The UK has made its mark as a land of historic castles, scenic landscapes, and bustling cities. However, it also has a diverse culinary scene with an impressive selection of cuisines to be explored. Visit any one of some of the UK’s biggest cities – London, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Liverpool – and you’re sure to find something to tickle your tastebuds!
With a Square Meal restaurant gift voucher, you can treat yourself or a loved one to a culinary adventure in the UK. Many of the restaurants you can choose from also have vegan, vegetarian, and Halal options so nobody needs to miss out.
Let’s take a look at just some of the cuisines and restaurants you can explore with Square Meal!
Italian
Discover Italian dishes such as cheesy aubergine parmigiana for starters, silky spaghetti carbonara or cured black cod for mains, and tiramisu for dessert. You can even create your own authentic pizza! Restaurants in London serving traditional Italian cuisine include Sartoria, Rossella, and Number Twelve.
Indian
Begin your Indian culinary journey with fried lentil doughnuts or crispy fried prawns before moving on to rich butter chicken or a thali with a bit of everything. A punchy garlic naan is perfect to mop up curry sauces! The Cinnamon Club (in the amazing surrounds of the former Westminster Library!) in London, Tharavadu in Leeds, and Tadka in Leicester are all fantastic places to discover Indian cuisine.
French
Your French culinary journey is waiting to take you right from appetiser to dessert. Think of classic beef tartare with a confit egg yolk, tender 28-day aged beef Rossini, and delicate tarte tatin. If you can manage it after that delicious meal, how about a cheese course with a selection of classic French cheeses? You’ll find these dishes and more at Orelle in Birmingham, Acre at The White House in Norfolk, and Coq D’Argent in London.
Spanish
Spanish cuisine brings to mind tapas: a selection of shared dishes which are great for larger gatherings. Tuck into crispy squid with garlicky aioli, tempura broccoli, firm yet wobbly Spanish tortilla, chorizo lollipops, and mouthwatering gazpacho. Don’t forget the jugs of refreshing sangria! Twist Connubio, Camino Monument, and Ibérica Victoria are all great places for a Spanish culinary experience.
Japanese
I don’t know about you but when I think of Japanese food, noodles come to mind; particularly ramen! Before you get to your noodle course, how about trying fresh sashimi or gyoza? Dracula tonkatsu is an excellent noodle option served with tender BBQ pork and crisp Asian veggies. Finish your Japanese adventure with a drink of Sake! Choose from one of the many branches of Shoryu Ramen or you can go for Nakanojo in London.
Mediterranean
Who needs to go to the warm shores of the Med to experience an irresistible culinary adventure when you have a fantastic selection in the UK? (Okay, let’s not mention the weather…) Mezze, grills, dessert; you can find it all. Tuck into the likes of hummus with artichoke tempura, pan-fried scallops with delicate lemon and herb risotto, halloumi fatoush, and crunchy baklava. You can choose from Akoya or 28-50 By Night in London, or a culinary experience in Norfolk at Acre at The White House.
Is your mouth watering yet? Mine sure is! Let me know which cuisine or dishes you’d like to get stuck into with Square Meal!
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