Travel video guide
Where to Eat in London: Strawberry and Mint Soda
This guide turns ACTION BRONSON’S LONDON FOOD TOUR: THE EXTENDED CUT | FTD from Action Bronson into a practical restaurant map with 3 saved spots around Barbican and London. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a spa. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Action Bronson was deeply impressed by the carnal experience of charcoal-fired Thai cuisine at Kiln, particularly praising the texture of the soy chicken and the intensity of the chewy beef. He celebrated the fusion of British ingredients with traditional Thai and Turkish techniques, noting how the flavors felt like a 'symphony' of 50 instruments playing at once. The visit concluded with a return to Mangal 2 to witness the seasonal evolution of modern Turkish cooking in London.
What this map is good for
- Planning a fine dining restaurant stop or short itinerary in Barbican.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 3 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Raffles Spa
Spa in 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Hours: Hours available - St. John
Fine Dining Restaurant in 26 St John St, Barbican, London EC1M 4AY, UK, Barbican, England, United Kingdom
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Mangal 2 Restaurant
Restaurant in 4 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7XN, UK, Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7XN, UK
Price level: Medium
Food notes from the video
- strawberry and mint soda
- soy chicken
- mutton skewers with cumin and dill
- raw mutton with spices
- chewy beef with bird's eye chili relish
- courgette and gooseberry salad with fermented fish sauce
- Cornish greens
- sour rhubarb curry
Experiences captured
- visited Kiln Soho in London
- watched charcoal fire cooking techniques
- discussed seasonal British produce with chefs
- explored the Soho neighborhood
- met with the team at Mangal 2
- learned about Thai-Muslim culinary influences
- tasted a restorative fish broth hangover cure
- discussed the modernization of Turkish Mangal cooking
Planning notes for Greater London
Greater London, the administrative region and ceremonial county encompassing the capital of the United Kingdom, contains four UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London, the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, Maritime Greenwich, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The city's history dates to its founding as Londinium by the Romans in approximately 43 AD.
Must-try foods nearby
- Sunday Roast with Yorkshire Pudding
A British institution served in pubs across Greater London. It features roasted meat (beef, lamb, or chicken) accompanied by crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables. - Chicken Tikka Masala
Often called Britain’s national dish, this Anglo-Indian staple is a must-try in the capital. It features marinated, grilled chicken chunks in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. - Full English Breakfast
The ultimate 'fry-up' found in traditional 'greasy spoon' cafes (caffs). A proper plate includes back bacon, sausages, fried eggs, grilled tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, baked beans. - Salt Beef Bagel (Beigel)
A late-night London icon, specifically from the 24-hour bakeries on Brick Lane. These dense, chewy bagels are stuffed to bursting with tender, thick-cut salt beef. - Afternoon Tea
A refined London ritual involving three tiers of crustless finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, and delicate patisserie.
When to go: The best time to visit Greater London is during the shoulder seasons of late spring (April to June) and early autumn (September to October).
Local tips
- Always stand on the right side of escalators in the Tube and train stations to allow commuters to walk past on the left.
- Use a contactless payment card or mobile device for public transport as it is cheaper and more convenient than buying paper tickets.
- Check your restaurant bill for an included service charge, typically 12.5%, before deciding to leave an additional 10-15% tip.
- Stay vigilant against phone snatching in crowded areas by keeping your device out of sight and avoiding walking with it in your hand.
What travelers are noticing
- Seven Dials Market's new 2026 residents: HOKO (Hong Kong wonton soups), Masa Tacos (heirloom corn tacos), and Bask Street Boys (London's first Basque tortilla bar).
- Heard x Akoko: A high-profile viral collaboration between Jordan Bailey and Michelin-starred Akoko, featuring the 'Akoko Burger' with tamarind jam and yassa-spiced onions.
- The 'Swicy' Food Trend: A surge in sweet-meets-spicy street eats across London markets, notably Pimento Hill’s Scotch Bonnet jams and Rambutan’s mutton rolls with tamarind ketchup.
Extra place context
- St. JOHN
Known for: Bone Marrow on Sourdough. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
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Official tourism resource
The official site for the Barbican, Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue, featuring world-class music, theatre, film, and art in a Brutalist landmark.
Planning questions
Where did Action Bronson eat in London?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in London.
What are the must-try foods in London?
Creator picks from the video include strawberry and mint soda, soy chicken, mutton skewers with cumin and dill, raw mutton with spices. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.