Rum Kitchen, Kingly Court, London
Carnaby Street, W1B 5PW
13/12/2013
She said: We tried going to the Notting
Hill site a few months ago for lunch only to be told they don’t serve lunch, so
were excited to learn we could satisfy our Caribbean lunch-cravings at the new
Soho site. I certainly wasn’t disappointed. Rum Kitchen sits atop the Kingly
Court courtyard and is done up to look like an ocean-side chic-shack with lots
of colourful lights and nostalgia on display. The bar is a throwback to the
same with a chilled-out barman happily pouring his own-defined generous
measures into various concoctions. I was excited before even sitting down. I
ordered a Bloody Mary which had a super spicy kick but was strangely
addictive…For food I ordered some salted fish fritters to start which were
indeed salty, juicy and tasty. For mains I chose the pumpkin, coconut and chic
pea curry which came on a bed of roti. The portion was huge and after eating as
much as I could the plate looked untouched (until he helped out). The curry was
full of flavour and definitely hit the spot. Service was friendly and the
waiter asked if we were full which if the first time I remember a waiter ever
checking I was appropriately stuffed. I loved this place. Prices are very
reasonable and yes the fact that I had a 50% Rum Kitchen discount helped but
quality and value stand up on their own. This is a great place for food, to
socialise and to just have a relaxed, decent meal. Definitely going back.
He said: My knowledge of Caribbean
cuisine begins and ends with Jamaican patties, and rice & peas, so I can't
really comment on the authenticity of the food. But what we ordered I liked,
especially Her curried veggie stew. What I liked most about Rum Kitchen is the
no-nonsense, keep-it-simple principle: a short menu of classics well executed.
It's because of this streamlined menu that I ordered the swordfish burger. That's a fish I've
avoided ever since being told by someone whose job it is to know that you'll be
hard-pressed to find more parasites in any other of neptune's denizens. Still,
in for a penny, in for a pound, it was delish and I gobbled it up. The service
was friendly and efficient, and the portions generous. You know a place's MO
when the waitress asks you at the end: 'did that fill you up honey?' Drinks
were tasty and potent, mixed as they were with free pours - something I have
not seen I years in London, and one of the few things that I miss about America.
The brains behind Rum Kitchen are visibly genuinely keen for every punter to
walk out satiated and happy. It has all the hallmarks, funky decor
included, of a future franchise roll-out (though I really hope not). There is
nothing not to like about Rum Kitchen. I'm going back next week with the guys.
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