http://www.bangkokcitythai.co.uk/
Green Street
Fare: Thai
Price: £-££
Service Tips: n/a
Bangkok City is never a bad option if you're trying to decide where to eat dinner. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but they can accommodate groups of 6 without too much distress. Just be aware that if you are a bigger group, your food may take a little longer. On the plus side, they offer a student discount of 15%, and that covers the entire check, which more than makes up for any wait.
The menu is pretty extensive, so if you want to branch out and try something new, you'll have that option. If, on the other hand, you love your usual red or green curry, chances are that they'll more than measure up to your expectations. Unlike many Indian and Chinese restaurants in Cambridge, rice is actually included in the price of the entree, so you don't have to order that separately. And they can accommodate special requests, like switching out meat for vegetables even in dishes that don't offer that as an option on the menu. If you don't feel like sitting in, they offer a discount on takeaway (available after 5:30), and delivery over £10 is free within the city center. Note that all of their food is made to order, so you'll still have to wait a bit to get your food.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Aromi
http://www.aromi.co.uk/
Bene't Street
Fare: pizza, focaccia, paninis, Italian desserts, coffee
Price: £
Service Tips: order at the counter and specify whether you want to eat in or take away; they will bring your food to your table, so sit down once you've ordered
You can find Aromi quite easily, because it's the only place with a queue extending out the door and another shopfront down the street. That's partly because their counter area is tiny, so don't let it faze you too much. You might even be able to get a table--there's more seating downstairs, which may not be as charming as the window overlooking Bene't street, but isn't a bad place to eat and chat with friends.
There are probably lots of reasons for the length of the queue, but as I personally have not gotten past the pizza, I'm not qualified to talk about anything else. That being said, the pizza is fantastic. For £4.50, you get two hefty slices with thick crusts and really good toppings. Whether you opt for the basic margherita pizza or go for the more adventurous-looking courgette pizza, you probably won't be disappointed. And if you skip social niceties while ordering, you might get sassed by a cheeky staff member, which isn't so much obnoxious as part of the experience. If you don't want to experience the queue, you can swing by later in the afternoon when they've quieted down a bit, but don't go before noon, because they only serve coffee and pastries in the morning.
Bene't Street
Fare: pizza, focaccia, paninis, Italian desserts, coffee
Price: £
Service Tips: order at the counter and specify whether you want to eat in or take away; they will bring your food to your table, so sit down once you've ordered
You can find Aromi quite easily, because it's the only place with a queue extending out the door and another shopfront down the street. That's partly because their counter area is tiny, so don't let it faze you too much. You might even be able to get a table--there's more seating downstairs, which may not be as charming as the window overlooking Bene't street, but isn't a bad place to eat and chat with friends.
There are probably lots of reasons for the length of the queue, but as I personally have not gotten past the pizza, I'm not qualified to talk about anything else. That being said, the pizza is fantastic. For £4.50, you get two hefty slices with thick crusts and really good toppings. Whether you opt for the basic margherita pizza or go for the more adventurous-looking courgette pizza, you probably won't be disappointed. And if you skip social niceties while ordering, you might get sassed by a cheeky staff member, which isn't so much obnoxious as part of the experience. If you don't want to experience the queue, you can swing by later in the afternoon when they've quieted down a bit, but don't go before noon, because they only serve coffee and pastries in the morning.
Golden House
No website; Telephone #
Corner of Regent Street and Lensfield Road
Fare: Chinese, Thai, Malaysian?
Price: £
Service Tips: n/a
Golden House is a tiny little takeaway sandwiched between another takeaway and a big Mediterranean restaurant, and it looks like the sort of place you might avoid for fear of intestinal distress. As it turns out, they are both safe AND inexpensive, so brave the exterior to discover what's inside.
They don't have a menu available online, at least not in English, so you'll have to stop by for a paper menu, but the service is fast, so you won't be waiting for long. The food will not quite be up to the par of a sit-down restaurant, but if you're craving fried rice or sweet and sour chicken, it's good value for the price. If you do have a menu and don't feel like taking a short hike down to the corner of Lensfield and Regent, they offer free delivery over £10??
Corner of Regent Street and Lensfield Road
Fare: Chinese, Thai, Malaysian?
Price: £
Service Tips: n/a
Golden House is a tiny little takeaway sandwiched between another takeaway and a big Mediterranean restaurant, and it looks like the sort of place you might avoid for fear of intestinal distress. As it turns out, they are both safe AND inexpensive, so brave the exterior to discover what's inside.
They don't have a menu available online, at least not in English, so you'll have to stop by for a paper menu, but the service is fast, so you won't be waiting for long. The food will not quite be up to the par of a sit-down restaurant, but if you're craving fried rice or sweet and sour chicken, it's good value for the price. If you do have a menu and don't feel like taking a short hike down to the corner of Lensfield and Regent, they offer free delivery over £10??
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Caffe Nero *Needs Revising*
Website: www.caffenero.com
King's Parade / Market Street
Fare: coffee, tea, pastries, desserts, sandwiches, juice, smoothies, hot chocolate
Price: £
Service Tips: leave dishes on table, water is self-serve, whoever takes your order will also ring you up, make sure to ask for milk when you order, sizes are regular (12oz) and grande
Caffé Nero is basically the place where you will live in the morning if you happen to require coffee and like working in coffee shops. As a general rule, we all like the one on King's Parade better -- they're just nicer and seem less stressed, plus the one on Market Street manages to feel really cluttered, even though it's much more spacious. The americanos are cheap (£2.10 for a regular to have in), and if you're a big coffee drinker, they have a frequent buyer stamp card so you can get your tenth coffee free.
If you like to enjoy your coffee shops in peace and quiet, try going in before 10. They start filling up with students and friends who are meeting up around that time, and it can get pretty noisy. Ultimately, unless you're a serious coffee snob, go to Caffé Nero, because they won't mess up your coffee, and it's a million times better than Starbucks.
King's Parade / Market Street
Fare: coffee, tea, pastries, desserts, sandwiches, juice, smoothies, hot chocolate
Price: £
Service Tips: leave dishes on table, water is self-serve, whoever takes your order will also ring you up, make sure to ask for milk when you order, sizes are regular (12oz) and grande
Caffé Nero is basically the place where you will live in the morning if you happen to require coffee and like working in coffee shops. As a general rule, we all like the one on King's Parade better -- they're just nicer and seem less stressed, plus the one on Market Street manages to feel really cluttered, even though it's much more spacious. The americanos are cheap (£2.10 for a regular to have in), and if you're a big coffee drinker, they have a frequent buyer stamp card so you can get your tenth coffee free.
If you like to enjoy your coffee shops in peace and quiet, try going in before 10. They start filling up with students and friends who are meeting up around that time, and it can get pretty noisy. Ultimately, unless you're a serious coffee snob, go to Caffé Nero, because they won't mess up your coffee, and it's a million times better than Starbucks.
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