[Food] Restaurant thread 2021

[Munkfish]

Trollburger is closing down at the end of the month and moving inside the pub to become trolls pantry again.

 

[Machiavelli]

Thank you for this. Any other decent eateries anyone can recommend in B&H with nice and ideally heated outdoor areas ahead of reopening?

There are a few suggestions in post 44

 

[Springal]

CinCin to open a London site

http://twitter.com/BigHospitality/status/1375044074324045824

 

[Tokyohands]

Is anyone familiar with Korean cuisine?

If so, what exactly in bibimbap? and are there any Korean restaurants in Brighton to be recommended? The only one l've had any feedback on is KOGI.

Korean food is on the whole friggin lush! It should really take off in the UK as many dishes have a good kick to them. Bibimbap is sort of a fried rice type dish that cooks itself in the piping hot stone bowl it's served in. It basically has veg, egg, rice, Korean pickle type things, sauces and whatever you want to throw in I suppose and mix it in the bowl. Personally I love spicy Korean soups like kimchi jjige when I'm hungover, really sorts me out. Korean bbq would be really popular over there im sure.

 

[CHAPPERS]

Planet India have an outdoor area opening on the 12th. Not sure what it's gonna be like but it's great there.

 

[Nitram]

Stanmer Park One Garden. The walled garden at the top of the park that used to be run as a garden nursery by Brighton and Hove Council but now renovated by Plumpton College into an amazing space combining landscaped areas, a garden centre, farm shop and restaurant.
Tried the food and it was amazing. Slider burger made with beef from Plumpton college £5. Bhajis, cheese croquettes both £3. They also had chimichurri steaks, ploughman’s, bagels, and chips.
https://www.onegardenbrighton.com/

 

[Questions]

Sorry but as a total philistine/dinosaur what am I actually getting when I go to a Michelin star restaurant?

Ripped off and laughed at.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Thank you for this. Any other decent eateries anyone can recommend in B&H with nice and ideally heated outdoor areas ahead of reopening?

If you don't mind going upmarket then The Salt Room is open with a big terrace on the seafront road, covered with heaters. I'm booked in for our wedding anniversary later this month.

 

[Bakero]

Ripped off and laughed at.

I've eaten in a few Michelin-starred places and never once felt ripped off. On the other hand, every time I've been obliged to go to the likes of Pizza Express for a family birthday I've felt robbed, even with one of their promos.

 

[Questions]

I've eaten in a few Michelin-starred places and never once felt ripped off. On the other hand, every time I've been obliged to go to the likes of Pizza Express for a family birthday I've felt robbed, even with one of their promos.

I’ve eaten in 2 and felt they were joking with their prices.( I didn’t pay) I can’t say it was ordinary but it was just ok. Never ever warranted that sort of money. If you’ve got the dosh then fair enough.
I ate at a restaurant many years back on Radar street in Budapest called Costes and I still remember what an incredibly good meal it was. It was also very reasonable. A few years back I notiiced it had got a star now and the prices had gone up astronomically....

 

[Bakero]

I’ve eaten in 2 and felt they were joking with their prices.( I didn’t pay) I can’t say it was ordinary but it was just ok. Never ever warranted that sort of money. If you’ve got the dosh then fair enough.
I ate at a restaurant many years back on Radar street in Budapest called Costes and I still remember what an incredibly good meal it was. It was also very reasonable. A few years back I notiiced it had got a star now and the prices had gone up astronomically....

I'm by no means rich so usually a one star kinda guy. In my experience you can get a tasting menu for around 60 euro (I've done so in Spain, France and Italy). In Spain and Italy you can get a bottle of wine for 20ish, the place in Lyon I went to was a bit more. All in all less than 100 euro a head, which I don't think is bad for a memorable experience and a full evening's entertainment.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

If you don't mind going upmarket then The Salt Room is open with a big terrace on the seafront road, covered with heaters. I'm booked in for our wedding anniversary later this month.

Very timely that you should mention the Salt Room, only this morning l have booked a table for four, (inside), to dine there in a few Sundays time.

Is it a good choice for Sunday lunch?

 

[Guinness Boy]

Very timely that you should mention the Salt Room, only this morning l have booked a table for four, (inside), to dine there in a few Sundays
time.

Is it a good choice for Sunday lunch?

I've not had Sunday lunch there but I would expect their roast to be very good. They are twinned with the Coal Shed and their other meat is excellent (though the seafood is even better).

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

I've not had Sunday lunch there but I would expect their roast to be very good. They are twinned with the Coal Shed and their other meat is excellent (though the seafood is even better).

Good news indeed, my mouth is beginning to water, and my taste buds limber up, as we speak.

 

[Machiavelli]

I'm by no means rich so usually a one star kinda guy. In my experience you can get a tasting menu for around 60 euro (I've done so in Spain, France and Italy). In Spain and Italy you can get a bottle of wine for 20ish, the place in Lyon I went to was a bit more. All in all less than 100 euro a head, which I don't think is bad for a memorable experience and a full evening's entertainment.

For reference to [MENTION=5306]Questions[/MENTION], I and others reckon The Little Fish Market is the best restaurant in Brighton and their menu (they have just one menu) effectively works out at £95 (£85 + 12.5% service) a head. It is yet to receive a star, although I think it deserves one (it may be the dearth of choice that is holding it back), and will probably get one.
I get to one or two starred restaurants a year on average, and they're just a different experience that I'd rather spend surplus cash on and, as you say, you're often looked after for a long time. I get plenty of enjoyment out of going to decent non-starred restaurants such as Planet India or a certain pizza place that I won't name.

 

[Questions]

Going back to my post about eating in a place in Budapest (Costes) I can still remember what I ate. I think we should get some tastes up here.

I had duck served with a creamy lenti and mushroom sauce served on an amazing fresh waffle. Can’t remember what veg there was but one of the great meals I’ve had the pleasure to have put in front of me.

I used to like the River Cafe in Hammersmith. Had the best bread and butter putting you could taste. Jamie Oliver was Sioux chef or maybe Apache..... I don’t know.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Going back to my post about eating in a place in Budapest (Costes) I can still remember what I ate. I think we should get some tastes up here.

I had duck served with a creamy lenti and mushroom sauce served on an amazing fresh waffle. Can’t remember what veg there was but one of the great meals I’ve had the pleasure to have put in front of me.

I used to like the River Cafe in Hammersmith. Had the best bread and butter putting you could taste. Jamie Oliver was Sioux chef or maybe Apache..... I don’t know.

Yes l remember the River Cafe back in the day too, had some splendid meals there, l doubt Jamie Oliver would care to be remembered as a Sous Chef now!

I recall Quaglino's in St.James's too, another fabulous dining experience, that was many many moons ago, and no idea if the same standard has been maintained.

 

[Machiavelli]

Going back to my post about eating in a place in Budapest (Costes) I can still remember what I ate. I think we should get some tastes up here.

I had duck served with a creamy lenti and mushroom sauce served on an amazing fresh waffle. Can’t remember what veg there was but one of the great meals I’ve had the pleasure to have put in front of me.

I used to like the River Cafe in Hammersmith. Had the best bread and butter putting you could taste. Jamie Oliver was Sioux chef or maybe Apache..... I don’t know.

I haven't eaten at the River Cafe but, whenever I looked, it was pricey.

PS I think the best value restaurant (that I've been to anyway) is The Sportsman in Seasalter. If you get the chance to go there and have the tasting menu, it's amazing and -- unlike many starred restaurants -- the service is nicely relaxed yet attentive.

 

[Questions]

One thing I’ve noticed on most of my fine dining experiences in the this country is they were nearly always corporate days out.
We were once given a £790.00 of a 1976 rose Bollinger. My wife drank pretty much all of and was sick with all the other stuff she’d drank when she got home................. Mrs Q is a classy chick.

 

[Bozza]

Tonkotsu coming to Brighton - good news for ramen fans.

https://www.bighospitality.co.uk/Article/2021/04/09/Ramen-specialist-Tonkotsu-heads-to-Brighton