Today I ventured out to old street to try out the latest street food vendor to have a fixed address! Following in the steps of MeatLiquor and Pitt Cue. Yum Bun has set up shop next to/inside the Rotary, on City road just meters away from Old Street station. Yum Bun serve up simple but delicious food and like many street vendors it comes in a bun, but not just any bun. Yum Buns are home-made steamed buns. These buns are soft, dense, chewie and make the perfect casing for some Asian flavoured fillings.
Blythburgh slow roasted belly pork, hoi sin sauce, cucumbers, spring onions & schriracha is similar to a Chinese duck pancake, but with BELLS ON. The veggie option, juicy Portobello mushroom, toasted walnuts & miso glaze is delicious too. Also on the menu is a new offering, fried chicken and tartare sauce is possibly the best dish here. Luckily you can try all three in one sitting (like me) as they are not too big. £3.50 each or 2 for £6 they make a great lunch time snack. There is even a sweet bun filled with ice cream!
Yum bun's doorway is located just next to the Rotary and you can gain access from Yum Bun into the Rotary to eat your buns. However you do need to purchase a drink to seal the deal.
If I haven't convinced you by now don't just take it from me.Yum bun won the People's Choice Award at the 2012 British Street Food Awards which is high praise indeed!
More and more street food vendors are building on their success and opening up more indoor ventures. News yesterday that Pizza Pilgrims will also be opening up a fixed establishment in Soho!
I urge you to try Yum Bun it's so, so good. Might go back tomorrow!
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