Fuul/Ful/Foul

[Hot Flatus]

I'd forgotten how much I like ful...the ubiquitous bean breakfast stew/soup found in the eastern side of Africa, from Egypt down to Somalia.

Had a night out in Bristol and found a great little Egyptian cafe at the southern end of the infamous Stapleton Road. We had a meal of falafel, ful, hummus and Koshari, the Egyptian pasta, rice and lentil Street food. It was beautifully fresh and clean.

Then this morning we breakfasted in a scruffy looking Somali cafe and had Somali ful and anejo pancakes. It was stunning, with lime juice sprinkled on top.

[rogerzilla]

You've got some weird-looking fellow diners.

SO makes all kind of vegan Moroccan stuff like that.  Some is great, some rather acidic to my tastes.

[Hot Flatus]

Moroccan's have their own variety called Bessara, but this Somalian stuff was the nicest I've tried.

[spesh]

You've got some weird-looking fellow diners.

There's an Ed McLachan cartoon from the late 60s that springs to mind. 

[αdαmsκι]

Like you, I've forgotten about fuul but this post reminds me of the dish. I had so much of that when I was in Syria. 😋

[Hot Flatus]

Honestly though this Somali shit knocks the ball not only out of the park, but also out of the fuken stratosphere. It was a bit like dal makhani but without all the fat, and with line juice.

Guess where I am having breakfast next Sunday...

[Efrogwr]

Stapleton Road is within walking distance of Eminor's gaff (he lives in a repurposed reefer, on an industrial estate, 'cos he's channelling Tortilla Flat. He's also as stingy as his Grandfather... he's sub let his share of a house).
We usually go to Bakehouse, round the corner, but the Somali place could be woth a try.

Details, please! DM if you prefer.

[Hot Flatus]

It's  called Star Coffee.

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https://maps.app.goo.gl/LqhF7bFu5kWvjG67A

It's got a very limited menu, so I'd recommend it just for brekkie, because I think it really is just a breakfast spot, and a little...ermm...basic in it's decor. A bit of googling suggests there are some other Somali places nearby with a more expansive menu.

If you want a more salubrious setting, the Egyptian place called El Masri, just about 6 doors down, is very good.

[Ham]

Looks like a fun school outing going on

https://www.google.com/maps/@51.4607745,-2.5739508,3a,50.6y,259.61h,82.39t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s4t6F2mSeGpDH4csdxa2uIQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

[Efrogwr]

It's  called Star Coffee.

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https://maps.app.goo.gl/LqhF7bFu5kWvjG67A

It's got a very limited menu, so I'd recommend it just for brekkie, because I think it really is just a breakfast spot, and a little...ermm...basic in it's decor. A bit of googling suggests there are some other Somali places nearby with a more expansive menu.

If you want a more salubrious setting, the Egyptian place called El Masri, just about 6 doors down, is very good.

Thank you very much. I've noted it.

[Hot Flatus]

Welcome. Let me know how you get on, or if you try some of the other local spots please

[Efrogwr]

Welcome. Let me know how you get on, or if you try some of the other local spots please

OK

[Cudzoziemiec]

"The infamous Stapleton Road" has Bristol's best samosas at one end, the Bike Project in the middle and now Flatus's favourite Somali cafe at the other end! But still it has to live down being mentioned by Sajid Javid!