Eating different types of
street food is one of the biggest joys of traveling. But, is it safe? It Is no
secret that there are a number of street food horror stories. So, here are some
of the top safety tips in eating street food while staying in the Regency House Hotel London:
1.
Ask
the locals and look for the lines.
To
make sure that you’re eating safe and clean food, eat where the locals eat. If
you’re staying in one of the hotels in
Bloomsbury London, ask the hotel employees for tips. You can also walk
around and ask the locals. Also, observe the number of customers a street
vendor has. If a vendor seemed to be avoided by locals, then the food may not
be good or safe.
If
you want to eat good street food, find the vendors with a long queue of locals
and tourists.
2.
Observe
the vendor’s food preparation method.
One
of the best things about eating street food is that you can actually see how
the food is prepared. Check out the kitchen or the food prep area of the food
cart and make sure that it’s clean and spotless. There must be at least two
people in the cart – one’s cooking while the other one is handling the money.
3.
Make
sure that the meat is cooked well.
Before
you buy street food, check out the meAt that the vendor is using and make sure
that it’s fresh. You also need to make sure that the meat is cooked well. Meat
is the most common cause of street food poisoning so you must make sure that
you’re eating fresh and well-cooked meat.
4.
Make
sure that the smoothie vendor is using distilled water.
London
tap water is generally safe to drink, but it’s best to pick a smoothie vendor
that uses distilled water. Also, make sure that the vendor is using fresh
fruits and vegetables.
5.
Wash
your hands.
Wash
your hands with anti-bacterial soap before eating to prevent diseases and food
poisoning. Also, make sure that you have a hand sanitizer in your bag all the
time.
6.
Bring
your own utensils.
Public
utensils can be a source of bacteria and germs. So, invest in a pair of travel
friendly utensils. These utensils are generally cheap and portable. But, make
sure to wash your utensils after every use.
Eating street food is one
of the cheapest ways to experience the unique taste of local food. But, to
avoid food poisoning, you must be careful and choose reputable and more
established vendors.
