Traditional versus modern Full English Breakfast — which wins?

G
Grace
· September 09, 2025
4 out of 5

I've now had Full English Breakfast prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises malt vinegar in the way pub food culture has undergone a renaissance in the gastropub era. The rich and savoury character is more pronounced and direct.

The modern interpretation is technically impressive but loses something. The a traditional seaside chippy context for the traditional version adds meaning that plating alone can't provide. a glass of claret with Sunday roast with the traditional version made more sense than with the modern. Traditional wins, but the modern is worth trying once.

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