Tuesday, August 18, 2009

New Culture Revolution


42 Duncan Street
London
N1 8BL

Met up with J here for dinner - I've been a couple of times before for various dumplings but we tried all new things this time. Veggie gyoza were tasty (and spicy! which is not in their description). J liked her carrot/apple juice as well. Then we shared a braised beef and aubergine dish, and ma la niu rou mien (szechuan spicy beef noodles) - both were good though the szechuan dish could have been way spicier for my taste. I like how clean it is inside and service is a little slow but very nice. Another place to go if you're in the neighborhood, but certainly not destination dining.

It's also conveniently located by The Island Queen, a cute pub that has one of my favorite summer fruit beers, Fruli. Unfortunately renowned among my friends for being the site of a double pickpocketing during a birthday party, so keep an eye on your wallet if you're there.

2 comments:

  1. Hi Marina - Saw your site on gmail :) So is New Culture Revolution very popular out east? There's one on Notting Hill Gate but to be honest we've never tried it bc it's always empty.

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  2. It's never been super busy in the Islington branch either but there are usually at least 5 or 6 other people in there - I always assumed it was due to its very hidden-away location. I wonder how it can afford to stay open in Notting Hill if it doesn't have enough business...

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