Thursday, 19 March 2009

Gilgamesh


"The Epic of Gilgamesh is, perhaps, the oldest written story on Earth. It comes to us from Ancient Sumeria, and was originally written on 12 clay tablets in cuneiform script. It is about the adventures of the historical King of Uruk". (www.ancienttexts.org) The story centres around Gilgamesh's or "king of all kings" adventures and quest for immortality.
Gilgamesh Restaurant and Lounge Bar live up to the legend. The design is intricate and exquisite. The legend of Gilgamesh is carved on the wooden columns and the wooden bar table. The cocktails are complicated and professional. The view is equally interesting as the lounge is located on top of Camden lock and you can see the freight trains speed by. The retractable roof can open in summer for some solar power.
There is a tea house during the day, the lounge for the evening and the restaurant for the hungry. The cuisine is Pan Asian and worthy of attention. But trust me you eyes will have trouble feasting on the food as they will be busy taking in the richness of Mesopotamian surroundings. I do suggest you ignore the predictable options of ordering sushi and dim sum and instead go for Lobster wonton followed by beef penang. A definite must see in London.

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