I was told it was a “cool department store” on my way to Harrods in London. This couldn’t have been more of an understatement, as I was more blown away by the extravagance of this “mall” than anything else abroad. From the gorgeous and exquisite chandeliers to Egyptian-themed escalator with a live opera singer solely for the staircase, Harrods was unlike any other department store I could have imagined. After touring room after spectacular room, from the Milkshake room to the tearoom and past the Prosecco Bar, I could not imagine what else this palace had in store for me. And then I was taken to the food court.
To start off, calling this spectacle a “food court” is almost disrespectful. It was the most extensive world of food I could have ever dreamed of. Every corner was a new surprise for me, from the rows of cheese through the sandwich shops, to the make-your-own salads, on to samples of food from around the world (Vietnamese, Indian, Moroccan, and so on). The layout was impressively elaborate and gave me an upscale decadent feeling nowhere near a “food court.” The options were overwhelming and everything looked unique and incredible.
And when I thought I couldn’t be more overwhelmed and excited, I found the Bakery, and then I found Chocolate World. The bakery has gigantic and beautiful cakes, adorable pastries, and mouth-watering cupcakes. Clearly I couldn’t stop from immediately trying one from the row of red velvet ones. Then at chocolate world, there are rows and rows of chocolate truffles and the works. Finally finding truffles in a country with English descriptions, I take my time in picking out the best. The winner was the milk chocolate and butter truffle, and right in second place was the mint and chocolate one. Surrounding me is tea world, coffee world, and every other type of food room, from vegetables to meats to a sushi bar. For a once in a lifetime experience just walking through it, don’t even get me started on the food options. It had been a while since I had a normal American sandwich, so I settled for that before I could even fathom deciding what else to try. It was fresh perfection.
The rest of Harrods is definitely worth exploring. What I enjoyed the most were Harrods Disney Magic and Christmas World (highest renowned as well). Alongside life-size Disney princesses you can find a Cinderella shoe interactive exhibit, the Mickey Mouse apparel, and of course everything Toy Story. The Christmas World was picturesque as well, with stunning ornaments and vivaciously decorated trees. A highlight for me was watching powder and water instantly dissolve into fake snow, fluffy to the touch and ready for purchase. For a place I must return to again, I booked my last trip abroad back to London. You can find me in Harrods exploring again for hours.
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