tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post1945257197728569032..comments2024-03-13T17:18:01.147+00:00Comments on Greedy Diva: Chilli Cool, Kings Cross / BloomsburyGreedy Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11114726748321671965noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-72103885091647463632010-08-24T10:06:44.754+01:002010-08-24T10:06:44.754+01:00Helen - I think I'll stick to the other dishes...Helen - I think I'll stick to the other dishes in future. But glad to see Chilli Cool get some attention from the national critics this week.Greedy Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114726748321671965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-77554768215698583012010-07-11T21:18:32.491+01:002010-07-11T21:18:32.491+01:00Aww sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the intesti...Aww sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the intestines but I do understand they are not for everyone! Still in my top 2 London restaurants though; I adore the place.Helenhttp://www.helengraves.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-35871127210375166472010-07-11T15:57:03.757+01:002010-07-11T15:57:03.757+01:00Wild Boar - Yep, it's definitely fuss free fla...Wild Boar - Yep, it's definitely fuss free flavour!<br /><br />Luiz - Ok, adding the dan dans to the list.<br /><br />Gastrogeek - Thanks and sorry!<br /><br />Gourmet Chick - Those beans were lovely - I always order them when we go for Sichuanese food.Greedy Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114726748321671965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-68757619350141653652010-07-10T14:21:26.050+01:002010-07-10T14:21:26.050+01:00I passed on the pigs intestines when I went - not ...I passed on the pigs intestines when I went - not my thing - but those refried beans were delicious and I love your description of them like an old woman getting out of a bath!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550630880349913974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-14061930645196681862010-07-10T10:22:32.372+01:002010-07-10T10:22:32.372+01:00Great write up, your intestinal descriptions have ...Great write up, your intestinal descriptions have put me off ever trying them! I do love their cumin lamb skewers though.gastrogeekhttp://www.gastrogeek.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-89043713956476211272010-07-10T08:22:40.660+01:002010-07-10T08:22:40.660+01:00I am not madly keen on tripe either but have eaten...I am not madly keen on tripe either but have eaten it when growing up in Brazil and Italy where it is very popular. I love Chilli Cool though, and think they make the best dan dan noodles in London, excellent fish fragrant aubergines and double cooked beef. I reviewed it last year, have been back a few times since then and was always impressed. <br /><br />Luiz @ The London FoodieLuiz Harahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625648237398242154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-5035678323839584742010-07-09T17:14:30.242+01:002010-07-09T17:14:30.242+01:00Been to Chilli Cool only once so far (review writt...Been to Chilli Cool only once so far (review written and languising on a hard drive) but pretty much loved it for it's great tasting but no fuss approach to food. <br /><br />We love to eat offal, but yeah sometimes the smell does get a bit strong. Will keep an eye out to try the intestines next time.Wild Boarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804140074422464566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-32672100098270029062010-07-09T17:06:40.112+01:002010-07-09T17:06:40.112+01:00Catty - Hope you enjoy CC! I always love the bean ...Catty - Hope you enjoy CC! I always love the bean dish at Sichuan restaurants.<br /><br />Hugh - Thanks for such a lovely comment - even if I did put you off your lunch (sorry 'bout that)! x<br /><br />Chris - I think I'll have to take your word for it on the intestines! Promise not to give up on CC, and I quite liked the place, but I can see that intestines are not for me!<br /><br />Greedy Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114726748321671965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-11999353978736658372010-07-09T16:39:01.548+01:002010-07-09T16:39:01.548+01:00Very entertaining review. With tres much arse incl...Very entertaining review. With tres much arse included!<br />I think you should stick with Chilli Cool, it's generally superb - I especially liked the sea fragrant aubergine (which you mention, but didn't have) - you need to go back just to sample this.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111357339779405801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-35991184991033476292010-07-09T12:49:50.726+01:002010-07-09T12:49:50.726+01:00I work around the corner from Chilli Cool I'm ...I work around the corner from Chilli Cool I'm off there in about 5 mins for lunch. I love it here and I implore you to return. <br /><br />Try the spicy fish hotpot next time you go. It's my fave dish there. The fried chicken w/chilli & cumin is also a winner.<br /><br />Have to disagree with Lizzie, as it is very much a haunt of students from China.Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-88582626054870765452010-07-09T10:53:30.133+01:002010-07-09T10:53:30.133+01:00If you don't like offal in general I'm not...If you don't like offal in general I'm not surprised you didn't like them. They are VERY piggy. Do try the ox tripe in chilli oil though, it's lovely. <br /><br />I'm not sure it's that much of a student place; I've seen a much older crowd there and Mumsy often picks up lunch from there too.Hollow Legshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152329184111658897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-11860305306133426862010-07-09T10:48:37.463+01:002010-07-09T10:48:37.463+01:00I haven't had the intestines at Chilli Cool ei...I haven't had the intestines at Chilli Cool either and now I don't feel as dared to try them since everyone loved them.<br /><br />However I would go back immediately for the fish fragrant aubergine. And eat the whole dish myself with a spoon!miss southhttp://northsouthfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-89236899730721452742010-07-09T10:38:53.423+01:002010-07-09T10:38:53.423+01:00Pigs intestines are always a bit of a gamble - eve...Pigs intestines are always a bit of a gamble - even the best restaurants can sometimes not clean them very well, and then as you say, the results aren't pleasant. I can assure you that when Chilli Cool does a good pig's intestines, they are really, really good. Please don't give up on them :)Chris Poplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668565800857295023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-42101994749068307692010-07-09T10:34:13.833+01:002010-07-09T10:34:13.833+01:00"It slowly creeps up on you and blows up in a..."It slowly creeps up on you and blows up in all its full arsey glory about 10 seconds after swallowing" is simultaneously the grossest and most brilliant piece of food criticism I can remember seeing recently. Beautiful and highly entertaining to read as ever!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948980890459312618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729792947474832734.post-69642793094493744322010-07-09T10:26:30.339+01:002010-07-09T10:26:30.339+01:00Ah, I think I'm going to Chilli Cool next week...Ah, I think I'm going to Chilli Cool next week and will think about the intestines. Fish and beans look great though!!cattyhttp://www.thecattylife.comnoreply@blogger.com