La’De Kitchen
Reading Road,
Pangbourne RG8 7LR
0118 327 9143
https://pangbourne.ladekitchen.com/
It’s nice to go out for dinner on a Tuesday evening, it feels special and a real treat.
There’s a restaurant I’ve wanted to visit with my husband in Pangbourne called La’de Kitchen, which specialises in Mediterranean cuisine.
I’ve visited a few times before with friends and family so was familiar with the menu, and knew what I wanted before we even arrived.
There were a few people already there, ensuring the ambiance was lovely.
My husband perused the menu, his appetite whetted by the description of the halloumi starter (£6.90): four pieces of charcoal-grilled halloumi, dressed in olive oil.
I chose Olives (£4), they arrived, both green and black and dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.
To our delight, freshly baked bread and goats’ cheese crumble were served as a complimentary treat, which proved to be a deliciously moreish appetiser.
For our main courses, I opted for the Lamb Beyti (£17.90), seasoned minced lamb grilled and wrapped in lavash bread and toasted, and served with a choice of chips, bulgar or pilav rice and salad, hung yoghurt, and Halep sauce to accompany my dish, I chose the rice.
Mark chose the chicken kulbasti (£17.90): marinated chicken thigh that was then chargrilled. He chose to chips as his accompaniment.
The portions are very generous and so a dessert wasn’t really needed but I was intrigued to try the traditional Turkish pudding on the menu, Kunefe served with ice cream (£7.90).
This comprises crispy, cheese-filled layers of kadayif with a layer of mild, stretchy cheese sandwiched between layers of buttery, chopped kadayif.
The dish was sprinkled with chopped pistachios, making for a unique dessert that initially divided our opinions. However, the intriguing flavours and textures kept us coming back for more, and we polished off the portion, which could easily have been shared between two people.
To finish, Mark ordered a coffee while I had a refreshing mint tea.
The staff were attentive throughout the meal, regularly checking in to ensure everything was to our liking.
During the evening the restaurant became busy for a Tuesday night, however, based on the delicious meals I can’t say I’m surprised.
Overall, La’de Kitchen is a must-visit restaurant for its delectable Mediterranean menu, attentive staff, and delightful ambiance.
We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a night out filled with flavoursome food and quality service.
It also has branches in Woodley, Camberley, and Muswell Hill.
CLAIRE NASH
