Editor’s Note: Now and then we'll spotlight one of our amazing Google Places reviewers. Both so you guys can start to get to know one another and so we can pull together and share our favourite local places. Today, we introduce you to Amanda Sun from London.
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Amanda only moved to London for university 18 months ago, but she already knows her way around the city’s shopping scene. When she isn’t updating Twitter and Tumblr, or eating out in her neighbourhood of Covent Garden, she can be found “sporadically” updating her fashion blog or reading novels. Amanda took some time out between classes to share what she’s discovered about London so far.
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Amanda only moved to London for university 18 months ago, but she already knows her way around the city’s shopping scene. When she isn’t updating Twitter and Tumblr, or eating out in her neighbourhood of Covent Garden, she can be found “sporadically” updating her fashion blog or reading novels. Amanda took some time out between classes to share what she’s discovered about London so far.
Share your top London tips with us:
This might sound ridiculous but get a London Tube Map shower curtain from Stanfords bookstore in Covent Garden for an easy reference before you leave the house! Or always have a Tube map handy. The TubeStatus iPhone app is also incredibly useful to check for delays.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Probably a meal of butter chicken, chicken wings, saag paneer (diced cottage cheese with spinach) and naan from the Punjab restaurant in my neighbourhood. Or maybe a sushi buffet...
What’s been your favourite Google Places event so far?
Burrito Bonanza at Benito's Hat! Free burrito, nuff' said.
Probably a meal of butter chicken, chicken wings, saag paneer (diced cottage cheese with spinach) and naan from the Punjab restaurant in my neighbourhood. Or maybe a sushi buffet...
What’s been your favourite Google Places event so far?
Burrito Bonanza at Benito's Hat! Free burrito, nuff' said.
Mmm, agreed! And what are your five favourite London places?
Dukes Hotel - Dukes has some of the best hotel service I've ever experienced — staff remember you and your name at the reception, and turn-down is impeccable. The bar is a must in the late evening. The toiletries are by REN, which is an amazing line. I highly recommend staying a night or two even if you live in London!
Wahaca - Wahaca's very affordable, and you feel healthy with the amount of vegetables (I'm an omnivore, through and through) they sneak into your food. Pick from the street food dishes! Favourite picks: pork pibil tacos, chicken guajillo tostadas and black bean and cheese quesadillas. Yum. Cocktails are served with a generous hand of booze — try the hibiscus mojito!
Nordic Bakery - CINNAMON BUN — if the tray's not near to full, order an elderflower cordial and wait for the next batch because fresh cinnamon buns from Nordic Bakery are to die for.
Woo Jung - This is the best place for ultimate Korean comfort food — the Yuk Gae Jang (spicy beef soup) and the Sundubu jjigae (tofu stew) are the best items on the menu, while the lunch menu always promises affordable meals!
Harvey Nichols - Harvey Nichols has the best selection of high street and high-end fashion — I'm always impressed by the items selected by the buyers! While not many people would pick HN over Harrods or Selfridges, my priority when I shop is really to look at beautiful clothes. At HN, the store is carefully curated like a museum.
Posted by Alexandra Sheppard, London community coordinator
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