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W
hen given the oppor tunity to
try some South East Asian cui-
sine, I was quite intrigued to
discover something completely different.
Like most people, my normal East Asian
delights are Thai and Vietnamese but it was
refreshing to introduce a new delicacy to
my palate.
Tucked away on Commercial Street in
east London, minutes away from Spitalfields
Market and Liverpool Street, this wonder-
ful eatery offers something amazing. As you
step into the facilities you are met with a
warm homely atmosphere and the
absolute feeling that this is the place to
have a fantastic meal.The modern wooden
tables with small wooden stools invite you
to sit down immediately, and a nice selec-
tion of music from a sophisticated music
system sets the right mood for eating.
On the left hand side, you are met with
an original brick wall which has been nicely
kept intact, while the opposite wall offers
LOCATED ON
COMMERCIAL STREET
IN EAST LONDON,
MOMO’WICH OFFERS
AWHOLE NEW EXPERI-
ENCE IN LUNCH-TIME
SOUTH EAST ASIAN
CUISINE AT AFFORDABLE
PRICES. JADA BROOKES
WENT DOWN TO THE
EATERY TO TRY OUT THE
PAN-ASIAN DELICACY.
Momo’wich
something interesting to read while you’re
waiting or consuming your food. It gives
you a bit of history and some instructions
on making dishes such as Indonesian Beef
Kendang, a delicious, slow-cooked dish
with explosive flavours, and Chicken Satay,
a dish said to be enjoyed widely across
South East Asia, whose spice route and
culinary were the influence of the early
Arab traders. It then goes on to tell you
how Momo’wich makes their Chicken
Satay so delicious with ingredients of
lemongrass, palm sugar, Indonesian soy
sauce and cloves of garlic.
As well as delicious food of which the
ingredients are locally sourced,
Momo’wich serves tea and coffees with a
few extra special beverages that you
wouldn’t get in a normal coffee shop, such
as Fresh Thai Mint Tea, Lemongrass &
Ginger tea,
Lychee Juice and
Chrysanthemum & Honey.
The lunch-time menu consists of sand-
wiches and wraps, noodles and rice, noo-
dle soups and salads with various fillings. I
decided to sample a few of Momo’wich’s
cuisine and star ted with a Hot Korean Kim
Chi Stew which is a nice spicy dish. I’m a
meat person but this par ticular dish was
served with Tofu and Korean chillies.
Sidney Liu, the owner of Momo’wich, told
me that his stew is very good for colds, so
to avoid the sneezing, coughing and sore
throats this winter, make sure you get
some of this stew down you.
Next, I tried the famous Chicken Satay
that can be served in a
wrap or