London

             Marrakesh was left with a great feeling that the whole gastronomic experience was definitely worthy and the Le Comptoir is representing the Moroccan specialties beautifully. Moving from capital to capital, there is a city where we can find cuisine from all over the world and where some of the best restaurants in the world are located, London, the capital of the United Kingdom.

            As mentioned before tourism public is wide diverse. They can vary from executive business people who dine in fine dinning restaurants, to students who just fancy a fast food while in a touristic walking tour. London, where we could talk about a stared Michelin Restaurant will be an example of how a fast food restaurant is supportive not only for  low budget tourist but to a resident as well.

            London is such a big city where you never get bored, unless you get bored by being very busy. This is one of the oldest tourism destinations in the world full of events, sightseeing, fashion, culture and good food. Take a walk around and the city will surprise you with all its amazing views and places you can see. From the marvelous House of Parliament to a small park or garden that takes you from a huge city to a quiet place like you were elsewhere. Across the Jubilee Bridge there is the Southbank Centre and loads of restaurants, from a quick bite to fine dining ones, all of them over viewing the Thames. On the other side the river you find China Town and Soho, two areas very close to each other. These two areas are full of alternative places and there you see a freedom and multicultural atmosphere. In China Town you may buy a take-a-way fried rice and in Soho you may take a seat and relax in one of the  pubs having a cheap British Meal.

            As my girlfriend and I lived in London for a while we know countless trendy spots across the city. This time we decided to grab a quick bite in a cool place where having a meal is just as cheap as Mc Donald´s. The Cool place chosen is Soho, where nightlife never dies and the restaurant is called Tuk Tuk.

            The restaurant is right in the centre, really common, casual decoration; wooden tables, simple chairs and mirrored walls. I had never noticed that place until my girlfriend took me there. The welcome was very friendly, as soon as we walked up the stairs the waiter came with a big smile to serve us. We had a table by the window where we would be able to watch people passing by in the busy Soho while we enjoyed our meal and each other’s company. The menu has a quite large variety of options, from noodles to rice and grilled. I went to my girlfriend´s suggestion and we both had the same, Pad Thai Prawns. The food was served quickly and was hot and fresh and incredibly tasty. That was my first time eating a Pad Thai and that one was very well seasoned. The rice noodle was beautifully cooked as well as the prawns; it is not every day we find prawns cooked properly. The bean sprouts were very good and the fish sauce went so well with the whole dish. Our dinner did not last more than one hour

            This London experience shows how important is a touristic destination such as London, where there is a large range of options to match with everybody´s needs, moods and budgets. It shows the good hospitality structure London has built along many years and how fundamental this large variety is for the tourism economy.