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Adoro o universo gastronômico, descobrir novos sabores, cores, texturas, aromas que nos remete a nossa infância querida, provavelmente de onde vem todas as nossas preferências alimentares.
Então, decidi investigar, imergir neste delicioso mundo da gastronomia.


Thursday 4 August 2011

Elephant Brixton Village

The inspiration for the decor comes from "Victorians visiting India" , says Imran Bashir the owner. The name I guess, comes from the wallpaper, a beautiful Roccoco drawing of an elephant carrying tourists in a scene from the past. There is a beautiful framed mirror on the opposite wall to the wallpaper, making the tiny place look a bit bigger.
Imran Bashir is always there, charming his customers and he is hugely hands on - he cooks, he buys the ingredients, he decorates, he explains.
The food is Pakistani street food, I would call it Pakistani home cooking. The inspiration for his recipes comes from Bashir's mother and the food he grew up eating.

                        The menu is small and clear

I started with Lamb Samosas served with raita and salad, very crisp, light and spice, delicious! I could have had 2 portions easily!

Lamb curry with peas and potatoes, you can have it with rice or naan bread, very aromatic (the lamb is minced)

 I tried to get Imran talking about the spices, but he is no fool.
 "These are the magic ingredients" he says.
I had a great lunch yesterday,  it felt like I was eating in a friend's kitchen.


55 Granville Arcade (Brixton Village market), Coldharbour Lane, SW9
Phone: 07590 389684
Nearest train: Brixton Overground network
Nearest tube: Brixton Transport for London
Cuisine: Indian
Average price: two courses meal for £10


Monday 1 August 2011

Brixton Village

Brixton Village, aka Granville Arcade is a 1903 indoor market in South London.


By 2009 most of its shops were standing empty, with funding from market's owners and support of local people and organisations, the place is now full of creative projects, pop up restaurants, cafes, shops. It suits all tastes, there is bound to be a shop or restaurant out there for you.



The place is exciting, vibrant, full of interesting people and you can find good "REAL" food.It is going to be big for winter days! You get the "al fresco" feel without the cold.
               


Address:
Entrances on Coldharbour Lane, Entrances on Atlantic Road, London SW9 8PS
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm
Late night on Thursdays: open till 10pm
Sunday: closed
http://www.facebook.com/brixvill
Get directions



 Tube:
  • Brixton Tube Station (0.2 km)
 Nearby stations:
  • Brixton Station (0.1 km)