NIPPON INN, BOURNEMOUTH 

Some friends of mine brought me to this little Japanese restaurant while I was visiting Bournemouth. Reasonable prices, friendly staff and quick service.

http://www.nipponinn.co.uk/ 

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Chef's Nigiri selection 10 pieces

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Japanese Green Tea

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Prawn Yakisoba

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Miso Ramen

EAT TOKYO, SOHO

http://www.eattokyo.co.uk/soho

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Mixed Sashimi on rice

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Teriyaki Chicken on skewers

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Tokyo Dragon

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Spider roll

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WAHACA, SOUTHBANK

http://www.wahaca.co.uk/locations/southbank/

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Horchata - A refreshing almond & rice milk with a touch of cinnamon

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Guacamole with tortilla chips - freshly made daily with Hass avocados & freshly squeezed lime juice

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Burrito with chargrilled ancho chicken - grilled chicken thigh with a smoky ancho chilli rub

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Toasted cornbread with chipotle honey butter, served by the slice with whipped goats cheese

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Devon Crab Tostada: Handpicked Devon white crab meat, with creamy mayo, fresh lime and diced tomatoes, served on lettuce with crispy tortillas on the side

(summer specials)

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Sweet potato and feta Taquitos - Roasted sweet potato, feta & caramelised red onion wrapped in crispy blue corn & dotted with salsas & chipotle mayo

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Sweet potato - Crispy fried chunks of sweet potato, dressed with smoky caramelised mojo de ajo

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Chicken Tinga Taco - Grilled chicken thigh in a sweet & smoky chipotle & tomato sauce

A sunny day cycling in Epping Forest. We hired some bikes for 3 hours and got going!

A stop-by at Kings Oak Pub for a Chicken Caeser Salad and Lamb Shank with chips.

Lamb Samosas and Okra Fries (we ordered another because they were so nice!)

Lamb Boti Kebab

Dishoom Chicken Tikka

Chicken Ruby, Black House Daal, Raita

Awadhi Lamb Biryani

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Memsahib's Mess

Pineapple and Black Pepper Crumble

So conclusion is. Go to Dishoom. The atmosphere is great, the service is excellent and the food is outrageously delicious. In fact, I plan to go to the different Dishooms located in London and try different things on the menu. 

COCORICO, Whetstone.

A celebratory meal for father's day as well as for myself passing finals and graduating!

Cocorico specialises in Italian food, especially it's seafood. I'd heard great things about this place but this was the first time for me. 

To start, bread for the table with butter. 

GAMBERONI DELLA CASA - King prawns with garlic, chilli and lemon

PORTOBELLO - Portobello Mushroom and goats cheese, chilli, garlic and topped with aromatic crumbs

For mains.

COCORICO SPECIAL MUSSELS - with king prawns & calamari in tomato, wine & herbs

BRODETTO DI RICCIONE - medley of seafood and shellfish cooked with tomato & wine sauce

SPAGHETTI AL CARTOCCIO - served in a pot spaghetti with kind prawns, langoustine, prawns in chilli, tomato, garlic and wine sauce

To end.

TRADITIONAL BANANA SPLIT