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My review is for the Oyster Bar only - and it's a good one. My husband is oyster obsessed, and he made a beeline for Furness' option while exploring Borough Market. They didn't have the lowest prices, but they had the longest line (and the most locals), so we figured it would be the best one to choose. We joined the queue and waited. The fishmongers were terrific, cracking jokes with a London attitude that could perhaps be off-putting to some thin-skinned visitors. We loved it, it reminded us of characters straight out of a Guy Ritchie movie, LOL. The oyster shuckers were total badasses -- they were shucking hundreds of oysters WITH THEIR BARE HANDS -- no gloves in sight. In other words, they were that kind of TOUGH. They were friendly too, happy to answer questions and steer us towards their recommendations based on the flavor profiles (sweet, meaty, salty, rich, etc.). I liked that the oysters were clearly labeled with prices and provenance, which was so helpful. They also had some exotics like fresh sea urchins that seemed incredibly popular with the local patrons. My hubby selected a nice, large tray of assorted oysters, and they even gave him a discount for paying cash. There wasn't anywhere to sit to eat, so I had to hold the tray while he slurped them down. Everything was fresh and tasty, and he had zero complaints in the seafood quality. If you're looking for an oyster bar, this is the place.
Out of all the stalls at Borough market, I think this place might have had the longest line. Definitely a big tip to get food from somewhere else first, so that you can eat while in line. Although the line isn't too bad to wait through. And they do take card, but they definitely prefer if you pay using cash. The serving sizes are pretty decent and they don't skimp on filling the plate up. Our plate came with two shrimp and two mussels which were good. But the shrimp was such a hassle to peel and eat, especially when there's no seating, so you just have to stand on the side to eat. But the paella was still good and really flavorful!
At Borough Market in London, we were drawn to the very long line leading to Furness Fish Grill. We decided to have snacks at other food stalls first because we were hoping the line would go down by the time we returned. Well, we returned a couple hours later and the line was even longer. After watching them cook the Bomba Paella in these enormous pans, we decided to bite the bullet and line up too. The whole time I was thinking that this better be worth the wait. What was everyone in line for? The majority of folks were ordering the Bomba Paella. So that is what we wanted to try also. Happily, the line went by quickly. Within 20 minutes, it was our turn. We bought a plate of their Paella to share. Finding a spot to eat it was challenging because Borough Market is so crowded and busy. Found a spot outside the market to dig into our Paella. Portion size was fine for the price we paid. Their Paella included chicken, mussels, and shrimps. Did it taste good? Yes, it was flavorful. Definitely an above average tasting Paella. It was worth the wait, and I'd line up for it again because it was reasonably priced.
As I was walking through Burrough Market I noticed a line nearly 30 people deep. As I approached the front of the line I saw that the wait was for Furness Fish Market. This spot specializes in mussels & fries, oysters, and various seafood items... but the Bomba Paella is a MUST try! The location is very much in the nucleus of this bustling city market. The storefront and "interior," resemble that of a fish market, and there are plenty of food options surrounding this spot. Bomba Paella is the main draw. You will see employees laboring over massive pans of paella that looks ever simmering. Portions are scooped out with wooden bowls which make a tantalizing scraping sound as the portion out the right amounts. The aromas are truly intoxicating, and as the workers move through to change over pans, they add copious amounts of ingredients further adding to the rich smells. The paella itself looks like a beautifully colored and marinated work of art. Each bite is flavorful, yet not too salty. The components are rice, peas, mussels, chicken, prawns, spices, and lemon. If you don't love seafood, no worries, the dish itself neither smells or tastes overly "fishy," and there are huge helpings of rice and chicken. Also, the portions are sizable, and the cost affordable at $10 (pounds) a bowl. Some tips: This spot has a card reader, but they will still ask you if you have cash. At this market, cash is KING. Again, there will be a line, so, if others are with you and want to try something else you might have them duck out of line to rustle up some chocolate covered strawberries or something while you wait. Keep in mind that the market itself closes at 5pm, and while there are heaps of paella helpings, supplies might not last until the clock strikes 5. While I love paella, I don't consider myself an authority on the cuisine. I did however enjoy this bowl, and to me it was well worth the wait!! Cheers!!
This review is just for Bomba Paella that's part of this Fish Market. It was the longest line in the entire Borough Market so I jumped in line to see what the hype was about. The paella was very bland, unfortunately, with too much rice given to me and very little amount of seafood. The mussels themselves were also filled with rice and in a place like the Borough Market where seating was scarce to none, it was hard to find a place to open the mussels, and when I did open them, I didn't even find much meat, and ate a bunch of rice anyway. Having some lemon would enhance the flavor slightly, but not by much. I thought the saving grace was actually the peas that were added to the rice, which says a lot about how everything else tasted. I would recommend this place for the experience only if you come here with others and you share your dish with others. The plus side is that the dish is very affordable. I also saw that the person who was getting the paella for the customers put some back into the big pot for some reason, probably after some customer didn't want theirs, and I am not sure if that should have been done at all? Also, totally understand that it's a busy establishment with such a long line even with some kind of traffic officer, but I was rushed when trying to make my payment and I didn't think that was the right move in terms of customer service. I will let it go because I understand the hardship of this industry can really impact one's levels of patience, but still want to mention it for awareness.
I really love to go to the borough market. My favorite thing are going to the fresh oyster place and get some mussels at this food stand. This paella and mussels place is located at the center of the market. You can't miss it. It smells so good and I always see many people are waiting in line. I love mussels there. It's only 13 pounds. However I noticed something is really wrong!!! I come from different country so I don't usually have English pounds with me. The guy who always cook mussels telling customers only cash!! I said I have credit card can you take it? He treated me like I'm not a customer! I want to give 4 stars here for the price and tastes. I am only rating two stars because of service sucks. This mussels guy was yelling customers to get cash. He said we are soon not take any plastic cards. It's useless. He also said if you pay in cash, you will get a lot more mussels. So I got a small amount than I got serve there before only because I paid with credit card. This mussel guy treated me like I'm not welcome as a customer because I paid with my credit card??? I'm not sure people who are working there pocketing cash. Maybe this place should be all cashless so maybe the owner can see real profits.
Everything about this stall inside Borough Market is good - food, service and ambiance. Staff are very friendly, energetic which captures the crowd. While one serves, the other starts cooking on a new paella pan. Asked how many pans they sell a day, 8-10 giant paelleras. Amazing They did not skimp on the ingredients - chicken pieces, mussels, shrimp, squid. A must try! £10 a serving.
Paella was a must stop at borough market according to social media so we had to bare the wait and get ourselves an order of it. The line was pretty quick and we only waited about 15 minutes. Ordering was pretty easy but the workers kept the line moving fast, feeling a little rushed. We got a good portion of paella with seafood however, we were a little disappointed. The flavor seem a bit bland, broken pieces of shells throughout, and the rice seemed a little undercooked. It was nothing special in my opinion and there are many other vendors that you should give a try with less lines.
This review is for the Furness Food Hut and for the Furness Oyster Bar @ Borough Market. First off, if you're unsure, just sample the mussels. And then you will for sure buy mussels. This was our first stop and purchase at Borough Market - and we did not regret this decision. They ran out of fries by the time we arrived around 4pm. We had an order of mussels with slices of bread. Fresh, salty, delicious! Right next to the mussels, there is an assortment of oysters. You can get 6 oysters for 10 GBP - but these oysters were ginormous! Instead, we got the smaller oysters 5 for 10 GBP (Boudeuse Rocks) They were crisp and sweet! Kids loved it! We got another round.
I was intrigued by the long line at this vender inside the Borough Market. Lots of people queuing for Paella. I was lucky to get a fresh batch but it tasted very fishy. I love seafood but this was a bit on the over powering side. For £10, it's a good portion.
I don't think anyone can go to Borough Market for the first time without giving the huge pans of paella a double take. And I think food always tastes better with a story. And whenever I think back to all of the time I've spent in London, Borough Market always comes to the forefront of my memories. And Furness Food Hut is the first vendor that I associate with Borough Market -- a magical place for anyone who loves food, London, or both. Sure, the paella might taste better in a sit-down restaurant and it probably isn't as good as anything you'll find a similar food market in Valencia, but does that really matter when you're craving some warm seafood? Marvel at the generous serving of chicken, mussels, and shrimp, fork over £7, and enjoy your meal. (If you come in the half hour before Borough Market closes, they'll be more willing to give you more mussels and shrimp!)
Everyone should try their food, The best Paella and chicken curry in London. The food is sooo good soooo fresh and the staff are friendly and kind.
Really popular booth for the paella, calamari, curry and mussels. I had the paella and I'd say that it was tasty for the first few warm bites, then it just kind of got meh like ok rice. For 7 pounds, I think you can get a better bite, probably go for the mussels or calamari instead.
Paella line was quite long but it moved fairly quickly, as the ordering and payment process was efficient. While they prefer cash, contactless payment is also accepted. The portion was generous for £27 - we even got lobster, some shrimp, and the chicken was also delicious. read more
Overall, I enjoyed the paella--it was flavorful, hot, and fresh. I chose the shrimp, but I'd recommend going with the lobster instead. Having to peel the shrimp made it a bit more difficult and messy, whereas the lobster was already open and much easier to enjoy. read more
9 months ago
My review is for the Oyster Bar only - and it's a good one. My husband is oyster obsessed, and he made a beeline for Furness' option while exploring Borough Market. They didn't have the lowest prices, but they had the longest line (and the most locals), so we figured it would be the best one to choose. We joined the queue and waited. The fishmongers were terrific, cracking jokes with a London attitude that could perhaps be off-putting to some thin-skinned visitors. We loved it, it reminded us of characters straight out of a Guy Ritchie movie, LOL. The oyster shuckers were total badasses -- they were shucking hundreds of oysters WITH THEIR BARE HANDS -- no gloves in sight. In other words, they were that kind of TOUGH. They were friendly too, happy to answer questions and steer us towards their recommendations based on the flavor profiles (sweet, meaty, salty, rich, etc.). I liked that the oysters were clearly labeled with prices and provenance, which was so helpful. They also had some exotics like fresh sea urchins that seemed incredibly popular with the local patrons. My hubby selected a nice, large tray of assorted oysters, and they even gave him a discount for paying cash. There wasn't anywhere to sit to eat, so I had to hold the tray while he slurped them down. Everything was fresh and tasty, and he had zero complaints in the seafood quality. If you're looking for an oyster bar, this is the place. read more
Out of all the stalls at Borough market, I think this place might have had the longest line. Definitely a big tip to get food from somewhere else first, so that you can eat while in line. Although the line isn't too bad to wait through. And they do take card, but they definitely prefer if you pay using cash. The serving sizes are pretty decent and they don't skimp on filling the plate up. Our plate came with two shrimp and two mussels which were good. But the shrimp was such a hassle to peel and eat, especially when there's no seating, so you just have to stand on the side to eat. But the paella was still good and really flavorful! read more
2 years ago
At Borough Market in London, we were drawn to the very long line leading to Furness Fish Grill. We decided to have snacks at other food stalls first because we were hoping the line would go down by the time we returned. Well, we returned a couple hours later and the line was even longer. After watching them cook the Bomba Paella in these enormous pans, we decided to bite the bullet and line up too. The whole time I was thinking that this better be worth the wait. What was everyone in line for? The majority of folks were ordering the Bomba Paella. So that is what we wanted to try also. Happily, the line went by quickly. Within 20 minutes, it was our turn. We bought a plate of their Paella to share. Finding a spot to eat it was challenging because Borough Market is so crowded and busy. Found a spot outside the market to dig into our Paella. Portion size was fine for the price we paid. Their Paella included chicken, mussels, and shrimps. Did it taste good? Yes, it was flavorful. Definitely an above average tasting Paella. It was worth the wait, and I'd line up for it again because it was reasonably priced. read more
As I was walking through Burrough Market I noticed a line nearly 30 people deep. As I approached the front of the line I saw that the wait was for Furness Fish Market. This spot specializes in mussels & fries, oysters, and various seafood items... but the Bomba Paella is a MUST try! The location is very much in the nucleus of this bustling city market. The storefront and "interior," resemble that of a fish market, and there are plenty of food options surrounding this spot. Bomba Paella is the main draw. You will see employees laboring over massive pans of paella that looks ever simmering. Portions are scooped out with wooden bowls which make a tantalizing scraping sound as the portion out the right amounts. The aromas are truly intoxicating, and as the workers move through to change over pans, they add copious amounts of ingredients further adding to the rich smells. The paella itself looks like a beautifully colored and marinated work of art. Each bite is flavorful, yet not too salty. The components are rice, peas, mussels, chicken, prawns, spices, and lemon. If you don't love seafood, no worries, the dish itself neither smells or tastes overly "fishy," and there are huge helpings of rice and chicken. Also, the portions are sizable, and the cost affordable at $10 (pounds) a bowl. Some tips: This spot has a card reader, but they will still ask you if you have cash. At this market, cash is KING. Again, there will be a line, so, if others are with you and want to try something else you might have them duck out of line to rustle up some chocolate covered strawberries or something while you wait. Keep in mind that the market itself closes at 5pm, and while there are heaps of paella helpings, supplies might not last until the clock strikes 5. While I love paella, I don't consider myself an authority on the cuisine. I did however enjoy this bowl, and to me it was well worth the wait!! Cheers!! read more
This review is just for Bomba Paella that's part of this Fish Market. It was the longest line in the entire Borough Market so I jumped in line to see what the hype was about. The paella was very bland, unfortunately, with too much rice given to me and very little amount of seafood. The mussels themselves were also filled with rice and in a place like the Borough Market where seating was scarce to none, it was hard to find a place to open the mussels, and when I did open them, I didn't even find much meat, and ate a bunch of rice anyway. Having some lemon would enhance the flavor slightly, but not by much. I thought the saving grace was actually the peas that were added to the rice, which says a lot about how everything else tasted. I would recommend this place for the experience only if you come here with others and you share your dish with others. The plus side is that the dish is very affordable. I also saw that the person who was getting the paella for the customers put some back into the big pot for some reason, probably after some customer didn't want theirs, and I am not sure if that should have been done at all? Also, totally understand that it's a busy establishment with such a long line even with some kind of traffic officer, but I was rushed when trying to make my payment and I didn't think that was the right move in terms of customer service. I will let it go because I understand the hardship of this industry can really impact one's levels of patience, but still want to mention it for awareness. read more
I really love to go to the borough market. My favorite thing are going to the fresh oyster place and get some mussels at this food stand. This paella and mussels place is located at the center of the market. You can't miss it. It smells so good and I always see many people are waiting in line. I love mussels there. It's only 13 pounds. However I noticed something is really wrong!!! I come from different country so I don't usually have English pounds with me. The guy who always cook mussels telling customers only cash!! I said I have credit card can you take it? He treated me like I'm not a customer! I want to give 4 stars here for the price and tastes. I am only rating two stars because of service sucks. This mussels guy was yelling customers to get cash. He said we are soon not take any plastic cards. It's useless. He also said if you pay in cash, you will get a lot more mussels. So I got a small amount than I got serve there before only because I paid with credit card. This mussel guy treated me like I'm not welcome as a customer because I paid with my credit card??? I'm not sure people who are working there pocketing cash. Maybe this place should be all cashless so maybe the owner can see real profits. read more
4 years ago
Everything about this stall inside Borough Market is good - food, service and ambiance. Staff are very friendly, energetic which captures the crowd. While one serves, the other starts cooking on a new paella pan. Asked how many pans they sell a day, 8-10 giant paelleras. Amazing They did not skimp on the ingredients - chicken pieces, mussels, shrimp, squid. A must try! £10 a serving. read more
2 years ago
Paella was a must stop at borough market according to social media so we had to bare the wait and get ourselves an order of it. The line was pretty quick and we only waited about 15 minutes. Ordering was pretty easy but the workers kept the line moving fast, feeling a little rushed. We got a good portion of paella with seafood however, we were a little disappointed. The flavor seem a bit bland, broken pieces of shells throughout, and the rice seemed a little undercooked. It was nothing special in my opinion and there are many other vendors that you should give a try with less lines. read more
This review is for the Furness Food Hut and for the Furness Oyster Bar @ Borough Market. First off, if you're unsure, just sample the mussels. And then you will for sure buy mussels. This was our first stop and purchase at Borough Market - and we did not regret this decision. They ran out of fries by the time we arrived around 4pm. We had an order of mussels with slices of bread. Fresh, salty, delicious! Right next to the mussels, there is an assortment of oysters. You can get 6 oysters for 10 GBP - but these oysters were ginormous! Instead, we got the smaller oysters 5 for 10 GBP (Boudeuse Rocks) They were crisp and sweet! Kids loved it! We got another round. read more
4 years ago
I was intrigued by the long line at this vender inside the Borough Market. Lots of people queuing for Paella. I was lucky to get a fresh batch but it tasted very fishy. I love seafood but this was a bit on the over powering side. For £10, it's a good portion. read more
I don't think anyone can go to Borough Market for the first time without giving the huge pans of paella a double take. And I think food always tastes better with a story. And whenever I think back to all of the time I've spent in London, Borough Market always comes to the forefront of my memories. And Furness Food Hut is the first vendor that I associate with Borough Market -- a magical place for anyone who loves food, London, or both. Sure, the paella might taste better in a sit-down restaurant and it probably isn't as good as anything you'll find a similar food market in Valencia, but does that really matter when you're craving some warm seafood? Marvel at the generous serving of chicken, mussels, and shrimp, fork over £7, and enjoy your meal. (If you come in the half hour before Borough Market closes, they'll be more willing to give you more mussels and shrimp!) read more
4 years ago
Everyone should try their food, The best Paella and chicken curry in London. The food is sooo good soooo fresh and the staff are friendly and kind. read more
3 years ago
Really popular booth for the paella, calamari, curry and mussels. I had the paella and I'd say that it was tasty for the first few warm bites, then it just kind of got meh like ok rice. For 7 pounds, I think you can get a better bite, probably go for the mussels or calamari instead. read more
7 years ago
When exploring Borough market, we saw a lot of people eating trays of mussels and hunted for the food stall. For £7 you get a good portion of mussels in a light cream sauce that's made fresh to order. The mussels were tender and the sauce was not overwhelming. Overall we were satisfied by the dish! read more
13 years ago
Food hut 2 stars. Fish stall 4 stalls. Average 3 stars Meh is the perfect word to sum up my food hut exprience here. Located in the heart of the foodie heaven of Borough Market means that I have to judge it against the other food pofferings within a 100 metre radius These huge pans of paella and curry do give off an enticing aroma and they offer free samples. However, I found the flavours to be quite muted and the dishes a little watery I would rather have a pork sandwich with crackling and apple sauce from Roast, a duck sandwich from Marche du Quartier, cheesy goodness from Kappasacein, a burger from Boston sausages, fresh oysters, empanadas, goat ice cream, huge brownies, etc etc. You get the idea However, I do like their fish counter. Though not the cheapest, they have good variety. and I've had some great scallops and razor clams from here read more
Kudos for opening on all days of the week. Had it not for the boiling cauldrons of spicy goodness my trip to the Borough Market on Tuesday and Thursday would have been for naught. At five quids a pop these boxes of curry chicken take-outs (three variants to my knowledge) are reasonably priced given the area and the venue. Do ask about their fish soup of the day - they're particularly excellent on those cold wintery days. read more
11 years ago
I had a tasty venison burger with bacon jam at the bustling Borough market. It was a long lineup but I didn't wait too long. The burger was tasty, if slightly under seasoned. A little much for the price, but it's a good choice if you're craving a burger. My party had the paella, and it was also quite good. read more
WOW! This place is amazing....really! I think their chicken curry is one of the best dishes at borough market. They also have an awesome Thai green curry that ricks my taste buds too. The food is cheap an delish, shown by the crowd in front of this stand! read more
Back in 2014, I was at Borough Market and passed by Furness' giant pans of paella but didn't have a chance to try them out. Fast forward two years later, I returned and had some great seafood and chicken paella. They also have Vietnamese chicken over rice. It gets crowded (free samples will do that), but the lines move quickly and the staff tries to turn everything over as efficiently as possible. If you're lucky, you'll get a fresh batch of paella! read more
9 years ago
Amazing, friendly, best seasoned burgers I've had a long time. The calimari was also amazing. And the owners are super sweet!! read more
9 years ago
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