Belgo — for mussels and frites!
January 13th, 2009
Twenty years ago London had a reputation for having bad food (let’s be honest, ‘bangers and mash’ are not the most innovative of foods). Now however, thanks to an influx of new British chefs, even traditional English food can be tasty. But, what truly makes London’s food so interesting in my opinion, is the growing number of international restaurants in this city. You can now find some of the world’s best French, Italian, Spanish, Indian, Middle Eastern and Chinese restaurants across London. (My only complaint is the lack of good Mexican restaurants!) Seriously, if you’re craving it chances are you can find it!
Belgo is one such restaurant… where you can walk from the rainy streets of London straight into a Belgian world of traditional (and tasty) mussels, frites and hundreds of Belgium’s best beers.
There’s nothing really fancy about it, but the food is good and the atmosphere is authentic. And what’s more? It’s extremely kid-friendly with loads of highchairs and a kid’s menu which includes a mini pot of mussels and an activity kit. And, want the best news? Kids eat completely free!
-Courtney
Entry Filed under: Cities, Food, London, Restaurants
8 Comments Add your own
1. Esther | January 14th, 2009 at 8:39 am
I love Belgo! The mussels are really tasty and it’s a relaxed atmosphere.
2. Angelia from Brussels | January 14th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Why don’t they have a kid friendly place like this in Brussels! Finding a restaurant with a high chair in the city is like finding an evironmentalist at a GOP convention.
3. Natalie Walton | January 14th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Oooohh, my mouth is watering looking at that food pic. Anyone have a recipe???
4. Esther | January 14th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Certainly. I make mussels quite often. I’ll post a recipe soon!
5. Michela | January 14th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
i love mussels….in any way you cook them!
6. Emilie | January 14th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
I’d love a good mussels recipe! I’ve never made them.
7. kristin | January 15th, 2009 at 12:43 am
we used to have a Belgo in NYC, but sadly it is no longer here! I do love mussels and frites!!!
8. Fred | January 15th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Verrry easy!
- Wash the mussels thoroughy and rinse them in clear water
- In a large lot, put some chopped onions, chopped celery (+ branches) and a bit of white wine
- When the onions have melted a bit, put the mussels in the pot with a bit of pepper
- When the mussels are all open, that’s it, you ready to eat it (don’t forget to serve it with the cooking juice…)!
The longer bit of it is to rinse and clean the mussels otherwise it takes no time!
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