When you think of fresh food and fast food they are usually mutually exclusive. Farmstand have redefined fast food in the heart of Covent Garden. They source, delicious, sustainable produce locally and prepare it to create healthy and nutritious dishes. The wall of plants and the glow of candle light, gives you a sense this is no ordinary fast food restaurant.
Serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner, this is a great place for a quick bite when you want to convince yourself you’re still eating healthily. It’s a simple concept where you pick a main and accompanying delicious side dishes. They all look so tempting. The freshly pressed juices provide a revitalizing hit. Alternatively you can enjoy complimentary sparkling water on tap.
The slow cooked beef brisket, mushrooms & tamari was packed full of flavour, and literally fell apart and melted in the mouth. The accompanying broccoli was al dente and lifted by the drizzles tahini and sesame. The side salad of lentils, cucumber, radish & dill was so refreshing and light. There’s a lot of thought that’s clearly gone into the menu, to make simple food great. It’s hard to get excited by aubergines but we really were at Farmstand. So much so we couldn’t resist trying to recreate the recipe. Served as a wedge topped with celery, olives and tomato the textures and flavours were fantastic. We won’t often rave about fast food but this is fast food redesigned for the future. It’s great if you’re rushing off to the theatre and want some seriously good food before a show. With everything ready to be plated up, you won’t risk missing your show and will leave feeling rather satisfied.
Farmstand, 42 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5AJ
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