Takeaway culture

Battered sausage (a deep fried hot dog--not quite like a corn dog, but it's the closest comparison)


Doner Kebab--an absolute guilty pleasure. After a few pints, there's nothing else in the world I'd like more than a kebab. However, I have never eaten one in the light of day. Immensely popular with students...which led to:

It's like an amazing combination of 2 of students' favorite things. (Pot Noodle is like Top Ramen in the US--very cheap college student food)

And saving the best for last...the classic Fish & Chips. Americans aren't used to having a whole length of a fish spread across their plate--it's a little intimidating. Mushy peas don't look too appetizing, but they're alright. All in all, when done right, fish & chips are an obvious must for tourists/exchange students.

Variations on a theme

Toad in the Hole

Bangers and Mash

Filled Yorkshire Pudding

The Brits like their sausages. These are just a few of the variations I've seen with sausages (I'm saving breakfast for its own entry, and battered sausages for the chippy entry). At first I was a bit put off...the texture of their sausages is too fine, almost like a pate instead of ground meat. But I've come to appreciate them. They're 'cheap & cheerful', 'stick to your ribs' food that only costs about £2 for a pack of 8 sausages. Still not exactly my food of choice, but it's easy to see why they've become a staple in classic British pub grub.