27 January 2009

Moules, frites, et biere...


How Belgian. i first had this when i was in Paris two years ago. since that was a chain restaurant (Leo..sth), it was cheaper than what we had tonight. Belgo is in fact a chain, too, albeit a little more upscale. The mussels are fresh but the overall taste (Provençal: tomatoes, celery, and other ingredients) was okay. i preferred the Thai green curry style my friends got, though (people over here co-opt lots of thai cusine into their food, from "Belgian" mussels dish to potato chips). However, the chips are really nice (crispy on the outside, juicy soft on the inside: see image) and the beer (St.Feuillien Blonde, 7.5% alc.) is good, too.


As a devoted vegetarian Mimi had to miss out on the mussels.

This place is crowded even on a Monday night. but then this is Covent Garden we're talking about.

Some of the mussels weren't "cooked", that is they're not all that firm but i ate them anyway. hope i won't get food poisoning later tonight haha. but my sturdy Thai stomach is immune to all kinds of things.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hahaha, I look so funny in the pic lol
It was a great night indeed. Thanks for your company until my last night in the UK. We'll definitely meet again in Thailand. All the best for your study & enjoy the rest of your time in Europe :))

nrugkhapan said...

avec plaisir :)

psurangk said...

I am so jealous of your meal. It looks so deliciousss

alissa said...

in last month's alumni magazine i found this designer www.jonathanadler.com
he makes cool pots and cool interior designs too you might already know his stuff but yeah... so awesome.