Lauding their confidently firm and meaty texture and deep earthy flavour, chefs like Boxer want to discourage diners from approaching snails as a “culinary dare, where like oysters, people hold their nose and swallow as quickly as possible without thinking.” Instead, we should “take pause to appreciate the snail for what it actually is.”
With that said, to experience snails in all their glory, here are eight dishes to try:
Koyn Thai, Mayfair
Combined with the accompanying flaky roti,…

