London Restaurant Festival talks to Silla Bjerrum, co-founder of Feng Sushi, about eating in London.
LRF: What was the last London restaurant you visited?
SB: Zuma last Saturday – they do vegetables really well. I like just having snacks in the bar or by the counter instead of doing the whole fine dining sitting down thing.
LRF: Describe the best meal you’ve ever had in London.
SB: I’ve had excellent lunches with my partner David on sunny weekdays at the Petersham Nurseries. Also, celebrations at Corrigan’s Mayfair.
LRF: Which restaurants do you rate in your neighbourhood?
SB: Princess Victoria is very good – it’s informal and relaxed.
LRF: Which restaurants would you recommend to a tourist with one day to spend in London and why?
SB: Breakfast at La Fromagerie, lunch at Feng Sushi in Borough, then Coffee at Monmouth Coffee. Then stroll to the Tate Modern and Southbank Centre, have afternoon drinks at Skylon and then dinner at Corrigan’s Mayfair.
LRF: Where do you go for a great Sunday roast in London?
SB: It’s not really my thing! I do not eat much meat and prefer home cooked food at the weekend – but I would recommend Princess Victoria or The Electric Brasserie in Notting Hill. Alternatively, The Providores in Marylebone or the Petersham Nurseries.
LRF: What’s the best coffee shop in London?
SB: Monmouth Coffee, absolutely 100% – no one does it better!
LRF: What’s your favourite London pub or bar?
SB: Princess Victoria for its excellent wine selection or The Electric Brasserie.
LRF: Which London farmers’ market, food shop or suppliers would you recommend?
SB: La Fromagerie, Brindisa, Clean Bean Tofu and Borough Market on Thursday’s.
LRF: Who is your ideal dinner companion?
SB: Paul Auster.
LRF: What do you like to cook the most?
SB: Sashimi; in particular local handline mackerel or Loch Duart Salmon – more cutting than coking really!
www.fengsushi.co.uk
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