Bangers & Mash
Bangers and Mash, one of the best foods and drinks in London, is a traditional English dish served in homes and pubs across the country. However, if you are unfamiliar with British slang, the thought of eating bangers and mash may put you off. However, it turns out that the term bangers refers to the explosion of sausages when cooked over high heat. Due to the scarcity of meat during World War I, sausages contained fillers and large amounts of water. As a result, they are explosive. This is not the case today. So you can be confident that this dish is a hearty classic that will fill you up on any cold day in London. It is a prime example of British comfort food.
A serving of bangers and mash includes sausages and mashed potatoes with onion gravy and peas on top. You can choose between beef, lamb, or pork sausage. The Cumberland sausage is one of the more traditional options available.
It's difficult to resist the succulent sausages embedded in a delicious, creamy pile of mashed potatoes and fragrant onion gravy, which is mostly served in pubs. Due to its popularity, this pub grub has been listed as Britain’s most popular comfort food. It’s definitely good to warm up and refuel if you get caught out in a London rain shower.
- Where to try: Mother Mash, The Ivy
- Price: ranges from £9.95 to £11
