London's Best Full English Breakfast: Food Tours

🍳The full English breakfast is a highly customizable meal, allowing substitutions and preferences for different ingredients.

🌶️The inclusion of hot sauce on breakfast is not common in the UK, with sauces like brown sauce or ketchup being the classics.

🥔Bubble and squeak, made from leftover potato and cabbage, is a traditional English dish and a popular addition to the full English breakfast.

🍅Fried tomatoes are a standout element of the English breakfast, adding a burst of flavor and excitement to the meal.

🍞Beans on toast is a surprisingly delicious combination and a great alternative to using ketchup or other sauces.

What is black pudding?

—Black pudding is a type of sausage made from pork blood, fat, and other ingredients, typically oatmeal or barley. It has a rich history and is a traditional part of the full English breakfast.

What is bubble and squeak?

—Bubble and squeak is a dish made from the leftovers of the previous night's dinner, typically consisting of mashed or fried potato and cabbage. It is a popular addition to the full English breakfast.

Do all full English breakfasts include beans?

—While beans are a common element of the full English breakfast, they can be customized or substituted based on personal preference. Some people may choose to exclude beans or replace them with other ingredients.

Is hot sauce commonly used in the English breakfast?

—Hot sauce, such as Tabasco, is not a traditional condiment for the English breakfast but can be added based on personal preference. Brown sauce or ketchup are more common choices.

Is the full English breakfast a social or individual meal?

—The full English breakfast can be enjoyed both individually and socially. It is often seen as a communal meal to be enjoyed with friends or family, but individuals can also indulge in it, especially after a night of drinking.

00:01Harry introduces London's best full English breakfast spots and invites Joe to experience the unique English breakfast culture.

00:20The first stop is Terry's Cafe in South London, where Harry explains the perfect way to enjoy a full English breakfast.

03:35Harry and Joe indulge in the delicious and satisfying components of a full English breakfast at Terry's Cafe, including sausages, bacon, and beans.

07:35The duo continues their food tour at Maria's in Borough Market, where they try more traditional English breakfast dishes like black pudding and bubble and squeak.

09:58Harry and Joe compare the bubble and squeak at Maria's to their previous experience, praising the crispiness and flavor.