Hare & Tortoise, Bloomsbury

Continuing my current theme of scrumptious better value alternatives to the foodie hell of Wagamama, I recently re-visited Hare & Tortoise, in the newly developed Brunswick centre. An old favourite haunt, after being introduced to it a couple of years ago by friends who used to live around the corner.

H&T’s close proximity to UCL ensures that it has a steady stream of customers in the form of students, international and local, eager for cheap, tasty meals. And its Bloomsbury location also makes it a magnet for the budget tourist.

Ryo: “no, you order and pay first!”

Hellbent on a seat, much needed after 2 hours trudging through the hell that is the July Oxford Street sales, we halted midstep at the waitress’ bark, spun uncertainly to face the menu lying on the cash counter and began to um and aah our way through it.