ritual site with ancient power and so much more!
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During the trail light and sound effects, live actors, fire show and other entertainments (plus, a bit of jump scare here and there) help you fully immerse into the thrill.
Enjoy It Twilight or Moonlight
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Blenheim Palace Halloween Trail is designed to provide an atmospheric and enjoyable experience for all ages. It’s spooky but definitely not as frightening as a house of horrors.
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Time slots available from 4pm, so families with younger children can explore the surprises in daylight while those who are there for the spook and eeriness may prefer walking through the trail under moonlight.
Bewitch Your Tastebuds
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Blenheim Palace has partnered withFreemans Event Partners to make sure you always have something devilishly delicious to pierce your fangs into during the trail.
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Halloween-inspired food and drinks menu are served up for all the family. Pick your side with the Heaven & Hell Burger, put your claws on a Trick or Treat Pizza or savour the essence of a Vampire Dog.
Meat-free and gluten-free options available for ghouls on a special diet.
Craving something sweet?
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Toast marshmallows over glowing coals, munch on warm churros or sip on an Oreo Cookie Monster Hot Chocolate.
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Boozy brews also available. Indulge in a Spiced Apple Pie cocktail or warm your soul with a hot toddy.
Halloween Afternoon Tea
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Why not finish your experience with a Halloween-themed afternoon tea?
Choose from Premium Afternoon Tea (this includes a Zombie Cocktail or a glass of Hundred Hills Pink Fizz), Traditional Afternoon Tea or treat the little monsters with Children’s Afternoon Tea.
Expect a selection of horrid but delicious treats, including dead man’s eyes sand-witches, headless horseradish slider, graveyard mushroom sausage rolls and other ghoulish delights.
Time slots can be varied. Please, see available time slots when booking.
Flexible tickets also available. They’re called ‘Anytime tickets’ and they permit entry at any time for the Halloween Trail between the first session and 10pm on the date your ticket is booked for.
Hidden away from the busy Victoria station, Dragon Inn Club is famous for its Sichuan Hotpot and relaxing atmosphere with dim red lighting and bamboo décor that recreates the journey of the Silk Road.
⚠️ Hidden gem alert ⚠️ [MORE INFO IN BIO] If you love Sichuan cuisine and Chinese history, this restaurant is a must visit 🥢 @Dragoninnclub2017 is an authentic Chinese restaurant, inspired by the 8th-century China 🐉 🗺️ Embark on a journey on the Silk Road that once famously connected China to the Western world 🍹Enjoy cocktails influenced by ingredients from the Far East or indulge in a classic Chinese hotpot with three different broths and cook your own meat and vegetables 🍗🥬 #chinesecuisine#chinesefood#chinesehotpot#hiddengem#chineseculture#chinesehistory#nightout#silkroad
Tucked away on Upper Tachbrook Street (5-min walk from Victoria station), Dragon Inn Club doesn’t seem extraordinary from the outside. It looks just like other restaurants in the area.
Step in, however, and find yourself transported back in time to the 8th-century China. Embark on a journey on the Silk Road that once famously connected China to the Western world.
Authentic Interior
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To make the restaurant as authentic as possible, all the decorations are imported from China. All the lanterns, the ceramic decorations, the statues, the pictures on the walls, even the tiles on the floor and the wood on the walls are all from China.
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There’s even an altar, a real Chinese desk with ink brushes and ink holder and an ancient rice milling machine which was used for changing the paddy rice into rice.
Ancient rice milling machine
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The ground floor gives space to a cosy cocktail bar where they serve themed cocktails, premium spirits, Sake, tea and more.
The signature cocktails are influenced by ingredients from the Far East and will bring guests on a sensory journey to the secrets of Chinese flavours.
Whether you choose the ‘Terracotta Soldier’, the ‘Call me Geisha’ or ‘The Lost Wuxia’, you can be sure that you will experience something very exotic. The cocktails are infused with rose and plum flavours, black tea, or fruits like watermelon or peach.
The Main Restaurant
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The main restaurant is downstairs.
It’s a large airy place, divided into dimly lit sections where guests can have relaxed intimate experience.
In addition to the main restaurant, there is a private dining suite and private booths for an even more intimate experience with your significant other or the closest family members.
Sichuan Menu
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Central to many Sichuan dishes the famous ‘Five Fragrances’. These are: fennel, pepper, aniseed, cinnamon and clove.
These are combined with chili, and Sichuan peppercorns that define the region unique, easily recognisable tase profile.
Dragon Inn Club has an extensive a la cart menu, including Peking Duck, seafood, noodles and more.
We started with the Beijing Roast Duck. The duck was cooked to perfection in a traditional style. It was juicy and soft and full of flavour. It was served with vegetables, some sauce and pancakes, so you can make your own mini savoury pancakes just as you like it.
Sichuan Hotpot
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The centre of the whole menu, however, is the Sichuan Hotpot.
Sichuan Hotpot is what Dragon Inn Club is specialised in and it’s a social way of eating Chinese people have enjoyed thousands of years. Dragon Inn Club embraces this tradition by offering authentic ingredients with a modern twist.
Hotpot dining is very popular in China even today. It’s a very interactive dining experience where raw ingredients are served with different flavoured soup broth and guest cook their own food in the shimmering pot of flavourful stock at the table.
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Hotpots can perfectly customisable depending on the guests’ taste or dietary requirements and it’s the perfect way to bring friends and family together and creating memories to treasure.
Dragon Inn Club offers Hotpot Set Dinner, Vegan Hotpot Menu, and Build Your Own Hotpot, along with a Sichuan a la cart menu, Express Menu which perfect for pre-or post-West End theatre dining, and Beginners Menu for those not familiar with Chinese cuisine.
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The restaurant’s Head Chef, Qing Song Fan, is proud of the vibrant modern dishes successfully blended with tradition and authenticity.
The menu features a range of adventurous dishes, including prawn ravioli with chili, corn-fed chicken cooked in Sichuan oil or century egg with soy and chili.
We tried the Classic Hotpot menu.
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The menu features three different soup bases: Sichuan spicy, Chicken & spring onions and Classic tomato.
The hotpot comes with 14 different ingredients – meat and veg – for you to cook for yourself in the broths. The ingredients included beef slices, chicken slices, lamb slices, tofu, fresh king prawns, fresh scallops, noodles, oyster mushroom, and lotus root slices, just to name a few.
Cooking our own meal was great fun. We experimented with different ingredients with different soup bases.
We also had seven different sauces from spicy to mild to soy sauce to try with the different meat and vegetables.
If you have never tried hotpot before, don’t worry! The staff if very helpful and will explain everything, from how to cook your ingredients and for how long, to why there are two different sizes of chopsticks on your table and how to use them.
If you’re not comfortable with using chopsticks, you can get fork and spoon instead.
Private room
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Dragon Inn Club is a must-visit hidden gem for anybody who loves authentic Chinese cuisine and interested in Chinese culture or history because this restaurant perfectly blends the two. Make sure you allow time to explore every corner of the restaurant because the more you look, the more you discover.
Ready for your next adventure? Love Asian cuisine? Sakura Season has arrived at Tombo Japanese Café. They recently introduced their Sakura Season Specials which includes a Sakura Mont Blanc Sundae, a trending dessert in Japan.
Mind the Gap! London Transport Museum’s café, Canteen, is more than just an ordinary café within the museum’s shop. From the wooden benches to the signs, tiles and posters, everything is original and reclaimed from the Underground.
Mind the Gap! 🚇 [BLOG POST IN BIO] @London Transport Museum café, Canteen, is more than just an ordinary café within the museum’s shop Did you know that from the wooden benches to the signs, tiles and posters, everything is original and reclaimed from London tube stations? 🚉 For example, there are original tiles from Sloan Square and light fittings originally planned to be installed at Embarkment station 🚥 @Covent Garden #londontransportmuseum#londonhotspots#transportforlondon#museumlondon#coventgarden#mindthegap#londonunderground#londontiktok#CapCut
London Transport Museum’s café, Canteen, is named after the static and mobile canteens used to cater the staff during the 1940s and 1950s.
The café’s interior is celebrating the changing design of London transport by using original furnishing and furniture once used at stations all over London.
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There are original tiles from Sloan Square and light fittings originally planned to be installed at Embarkment station.
The wooden benches were found in the basement of Wembley Park and Gloucester Road, while the original posters and maps once helped passengers find their way at different stations all over the city.
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There are also luggage racks from 1960s A stock trains.
The signs you can see all over the café are all reclaimed from the Underground.
Mind the Bite!
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Park your bum on one of the glorious moquette seats and explore the food and drink offerings.
The menu has a range of hot and cold meals, including soup of the day, sandwiches, Great British specials, such as all day English Breakfast and fish & chips, as well as salads.
Vegan and vegetarian options also available.
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They also have the cutest kids’ meal in the fridge. The meal comes in an adorable London Transport Museum-themed box and contains a sandwich, a drink and some snacks.
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The highlights on the menu are definitely the Underground-themed cocktails. There are two cocktails: ‘Routemaster’ and Elizabeth Line’, and a mocktail: ‘Central Line’ on the menu.
Bonus point to the Canteen for being breastfeeding friendly.
London Transport Museum Canteen is on the first floor of the shop and open to all. Make sure you a pay visit next time you’re in Covent Garden and travel back in time while sitting on a moquette seat surrounded with all those memorabilia.
Ready for your next adventure? Covent Garden is taken over by cute smiling inflatable clouds. The installation is on display at Covent Garden Piazza to deliver joy and happiness this Summer.
Hollywood tough guy (Spy Kids, Machete, Con Air, Desperado), Danny Trejo opened his taco restaurant, Trejo’s Tacos last year and you can try all the tacos half price every Tuesday!
🌵☀️🌮 [MORE INFO IN BIO] @TrejosTacosUK is owned by Hollywood tough guy (Spy Kids, Machete, Con Air, Desperado), Danny Trejo 💃🏻🌮 Every Tuesday is ‘Taco Tuesday’ which means, ALL tacos on the menu are for HALF PRICE from 12pm – 5pm 🕺🏻🍸 Happy Hour: Tuesday – Friday: 4pm – 6:30pm ALL Margaritas are £7 📍 299-301, Portobello Rd, London W10 5TD #trejostacos#dannytrejo#tacos#tacotuesday#machete#desperado#conair#tacolover#mexicanfood#margarita#CapCut
At Trejo’s Tacosevery Tuesday is taco Tuesday, meaning ALL the tacos on the menu are half price from 12pm – 5pm.
There are eight different mouth-watering tacos on the menu, including vegan options.
The menu offers tacos with the most different fillings, making sure everyone finds their favourite. Want to try Danny’s favourites? Spot Danny’s smiling face printed next to his favourite tacos.
The tacos are not too big, but generously filled with spicy shrimp, battered fish, chicken, cauliflower, mushroom and vegetables, depending on which one you order.
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We ordered the vegan mushroom asada and the chicken tikka tacos.
The vegan mushroom asada was filled with the most delicious eared mushrooms (juicy and flavourful), salsa Verde slaw, pepita pesto and citrus soy marinade.
The chicken tikka taco was filled with big chunks of chicken tikka, Spanish rice, onions, Jalapeños and mint raita.
Both were fresh and burst of flavour and beautifully presented (compliment to the kitchen!), and the best part was, they were half price, meaning, each costed £3 only!
We also ordered the grilled chicken taco (grilled chicken, chipotle slaw, pico de gallo, chipotle crema & lettuce) and one of Danny’s favourites, steak asada (seared asada steak, citrus soy steak sauce, Verde slaw & pepita pesto) for takeaway.
As the portions are not too big, you might find yourself wanting to order more. But, hey it’s Taco Tuesday! So, you can double the satisfaction without breaking the bank.
The Drinks
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The drinks menu is divided into Margaritas, cocktails, Non-alcoholic cocktails, and other drinks, including wine, beer, shots and soft drinks.
We tried the Watermelon Picante cocktail and the Cucumber Cilantro Margarita. Both were low-alcoholic and very refreshing. Perfect for the Summer heatwave.
The Watermelon Picante was served with a slice of fresh juicy watermelon with a Jalapeño-infused rim. The Jalapeno had a surprising taste paired with the watermelon, but I ended up loving it.
The Cucumber Cilantro Margarita was very refreshing, and it was served with a thin slice of cucumber curled on the rim of the glass decorated with a cute little wooden cactus.
Happy Hour: Tuesday – Friday: 4pm – 6:30pm ALL Margaritas are £7
The Atmosphere
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The interior is sophisticated and quirky at the same time. There are giant cacti and succulents all over the restaurant creating that Mexican vibe we all love.
A few more murals have been added inside and outside since our first visit.
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A giant black-and-white portrait of Danny Trejo covers the whole building on the outside. This giant looks particularly good when viewed from the other side of the street.
On entering, there is a small waiting area with a cosy coach with a new mural featuring Danny. (this one is badass!)
On the left there is the bar area, serving Margaritas and all the delicious cocktails and drinks, Trejo’s Tacos offers, including Trejo’s Cerveza beer.
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Inside, there is the main seating area with cosy seats and cushions decorated in Mexican style.
Here there are more murals, each one from Danny’s famous movies. Perfect backdrop for a selfie or for your food and drink.
The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. If you’re not familiar with Mexican food or never tried taco before, they’re more than happy to give you some recommendations. I even had a lovely chat about Danny’s movies with the bartender. (shoutout for David!)
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Oh, did I mention that now merchandise is also available on the spot? Trejo’s Tacos tee, baseball hat, keychain and more are all up for grabs. Simply ask a member of staff.
Trejo’s Taco has brought some Mexican vibes to the always busy Portobello Road. Following the Mexican tradition that family recipes are passed from generation to generation, Trejo’s Tacos is using the Trejo family’s secret recipes.
If you’re lucky, you might even have a chance to meet Danny Trejo himself. He visited the restaurant and met his fans this April. Hopefully, we’ll see him again soon.
Make sure you sign up for their newsletter, so you won’t miss the opportunity.
Ready for your next adventure? Notting Hill’s other famous café is Café Diana which is located near Kensington Palace and was named after the late Princess. Lady Di often visited Café Diana herself with Prince William and Prince Harry. It’s a 24-minute journey from Trejo’s Tacos by bus.
[BLOG POST IN BIO] Afternoon tea for 2 for £10? Yes, please! ???????? Bubble & Chai is a lovely hidden gem in the heart of London and currently offering Indian Afternoon Tea for two for only £10 @Bubble & Chai ???? The afternoon tea consists of 2 toasties of your choice with Karak Chai ???? There are 5 different toasties to choose from: Rainbow Cheese, Chilli Cheese, Bombay Potato, Chicken Tikka and Tuna Melt ???????? The café has a beautiful selfie corner with wisteria and peacock feathers ???? #afternoontea#afternoontealondon#karakchai#indianafternoontea#prettycafe#cafe#prettyplace#dateidea#CapCut
Tucked away in White Church Lane, next to Aldgate East station, Bubble & Chai is a beautiful hidden café with pretty floral décor, delicious bubble tea, afternoon tea, and friendly staff.
Perfect for couples or close friends to hide away from the busy city life for an hour or two.
The Décor
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Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed with bright blue walls and purple and white Wisteria cascading down from the ceiling.
On the left, there is a selfie corner with more Wisteria, decorated with pretty little peacock figures and peacock feathers. You can sit on one of the blue plush stools to pose with your food or drink. The large mirror behind the installation will make your photo more epic.
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On the right, there are a few garden tables with matching chairs. It’s a pretty cozy corner with even more flowers waiting to be the backdrop of your afternoon tea.
Afternoon Tea for Two for £10
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Bubble & Chai is currently running a limited-time offer: Indian Afternoon Tea for two for £10! Available until June 2024.
The afternoon tea consists of 2 toasties of your choice with Karak Chai.
There are 5 different toasties to choose from: Rainbow Cheese, Chilli Cheese, Bombay Potato, Chicken Tikka and Tuna Melt.
We chose the Chicken Tikka and the Bombay Potato toasties.
The Chicken Tikka toastie was Chicken Tikka with cheese mix, yoghurt & mint sauce, tomato, red onion and lettuce.
The Bombay Potato toastie was potato with cheese mix, tempered spiced onions, coriander, green chilli and green chutney spread.
The toasties were generous in both size and filling. Particularly loved the Chicken Tikka. It was full of flavour and the chicken went really well with the yoghurt & mint sauce.
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The tea was served in the most Instagrammable pot and cup, in matching colour of the interior.
If you have never tried Karak Chai before:
Karak Chai is a sweet hot tea served with milk. It’s a strong tea compered to regular English tea.
The blend is made with fermented black tea leaves, ginger, and spices, such as pepper, cardamon, cinnamon, fennel and cloves. Karak Chai is popular in Arabian countries.
Bubble Tea and Speciality Drinks at Bubble & Chai
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Bubble & Chai also serves bubble tea, including milk and fruit tea and the best part is, they’re all customisable.
Milk bubble tea flavours include, Honeydew, Rose Milk, Coconut, Matcha and Salted Caramel, just to name a few.
Fruit bubble tea flavours include, for example Pomegranate, Kiwi, Lychee and Passion Fruit. Perfect on a hot Summer day.
Craving something special? Speciality drinks include Pink Chai & Tapioca, Mojito, Oreo Milk Tea and Pina Colada, just to mention a few from the menu.
Make sure you visit this pretty hidden gem next time you’re around Whitechapel with your sweetheart or bestie and don’t miss their Indian afternoon tea.
Ready for your next adventure? Chelsea in Bloom has returned for 2024 with the most beautiful flower installations. This year’s theme is ‘Floral Feasts’ and there are over 120 participants. 20-min with District line from Bubble & Chai.
Located within Westfield White City, Ichiba Japanese Food Hall is the largest Japanese food hall in Europe. As part of Japan Centre Group, Ichiba regularly host free workshops, tasting events and demonstrations.
???? [BLOG POST IN BIO] We had a fantastic time at Ichiba Japan Centre’s free sushi demonstration & tasting event ???? Tomono san made a fabulous demonstration, explaining all the ins and outs of sushi making @Tomono Sushi Party ???? We also learnt about Japanese superfoods: fermented natto soy beans, umeboshi pickled plum and seaweed and also had a chance to taste them ???? Plus, we were lucky enough to be among the first 25 attendees to receive a complimentary bottle of Kikkoman soy sauce! ???? Interesting fact: Did you know that Kikkoman have used the exact same recipe for their soy sauce since the 17th century? ???? Learn more about the free events at Ichiba and Tomono Sushi Party ???? blog post in bio #sushilover#sushiclass#japanesefood#japancentrelondon#sushimaking#japanese#japaneseculture
Ichiba is the first joint venture between Japan Centre Group and Cool Japan Fund, a public private fund, part owned by the Japanese government.
With over 3,000 Japanese products, Ichiba is working together with the best authentic and artisan suppliers and farmers across Japan to bring the highest quality food, drink, homeware, unique gifts, bakery, and hard to find confectionary and sake to London.
Alongside Ichiba’s official partners, you can find Japan’s biggest brands, such as Kikkoman (famous for their soy sauce) and Gekkikan (well-known for their sake).
The theatrical kitchens dotted around Ichiba allow you to peek behind the scenes and witness how authentic Japanese food is created.
Within the food hall, there is a noodle bar, a sake & oyster bar, a mochi donut bar and a ramen bar, named Shoryu.
At Ueshima Coffee bar, you have a chance to try Japan’s No.1 coffee, as well as seasonal coffee specialities, such as Matcha or Cherry Blossom Lattes.
Free Workshops, Tasting Events and Demonstrations at Ichiba
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In partnership with Japan Centre Group, Ichiba regularly host free workshops, demonstrations and tasting events to promote Japanese food and culture overseas.
They host origami workshops, sushi demonstrations and tasting events, mochi pounding and onigiri tasting, just to name a few.
Keep an eye on their Instagram for their next events and special offers.
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This May we participated in a free sushi making demonstration and tasting event hosted by Tomono Sushi Party.
During the 45-minute long event we learnt about different types of sushi and Japanese superfoods: fermented natto soy beans, umeboshi pickled plum, seaweed and more.
We learnt how to make sushi rice from scratch and how to season it perfectly, how to roll a basic sushi roll and how to make different types of sushi.
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At the end of the demonstration, we had a chance to taste different types of sushi, fermented natto soy beans and umeboshi pickled plum.
We were lucky enough to be among the first 25 attendees to receive a complimentary bottle of Kikkoman soy sauce!
(Interesting fact: Did you know that Kikkoman have used the exact same recipe for their soy sauce since the 17th century?)
About Tomono Sushi Party
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Tomono Sushi Party host fun sushi making demonstrations, masterclasses, and parties.
Founder, Tomono san, was born and raised in Japan and moved to the UK nearly 30 years ago.
She started her small business in 2022 with the aim to bring out the best from both cultures – Japanese food and British local ingredients – to create amazing dishes in a fun, easy and enjoyable way.
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Tomono san strongly believes that nutritional education is a key factor in healthy and happy living. That’s why she does not just teach how to make sushi, but also explains the health benefits of the ingredients she is using during her classes.
Fancy a fun challenge?
Tomono Sushi Party host team building classes, kids sushi making workshops, and even birthday parties and hen parties!
Drop them an email to organise your tasty sushi event with them.
Ready for your next adventure? Chinatown bubble tea shop, Chatime UK has recently launched a collab with BT21. Two different drinks and limited-edition merch available. Plus, if you buy any drink in store, you can get massive discount on the merch!
In the bustling heart of Soho, there is a dramatic goth-inspired cocktail bar with moody interior and a hidden, intimate basement bar. Thirteen LDN is the newest addition to the rock’n’roll inspired hotel, Chateau Denmark.
???? [BLOG POST IN BIO] Goth-inspired bar in Soho ???? ????????????♂️ In the bustling heart of Soho, there is a dramatic goth-inspired cocktail bar with moody interior: Thirteen LDN ???? In the basement, there is another hidden bar, called Dial8 #hiddengems#bestbars#goth#gothbar#cocktail#bar#weekendplans#weekendvibes#CapCut
Opened in February 2023, Thirteen LDN is a gothic opulence with its bold and brave interior with rich baroque elements.
In the centre of the bar, a huge teal chesterfield conversation chair is towering over the leather stools and the black and white striped flooring with its deep buttoning and large comfortable seats.
Beaming golden light cascading from the gothic lamp from the top of the chair to create the perfect ambiance. The lamp is decorated with two gothic metal dragon statues as their chasing each other.
Red, black, and teal colours dominate the place, while the bar counter is floating in glimmering golden light as it was a gateway to another world.
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An oversized crimson designer sofa dominating the space at the large window. Its arms curving into themselves, reminding me to Tim Burton movies.
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Hidden right next to the bar counter, there is a private space with a large sofa that looks like an organ, lit mysteriously by a leaf-shaped prism lamp hanging from the red ceiling. If you want more privacy, heavy red curtains are hanging from both sides that you can use as space divider.
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The curtains on the large windows are made of metal chains, and if you look closer, you will recognise pictures of human faces painted on them.
Dial8
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Dial8 is an intimate basement bar located right under Thirteen LDN with a capacity of 60 guests. Perfect for meetings, gatherings, and private events.
Dial8 has a discreet separate entrance on Flitcroft Street for gatherings that require exclusivity.
The dominant colours here are orange and black. Long black velvet sofas are stretching along the walls while the black shelves above are decorated with orange glass spheres making guests feel like they were in the mysterious den of a fortune-teller.
The Menu
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The drinks menu takes inspiration from the area’s rich history.
Denmark Street was once known for being home of music publishers and recording studios where such legends like David Bowie, Black Sabbath and the Sex Pistols would be frequent visitors, some of them even recorded and rehearsed there.
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Try one of the bars’ signature cocktails, such as ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ (Martini Riserva Speciale Rubino, Aperol, Watermelon Liqueur, Rhubarb bitters, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV), ‘Soho’ (WhistlePig PiggyBack 6yo Rye, Martini Riserva Speciale Rubino, Peach Liqueur, Maraschino Cherry Liqueur, Peychaud bitters) or ‘Rocknroller’ (Bacardi Reserva 8 yo Rum, Amaretto Disaronno, Pineapple, Angostura bitters, Citrus, Double Dutch Ginger Beer).
Classic cocktails include Margarita, Espresso Martini, Aviation, Old Fashioned, and plenty more.
In the 1930s – thanks to the number of Japanese businesses there – the area was known as Little Tokyo.
The bars’ food menu is paying tribute to Tin Pan Alley’s legacy by offering Japanese-inspired bites, such as Poké Bowls, inside out sushi rolls, gyoza and Japanese desserts.
DJs and Live Music
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Thirteen LDN and Dial8 offer an amazing line up of the best DJs and live performers to capture the wild energy of London’s famous musical quarter.
From funk to disco to soul to cabaret entertainment, everyone can find what best suits to their tastes.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect venue for your private event, just want to pop in for a drink after work with your colleagues or on the hunt for a really unique hidden gem in London, Thirteen LDN and Dial8 are definitely a choice.
Ready for your next adventure? This arcade-themed café is the perfect spot for girls day out. EL&N Café’s Wardour Street branch is an Insta heaven with electric pink interior, a neon arch, a playable pink arcade motorcycle and Instagrammable food and drink menu.
Did you know that the world’s best falafel recipes came from Egypt? What do you think; is it true? Come with me to Berwick Market to an award-winning Egyptian falafel bar to find out.
The best Egyptian falafel in London! ???? Wowshee Egyptian Falafel Bar is a must-try spot if you’re a falafel lover ???? @Pita Bar Their award-winning falafel, their is made with fava beans, not chick peas. And the result? The most flavourful falafel you can find in town! Located in Berwick Street Market, Soho, Wowshee offers pita and mezza box filled with a mix of exotic crunchy vegetable, Egyptian falafel, halloumi, hummus and choice of sauce Huge portions, filling and healthy, all under £10! ????What I ordered: Wowhshee Mezza Box – large (£7.95) ???? Berwick St, London W1F 8ST *invite* #wowshee#londoneats#falafel#veganfoodlondon#veganlondon#egyptianfood#wheretoeatlondon#veganlondon#CapCut
Tucked away in Berwick Street there is a stall, famously selling the ‘Best falafel in London’. The constant queue suggests it might be right, so I joined the queue to find it out.
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They’re selling pita and Mezza Box and the portions are huge!
I ordered the Scotch Egg Falafel Mezza Box which was overfilled with mouth-watering falafel Scotch eggs, a mix of vegetables, including yummy fried aubergine, fried halloumi, hummus, pickles and four different sauces: garlic dill mayo, classic tahini, beetroot tahini and Alexandrian chilli.
As they were cutting the egg-filled falafel in half in front of me, I knew it would taste just as good as it looked, and I wasn’t disappointed.
The Secret of Egyptian Falafel
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Egyptian falafel tastes so different than those I’ve tried so far. But what’s its secret?
Well, Egyptian falafel is made with fava beans instead of chickpeas. Fava beans make the falafel lighter and moister than those made with chickpeas.
Wowsheetake a step further and fill their falafel with runny Scotch egg before frying them to make them crispy on the outside and soft inside.
Wowshee’s reputation as the ‘Best falafel in London’ is definitely well-deserved, as they won the International Falafel Award in 2019.
Next time when you’re around Berwick Street, make sure you visit Wowshee Egyptian Falafel Bar and grab a pita or a Mezza Box for lunch. And the best part is, everything on the menu is under £10!
Ready for your next adventure? It’z Kebab Baby! The UK’s biggest – and definitely the most Instagrammable – kebab house is in Oxford Street. Keb Houze do not just sell mouth-watering and super Instagrammable kebab, but it’s also an entertainment hub with free playable arcade games and table football!
[BLOG POST IN BIO] So, you’ve visited the famous Café Diana in Notting Hill, but did you know that there is a Princess Diana-themed café in Walthamstow, too? ❤️ The owner of Market Café and his mother are huge fans of the royal family and Lady Di and have been collecting merchandise related to them for nearly 20 years Some pieces of their collection are on the walls, but if you tell them you’re a fan, too, they’ll show you the rest of the impressive collection ???? Market Café | 151 High St, London E17 7BX #ladydiana#marketcafe#walthamstow#princessdiana#ladydi#princessdiana#CapCut
Market Café or ‘Diana Café’ as known unofficially to locals is located in the very heart of Walthamstow.
Spanning a kilometre of the High Street, Walthamstow Market is the longest open-air market in London. Dating back in 1885, the market is packed with stalls selling food, clothes, and household goods while cosy cafés and restaurants are serving nice coffee and delicious lunch for shoppers and locals.
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Market Café is one of those lovely cosy cafés on Hight Street and it’s a true hidden gem.
The café has a very unique relaxing atmosphere, and the walls are all covered in photos and memorabilia of Princess Diana and the royal family.
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There are photographs, gold-rimmed plates, and magazines, along with a lovely artwork of the late Princess featuring hand-drawn portrait and a poem.
The owner of the café and his mother are huge fans of the royal family and Lady Di and have been collecting merchandise related to them for nearly 20 years.
The memorabilia displayed on the walls is only the tip of the iceberg. If you tell them you’re a fan of Princess Diana and the royal family, they are happy to show you the rest of their impressive collection.
The Atmosphere
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The café is very atmospheric and relaxing. Dim light, natural wooden furniture and exposed brick walls create the perfect cosy vibe. At the back, there are wooden wheel benches with colourful cushions and flowers on the matching tables.
There is an impressive bar counter in the middle of the venue, lit in warm red light and decorated with dried flowers, red and white artificial grapes, and bottles of wines all around.
There are large mirrors, old oil lamps and inspiring quotes on the wall adding to the warm ambience making you want to stay longer.
The Menu
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At Market Café you can really start your day as a royal. They have an extensive menu that includes full English Breakfast, set breakfast, lots of vegetarian options, omelettes, dinners, and roasts and even children menu.
Market Café is famous for its great coffee, so I ordered a cappuccino, and I loved the stylish ceramic mug and the cute spoon it was served with.
The staff was very nice and helpful, always smiling and very passionate.
If you ever visit Walthamstow Market, make sure you pop in to Market Café for a lovely breakfast or a nice coffee and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere while marvelling at the beautiful details and memorabilia dedicated to Lady Di and the royal family.
Ready for your next adventure? Café Diana in Notting Hill was named after Princess Diana and she was a frequent visitor. If you love the Queen of Hearts, make sure you pay a visit next time you’re around Kensington Palace.
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