My Food Journey

Spitalfields Market

June 17^th

Finally, a whole blog devoted to food and specifically the markets that I have been able to visit. I got to explore Borough, Spitalfields, and Camden Market. Our group did not visit Borough Market, but I wanted to stop by and see it in action. It reminded me of the Seattle market with all the seafood stalls. All I ordered there was a raspberry donut which I ate with a cappuccino in a Moroccan café. Next is Camden Market which had the busiest vendors and most expansive space. I had classic Chinese food there and fantastic orange juice. It was a bit too crowded and loud for me, but it was an impressive place of business.

I wanted to save Spitalfields for the end because it was my favorite market, and I am going to expound upon every meal. This market had the best food vendors, and I loved the atmosphere. It was bustling but it was spread out. There was fresh air from outside but there was a clear covering to protect from the elements. I went to Spitalfields three separate days and enjoyed it every time. My first visit I had Sri Lankan Lamb Paratha. It was a lamb curry with some salad and dipping bread(paratha). This stand pulled me in with their free samples and the curry was perfectly spiced with the paratha soaking up the juice. I also had a cinnamon roll cupcake and matcha bubble tea. I had three bubble teas in Spitalfields, and they were amazing. My last dish from the market was hand pulled noodles from Thailand. The noodles were cold, but the beef and corn stir fry warmed up the dish. The sweetness of the corn complimented the pepper flakes that spiced up the meal.

The experiences with ordering were fairly simple but with diverse food stalls it can be hard to understand the lenders. It was mostly card payments so I wouldn’t advise bringing cash. Sometimes you just need assert yourself in line. Also, you may end up standing while you eat but most of the time you can find a seat. It was my first-time trying Sri Lankan, so I just picked something from the menu that I knew had their authentic bread and curry. I loved Spitalfields Market and it is a must eat in London.

-Tabi is Booked