Lonely Planet at Tampopo

THE tastes of Tampopo are enough to make anyone yearn for the Orient. Now it's not just the lemongrass or the noodles fuelling that wanderlust. In a link up with Lonely Planet, a library of the famous travel guides is now available at all Tampopo restaurants for customers to leaf through. 

Tampopo focuses on the authentic signature dishes of Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Japan (pictured) and Korea, recreating the flavours and aromas of traditional street food.  

Co-founder David Fox says “I’ve been reading Lonely Planet travel guides since 1984 and have always found them to be great companions on my travels to East Asia.

“Whether it’s researching Sumatra in Indonesia while enjoying a Nasi Goreng, or reading up on jungle trekking in Northern Thailand while slurping down my Chiang Mai noodles, it’s a great way to get ideas of where to travel to next.”

The guides are on sale at all branches of the Manchester-founded chain and as a special introductory offer until the end of March 2011 they’re available at a 50 per cent discount when a main meal is purchased.