Tuesday, December 8, 2015

The Best Breakfast Sandwich You'll Ever Have: Lima Floral, Covent Garden


For me, breakfast usually consists of a half-hearted slice of toast smothered in butter and jam. I inevitably leave behind a corner of a piece on my plate before grabbing my keys and rushing out the door. Or, sometimes it means a hastily purchased croissant and hot chocolate from Pret before dropping crumbs all over my keyboard at work. So glamorous.

But there's a much better way to "do" breakfast in London, I've discovered: LIMA Floral on Garrick Street in Covent Garden (sister restaurant to the Michelin-starred LIMA in Fitzrovia) is the answer to my poor attempts to start the day. The Peruvian restaurant's weekend brunch offerings were so popular, they decided to launch a weekday breakfast menu as well, expanding on the regular brunch menu with a variety of fresh ingredients translated into modern Peruvian cuisine. If you're looking for something a little bit "different" to start your day, then this is it.



The choices vary from healthy (Andean cereal porridge: quinoa, almond milk, kiwicha and kaniwa, chancaca syrup) to downright dirty (Peruvian breakfast club sandwich: toasted yellow chilli bread, organic chicken, six-hours suckling pig). Accompanied by a cup of coffee, sitting in LIMA Floral's windows enjoying these breakfast choices is a great way to daydream and watch the world go by before being thrown into the jarring reality of ... work.

At Zomato's most recent #ZomatoMeetUp, we were treated to a spread of LIMA Floral's delicious breakfast offerings. From freshly baked Peruvian bread and brioche to fresh fruit and yogurt, the selection was a little overwhelming (in a good way) for that time of the morning!


Being the greedy pig that I am, I - of course - chose the Peruvian Breakfast Club Sandwich for my "main course". No regrets. The yellow chilli bread offered the slightest bit of heat to offset the rich flavors of the chicken and suckling pig. Seriously finger-licking good. It reminded me of the slightly OTT breakfasts we have in the US (think: huevos rancheros, pancakes piled high) which are just a little ... absent here in the UK, even in London. 



Despite the novelty of enjoying a gourmet club sandwich for breakfast, sampling LIMA Floral's new breakfast menu got me thinking: why not treat yourself to an indulgent breakfast once in a while? Once a fortnight (that's every two weeks for you fellow Americans!)? Once a month? Once in a blue moon? I think I'll be treating myself more often! Especially if club sandwiches are on the menu ...

I was generously hosted by LIMA Floral and Zomato - thank you! All opinions are my own.
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  1. Oh yum! I don't think I could have resisted that option either ;)

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    1. Haha, I seriously want it right now! Why aren't breakfast sandwiches more of a "thing"?!

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  2. I've heard some great things about the breakfasts at Lima! I love the idea of an indulgent one every now and then :)
    Lots of love,
    Angie
    SilverSpoon London

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    1. It was really delicious, Angie! I have to go back for more ... :)

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  3. Oh gosh, I'm so like you! If I'm at home it's usually just chai and toast before my morning elevenses... but from time to time, I do like to treat myself to brekky with the full works. And Lima Floral looks like just the place to do it, those club sandwiches seem positively decadent :) xx

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    1. Chai and toast sounds dreamy right now! I'd definitely recommend trying the breakfasts at LIMA Floral though - breakfast with a twist! xx

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  4. I've heard so much about the breakfasts at Lima Flora, and after seeing this I *definitely* need to go there, ASAP! That breakfast sandwich looks INSANE!

    C x | Lux Life

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  5. Mmm that breakfast BLT sounds seriously good, love the twists on classic cereals too! Lots of love, Andrea xxx

    Andrea's Passions

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    1. You'd love the healthy options, Andrea! They had some lovely quinoa porridge and lots of fresh fruit. xxx

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  6. Your breakfast club sounds amazing! I'm usually pretty good when it comes to eating breakfast but it's hard sometimes when I'm rushing to work!

    http://thecourtneydiaries.com

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    1. I feel your pain! Plus, if I eat too early in the day, I get hungry by mid-morning!

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  7. Delicious! Although I admit, I do also enjoy a Pret Croissant despite the crumbage (new word I've just made up).

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    1. Bahaha - crumbage. Love it. Going to use it regularly.

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  8. So gutted I missed this! The spread looks fantastic!

    Honey x The Girl Next Shore

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    1. We missed you! :( I was looking forward to seeing you, but next time!

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  9. This is breakfast fit for a queen! A sizeable club sandwich and looks like you had a great time. Lima Floral is on my list now!

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    1. Haha, seriously! I'm curious to try LIMA Floral for dinner now too ... their recipes were so interesting and inspired!

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  10. The word "epic" truly describes this sandwich. Holy heck. I bet I'd make the biggest mess trying to take a bite outta that XD

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    1. Bahaha - I knew you'd like it! It actually wasn't huge, so it was manageable. A good size for breakfast though!

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  11. Dayuuum, that's definitely the handsomest breakfast sandwich I've ever laid eyes on! Chilli bread and suckling pig for breakfast - you lucky girl, JT! Heart-eye emojis galore. xx

    Tamsin / A Certain Adventure

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