THE WONDERS OF LOCAL CUISINE, The Wonders Of Local Cuisine

Hi, my name’s James, and I’m your personal guide. Along with MyWoWo, I’d like to welcome you to the wonderful flavors of London.

London was once the capital of an empire, so it has imported numerous types of ethnic cuisine, and, like any other large city, it offers a variety of sophisticated restaurants. There are also plenty of typical dishes to try.

The famous fish and chips, cod fried in batter and served with fries, was already mentioned in novels from the 19th century, and remains popular with Londoners today because it’s wrapped in newsprint and can also be eaten on the go.

London is also famous for its sandwiches, which originated here. The name derives from John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, who invented them in the 18th century. You’ll find them everywhere, and they’re also enjoyed with afternoon tea.

The numerous pubs in the city serve mostly meat, grilled sausages and soups, but you’ll also find the traditional English specialty cottage pie, made with minced beef on a base of onions, covered with mashed potatoes and baked in the oven. It’s called shepherd’s pie when lamb is used instead of beef....