Vegetarianism -
Indian Veg Bhelpoori House, Chapel Market
Growing up in a meat loving family, I always feel slightly
out of my comfort zone when discussing vegetarianism. It’s not that I don’t
like vegetables; I enjoy a good salad just as much as the next person, but I prefer it when they are accompanied by a large rump steak.
Meat filled diets are not environmentally friendly as they
require a much higher input of resources in comparison to other foods.
For example, it takes more than 2,400 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of
meat, while growing 1 pound of wheat only requires 25 gallons. It is important
to be aware of these implications so that we can make informed choices and value
the energy and resources that have gone into producing our food.
The vegetarian café called “Indian Veg Bhelpoori House’ at
Chapel Market near to Angel tube station is a great place to sample some
meat-free delights, not just because it serves ‘All You Can Eat’ vegetarian
curry for only £4.50 at lunchtime.
What makes this place particularly interesting, aside from
its good value, are the facts and images across the walls that highlight the
merits of vegetarianism and the issues associated with being a carnivore. The
café doesn’t serve alcohol, but if you fancy a little tipple with your meal
like myself, it is conveniently located next to a family-run off-licence
selling a selection of beverages. However, the café itself has a good variety
of soft drinks. The location is also near to Camden Passage, where an eclectic
collection of intriguing shops can be found.
Scores:
Food: 6/10, the
curries are tasty and filling, but some are a little bit bland in flavour.
Ambience: 7/10,
its rather quiet, but there were some interesting people to talk to and the
owner is very friendly.
Value for money:
9/10, you can literally eat as much as you want.
Would I go again:
Yes.
I may have only dipped my toe in the water in terms of
experiencing life as a vegetarian, but it has been very insightful. Although I
am not converted to a life of munching on carrot sticks and lentil soup, food
is all about sampling something different and I have definitely achieved that
at the 'IndianVeg'.
For more information on Indian Veg Bhelpoori House go to:
www.theindianveg.co.uk
Opening Hours: daily Noon-11.30pm
Address: 92-93 Chapel Market, Angel Islington, London N1 9EX
