Known for its diverse food scene you can try almost any cuisine in London but over the years it has also become famous for a few of its own creations including a few that may surprise you.
While the Chelsea Bun kind of gives its capital link away with its name, you’d assume the scotch egg hails from the north of the UK but it is another food that was actually first created in London.
From sweet treats to savoury snacks, here are some of the foods that originate in the capital city:
5. Scotch egg
Surprisingly the Scotch egg is believed to have been first created in London at the luxury department store Fortnum & Mason. In 1738 the snack was served at the Piccadilly store as a meal for travellers heading west. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
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