This version came with puy lentils, buttifara fresca sausage, a crispy duck egg and apple ketchup that would set you back £18.25. I’ve undertaken a strict(ish) fitness regime this past couple of months, meaning the temptation of spiced bass fillet with courgette and cherry tomato ragu was difficult to resist, but when there’s pork belly on the menu, it’s getting ordered. The meat was set upon some crispy onion bhajis that brought crunch to the dish and a soothing raita rounded off another impressive starter. The pleasantly fiery chicken morsels paired well with the tang from the house-made Bengal tiger sauce, which was mango chutney blended with spices an idea I fully intend of stealing come curry night at my gaff. Sarah’s Lal Mirchi with chicken (£2.95) was an eye catcher during the selection process, as well as on arrival, so I was glad for the opportunity to sample it. One of the best Indian starters I’ve had the pleasure of eating, a bucket of those bad boys with a cold beer would see this carnivore in heaven. Grilling the drumsticks created a light crust that utilised the skin of the bird and protected the juicy, tender meat that deserved a round of applause. Grilled chicken drumsticks soaked in yoghurt with a dry spice rub served up flavours of garlic, ginger, green chilli and a hint of lemon that really delighted the taste buds. I began with Tangri chicken (£3.50) and what a way to open. My only gripe was that the pretty plate wasn’t very practical when it came to eating from it, as it slid around the table when I tried to cut up. The beans were the standout component for me they needed a little salt but that tinge of paprika just elevated this from a very good breakfast to an outstanding one. The bread was delicious and I appreciated the pre-buttering. The ‘shrooms brought an earthy nuttiness and were perfectly cooked, while the tomato brought a slight acidity and freshness. The rich and creamy egg was expertly cooked and provided a fine sauce for the meaty components, both of which were of satisfying quality. What was essentially a full English arrived on a handsome plate sporting bacon from the Border’s, pork sausage, a fried duck egg, a roasted vine tomato, two Portobello mushrooms, toasted rye bread and the house baked beans. Expectations were high as a result, so it had better be up there. I chose ‘The Full Sett’ which came with a lofty price tag of £11, on par with my favourite breakfast spot, Noble’s.
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