Want Supra Spectre

There's something ugly yet pretty about Lil wayne's collab with Supra and his first for his new line with the brand his sub brand Spectre

Taste Test- Mr Kipling Slices

My last taste test was an unsurprising hit so here we're back again reviewing food or in this case snacks but instead of vying two rival brands that deliver a similar product against each other I've decided to put up a brand with a variety of a snacks, in this case its Mr.Kipling's slices.

I've long been a fan of the slices range with my entry starting with the Lemon Slices and then I was thankful another to taste the Angel slices, Kipling seems to have gone on a frenzy of late adding new editions to the range and spoiling many for choice yet it seems so far the newer selections are yet to surpass one of my favorites.

I remember vividly Kipling marketing taking over bus stops with their free vending machines and allowing those waiting to push a button and that seems to have been a market push and I also remember stocking up and missing a bus or two, ( waste not want not)


Chocolate Slices- Quite a departure from the usual with the familiar vanilla sponge base swapped for chocolate, the topping gives the cake its texture the center is oozing with chocolate triple layered and a cocoa lovers delight, its a nice little addition yet I wasn't fully convinced its strong enough to make its mark on the market and stay on shelves 3.5/5

Lemon Slices- A fusion of bitter and sweet a good balance and tone and giving depth and rounded flavor to the base with the center packed with a fruity zest it's a cake I've enjoyed over and over 3/5

Raspberry Ripple Slices- An interesting effort that seemed to grow on me, expectations were high yet with each one I seemed to succumb to the difference between these and the others it was flavorsome fully rounded softy creamy and crunchy due to raspberry pieces 3/5

Angel Slices- This is a personal favorite creamy smooth making for a riot of flavors in the mouth an indulgent snack that tempts and teases and leaves one wanting more it's so easy to devour the entire box in less than six minutes and still want more the balance is rightly so with not one ingredient over taking the other to much 4.5/5

I'm more than intrigued to try the other editions t the range such as the chocolate chip which I imagine to be a muffin of sorts or the Banofee slice which looks interesting enough majority of the slices retail at £1:40 for a pack of six

Daft Punk- Random Access Memories-review

That word electronic music seems to have plagued and infected the billboard and Top 40, a beast which has savaged for years now with the Will I am's & Guetta's creating sounds as hollow as the crown and throne that they oversee the musical landscape with.

Enter the return Daft Punk pioneers of electronics before it became cool or normal with their return they had a choice do what they did before or do something different. Observers to what's going on instead of fitting in where they fitted before they've crafted an album that in order to move forward they've gone back.

In going back it's not to the nineties or some Ibiza hang over its back to the 70's and 80's disco and they seem to have hit the nail on the head with 'Get Lucky' the Pharell assisted track spending three weeks at number one in the UK. Saying that it's one of the most commercial songs on the album with simple song structure of a chorus and lyrics and radio friendly. The other songs are a lot more playful  yet doesn't mean they're lacking in substance or style.

Those buying off the back of the first track maybe misled there is another Pharell track but its not of the same caliber in fact it's more in tune with the other tracks on the album, for Daft Punk fan's this is a sure evolution one i'm sure most will like for new comers its likely to divide

3/5

Lord Palmerston

Lord Palmerston

British through and through from the layout to the chalkboard written menu or the pub community feel its modern without being clinical nor disrespecting the pub roots with touches of the new and old

Highlights

Starters

Potted pork shoulder with toasted sourdough- literally potted pork with delicious sour dough bread a simple yet seductive dish with the bread a winner in its own right

Red mullet light with the red peppers adding a slight kick lime drizzled on top for an added zest

Duck egg and potato terrine, meaty mighty egg with the yolk oozing and bursting open, the terrine dipped in added much needed flavour to the proceedings it's an interesting dish yet it would be more so if the potato which is essentially the base had something added (onions mixed in or a sprinkle of seasoning)

Mains

Juicy tender and flavoursome steak with slight chargrilled smoky flavour which worked beautifully with the juices and meat the accompanying tomatoes fresh and bursting on touch the chips thick and home cut a well done dish

Wood pigeon with crispy chicken skin- Extremely crisp skin served layered on top of the succulent and tender wood pigeon with an underlaying thyme jus sauce

Desert

Chocolate Brownie was a treat served with a scoop of caramel salted ice cream making for a pleasant mixture with the sweet and salted and warmth against cold

Verdict

Helpful staff speedy service relaxed environment make Lord Palmerston a comfortable and casual dining experiences a foot in the old world and a hand in the new a British menu that's far from boring and located in a leafy area of north London's Tuffnell Park a stones throw from the station

3/5

33 Dartmouth Park Hill  London, Greater London NW5 1HU

020 7485 1578

http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/thelordpalmerston/

Ghana Must Go- Taiye Selasi- Viking

 

Ghana Must Go- Taiye Selasi- Viking

Tells the tale of a family of African heritage charting its coming together and falling apart when the absence of one causes the rupture and with tragic circumstances his absence forces them together

As One In The Park 2013

Held in Victoria Park Orange Nation brings you As One in the park with a festival with stomping line up From dance stages to a theme park its guaranteed to be a day out with some of the UK's biggest and brightest names (Rita Ora headlining) such as Katy B & Conor Maynard, a range of dj's and stages from London's to see and be seen clubs. As One is set to be Pride before Pride held over the bank holiday on May 26th in Hackney's Victoria Park Tickets can be brought below http://www.asoneinthepark.co.uk/tickets.html

Harrison's

Harrison's

Dimly lit and with low music spacious seating, Balham is an ideal location an area clearly on the come up with its own vibrant food and cocktail scene that Harrison's fits into nicely adding its own charm in the process

Highlights :

Starters

Salt & Pepper squid came crisply battered in salted bread crumbs adding further texture and taste to the calamari rings making for an Exceedingly excellent Squid crispy shell with a soft core centre dipped in the accompanying lightly heated chilli it's a delectable dish

Cocktails

Raspassion martini fruity frothy and highly refreshing

Mains

Elwy Lamb shoulder Shepard pie with Honey roasted vegetables, a traditional dish yet one done immensely well with evidence of a trained hand clearly done with love and care creamy meaty and the extra side of ordered chips and ketchup added greatly to the dish and adding balance to create a fully rounded ravishing pie

A great venue with the menu changing often enough adding this and tweaking that and with specials of the week it allows for regulars to be enticed to come back whilst having a strong set of dishes allows for newbies to become regulars the staff were polite and helpful and plates and portions full

3.5/5

Bens Canteen

Ben's Canteen

Located just by Clapham Junction station offering Great service polite and accommodating staff without being overbearing its a relaxed environment calm and collected and very much the work of a team rather than that of a chain which gives the canteen it's edge

Highlights

Cocktail

Vanilla and chilli an interesting fusion yet one that works with a battled balance of sweet and spice

Starters

Fish taco- crisp fish pieces coated in breadcrumbs wrapped in tortilla

Buffalo wings- juicy chicken pieces with a slight spicy tang

Mains


Mussels & Hand Cut Chips fresh succulent tender mussels served in creamy white wine sauce with bacon on the side a generous portion that went down a treat

Big Benny Melt- A Burger with a soft bun layered with mac and cheese, salad and juicy tomatoes it was in a league of its own and definitely a highlight of the menu

The menu offers what it offers and does it well its sharply focused and concise making Ben's an affordable enjoyable experience light on the wallet yet highly memorable to the tastes it's Burger has to be up their with some of the best in London and is worth a trip just for that

4/5

In praise of the BFI

I can honestly say out of all the arts institutes in London ( that I know of or have been to) The BFI is one that always amazes me and continues to get better. It's festivals programmes and activities are numerous and there is always something going on, The Film Festivals such as London or LGBT differ from many others as it allows the public to see films curated and selected by a wide range of programmers with sharp eyes and ears to the ground afterwards there is usually talks and q&a's with the directors and cast surprising the festival goers giving that extra special kick to the films on show to date I've seen names like Mike Leigh & Greg Araki, I also saw Mila Kunis and the cast of Black Swan but that was at a press conference yet none the less it was interesting.

The Library which is fairly new is packed with publications on films to be read or scanned and magazines a diverse range my favorite has to be their large Interview Magazine back catalog I was able to Immerse myself in a world of a bygone era with interviews from the magazines creator and founder Andy Warhol to the Ingrid Sischy  era and the two times Glenn O'Brien was at the helm even the early days when he was cutting his teeth.

The Mediatheque is a hidden gem its surprises me how few people know about it, a digital jukebox where the viewer or viewers get to select a movie, tv show or documentary of choice from a diverse range of fields like the first episode of Coronation Street, The Clothes show or many other obscure hard to find films.

Now its time to see how The BFI moves forward after I attended their Five Year Plan of investment in British Film and how they plan to spend the money they've been granted as they assume full control of the activities the Film Council used to look after. It was a good proposal and I can only hope that the words aren't hollow and that as one of the great pillars of film and furthermore the artistic society along with say Film Four and The BBC propping up and producing quality content the former two do have a distinct voice, The BBC more than the other yet it is here BFI can be more freer producing works diverse in range from artistic to commercial and those in-between.

There is still work to be done in how The BFI reaches out to individuals and the community its digital arm and voice could be a lot stronger with interviews and articles on line and youtube helping to engage, promote and encourage, Social Media accounts also could reach out as eventually those who do attend all of the films and programmes will be those from the digital era the tools have been set in motion yet still have some oiling to do.

Fired Up- Forge & Foundry

The Forge & Foundry is definitely a unique place to dine with its combination of art, music and food creating an atmosphere and experience unique to the setting, time and place.

Dish highlight


Cocktail highlight 



Squid ink tagliolini with braised squid prawn and cherry tomatoes- Tagliolini was the base to dish absorbing the ink well and also grounding the dish, The prawn layered and added the extra dimension whilst the squid gave texture, the cherry tomatoes fueled the flavors as did the squid ink adding depth to the proceedings


Molten Mary an unusual mix that somehow works extremely well the burst of fruit detracts from the peppery a fusion of flavors that teases yet never overpowers  

Verdict

Every Saturday hosting Fired Up, a showcase of new musical talent on this occasion it was quite diverse offering something for most, Its a great chance to see individuals who aren't currently ruling the airwaves at present but pretty soon could be as their talent was evident the acts were far from amateur allowing for a mellowing experience that added the extra element to an already great venue

Fired Up starts at 8pm every Saturday at
3 - 7 Delancey Street]
Camden Town
London
NW1 7NL

Supra x Harmony Korine

A fan of both this is a sugary sweet shiny pastel offering in conjunction with  the movie on all in the knows lips Spring Breakers and somehow someway I'm hoping I get to get my hands on these beauties

Taste Test- Cadbury Oreo vs Milka Oreo bar

Taste Test

I still don't get this but I guess as Kraft viciously brought out our beloved Cadbury we was bound to see tie ups to push the very American Oreo into British consciousness as something more than a glorified chocolate Bourbon with vanilla filling and the same goes with Milka Oreo needs the European push so another tie up of another brand Kraft has brought out

Milka & Orea

Sweet with the slight crunch and layered levels that the Oreo allows I had tried this second to trying Cadbury as of course its a brand I trust but on a tighter budget I decided to opt for Milka in this case the saying you pay extra for quality was true. It wasn't bad at all in fact if I hadn't tried Cadbury before I would of rather enjoyed it but it was lacking that something that its rival had simply. The bars were thinner and the overall package seemed smaller but hey it's a bargain for a pound considering the average chocolate bar of the shelf is around 75p these days - £1

Cadbury & Orea

Slightly crunchy and creamy I'm not saying that it was richer and more deeply filled with chocolate than Milka out of brand loyalty I'm saying it as its true in this case the brits did it better making the extra 39p worth it, you know what you're going to get and its definitely a Cadbury's bar for fans of the original yet with a twist its a merger that makes sense not only politically but also due to adding another variety to the market that if it does well might not fade away as of recent days it seems Cadbury is all about options (chocolate popcorn or chocolate pretzel anyone?)- £1:39

Milka

3/5

Cadbury

4/5
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Lichtenstein A Retrospective- Review- Tate Modern

First room mimics abstract expression acknowledging yet detracting by the works playful nature

The second room could be a take on American life and dream from the children's entrance to how the world works via Disney mascots to the women at home the engagement ring then falling to house duties solely done by a female

3 every day objects depicted in a manner of banality blank bare and minimal detracting us yet drawing viewers in

5 a take on Turner once again there is beauty to be found yet the beauty isn't realist beauty its a play on the natural world (sea shore 1964) 3 dimensional show Lichtenstein's mastery and his precise placement of dots to give the color depth and add shading

6 modern art deco take on musical instruments was interesting adding a contemporary flair that refreshes even today of note was his Velvet rope which could comment on the exclusivity behind yet as an observer you always remain in front

7 post modern showing his appreciation for the work of others adding a contemporary yet comical take from Rothko, Picasso and Mondrian his knowledge there knowledge making their art and style his own by making it his art and adapting it to his style

9's self portrait was interesting a mirror for a head always reflecting one self yet those looking in are looking in on themselves, reflecting with no reflection art is a piece you use to reflect oneself without seeing yourself like a mirror with no glass

10 balance when creating mimicing a work deemed perfect to create an imperfect replica yet which piece can be considered the art piece both or either or

11 the depiction of the nude shows women of a certain kind an innocent blonde hair blue or green eyed beauty a certain ideal created not only by him but what was seen widely as beauty of the day

12 seems to be a reflection of ones work not just his own but once again those of others at a time he had added and contributed a distinct voice

13 minimal and reduced landscapes paying homage to the oriental pictures of nature

A glimpse into the mind of one who's work helped propel the pop art movement a unique yet self aware talent there was pieces missing such as the word bubble works which was weird as those are some most are familiar with yet at the same time maybe a good thing to probe deeper into his art not all rooms have been spoken of here but mainly all, The Tate does what the Tate does good surveying and bringing together the works needed in order to create an exhibit of note 3/5
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Rolling Stone Lena Dunham

I'm a fan yeah I do like Girls & Tiny Furniture had its purpose and place and could be related to for one who graduates from a college with an abstract degree in some cultural field, this article is interesting it does go on a fair bit and not really allow the reader to get to know Lena in a deeper sense and does throw the fact out there that the cast including herself are children of privileged backgrounds acting well playing some degree of themselves in the show and that her parents invested the sum of around 50,000 dollars to get Tiny Furniture created and completed which in many ways is impossible for a league of struggling creatives that's vision will never get to see the light of day.

The article mentions noting of Downtown Diva's which is more of a precursor to Girls than Tiny Furniture was nor her first feature that has been swept under the carpet.

There is no denying Lena has talent the talent of any writer to observe and furthermore parlay her own thoughts and feelings into that of her work giving an honest insight and edge to the show and allowing many of her age and beyond to be able to relate. Girls is definitely a show that's aware of its self, post modern taking pieces from here and there and that's one of the reason it works its not trying to be anything other than what it is. The hype around it shows how fast something and someone can rise from nothing to something in the digital age.

Gogo Curry

Go go curry a small and cute space centrally located just off the busy and bustling times square

Grand slam was our dish of the day tender pork cutlets and chicken slices along with breaded shrimp, boiled egg sausages all served in a curry bursting with mild heat yet a hot sauce on hand too turn up the hotness, the rice was rightly done not too soft and not too hard giving the dish a base and grounding for 12:50 this was a bargain east with no comprise on taste or texture a multi layered dish well

I don't know many places in London that serve Japanese curry with Indian overtaking the curry scene the main difference here is the intensity in heat, portions are large and prices are little making Go Go Curry is a cute little place and somewhere to stop off when visiting NYC or Japan

We dined at 273 38th street

Open from 10:55 am to 9:55pm
Telephone-212-730-5555

Go go is opening a 3rd outlet on the 25/2/12 12 John Street in the World Trade Centre Stadium

Verdict 4/5
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Blackberry 10

Blackberry 10

First & foremost I have to say I'm a user and typing this said piece on a blackberry (9780 to be precise) I've always found the qwerty keyboard a joy and of ease to use as is the platform in itself even if I must admit at times in comparison to say my friends I phones 3gs feels dated so against the 5s there's no debate yet I stuck with the brand as it suits me and my lifestyle not out of performance or due to cool edge.

The announcement of Blackberry 10 has been of interest for some time now with constant push backs and rumours and leaks it all seemed so far away for a company that was and is so often pillaged in the press and losing market grip (every other guardian piece is in a doomsday tone) so its been hard to remain optimistic yet all in all I know I'll be getting one for better or for worse, I've made my sacrifices of not being able to skype on the go or not having an instagram if all this can be rectified along with not always being left out when it comes to new apps or apps at all then I won't really have a problem.

It was only a matter of time before BBM the holy grail and sail of Blackberry's ship had to push itself forward the new Voice calls recently introduced to the older platforms have been a heaven sent, even if you can only call connected to Wifi which is fair game as it would eat into data and also eat into the phone carriers minutes and need for pricer bundles. up until now Blackberry had failed to integrate skype and so backwards was the brand that none of its recent models had a front facing camera all of this has been taken on-board and integrated into the new phones yet it does feel like a slap in the face for those who have been so loyal to the brand (myself included) to have to ditch our current handset in order to have any chance of a phone that is in line or league with the current market leaders.

There's all sorts of perks here such as the 16gb internal data with the capability of a memory card of up to 32gb storing all things on the phones internal memory has always been a dangerous game even with copious back ups, a removable battery also leaves room for carrying another and also the camera app which captures a whole burst of pictures allowing for the user to choose the best one in the seconds that have been shot is good, swiping across is akin to what the playbook used to have yet is more smooth
The Alicia Keys line up is well..... a gimmick and placing a celebrity at the head of a brand has never really enticed me to want to be apart of it or make it cool or credible and Alicia keys is far from the stylish or cool or an edgy artist they could have put at place someone more like Kelis, Pharell, Kanye, Gwen Stefani, M.I.A could of worked better a niche player with a strong hold and coolness to them I mean how much has Lady Gaga really helped Polaroid break back into the game of a market it once dominated?

There is room for Blackberry as a business phone and there is room as a personal one and possibly they will release the lower end models running the platform in the coming months helping to secure and cement the large teenage and young adult market that they have at present. I'm interested to spend more time with the handset and get to grips with it a little better until then I won't judge to lightly or harshly,
There is already so much negative energy directed towards the brand I honestly want this to do well not just because I'm a user yet also to silence those who believe so much in the power of others for now all I can say is I'm impressed and that this seems to be a step in the right direction
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Lena Dunham- Delusional Downtown Diva's

Lena Dunham is having a great time it seems, young, cool, successful & all without having to numb or dumb down her work, I haven't seen the critically acclaimed golden globe winning Girl's so can't comment too much on that but I can on her previous work the low budget, lo-fi 'Delusional Downtown Diva's'. The 7 minute 10 episode two seasons are sharp & funny full of wit & humor lightly mocking the art world whilst also honoring it at the same time. I feel it wasn't an exploit at all like so many other show's here was a writer who knew about the world on screen and could critique rather than the many shows written by outside observes. The Show is about three well connected (via their parents) friends who all are trying to break into the art world, the cameo's from new york figures such as Nate Lowman Tim Barber add to the show's reality. It's great to see that regardless of Dunham's own social connection's she too was a young aspiring artist who was grafting away before success was rewarded to her the show can be watched via the link below http://vimeo.com/lenadunham/videos/sort:plays/format:thumbnail

Matthew Miller

 Mr.M.Miller has always been a favorite at RE-BEL with his interesting & accessible takes on men's staples. His recent show at the second London's men's collection once again reinforced this, a minimalist show with attention to detail at the forefront, a stripped back color patellae of mostly blacks & neutrals with flashes of red which are echoed in his collaboration with the renown footwear brand echoes this. Matthew has also teamed up with MR.PORTER for a small capsule collection alongside other London favourites such as Sibling, Richard Nicoll & Katie Eary, his foil patched pieces are a nice addition to any wardrobe a piece with a design detail that is attention catching yet not attention craving http://www.mrporter.com/Shop/Designers/London_Collections:_Men

Waugh- Father & Sons-BBC 4

Such an interesting documentary, my friend Luke & I have been getting into the lives of  'The Young Bright Things' and although Evelyn was one he also wasn't truly he belonged yet seemed also to observe and one can only do so when they're present yet from a distance he chronicled the youths escapades in several of his books taking inspiration from those who burned brightest. This documentary is about a legacy that Evelyn created yet also belonged to the Waugh dynasty have been writers for several generations yet he was among or is the greatest. It's a touching story of how fathers relate to their sons and its nice to see how attitudes have changed from the cold Edwardian/ Victorian era of nannies as the parent to modern day parenting with the father taking control and giving life lessons to his son. It's nice to see men being so affectionate and open with one another and makes for a brilliant & insightful watch especially for one like myself who never did nor never will have a father present

Chanel Iman looking smoking

Kenzo

Find this pale blue long sleeved fleece polo catwalk piece quite cute and a bit of fun to

Fashion Director Rasharn Agyemang Showstudio mens panel

http://showstudio.com/collection/calvin_klein_milan_menswear_a_w_2013/calvin_klein__live_panel_discussion_189 

Rasharn joined a panel chaired by Colin McDowell discussing not only the Calvin Klein menswear show but other topics such as Indie print vs commercial magazines, styling, struggles for young menswear designers among other topics.

Asap Rocky featuring Florence Welch- Come Apart

Florence has seen a bit of a transformation of late her music with its calming, soothing other worldly tones has allowed her to create a distinctive sound using instruments of a by gone era not often heard in pop with powerful vocals to boot. Yet recently she's been heard on the dance floor and rocketed to number one with help from Calvin Harris on Spectrum and Sweet Nothing, yet its here where the unusual pairing begins confessed to being a Drake fan and talks of doing a collaboration floating around for a while it seems here it shows where and how two genres can blend together to craft something a bit different.

Camden

An Alternative Guide To Camden from MeMo Interactive on Vimeo.


This video does highlight the unique vibe and cultural significance of Camden, A place that tantalizes the senses there is so much to do see, hear and eat that's so often over looked

Grow Up- Ben Brooks- Review

Not much happens but what happens to some maybe most whilst growing up Ben Brooks is able to capture the pondering mind of an adultoscent who has began to make sense of the world all its terrors and issues from death, pregnancy, religion, suicide, murder, self harm, sex and drugs told through the eyes of a precocious 17 year old Jasper Wolf a protagonist that's far from loveable with his tainted views and somewhat cynical outlook yet hard to hate as most in their right or maybe twisted minds that have a mind of their own usually are a pessimist and a state most grow in or out of

Brooks paints an interesting portrait of a generation of articulate teens who's self awareness of the world possibly surpasses that of any other prior. Connected yet disconnected with the worlds information at their finger tips creating parodies in situations and for situations that are morally incorrect aware yet foolishly so such as racist yet in a slight and mocking way.

Its a good debut that at times shows Brooks youth in glimpses of his writing yet this could also be a device, he seems to mock novels by creating his novel within a novel that shows his awareness and depth. Already publishing several other creative books It will be interesting to see where he goes next.
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The Rookery- Clapham

The Rookery has the in-between feel of a bar and pub, relaxed with dim lit lights and subtle mellow music the menu on this occasion (changes from time to time and seasonally) traditionally English with slight influences of the world (evident in the wings taste, texture and flavours)

Starters

Crispy chilli chicken wings & house pickles- Crisply coated chicken wings with slight lashings of chilli in the marinate allowing for a slight & mild buck


Mussels- served in a creamy garlic white wine sauce giving the mussels a slightly bitter yet sweet tang

Mains

Slow roasted Hampshire pork shoulder with a side of coleslaw- covered in BBQ sauce moisturized the tender meat piece and deeply infused with flavour

28 day matured Sirloin steak- succulent and juicy grilled steak served with a side dish of salad

Deserts

Artisan ice cream- Sweet scoops of Ice cream in a variety of flavours one of the most interesting has to be xmas pudding flavour

Verdict

The Rookery is a comfortable spot that's placing in Clapham seems well suited, A selection of winter warmers on a menu that's concise & rounded enough with mid level price points on the food and drink. It's a versatile spot that can be treated as bar/pub yet easily adapts into a restaurant. The food has a touch added that allows it to surpass easily simply pub food. 3/5
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Eddie Peake

A little bit in Love with his work, I find it quite modern and playful  I like how he creates an image and posts emoticons, slang and wording next to it as a nod to say how our society engages interacts with images now days via social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram

Male Model Casting with Igor Stepanov & Toby at Select and Nathan from AMCK

A casting I did at Luke Abby's Studio filming a selection of models from AMCK, It was interesting to see the response of the question ' What Turns you on' & how it was processed as a sexual inquiry by mostly all the boys

Taste Test- Mien Tay- Chargrilled Prawns

A stones throw from Hoxton Station, Mien Tay is very much old shoreditch than new its decor harks back to the era where it wasn't about gloss and modernisation but simple and understated. The main focus here is the food.

A diverse menu that's easy to get lost in from Frogs legs to Sea Bass to Quails, regardless within the selection there is dishes that shine and stand out not just at Mien Tay but possibly on a wider whole the favourite being;

Chargrilled king prawns with butter and garlic

Juicy prawns packed with flavours that harmonise beautifully and served sizzling, a slight kick of spice that's calmed by the deeply layered flavours on offer that seduce and arouse the taste buds in a manner that amazes, a definite highlight that leaves you wanting more 4/5


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