Apparently, it is a tradition in Hamburg to get Fischbrötchen- which is basically fish and chips in a bun... however, there aren't too many gluten-free friendly stands where we could go, so we settled on a trendy fish & chips restaurant, Ahoi Steffen Henssler. The fish and chips (left dish in the image) looked absolutely fantastic, and we ordered the "Henssler Style" fish and chips, which meant that the chips had a paprika seasoning and remoulade (which is similar to a type of mayo). The fries were TO DIE FOR! Peppery, crunchy and paired perfectly with pickled onions and cilantro. I didn't have any of the fish, but it was beautifully crispy and apparently did not disappoint. My Salmon Poké bowl (to the right) was filled with fresh veggies and seasoned with both spicy and sweet- who knew that jalapeño peppers AND tangy mango could get along so well? Based on sushi rice, it was topped with avocado, red cabbage, mango, edamame and marinated Norwegian Salmon. To put it simply, I practically licked the bowl. The cucumber salad (in the middle) was a perfect addition to both meals. It had a yoghurt and dill dressing, which complimented the pickled cucumbers, and were a lovely addition to my bowl. It was such a fantastic lunch, perfect for a rainy day when it's too chilly to go fishing! Battle of the GreeksApparently, I love Ouzo. No surprise, because liquorice is definitely one of my favourite sweets. This discovery meant that we couldn't just go for Greek once in Hamburg- but two nights in a row! I don't see any issue with that- I mean, I could eat gyros and souvlaki forever! Both Greek restaurants that we visited were equally delicious, and both in the same area, the Sternschanze. However, although both quite delicious, they had very different atmospheres. The first night we went to Olympisches Feuer Taverna, where there was a soccer game going on, so most of the people in the restaurant were there for a beer and the game. The salads that we had to start were extremely fresh, and I had some turkey souvlaki with rice. The tomato dressing on the rice was warm and comforting, and the tzaziki was creamy, tangy and a perfect pair. The meat itself was tender, succulent and spiced creatively. It was such a fun atmosphere to be in, and the food was fantastic. One thing that I love about Greek is the consistently large portion sizes, and this place did not disappoint.
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So the dirty stares that you've been getting for wearing a face covering in the supermarket are greatly mislead by the belief that you are "selfishly" shielding yourself, when in actuality you are trying to protect others who may be hit hard by COVID-19. Both Heathrow Airport and Hamburg Airport required the wearing of masks within the terminal and on the planes (I took Eurowings). The plane was about half to two-thirds full both directions- however even though only every other seat was occupied, it felt quite safe. I didn't want to take my mask off at any point in time during the flight to do so much as to drink water, however I felt like the risk of contracting the virus in the plane (especially when required to take hand wipes!) was quite low. Travelling to Hamburg and experiencing their set of COVID laws was an incredible experience, especially being able to eat out again! Walking around the city was also something that I really enjoyed, as I live in a suburban neighbourhood in London. But one thing is for sure- the requirement of wearing a mask in public dramatically increases the amount of possible cases. Sources: “COVID-19: Considerations for Wearing Cloth Face Coverings.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28 June 2020, www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html. “Staying Safe Outside Your Home.” GOV.UK, www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-safe- outside-your-home/staying-safe-outside-your-home#:~:text=Evidence%20suggests%20that%20wearing%20a%20face%20covering%20does%20not%20protect%20you.&text=Face%20coverings%20should%20not%20be,on%20and%20taking%20them%20off. QUAN-36
Here are the dEATs of what we had at Quan 36 and what definite highlights were:
- I loved the GOI GA salad: gilled chicken breast, kohlrabi, carrots, onions, corriander, peanuts and mango (and seasoned with mint). It was incredibly fresh, crunchy, and each bite held flavour combinations that were different from the last, and that I didn't even know existed! It's a small portion, so great when paired with another small plate! - I paired it with the VAN THAN SOUP, which was a prawn & chicken dumpling soup with bok choy. Unfortunately the dumplings were made out of gluten, but they were apparently delicious! The broth alone was flavourful and bok choy crunchy and satisfying. - As for bigger plates, we also got the MI BO Noodles, with beef, salad, noodles and a lime fishsauce. The fishsauce flavour was not overpowering at all, and I think that the salad had similar ingredients to that in the goi ga dish, where the flavours were incredibly intense and different in each bite. - I also was really impressed by the chicken skewers and peanut sauce. It was so incredibly smooth and creamy, without any dairy. It was warm and absolutely delicious and crunchy. We absolutely loved Quan 36 and their innovative and fresh dishes, also the small tapas style sizes of their dishes mean that you can try a little bit of everything! |