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IMPERIAL COLLEGE SINGAPORE SOCIETY SOTONG GUIDE Keep Calm and Carry On 2013 9 Restaurants and Cafes 9 Shopping Guide BOOK 9 Entertainment 9 Sightseeing and Travel 9 Upcoming Events IMPERIAL COLLEGE SINGAPORE SOCIETY SOTONG GUIDE HI THERE! Feeling lost like a sotong? Daunted by all the things you have to prepare before heading off to a whole new experience in London? Don’t worry! The Imperial College Singapore Society zap to visit Sotong Guide is a series of four guide- our website books which we have specially prepared to guide you through your journey to London, imperial.singsoc from pre-departure to settling down. This is the fourth (and final) book in the series. This book, written in the style of a travel guide, shows you all the places where you can eat, shop and have fun. For those who enjoy exploring the world, we have also included a number of weekend destina- tions outside of London. Published by Imperial College Singapore Society You will also read about our upcoming Prince Consort Road activities and events in London, such as London SW7 2BB the annual ski trip, sports sessions and United Kingdom Major Event 2014. More information can be found on our Facebook page. ©2013 Imperial College Singapore Society Lastly, we hope that you’ll find this guide useful and we look forward to seeing you All rights reserved. No part of this publi- cation shall be reproduced, stored or at Imperial College London! transmitted by any means, whether elec- tronically or physically, without the prior 31st Executive Committee written permission of the publisher. Imperial College Singapore Society The publisher shall not be liable for any damages as a result of the use of the infor- mation contained herein. All care is taken to ensure that the contents of this publi- cation are free from errors. www.ic-singsoc.net BOOK FOUR WHAT’S INSIDE? Eat 04 See 07 Shop 08 Surf 12 Travel 13 Events 15 Key Information 19 THE SINGAPOREAN FRESHER’S ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO LIFE IN LONDON AND IMPERIAL COLLEGE 03 EAT rom specialty restaurants to fast food Junior Common Room, Sherfield Building. Fjoints, you can find nearly any kind of A centrally located dining area comprising food you are craving for in London. As one four different outlets where you can meet of the most cosmopolitan cities, there's your friends over lunch. Open: 08:00 to always something to accommodate your 18:00 (Mon to Fri). tastes and budgets. The Queen's Tower Restaurant, Sherfield To help you save time on finding the best Building. A food court serving two course food places, we have compiled a whole list meal deals at an affordable price. Open: of restaurants and cafes where students 11:45 to 14:15 (Mon to Fri), 17:30 to 19:00 often visit for meals. In addition, we have (Mon to Thu). included some popular menu items. Fuel, Sherfield Building. An eatery serving famous Pieminister pies, soups and stews. On Campus Or you could mix and match your own box of salad for £2.50 (small) or £3.33 (large). Open: 11:00 to 14:00 (Mon to Fri). Near College Subway, South Kensington, 30 Thurloe Street, London SW7 2LT, 020 7581 9336. Get a £3 meal, which includes a 6-inch sub and a drink. Open: 07:00 to 23:30 (Mon to Wed), 07:00 to 04:00 (Thu to Fri), 09:00 to 23:30 (Sat), 10:00 to 22:00 (Sun). Oriental Canteen, South Kensington, 2A Exhibition Road, London SW7 2HF, 020 7581 8831. A nearby restaurant serving Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine. Iden- tify yourself as a student and enjoy free flow rice when you get a main dish. Open: 12:00 to 21:30 (Mon to Sun). Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), South Library Cafe, Central Library. The only cafe Kensington, 107 Old Brompton Road, on campus which opens on weekends. You London SW7 3LE, 020 7581 8942. A can grab a somewhat filling jacket potato mid-range burger chain offering various with tuna stuffing for £1.98. Open: 08:30 student discounts. The thick milkshake is to 23:00 (Mon to Thu), 08:30 to 21:00 (Fri), a must try. Open: 11:00 to 23:00 (Mon to 10:00 to 17:00 (Sat to Sun). Sat), 11:00 to 22:00 (Sun). 04 | Sotong Guide Book Four Cremerie Creperie, South Kensington, The Sandwich Shop, Gloucester Road, 2-6 Exhibition Road, London SW7 2HF, 54 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4QT, 020 020 7589 8947. Although slightly pricey, 7589 2849. Probably the cheapest snack this cafe serves freshly-made crepes and you can get near college. Baguettes cost waffles. Open: 11:00 to 23:30 (Mon), 10:00 £2.50 or £2.75, while pastries cost £1. to 23:30 (Tue to Fri), 09:30 to 23:30 (Sat Open: 05:30 to 19:00 (Mon to Fri), 06:00 to to Sun). 19:00 (Sat to Sun). Wafflemeister, South Kensington, 26 Wasabi, South Kensington, 21 Old Cromwell Place, London SW7 2LD, 020 Brompton Road, London SW7 3HZ, 020 7584 4688. Freshly made Belgian waffles 7225 3880. Affordable sushi and bento are served with a variety of toppings. sets for £5. Suitable for both eat in and Prices from £3 to £5. Present your student take away. Open: 10:30 to 22:00 (Mon to identification card for a 10% discount. Sat), 10:30 to 21:00 (Sun). Open: 09:00 to 00:00 (Mon to Sun). Bosphorus Kebabs, South Kensington, Snog, South Kensington, 32 Thurloe 59 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3JS, Place, London SW7 2HQ, 020 7584 4926. A 020 7584 4048. Touted as the best Turkish shop serving frozen yogurt at an affordable kebab stall in London. A mixed kebab meal price. Open: 11:00 to 00:00 (Mon to Sun). will cost you £6.50. Open: 11:00 till late (Mon to Sun). Pizza Express, Earl’s Court, 35 Earl’s Court Road, London W8 6ED, 020 7937 The Hummingbird Bakery, South Kens- 0761. Search online for discount vouchers ington, 47 Old Brompton Road, London before going down. Also, try their signa- SW7 3JP, 020 7851 1795. Their Red Velvet ture margherita pizza. Open: 11:30 to Cupcakes are the bomb! Slightly expensive 23:00 (Mon to Sun). but definitely worth a try. Open: 09:00 to 19:00 (Sun to Thu), 09:00to 20:00 (Fri to My Old Dutch, High Street Kensington, Sat). 16 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4EP, 020 7937 6090. Huge pancakes for half the price every Monday. 10% student discount on all other days. Open: 10:00 to 21:30 (Mon to Fri), 09:00 to 21:45 (Sat to Sun). McDonald’s, Knightsbridge, 177 Brompton Road, London SW3 1NF. Flash your student identification card and get a free cheeseburger, McFlurry or regular fries when you order an extra value meal. Open: 05:00 to 00:00 (Mon to Sun). ASK Italian, Gloucester Road, 128D Gloucester Road, London SW7 4SF, 020 7835 0840. A restaurant that serves pasta dishes and pizzas with thick toppings. Takeaway service is available. Open: 12:00 to 23:30 (Mon to Sat), 12:00 to 23:00 (Sun). Eat | 05 Hare and Tortoise, Russell Square, Around London 11-13 Brunswick Square, London WC1N Zizzi, Notting Hill Gate, 2-6 Notting Hill 1AF, 020 7278 9799. Their char kway Gate, London W11 3JE, 020 7243 2888. An teow has been certified almost authentic Italian restaurant serving pasta and pizza by many Singaporeans. You can also find at a reasonable price. Open: 11:30 to 23:00 Japanese cuisine such as sushi, bento (Mon to Sat), 12:00 to 22:30 (Sun). sets, sashimi and tempura. Open: 12:00 to 23:00 (Mon to Sun). Bonda Cafe, Paddington, 190 Sussex Gardens, London W2 1TU, 020 7402 5111. Misato, Piccadilly Circus, 11 Wardour Usually more popular with students from Street, London W1D 6PG, 020 7734 0808. Wilson House, this cafe serves authentic For the ravenous, the place offers decent Malaysian dishes for around £6. Open: Japanese bentos or curry with a mountain 12:00 to 23:00 (Mon to Fri), 08:30 to 23:00 of rice for about £6 per main course. Open: (Sat to Sun). 12:00 to 22:30 (Mon to Sun). Tuk Tuk Thai Noodle Bar, Bayswater, Rasa Sayang, Leicester Square, 5 54 Queensway, London W2 3RY, 020 7221 Macclesfield Street, London W1D 6AY, 020 3003. A restaurant serving classic Thai 7734 1382. A restaurant serving pretty dishes such as Tom Yum soup noodles, authentic Singaporean and Malaysian Thai green curry and Pad Thai. A decent food. Open: 12:00 to 23:00 (Mon to Thu), meal costs around £5. Open: 12:00 to 12:00 to 00:00 (Fri to Sat), 11:30 to 21:30 00:00 (Mon to Sat), 12:00 to 23:30 (Sun). (Sun). Assa, Tottenham Court Road, 53 St. Giles High Street, London WC2H 8LH, 020 7240 8256. Although slightly pricey, the Seafood Kimchi pancakes and Pork Spicy Hot Pots are worth a try. Open: 12:00 to 00:00 (Mon to Sat), 17:00 to 01:00 (Sun). C&R, Leicester Square, 4 Rupert Court, London W1D 6DY, 020 7434 1128. Tucked away in a small courtyard in Soho, this cafe-restaurant serves Singaporean and Malaysian food in generous portions at £6.50 or £7. Desserts such as ice kacang, chendol and bubur cha cha are sold for £3.50. Open: 12:00 to 23:00 (Mon to Sun). Gold Mine, Bayswater, 102 Queensway, Chatime, Leicester Square, 11 Old London W2 3RR, 020 7792 8331.