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Duck and Waffle


We met up with the Ghoshs for Sunday brunch today.  We love brunches just because breakfasts are too early :)  I've recently heard about Duck and Waffle from my colleagues and just last Sunday we drove past Heron Tower at Liverpool Street and saw the sign "Duck and Waffle".  I causally mentioned to K that we should come and try this must talked about place someday.  Of course he always says "uh hmm.." and promptly forgets about it.  (Typical K..)  Guess what Marketa texted me two days later suggesting a meet up brunch and of all places, she chose Duck and Waffle!  Wow I suspect she is psychic.

This would be the first time that K would meet the newlywed couple since he had missed their wedding in the Czech Republic.  (Remember our horror story back in July?  This is now a famous story amongst our friends.)  And finally we could also pass them their wedding present.  I had ordered a pair of personalised champagne flutes for them.  We caught up with one another, asked about their two week honeymoon to Italy.  It's funny when at one point Marketa turned to me saying she loves all her wedding photos, and she has been looking at them like every day since her wedding lol.  To which I gasped and said "oh my god, me too!!"  I think I've watched our wedding video like 20 times.  (Quick test me!)  And all this while, K thinks I am a little (only a little) obsessed. lol And apparently Rahul feels the same about Marketa looking at her wedding photos... we think that is the difference between guys and gals.  That was our dream wedding day and of course we want to relish in the memories as much as we can.

Back to the restaurant Duck and Waffle.  Yup their signature dish is none other than duck and waffle.  What a weird combination you might say.  And I thought so too.  Until we were served the crispy duck leg with two yummy waffles, topped with a fried duck egg, and maple syrup served on the side.  Still think it's weird?  Well, it was really yummy - who would have thought of it I wonder.  I guess it's like how the Canadians love having fried bacon with maple syrup.  K loves duck (in all forms.. roasted duck HK style, French style duck confit, and this crispy duck with waffles) so he was one happy bunny, wolfing down his food.

Oh the view.  We were perched up on the 40th storey, the highest restaurant in London with superb views all round.  "There is no need for the London Eye" K commented.  "Just take the lift a few times."    Good idea K.  The glass lift went up and down really quickly that both times we were in it, some people let out a little gasp.  haha

Overall a lovely experience, I think we would be coming back again.  If we can book a table, that is.


Crowded place; we could have the table for only 2 hours

The crispy duck leg on waffles topped with a runny duck egg

Admiring the gherkin building opposite.  The stairs lead down to another bar called Sushi Samba which has an outdoor terrace for drinks at night.  You need to brave the cold though especially now that it's autumn!

They had an orange feature wall which no doubt, is the must-take backdrop for almost every patron.

Rahul & Marketa with her matchy-matchy orange bag

B&K :)

B&K - Love this pic of us :)
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