From dim sum to sea bass to a lot of prawns

Panang

I had an amazing week last week of eating out and enjoying some really good grub. Although it did start with Pizza Hut it then went onto some good home cooking by my parents from a mixed grill to amazing Roast Pork with either better crackling and a good curry.

I had the week off with Tom and we then went to Chichester for two days.

Dim Sum

On the Tuesday night we went to St Pancras which has a row of restaurants to choose from. We went for the Lemongrass Thai Restaurant (http://www.lemongrasssussex.co.uk/thai/) which was packed, which we thought was a good sign.

I went for Kanom Jeep (Dim Sum) for starters (£5.25) which are steamed dumplings with water chesnuts, minced chicken and prawns. They were a light start to the meal and we really tasty. I then had Gaeng Panang, with beef (£7.95). I love this curry. It is a mild, coconuty curry but is full of flavour. Tom went for a Thai seabass dish, which also looked really good.

Prawny

The next day we went out for lunch in a cute cafe called Tudor Rose restaurant and tea rooms in Arundel. I had a prawn sandwich (my favourite kind). It's a nice cafe, which was again full, served on chintzy china and cute decor.
In the evening we went back to St Pancras and this time to Masala Gate (http://www.masalagate.co.uk/) which is an Indian restaurant. I went for Chicken and Lamb Shaslik with Garlic Naan. The place was full and the service was good. We really enjoyed it. Tom had Dohari, which is chicken Tikka cooked with minced meat, herbs and spices. I would definitely recommend this Indian if ever you are in Chichester.

The following day we were back in High Wycombe.

But on the Friday I went to The White Hart in Beaconsfield with Lara (http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/thewhitehartbeaconsfieldoldtown/). I had heard lots about this pub but I had never been. It was so busy and had a really friendly, welcoming atmosphere and nice decor.
There was an offer on for Fish Friday, which was two courses with a glass of wine for £15. It was really good food and nice wine.
I went for the prawn cocktail for starters which was served in a large glass. The prawns were fresh and tasty and a good classic. Lara went for mushroom focaccia, which looked good although she was worried about tinned mushrooms! I don't think they were though.

Sea bass main

For the main course I had whole sea bass, with peppers and tomatoes and herb crusted potatos. It was delicious. The sea bass was perfectly cooked and left me satisfied. Lara went for the Tuna burger, which looked a bit hefty, but still good.

Prawn cocktail

The next day Daiz and Matt came to visit and we went to Noodle Nation in High Wycombe (http://www.noodlenation.com/restaurants/high-wycombe). I love this place. It is cheap, quick and tasty. I went for the Kung Po chicken with egg fried rice, while Matt went for a bit of duck yellow bean and Daiz for Thai Green Curry.

The next day for lunch we tried to go to The Crown in Penn but it was fully booked and when the Royal Standard at Knotty Green failed we went to the Mayflower at Hazlemere. (http://www.themayflower-hazlemere.co.uk/) It was the Sunday roast menu (£7.95). D and I had chicken, which was really good as it was a good hunk of chicken perfectly cooked with crispy, tasty skin, served with parships, creamed leeks, roast potatoes and Yorkshires. Matt had a bit of food envy as he went for pork, but still all good. Although a few more vegetables would have been welcome.

This week I will be eating at home I think!