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[Food] Restaurant 2019 Thread
- Thread starter Machiavelli
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Was the spa in Hungary? . . . or am l missing something here?
I think you're missing the well-endowed Manta.
Nitram
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- Jul 16, 2013
- 2,178
Manjus, bottom of Trafalgar St, Brighton.
Went in for lunch today. Lucky to get in as all the other tables were reserved. Small place which is family run. Two brothers front of house, Mum in kitchen (82 years old) and the inspiration behind it, helped by sister in law.
North Indian vegetarian restaurant, catering for vegans and gluten free customers.
We went for the Thali (x2) which was excellent. £25 including a craft beer.
Very friendly staff and will be making this a regular place to go.
http://www.manjus.co.uk/
Went in for lunch today. Lucky to get in as all the other tables were reserved. Small place which is family run. Two brothers front of house, Mum in kitchen (82 years old) and the inspiration behind it, helped by sister in law.
North Indian vegetarian restaurant, catering for vegans and gluten free customers.
We went for the Thali (x2) which was excellent. £25 including a craft beer.
Very friendly staff and will be making this a regular place to go.
http://www.manjus.co.uk/
Went to Semola (Church Road, Hove) last week.
An absolutley fabulous Italian restaurant.
A smaller menu than many Italian restaurants (which I prefer) - I have never understood how you can have 6 densely-packed pages in a menu and cook it all fresh.
We had a first-class starter of meats and cheese, a variety of pastas and pizza for main, and a tiramisu to die for to finish, with a good range of wines.
The kitchen is open onto the restaurant, and the chefs were precise and clean.
Overall, just about the best (and most authentic) Italian restaurant I have visited outside of Italy itself.
An absolutley fabulous Italian restaurant.
A smaller menu than many Italian restaurants (which I prefer) - I have never understood how you can have 6 densely-packed pages in a menu and cook it all fresh.
We had a first-class starter of meats and cheese, a variety of pastas and pizza for main, and a tiramisu to die for to finish, with a good range of wines.
The kitchen is open onto the restaurant, and the chefs were precise and clean.
Overall, just about the best (and most authentic) Italian restaurant I have visited outside of Italy itself.
albion534
Well-known member
A trip out to celebrate my new job and we go to Riddle and Finns ( the beach one ). Been to the Lanes one and loved the food but not the seating arrangements. Even got a seat outside .... then it went downhill !!!! Mrs W had the squid and it was nice enough. I had mussels - undercooked and not clean properly. Had the manager try them and he agreed. Mains were smoked haddock and monk fish. Both not seasoned and entirely bland - another two dishes wiped from the bill. The free cheeseboard was nice as was the wine. Service was VERY slow .... an hour between starters and main. Overall, awful. Won't be going back in a hurry 1/10.
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That is a shame as every time we've been there it has been outrageously superb, going again in two weeks time
We were suprised as we've eaten in the Lanes one and you only ever hear good reviews of them. Strangely there was a very negative review added to Tripadvisor for last night .... maybe they had a bad night BUT their issue is that there are so many competitors in B&H that they can't afford to have a bad night.
Having just binged watched all four series of 'My Name is Earl' I fancy a trip to The Crabshack (Worthing), probably lunchtime with a beer...
Any good? If so any offers/specials worth checking out ? Ta
Any good? If so any offers/specials worth checking out ? Ta
I have been to this place a few times and like it. Jay Rayner does as well
Black Axe Mangal, London: ‘Come and let the food rattle your eyeballs’
https://www.theguardian.com/food/20...an-turkish-british-bone-marrow-st-john-legacy
Black Axe Mangal, London: ‘Come and let the food rattle your eyeballs’
https://www.theguardian.com/food/20...an-turkish-british-bone-marrow-st-john-legacy
I've only been the once, principally because I'm a veggie, but yes it is good and well-regarded by most. Certainly worth a visit if you've not been before.
I went for the first time on Friday and was equally impressed. The service was spot on and the food delivered.
The egg appetiser and fish and chips you mention were on the menu and didn't disappoint. Passion fruit is an unusual addition but it really worked. And the fish and chips really was perfect.
No complaints from me with regard to the bread. The ideal vehicle to mop up the array of foams and sauces, including a wonderful green Thai curry that came with crab. The star of the show for me though was the lobster; not only did it look beautiful but it was also big on flavour.
One minor gripe was that my turbot was underseasoned ones and a smidge overdone. The dish was still good overall though.
As you'd expect from a chef of his experience, the pudding was much more than an afterthought. A beautiful combination of raspberry, almond and pistachio rounded off the meal perfectly.
Everything was washed down with a bottle of vinho Verde that did what it said on the tin- crisp, clean and refreshing with a touch of fizz.
Machiavelli
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I read this, and thought of you.
Am very keen to go, and am by no means put off by the decibels.
Great review, as always by Rayner. This place is right up my street.
I took a couple of friends before the Cup semi-final. I’d say it’s the perfect place for lunch prior to a London away game.
BensGrandad
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Last night my brother and his wife took my wife and me to AMI Bistro in Rowlands Rd Worthing for a good evening. The food was great and the service couldnt be faulted. I will definitely be going again and would rate it 9/10 It would have been 10 but like most restaurants these days when providing Liquer coffees did niot ask if we wanted sugar so as to add it at the same time as the brandy. and thus not disturb the cream.
thedonkeycentrehalf
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- Jul 7, 2003
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I see that they guy who had the highly recommended food van on the outskirts of Chichester has now opened up in bricks and mortar premises on Southgate Chichester https://thepassstreetfood.co.uk/restaurant/
Anyone been there yet?
Anyone been there yet?
My mum can’t come to the Burnley game so the GLDHI is using her seat. We’re making a weekend of it, and have booked Riddle & Finn’s for Friday night and Little Fish Market for after we batter Burnley. Any particular favouritesoff their menus?
Also, brunch recommendations for Sat & Sun very welcome.
Also, brunch recommendations for Sat & Sun very welcome.
I'd still suggest the same place I mentioned when you last asked!
https://www.northstandchat.com/show...-2019-Thread&p=8959893&viewfull=1#post8959893
Obviously Little Fish Market is set menu so no choices. As for R&F - barring my last visit - I've always enjoyed the smoked haddock with champagne sauce.