{"id":4307,"date":"2025-07-21T10:26:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T08:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/city-guide.info\/?p=4307"},"modified":"2025-07-21T10:26:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T08:26:52","slug":"najdziwniejsze-potrawy-w-londynie-co-warto-sprobowac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/city-guide.info\/en\/the-weirdest-foods-in-london-what-to-try\/","title":{"rendered":"The strangest foods in London - what is worth trying?"},"content":{"rendered":"

London<\/strong> is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world<\/strong> - A mix of cultures, languages and. flavors<\/em>. Although British cuisine<\/strong> does not have a particularly good reputation among tourists, those who choose to go beyond the classic fish & chips<\/em>, they may come across dishes really surprising<\/strong>. Among the dishes served in both traditional pubs and modern restaurants, you will find offerings that balance the culinary experiment<\/strong> i... challenges for the stomach<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of these dishes have their roots in the London's poor working-class past<\/strong>, others are the effect of Scottish, Welsh or Irish influences<\/strong>. There are also dishes created out of necessity use of all parts of the animals<\/em> - today seeming a bit extreme, but once a staple of daily sustenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article we will look at the strangest dishes<\/strong>, which you can find in London -. not necessarily to love them<\/strong>, but to try at least once and.... have something to tell when you return<\/strong>. Enjoy your meal - or at least: good luck!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1\ufe0f\u20e3 Jellied Eels - jelly eels from the days of poor England <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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What is it?<\/strong>
Jellied Eels is cooked eel drenched in jelly<\/em>, which is served cold. Sound strange? \ud83e\udd14 Even weirder it looks -. Slippery pieces of fish in a transparent mass<\/strong> resembling something between a fish snack and a chemistry experiment. Yet it is one of the most classic East End dishes<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where did it come from?<\/strong>
\ud83d\udc77 In the 18th century, it was the daily meal of the workers -. Eels were caught from the Thames<\/strong>, were cheap and readily available. Jelly was formed naturally during cooking, so the dish did not require expensive ingredients. Perfect in times of crisis!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does it taste?<\/strong>
It's already a contentious topic \ud83d\ude05 For some it's tender, slightly vinegary meat<\/strong>, which with jelly makes quite an interesting composition. For others - something that is better not to try before lunch. But one thing is certain: is a taste you don't forget<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to try?<\/strong>
\ud83d\udccd Search in traditional pie and mash shops<\/em> - For example, in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n