Yummei

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The adventures of a London Hippo
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Yummei
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Feasting just because I can :}
LATEST ARTICLES ( 112 )
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The Bell Pool Villa - Phuket - Thailand
There's just something spiritual about Phuket.Since I started studying working in London, I noticed that Londoner's have a real problem with impatience and ar... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Marco Pierre White's Steak House - Liverpool Street - London
When you're stressed, you develop a few bad habits.You give in to things, you wouldn't normally give in to.You do bad things.Sinful things.Like this... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
MissChu - Aldgate - London
"You ling, we bling!" After seeing MissChu's slogan on their little delivery bikes, needless to say I was sold.Misschu is a Vietnamese Streetfood tuckshop from... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Big Easy - BBQ & Whisky Master Class - Covent Garden - London *
I'm unashamed to admit that Man Vs. Food was and still is one of my FAVOURITE shows of all time.Who doesn't envy Adam Richman, travelling all over America... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
The Perfect Birthday Breakfast
I was dreading my birthday this year.The morning of my birthday, at the ungodly hour of 9am I was awoken by the buzzing of my phone. Grumbling and pulling the... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Moti Mahal - Spice & Gosset Champagne Event - Covent Garden - London
I can shamelessly admit that I am probably the worst person to be sat next to at a dinner party. I have serious self restraint problems. Read more
Posted on 11 August 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Marani - Mayfair - London
Courtesy of the fine people at Zomato, I was invited to a secret location, it was kept so under wraps that not even I had heard of the cuisine before. Read more
Posted on 20 July 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Viet Eat - Holborn - London
So, I've been trying a get back into shape.I've never been one that could *gasp* go on a diet.The thought causes me to crumble into despair. That, and because... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Abeno - Covent Garden - London
Okonomiyaki.What a wonderful phrase.Okonomiyaki! Aint no passing craaaze. (You see where I'm heading with this? :D )It means... "What you want - GRILLED. Read more
Posted on 14 May 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Recipes: 2 Step - Chocolate Croissants *
Wearing that domestic halo can be tough at times.Sometimes you just need to cut yourself some slack.Hotel Chocolat and Jus Rol kindly sent me some goodies to to... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Vivo - Angel - London
Everyone knows that dessert is the best ice-breaker.First of all, you're supposed to share.So... hello spoon action ;]Secondly, let's be real if you're talking... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
The Rooftop Cafe - The Exchange - London Bridge - London
There are very few places in London like The Rooftop Cafe at The Exchange.Only a handful of places exude such an exclusive atmosphere without the pretentious... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Layla's - Wimbledon - London
I have to admit that I rarely venture down to the south side of London.After living in Central for the past 4 years I have been a little spoilt.Everything I... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Budapest - New York Cafe and the Thermal Baths
The best part of going away on city breaks is the exploring.Finding that hidden cafe that only you seem to know about, and wandering around winding pathways... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Budapest - Day 1 - Exploring the Castle District
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen that in December I was parading around Budapest.I was only there for 4 days so I'm going to show you a snippet... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Hello Budapest - Part 1
Meet Teto. We met at the airport. When we saw each other we just knew we were going to be friends for life.So off we went, skipping side by side. Read more
Posted on 12 February 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Thai Thai - Old Street - London
Lately, I've been going through a rough time. Everything felt like it was going from bad to worse. So, I would hide away in my duvet cave and refuse to come out... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Casa Di Fiori & MyMink - Bond Street - London *
I was invited to the exclusive preview of MyMink's A/W '14 collection at Casa di Fiori.An invitation to mingle with stunning models draped in fur, whilst sippin... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
The Reach Bar and Kitchen - Gallions Reach - London *
January has been a month of post-feasting depression.It's that time of year where you stare at yourself in the mirror and say to yourself "Dayyym what have I... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Recipes: Yummei's 3 Step Nougat
If you've ever tried to make proper nougat before, you would know it involves waaaay too many steps; like boiling it, dissolving it, baking it and screaming... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES