Over the summer, a group of colleagues and I visited BoxPark in Shoreditch to grab some lunch. There's quite a bit of choice at BoxPark, but my colleague mentioned that she had heard that 'Bunny Chow' was good, so I decided to give it a try. For those who are not familiar, Bunny chow (often simply called 'bunny') is a South African street food dish. It's a dish made of bread with a curry 'stew' placed inside.
I was not sure what to expect really. I ordered the chicken 'bunny chow', and I was expecting it to be spicy, but I actually found it to be a bit bland. I was also not a fan of the soggy bread, which I did not care for at all and did not think tasted nice. (Perhaps you're not even meant to eat the bread?) I was not over-whelmed with "Bunny Chow", but at least I gave it a try! I'm not sure how this compares to "official" South African bunny chow, but the company seems to be doing well and has a fan base, which probably does include South African expats.
I did not do so well on my lunch, though; I could not even finish it. Have you eaten at "Bunny Chow"? If so, what did you think, and did you enjoy it? I feel like I am missing out on something.
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