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Old 02-08-2009, 17:20
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Although I've lived in London most of my life I can never claim to know it all...especially with restaurants.

I know there's plenty of:

Chinese
French
Italian
Lebanese
Japanese
and so on, and so on.

But what about really minority restaurants that don't get mentioned often and might be worth a visit for a meal with friends for the culinary experience? (not too expensive, mind....)
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Old 02-08-2009, 17:28
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There's a few Korean places in soho that have a menu that's pretty unfamilar to most westerners. Hackney/Dalston has a lot of Vietnamese places. Or you might try the Afghan Kitchen in Islington.
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Old 02-08-2009, 17:32
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I wonder is there any nationality in the world which wouldn't have at least one restaurant in London.
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Old 02-08-2009, 17:37
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There are a few Ethiopian restaurants in London, the first time I went to one it was a bit odd as you dont get cutlery you eat the food just as they do with their bread. The food was excellent .
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Old 02-08-2009, 17:39
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has a lot of Vietnamese places.
http://www.london-eating.co.uk/2870.htm ?
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Old 02-08-2009, 17:45
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There are a few Ethiopian restaurants in London, the first time I went to one it was a bit odd as you dont get cutlery you eat the food just as they do with their bread. The food was excellent .
Whereabouts? I'd love to try Ethiopian food.
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Old 02-08-2009, 17:48
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There must be a fair few Welsh restaurants in London.
Does anyone know any good New Zealand restaurants?
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Old 02-08-2009, 17:55
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Ethiopian restaurants? Do they serve the national dish "Nothing" at them?

Ok, I admit, very old and distasteful joke. I'll get my coat.
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Old 02-08-2009, 18:01
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Ethiopian restaurants? Do they serve the national dish "Nothing" at them?

Ok, I admit, very old and distasteful joke. I'll get my coat.
When I first said I had been to one a mate asked if they just sat you down and then brought you the bill.
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Old 02-08-2009, 18:06
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Old 02-08-2009, 18:07
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I wonder is there any nationality in the world which wouldn't have at least one restaurant in London.
I don't know do you count walkabout as a restaurant?
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Old 02-08-2009, 18:08
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I wonder is there any nationality in the world which wouldn't have at least one restaurant in London.
Scottish; I've never seen a deep fried pizza in London
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Old 02-08-2009, 18:12
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There's a few Korean places in soho that have a menu that's pretty unfamilar to most westerners.
Would they happen to serve sannakji? I've always wanted to try that.
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Old 02-08-2009, 18:20
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Scottish; I've never seen a deep fried pizza in London
There is plenty they are called off licences.
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Old 02-08-2009, 18:28
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can i be so bold as to suggest you trying a Greek restaurant???

theres alot near me in Holland and Germany and i have to admit i really enjoy eating at them so find a good one in London and enjoy!
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Old 02-08-2009, 18:46
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Cool thanks, Caledonian Rd is reasonably close to me so might try one of those.
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Old 02-08-2009, 18:47
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can i be so bold as to suggest you trying a Greek restaurant???

theres alot near me in Holland and Germany and i have to admit i really enjoy eating at them so find a good one in London and enjoy!
Greek restaurants aren't really much of a novelty in London, to be honest.
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Old 02-08-2009, 19:56
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I'd like to visit a Filipino restaurant sometime. There's not many around generally, but I hear there's one or two in London.
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Old 02-08-2009, 20:01
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If you fancy Caribbean, then Cottons in Camden is supposed to be ace. Amy Winehouse loves it apparently (although from the looks of her, I don't think she really eats)! It's not really a minority cuisine though...hmm well there are a few Belgian restaurants, if you count the Belgos chain! Moules, frites and beer - mmmm!
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Old 02-08-2009, 20:04
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I don't know do you count walkabout as a restaurant?
PMSL but...

http://www.alondonguide.com/outbacksteakhouse.html
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Old 02-08-2009, 20:05
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Is that Nobu restaurant in London really all that? I keep hearing how expensive and amazing it is, but has anyone here been there?
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Old 02-08-2009, 20:19
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I can't believe you missed of Indian, there soooo many.
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Old 02-08-2009, 20:24
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Polish and Scandinavian.
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Old 02-08-2009, 20:28
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Scottish; I've never seen a deep fried pizza in London
There's one at Trafalgar Square, it's called Albannach and apparently very good too...
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Old 02-08-2009, 20:30
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This is one thing that really irritates the shite out of me even though I live in a large regional town.

There is only:

Pub food
Chinese
Indian
Pizza
Burger
The occasional 'noodle dive'.

The lack of variety is dreadful. This is why I wish I lived somewhere more like London.
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