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Take Away Food In London - by Dawson

You’ll find them absolutely everywhere across the capital. Take Away eateries are commonplace in just about every High Street, Parade or Station approach in the outskirts of London. But I know what you’re thinking – they all sell the same greasy food, but under a different name (often a variant of the words ‘Charcoal’, ‘Grill’, ‘Kebab’ or ‘Fish Bar’). And you’re right – a lot of them do serve very average food, simply because the attitude is that the prices are low, it’s fast food, and therefore it doesn’t have to be great quality. An example I like to illustrate with is the salad that they serve at Kebab centres; watery and bland, this is simply to compliment the meat. One could also see it as a half-hearted attempt to spread the balance between meat and the more healthy option of vegetables. One thing IS for sure – contrary to popular belief, you can find a few gems hidden amongst the trash.

The first time I went to Efes, 13 Chatterton Road, Bromley I didn’t expect miracles. It looked like quite an ordinary kebab house from the outside, but when I sat down with my large döner and chips and started eating, things took a great turn. I can honestly say, I have never tasted kebab meat like that before. The chilli sauce drizzled over the shish complimented the juicy, succulent strips of lamb perfectly...

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