Cover Meet Leona Azhar, the brains behind Malaysian brand Mekna, currently on a quest to discover the best food in Bath (Image: @kasihirisleona)
Meet Leona Azhar, the brains behind Malaysian brand Mekna, currently on a quest to discover the best food in Bath (Image: @kasihirisleona)
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Whether you're looking for a sandwich stop or a full Sunday roast, these are Leona Azhar's recommendations to eat your way through the city of Bath, England
Meet Leona Azhar, the brains behind Mekna, the Malaysian brand known for youthful, girly kaftans, and championing locally made products and culture. As a popular personality on the internet, Leona is accustomed to living life in the public eye but has never been one to shy away from speaking her own truth and being herself, which may be evident from her all-pink wardrobe and her incredibly loyal fanbase.
Currently residing in the picturesque town of Bath, United Kingdom for her third and final year of university, Leona has been documenting her journey of exploring new restaurants in her adoptive city, as well as her own experience with cooking –specifically her affinity with anything home baking and mala-related. These are some of her favourite food spots around the city of Bath, along with some tips and tricks she's learned along the way.
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Best place for tea: Sally Lunn's
Above Sally Lunn's (Instagram: @sallylunnsbath)
Above Lunn's Buns (Instagram: @sallylunnsbath)
Sally Lunn's (Instagram: @sallylunnsbath)
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Specialty: Lunn buns
Order this: Lunn bun with chocolate butter
“The buns here are amazing. This was the first place I ate at when I first moved to Bath for university and it’s also the first place I bring anyone when they visit me in Bath! I also love the Sally Lunn Cream Tea—this is the only place I’ll drink tea at. This place is not only great for a tea, but also packed with history as it’s also a museum and a historical site, as one of the oldest houses in Bath.”
Sally Lunn's Eating House & Museum: 4 N Parade Passage, Bath BA1 1NX, United Kingdom
Favourite restaurant: La Terra
Cuisine: Modern Italian
Order this: Squid ink linguine with Devon white crab meat
“This little Italian spot focuses on a small menu, but they do it well. What I get each time is the Granchio: a squid ink linguine with Devon white crab meat and a crab sauce. It’s genuinely one of the best pastas I’ve ever tried. I haven’t been able to find any other restaurants that do squid ink linguine with crab meat as well as La Terra. My personal tip is to order it with extra sauce on the side. I go so often that they know my order as soon as they see me. Other recommendations would be the scallops or the burrata as a starter.”
La Terra: 2 John St, Bath BA1 2JL, United Kingdom
Best Sunday roast: Beckford Canteen
Above Beef Sunday roast (Instagram: @beckfordcanteen)
Above Spinach & ricotta ravioli, pea and almond (Instagram: @beckfordcanteen)
Beef Sunday roast (Instagram: @beckfordcanteen)
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Cuisine: Modern British
Order this: Roast beef or roast chicken breast
“This place is not only in one of the prettiest parts of Bath, but the interior is the perfect setting for a Sunday roast. I usually get the beef or chicken roast, and it comes with vegetables, cauliflower cheese, potatoes, and obviously a Yorkshire pudding. They’re very generous with their sides and the overall roast is so good. This menu is only available on Sundays so I come here whenever I can.”
Beckford Canteen: 11-12 Bartlett St, Bath BA1 2QZ, United Kingdom
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Best sandwiches: Green Street Butchers
Order this: Rotisserie chicken and mayo sandwich
“This butcher and provisions store is the best spot for a quick lunch—probably the best sandwich in Bath! They roast their chicken in their rotisserie fresh everyday, and their bread is also freshly made in house.”
Green Street Butchers: 10 Green St, Bath BA1 2JZ, United Kingdom
Best bagel: Taylor's Bagels
Above Peri Peri Chicken Schnitzel Bagel (Instagram: @taylors.bagels)
Peri Peri Chicken Schnitzel Bagel (Instagram: @taylors.bagels)
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Order this: Chicken bagel
“This place is famous among locals, and the portions are huge. The bagels are made fresh by their sister bakery—soft but still chewy, and filled with crispy fried chicken schnitzel, lettuce, mayo, and cheese.”
Taylor's Bagels: multiple locations
Best place for Asian food: Charm Thai
Cuisine: Thai
Order this: Massaman chicken curry or minced chicken in spicy prawn paste
“There aren't many Asian options in Bath that taste authentic and up to my Asian standards. This is one where the spice levels are right and it’s become my comfort place for whenever I get homesick or have friends that want to eat Asian food.”
Charm Thai: 2 George St, Bath BA1 2EH, United Kingdom
Keandra's expertise lies within writing deep dives into the culture and anthropology of food, sometimes with a philosophical twist. With a background in London's F&B consultancy scene, she's excited to be back in KL to champion the local dining scene.
