Over the last few weeks, I've had the pleasure of
discovering some new foodie haunts, so thought that that I'd share some
of my favourites in a new (and hopefully) semi-regular feature! Food
(and eating in general) is one of my favourite pastimes, but despite
having a GCSE in Food Technology I wasn't really all that keen on
'proper' cooking until quite recently. Having been switched on to the
joys of cake, patisserie and even the odd rum baba by the broadcasting wonder
that is The Great British Bake Off, I'm now spending a lot more time in
the kitchen, sharing my Adventures in Baking as I go and getting to
grips with some new recipes (whilst at the same time struggling to find
space to accommodate my ever expanding collection of cookery books!)
However, I'm determined to expand my repertoire to encompass more than
just cakes (if anyone has the recipe for the perfect curry, then please
send it my way!), so in the name of research have been seeking out some
new food destinations to share and some equally exciting menus to sample. In
celebration of the lovely Aisling's birthday, last week a gaggle of us descended upon Patty & Bun, a burger mecca which has become
something of a cult favourite in London since opening last November. Just a
stone's throw away from Bond Street Station, Patty & Bun is small
but perfectly formed- with space for only 30 covers at a time it's a
niche eating experience with mass appeal, and their no reservations
policy just adds to the excitement. If you have to queue for a table
(which you almost inevitably will), have patience- it's well worth the
wait.

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menu itself is small but perfectly formed- with six core burgers as well as a
selection of specials and sides it's more than enough to satisfy even
the hungriest of visitors. Our table of eight ordered a pretty diverse
mix of food with the Hot Chic, Smokey Robinson and Ari
Gold proving the most popular, complemented with sharing
portions of fries and BBQ chicken wings. My Ari Gold was perfection
wrapped in paper- filled with cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, ketchup, mayo and a beef patty on brioche it was definitely the perfect
introduction to the Patty & Bun experience. Once I'd resigned myself
to the fact that there was no way I was going to be able to eat it and
not make a mess, I enjoyed it even more- demolishing the whole thing in
what felt like five minutes flat. The sides too, were just heavenly,
particularly the chicken wings- definitely order them if you're planning
a trip soon. At just over £13 each including drinks, we all found Patty
& Bun amazing value for money, and serenading Aisling with a Happy
Birthday anthem at the end of the meal was the perfect way to finish off
the evening.
Patty & Bun, 54 James Street, London, W1U 1HE
Patty & Bun, 54 James Street, London, W1U 1HE
Have you been to Patty & Bun? If so, what did you think?
(Image credit: Sarah Farrell, please do not reproduce without permission.)
I've been there and thought it was pretty good, definitely better than Meat Liquor which is gross and greasy! x
ReplyDeleteI'm still gutted I missed out on this!
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Jealous! I had my first Byron and Meat Liquor burger with Aisling at Bestival last year :) Sounds like my ideal place to eat xx
ReplyDeleteI am still dreaming about my P&B burger - so good! x
ReplyDeletePatty & Bun is awesome, there's so many amazing foodie places in London- I miss living there so much sometimes!xo
ReplyDeletePatty & Bun is awesome, there's SO many good places to eat in London ( & so varied!) it upsets me being so far away now :'( xo
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