"One place I was really looking forward to visiting was Brasserie Malmaison . The restaurant of the Malmaison boutique hotel in Clerkenwell, just a couple steps from the Smithfield market. There were two main reasons, first I have read good reviews about the burger, and the second one to see the Butchers Block, I've been dreaming going there since I read a review by Kang . Their promise simple British classic, big portions and not compromise in quality.. The Hotel Butcher's Block Got to the place, a modern atmosphere, good service, and pretty straight forward menu. Didn't take me long to decide as the main was already chosen, a brief browse to the menu to ask for the fried squid, and the Mal burger. The menu The squid was superb, oh my god! I think one of the best ones I have had, the batter was amazing the dipping sauce brilliant, and the rocket gave a balance between the peppery flavour and the sweetness of the dipping sauce, and the presentation of the dish was spot on. The star of t"
