Hidden in a copse of twinkling trees in Hyde Park just beneath the Aquatic Centre you will find Bodhi, home of Vegan Dim Sum delights! The restaurant was bustling on a Friday evening and we hadn't made a reservation so we were seating outside amongst the fairy lit trees and hanging lanterns, it was a mild winter's night but the garden was still dotted with heaters to ensure the patrons were not too chilly.
I was excited to try the Mock Pork buns having seen the meaty
version, but never been able try them. These were advertised as barbeque
flavour, which to me tasted more plummy than barbeque. They were unexpectedly
sweet and fluffy, my palate said desert, but great to try none the less. The
spring rolls were ginormous and came with both soy and sweet chilli to suit
your taste.
The organic rose was light and refreshing and a good compliment to the food, a
lot of which was quite heavy. Perhaps we could have made better choices but a
great deal of the Dim Sum sharing dishes were fried whilst I do love the crispy
saltiness of pretty much fried everything, it is good to temper that with some
fresh steamed veggies! Having said that, the deep fried Aubergine with peanuts
soy mince and mushroom was pretty bloody lovely. We also had the stir friend
beans with enoki and shredded tofu, and some steamed edamame, just to get a bit
of fresh greens in there.
We were joined by Leanne's veggie Mama all the way from Bristol,
who isn't keen on spice so, to be safe, ordered a separate main of sweet &
sour mock chicken with vegetables. Normally I avoid sweet & sour like the
plague, possibly because it reminds me of times B.V (before vegetarianism) and
the MSG radioactive orange sweet & sour chicken from the chinese and chippy
down the road. However, when Marianne kindly offered me a taste I find it to be
the best dish of the lot! Perfectly sticky with just enough sweet - and a
scattering of fresh vegetables.
Next time I return to the Bodhi tree I'm definitely bringing some
more friends to share in the delectable Dim Sum... but I might not be so generous
with sharing my main course.
Hidden in a copse of twinkling trees in Hyde Park just beneath the Aquatic Centre you will find Bodhi, home of Vegan Dim Sum delights! The restaurant was bustling on a Friday evening and we hadn't made a reservation so we were seating outside amongst the fairy lit trees and hanging lanterns, it was a mild winter's night but the garden was still dotted with heaters to ensure the patrons were not too chilly.
I was excited to try the Mock Pork buns having seen the meaty
version, but never been able try them. These were advertised as barbeque
flavour, which to me tasted more plummy than barbeque. They were unexpectedly
sweet and fluffy, my palate said desert, but great to try none the less. The
spring rolls were ginormous and came with both soy and sweet chilli to suit
your taste. 
The organic rose was light and refreshing and a good compliment to the food, a
lot of which was quite heavy. Perhaps we could have made better choices but a
great deal of the Dim Sum sharing dishes were fried whilst I do love the crispy
saltiness of pretty much fried everything, it is good to temper that with some
fresh steamed veggies! Having said that, the deep fried Aubergine with peanuts
soy mince and mushroom was pretty bloody lovely. We also had the stir friend
beans with enoki and shredded tofu, and some steamed edamame, just to get a bit
of fresh greens in there.
We were joined by Leanne's veggie Mama all the way from Bristol,
who isn't keen on spice so, to be safe, ordered a separate main of sweet &
sour mock chicken with vegetables. Normally I avoid sweet & sour like the
plague, possibly because it reminds me of times B.V (before vegetarianism) and
the MSG radioactive orange sweet & sour chicken from the chinese and chippy
down the road. However, when Marianne kindly offered me a taste I find it to be
the best dish of the lot! Perfectly sticky with just enough sweet - and a
scattering of fresh vegetables.
Next time I return to the Bodhi tree I'm definitely bringing some
more friends to share in the delectable Dim Sum... but I might not be so generous
with sharing my main course.
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