Smash burgers and Katsu Chicken at Rock Bottom in Teignmouth

Rock Bottom in Teignmouth, a rock music bar, serving up Smash burgers and Japanese styled dishes, is a bit of a curiosity and unexpected find here in this small seaside town. It almost feels out of place as it is more the sort of spot that I see pop up in the big cities where…

Wings and Things in Exeter

Wings and Things in Exeter are one of the Traders you can find at the Guildhall Foodmarket specialising in Filipino street food The name gives away part of their food offerings as yes they do serve wings, they also were selling noodles (hence my interest), dumplings and Rice bowls SPECIALS BOARD The specials board was…

Breakfast at Chandlers in Paignton

Today we took a train from Teignmouth to Paignton to check out the resort and get some seas air. To be honest this was not the best day to choose as it was raining and the skies were very grey. As we in trundled along the main road leading to the seafront looking for somewhere…

Sea View Diner in Teignmouth

I do love a seaside cafe especially one that doubles up as a Greasy Spoon. You just know that it will be filled full of characters eating their scran and sipping their teas and cofffes without a care in the world The Seaview Diner in Teignmouth is just that sort of place serving up all…

Sunday Lunch at Ye Olde Jolly Sailor in Teignmouth

According to the sign above the door Ye Olde Jolly Sailor on Northumberland Place by the harbour is the oldest pub in Teignmouth. On their website where they tell us that there has been an ‘ale house on the site since 1132 when it was called ‘The Ferryboat’ being located at the spot where the…

Buns of Fun at Barbican Bao

Today we were on the Barbican in Plymouth looking for a cup of tea from one of the vans around the harbourside when we chanced upon Barbican Bao and their little fluffy buns of fun I love a Bao bun and I love finding one when least expected. Unsurprisingly the menu is mostly Bao Buns,…

Noodle Soup at Jenny Koo’s Kitchen in Dartmouth

Jenny Koo’s Kitchen in Dartmouth can be found inside the Old Market Square just at the back alongside Market Street. Jenny originally hails from Malaysia but has lived in the UK for over 40 years and now is drawing “inspiration from her Asian roots, recalling flavours from her childhood that have stuck with her throughout…

Pasties at the Bakehouse in Dartmouth

The Bakehouse in Dartmouth is a proper fresh bakery located not far from the river just alongside Dartmouth Harbour. We were in town and just wanted a quick bite to eat to keep us going so popped in to see what they had to offer I do like a hunt for a Pasty and normally…

Breakfast at Bob’s East End Cafe in Tavistock

Bob’s East End Cafe is located inside the back of the Pannier Market in Tavistock, as the name may suggest this is proper old school greasy spoon and I was loving that we had found it. According to their Facebook page this place has been here for 23 years! described as a Traditional English Cafe…

Fish and Chips at the West Hoe Fryers in Plymouth

The West Hoe Fryers in Plymouth was a most inviting sight when we were caught out in a massive rain storm the other day. Drenched to the skin we approached the bright lights of the chippy more in hope than expectation that they would let us in. Despite the fact that we were dripping water…