It’s time to step outside the same old menu choices and shake things up with some weird eating experiences. The rest of the world might think the UK serves up rather bland food, but here are some edible treats (and terrors) to convince them (and you) otherwise:
The Japanese are not the only ones fond of eating this slippery sea creature. In the 18th Century, London’s East End was serving jellied eels galore, and it’s still the spot you need to head to if you want to try this slimy delicacy. Stay in our London Bethnal Green hotel to be within easy reach of eel-serving establishments a-plenty.
You’ve probably heard of, and perhaps even tried, bubble and squeak. This dish is pretty similar, with a cabbage base, usually made out of leftovers, but unlike its better known counterpart it also includes the addition of plenty of cheese. It’s the perfect comfort mush, which is just what you need in the rugged Scottish borders which is where you’re most likely to find it. Our Berwick upon Tweed hotel is in prime rumbledethumps territory.
For having such a cute name, this pie is quite a shock to look at, mainly because you’ll find something looking right back at you. Out of the piecrust stick the heads of pilchards, googley eyes and all. The Cornish are very proud of their fishy egg and potato pie. Stay in our Hayle hotel to try it and find out why.
The Liverpudlians got their nickname from this dish, so you know it’s worth a try. It doesn’t actually have a fixed recipe, but involves a sort of fried stew of meat and vegetables, and will vary according to who cooks it. Spend a weekend in one of our Liverpool hotels to source out a few different versions.
The Welsh are keen on this dish as part of a fry up. Seaweed might not sound all that enticing first thing in the morning, but just wait until it’s boiled, purĆ©ed, and fried in an oatmeal batter. Stay in our Cardiff Central hotel to try starting your day with a Welsh breakfast.
Perhaps you’ve tried tripe. You’ve certainly eaten onions. But the combination of ox’s stomach lining, onions, and other ingredients like milk and nutmeg is what makes this Lancashire dish special. Stay in our Lancaster Central hotel and you’re bound to find a local pub or restaurant serving the delicious dish.
