tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post3358344435578699938..comments2023-12-21T00:14:07.455+00:00Comments on <center>EASTCLIFF RICHARD</center>: Grubby ThoughtsRichard Eastcliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10514972891192411470noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-67953014106665149352010-09-24T13:18:57.198+01:002010-09-24T13:18:57.198+01:00No6 (at No 6 Market Place in Margate Old Town) is ...No6 (at No 6 Market Place in Margate Old Town) is now Mullins Brasserie.<br /><br />They promote "modern European cuisine with a hint of the Caribbean" and seem to deliver.<br /><br />As their very first customers, we enjoyed the Pork Souse and Fishcake starters, the Salmon and Chicken Breast mains - and the Chocolate Fondue and Lemon and Lime Tart desserts (the chef was having problems with the, first choice, creme brulee).<br /><br />Side dishes would have filled us too much to try the puds - and the mains did come with vegetables and bits to make it a meal.<br /><br />The starters were spicy but comfortably so.<br /><br />All in all, very tasty food, a bit out of the usual and well presented. <br /><br />Well worth a try - let's hope that they can buck the trend and make the place work at last. If the new owners' enthusiasm is a factor, there's a chance it'll catch on.ArlingtonResidentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-86354269104099867142010-08-22T20:05:37.641+01:002010-08-22T20:05:37.641+01:00Pouces Tea-rooms: a little gem.
Very able and frie...Pouces Tea-rooms: a little gem.<br />Very able and friendly service from a well-organised team.<br />A range of light and unusual cakes warm from the oven, even catering for gluten-free requirements. Beautifully light and exceedingly tasty.<br />By invitation only, so no riff-raff to upset the ambience.ArlingtonResidenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249017363024137723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-14836500238580882622010-08-22T20:01:43.640+01:002010-08-22T20:01:43.640+01:00Siam Kitchen (above Ramsgate harbour)will be BYO i...Siam Kitchen (above Ramsgate harbour)will be BYO in September - although their current house red is quaffable. <br />Friendly staff and reasonable prices.<br />Food style varied - and very tasty. Good fish-cakes and great fish in blanket. The coconut rice and fried egg noodles complemented the sweet and sour pork (more like toffee pork - delicious)and red veggie curry.<br /><br />Will go back!ArlingtonResidenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249017363024137723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-29861938455830454422010-07-04T10:53:06.214+01:002010-07-04T10:53:06.214+01:00Having been put off No6 in the Old Town (Margate) ...Having been put off No6 in the Old Town (Margate) some time ago (ordinary food at high prices), we thought we'd try it again. <br /><br />Great food (OK, still high prices but not sky-high). What a difference! Exciting plans from the (?)owner about specials nights etc. Planned to try it out some more.<br /><br />BUT, wandering past a few days later ... There's a notice on the very-closed door saying it's closed by the landlord.<br /><br />Shame - so close to being an asset.<br /><br />Wonder what style of food the next opening will promoteArlingtonResidentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-79857628108567609462010-04-24T23:28:45.147+01:002010-04-24T23:28:45.147+01:00Baithak: the Pakistani & Indian restaurant in ...Baithak: the Pakistani & Indian restaurant in Westcliff Arcade, Ramsgate has new management.<br /><br />Great-tasting food.<br /><br />No licence at the moment, so take your own alcohol (no corkage). On the other hand it would be good to respect their religion and stick to the soft drinks available.ArlingtonResidentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-27595593781060699082010-03-14T17:26:38.141+00:002010-03-14T17:26:38.141+00:00The Belgian Cafe in Ramsgate harbour is a novel (i...The Belgian Cafe in Ramsgate harbour is a novel (if Bohemian) place to go at any time.<br> Good and varied food, reasonably priced.<br>Although the on-premises micro-brewery seems to have gone, there's still a good selection of beers - even the rather revolting Belgian fruit beers for those that like them.<br>An experience well worth trying.ArlingtonResidentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-26771832930178691032010-03-14T17:16:19.901+00:002010-03-14T17:16:19.901+00:00We've stopped going to The Harbour Cafe becaus...We've stopped going to The Harbour Cafe because of the poor and stroppy service we've had from the owner. Lovely position and a good menu (not that you can guarantee to get your choice) - in my experience not a happy one.ArlingtonResidentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-49056953752828380622010-03-14T17:05:55.487+00:002010-03-14T17:05:55.487+00:00Ali Raj on the Canterbury Road, Westbrook has frie...Ali Raj on the Canterbury Road, Westbrook has friendly waiters keen to serve (we had two chasing our order)and the food is perfectly reasonable - both taste and price.<br>The wine list is a bit thin - especially if you only want a half bottle of red!ArlingtonResidentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-52428494323562218992010-03-13T18:13:30.281+00:002010-03-13T18:13:30.281+00:00Rosario in Albert Terrace, Margate is not at all b...Rosario in Albert Terrace, Margate is not at all bad. Slightly bumbling but good food and friendly.<br>Don't try the all-you-can-eat buffet if you're eating tout-seul (tutto solo) - for some bizarre reason they won't let you!<br>Italian but much more than pizza and pasta.<br> Good food and good value (especially the buffet for multiple diners).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-71188865535123356692010-03-13T17:07:50.647+00:002010-03-13T17:07:50.647+00:00Tried Harvey's in Ramsgate harbour the other w...Tried Harvey's in Ramsgate harbour the other week. <br>Purely personally, I'd recommend - <b>not</b> going there!<br><br />The trio of fish in tempura was cod, cod and cod in batter no better and in my opinion worse than any of the local chippies. The thrice cooked chips were floppy and under-cooked. <br>For all its pretensions, my impression was that you'd be better off being on "come dine with me". <br>Mediocre food, over-priced and the ambience of a cafeteria - purely personal view of course, your experience may be different.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-12599199917327353752009-12-02T14:19:56.945+00:002009-12-02T14:19:56.945+00:00Heard good things about Harbour Cafe meals on a Su...Heard good things about Harbour Cafe meals on a Sunday. However also heard terrible things about their hygiene. Apparently not the owners primary concern.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-19727175783732522212009-07-21T11:51:59.742+01:002009-07-21T11:51:59.742+01:00Bon Apettit in Ramsgate..
Not cheap... but that f...Bon Apettit in Ramsgate..<br /><br />Not cheap... but that food is divine.. and they support their local farmers and buy local produce... Yum!Miss Piggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662320724328401675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-83037762844077174992009-05-25T13:10:16.915+01:002009-05-25T13:10:16.915+01:00Probably a stupid question, but does anyone know o...Probably a stupid question, but does anyone know of any Jamaican / Caribbean restaurants in East Kent (I'm certain there's not one in Thanet). Personally I can't stand Indian food, & I'm not too keen on Chinese / Thai either, but I really miss the food of my youth when growing up in Peckham / Dulwich in South East London!Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-33150698442510472982008-09-28T18:00:00.000+01:002008-09-28T18:00:00.000+01:00We tried out the Ramsgate Cafe on the Margate Road...We tried out the Ramsgate Cafe on the Margate Road near Westwood this weekend. Clean and bright with new pine tables a large tv screen in case you cant miss half an hour of Sky Sports and on-the-ball staff. Ordered the special breakfast and it was HUGE. It arrived on a plate the size of a tea-tray and quanitity did not mean low quality. You can always tell a good caff by their sausages and these were just right. Fresh, home made bubble and squeak was yummy with proper green cabbage and bacon. I couldnt finish it but it felt that if you could, a bell would sound and someone would give you a rosette..<BR/><BR/>We tried La Magnolia on the little raised elspanade above the harbour today. (we are without a kitchen due to building work and couldnt face another microwaved meal).<BR/>It is, along with Bon Apetite et al, in a spot that should be doing a roaring trade - but the quality lets it down badly. Mussels and octopus came in a garlicky broth with cherry tomatoes. All sounds good but just missing a little love that turns ingredients into something special. Had to ask for bread twice, by the time it came I had half finished. The pizza - and i should have known better - came without some of the promised ingredients and was just plain boring. Well natured staff but no-one cared in the kitchen. We will not care to return.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-19237874236771434372008-09-25T18:25:00.000+01:002008-09-25T18:25:00.000+01:00Had coffee twice at Age and Sons and that was fine...Had coffee twice at Age and Sons and that was fine. Went back for lunch. Disaster. No one sensible front of house. Youngster of about 16 years old running the place but hadn't a clue about service. Wandered off to find a menu. Left us for ages without offering to get us a drink. Wandered back, no menu. Chef calling out from kitchen 'This is off, that is off'. Girl wandered off again so we followed suit. Never been back. Annoyingly two people eating already so obviously something was being prepared but, sorry, it's not good enough to leave customers standing wondering if they'll get anything to eat or drink.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-46933651851260770862008-09-25T10:19:00.000+01:002008-09-25T10:19:00.000+01:00The whole of the Isle is awash with often mediocre...The whole of the Isle is awash with often mediocre all day breakfasts, but some treasures are worth seeking out.<BR/><BR/>The Harbour Bar in Margate serves up truly delicious Sunday lunches, cooked by someone who obviously loves food not portion control. The format is predictable with a choice of meat, a large yorkshire pud and the necessary accompaniments but the execution is miles above average with spot-on veg and plenty of it! Just the thing for a Sunday blow-out. <BR/><BR/>The Bankok Thai in Cliftonville is a little (literally) gem with dishes not found on other thai menus, with scallops, whole sea bass and really authentic thai greens - booking seems to be essential as they only have about 8tables - its a "bring your own bottle" too so the bill will hold no shocks. <BR/> <BR/>Age & Sons seems a little too in love with itself, unfortunately. A self satisfied smugness at being the only eatery of its type in the area allows the food to be a bit hit and miss taste-wise, with a hefty dollop of style over substance - but there are some delights to be had, such as a meltingly sweet roasted onion for starters and their coffee is excellent. Pricing is a bit over zealous, with a ramakin of cabbage coming in at c£3 but overall it is more than a decent bet if something on the daily changing menu tickles your tastebuds. The first of more like it, I hope, to provide a bit of competition in Ramsgate.<BR/><BR/>Worth the journey to Canterbury, the Goods Shed still remains a firm favourite, with an ever changing menu of whats good from the market on the day. Excellent, imaginative cooking with flair and honesty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-21824092146141093672008-09-23T21:54:00.000+01:002008-09-23T21:54:00.000+01:00The Siam Kitchen in Ramsgate has to go on the thum...The Siam Kitchen in Ramsgate has to go on the thumbs up list, brilliant food. Agree about Bon Appetite, food was OK but £15 for a bottle of Echo Falls!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-74293702731339813982008-09-23T16:30:00.000+01:002008-09-23T16:30:00.000+01:00I admit I haven't been to Cliftonville for years. ...I admit I haven't been to Cliftonville for years. I try to avoid the Margate area in general because I don't have a death wish.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815280358525296693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-19128739685880226322008-09-23T11:39:00.000+01:002008-09-23T11:39:00.000+01:00No sorry Brandybucks has suffered the same demise ...No sorry Brandybucks has suffered the same demise as the rest of Northdown road,apart from Sandy's carpet shop - it closed about 5 years ago! When did you last visit Cliftonville? <BR/>Tried to go to Age and son yesterday as have heard rave reviews but it is closed on mondays! Went to Siam Kitchen instead which was good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-9053748716757013432008-09-22T20:22:00.000+01:002008-09-22T20:22:00.000+01:00I used to like Brandybucks in Cliftonville when I ...I used to like Brandybucks in Cliftonville when I was a kid. Is that still around?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815280358525296693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-9699460350486000082008-09-22T12:45:00.000+01:002008-09-22T12:45:00.000+01:00Angela's cafe (the blue one) Margate parade, mega ...Angela's cafe (the blue one) Margate parade, mega breakfast was and is a thing of beauty. Indian Princess is brilliant, The windshack at Minnis bay does very very good smoothies (ask for the black and blue) and a steak baguette which melts in the mouth, also has one of the best views in Thanet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-44092830765086090032008-09-22T08:07:00.000+01:002008-09-22T08:07:00.000+01:00The Akash Indian restaurant/takeaway opposite Chat...The Akash Indian restaurant/takeaway opposite Chatham House School in Ramsgate is very good - lovely green pickle!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-89144161325485032002008-09-22T08:05:00.000+01:002008-09-22T08:05:00.000+01:00Anyone tried the new Ossie's fish and chip shop in...Anyone tried the new Ossie's fish and chip shop in Ramsgate High Street yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-33242579726566955812008-09-21T18:22:00.000+01:002008-09-21T18:22:00.000+01:00Forgot to mention Harbour Cafe, Margate and Oscar ...Forgot to mention Harbour Cafe, Margate and Oscar Road Cafe, Broadstairs. <BR/>A good cycling stop in all weathers is the Palm Bay cafe, a good bribe to get kids to cycle as far as that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20691138.post-84483446065695666132008-09-21T17:19:00.000+01:002008-09-21T17:19:00.000+01:00The Ali Raj in Margate is in my view the best Indi...The Ali Raj in Margate is in my view the best Indian restaurant and take-out in the area. I have tried Dickens of India and The Tamarind in Broadstairs and neither compare. The Tamarind seems driven more towards fashion than quality and value.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com