Jan 11, 2008 10:48 PM
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(Updated Jan 11, 2008 10:50 PM)
We found this place by accident. I happened to be visiting the shop next to this restaurant as I had heard one can get good "foreign" magazines (albeit older issues) there. It happened to be lunch time and since I was hungry (hey! when am I not!?) we decided to venture it...
I liked the place even before I tried the food. It's not fancy at all and if you don't know about it, you could miss it.... but the open courtyard and the red and white chequered table cloths give this otherwise non-descript eatery a unique charector.
The food is European or what we call "Continental". From Fish 'n' Chips to burgers and from pastas to steaks - they have it all. My particular favourite has been the Sloppy Joe and the lasagne.
I don't remember what I ordered the first time I went there but over the past year I have been there several times and keep going back for more. I am not a big red meat eater but their Sloppy Joes are really nice. I haven't tried the steaks but from the look on my husband and father's face - I can assume they are good!
The portions are very generous except for the starters which I feel are a bit small.The vegetarians don't have too much of a choice other than pasta and veg sandwiches..Since it is a open-air concept, one can smoke and it is also condusive for small children as they can run about. They are not supposed to serve alcohol I think but they do and bill beer as an "energy drink" hahahah
I don't think one needs to make reservations (we never have) but it can get quite crowded at lunch at times so if you're pressed for time, make the reservation.The place is run by Shoeb and his cousin and they seem to be doing a good job. I once asked Shoeb how the restaurant got it's name.... apparently in the olden days this was the only place one could get beef!
The deserts are nothing to write home about but after the scrumptious meal - who has room for dessert?huh?I recommend this place highly. For good food, decent service and above all - value for money.
