Sam
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Xi Home Dumplings Bay
The best dumplings I've ever had. One of the top 3 meals I've ever had.
I came to Xi Home not expecting a lot. Just felt like chinese dumplings and the ratings were good. The restaurant is small with two tiers and is even by London standards quite small. We started with a lychee beer as it seemed very unusual. It was superb. The menu is straight forward, comprising half of dumplings and half other authentic Chinese dishes.
We ordered the spicy pork and pork and Chinese leaf dumplings along with the pork stuffed pancakes and spinach salad. The dumplings were just incredible. Easily the best either of us have ever tried. So much flavour, generously filled and perfectly seasoned. Just perfect. The pancakes and salad were also delicious. It was a simple meal but could not have been any better. An absolute gem of a find. I cannot rate it highly enough.
I came to Xi Home not expecting a lot. Just felt like chinese dumplings and the ratings were good. The restaurant is small with two tiers and is even by London standards quite small. We started with a lychee beer as it seemed very unusual. It was superb. The menu is straight forward, comprising half of dumplings and half other authentic Chinese dishes.
We ordered the spicy pork and pork and Chinese leaf dumplings along with the pork stuffed pancakes and spinach salad. The dumplings were just incredible. Easily the best either of us have ever tried. So much flavour, generously filled and perfectly seasoned. Just perfect. The pancakes and salad were also delicious. It was a simple meal but could not have been any better. An absolute gem of a find. I cannot rate it highly enough.
The Pinnacles Desert
Unique landscape with a fascinating history. Different from anything else you'll see. Staying for sunset is the best advice I can give. The colours are wonderful, lighting up the desert in pinks, purples and reds.
The gift shop is very well stocked and you can buy some nice memorabilia. It closes at 4pm. There are toilets there too which are handy.
The walking path is 1.2km and the drive about 4km. You can get out the car on the drive and park the car up which I would recommend.
A must see if you have the time. Just completely unique.
The gift shop is very well stocked and you can buy some nice memorabilia. It closes at 4pm. There are toilets there too which are handy.
The walking path is 1.2km and the drive about 4km. You can get out the car on the drive and park the car up which I would recommend.
A must see if you have the time. Just completely unique.
Piazza della Repubblica
One of the most beautiful parts of Florence, the Piazza della Repubblica was originally Roman and is surrounded by beautiful historic buildings. We came here for the Easter parade (Scoppio del Carro) which was superb! Florence on Easter Sunday is something special
Ice Cream Festival
Very nice gelato cafe. Lots of interesting flavours on offer. Very clean inside and staff friendly.
Vegan options also available. Recommended flavours are the chocolatey/Nutella/cheesecake however the fruit flavours are also superb - strawberry, lemon, mango, banana, passion fruit and and green melon.
There are lots of shops selling gelato in Florence but you can't go wrong here.
Vegan options also available. Recommended flavours are the chocolatey/Nutella/cheesecake however the fruit flavours are also superb - strawberry, lemon, mango, banana, passion fruit and and green melon.
There are lots of shops selling gelato in Florence but you can't go wrong here.
Mansbridge Bridge
This is a beautiful spot on the River Itchen, and home to hundreds of birds and other wildlife. One of my absolute favourite places to walk and enjoy the sunset from.