Thursday, July 12, 2007

Daquise, London.

Mmmm... home cooking.

It doesn't get much more homely than Dasquise in South Kensington, a favourite of mine for some time. Just the place when you need some simple Polish food like your grandmother would cook. If you had a Polish grandmother. Dishes are served out by the owners or their younger relatives, and it feels like home. The family often seem to be talking happily and quietly in their native tongue at the back of the restaurant, and it always walms my heart, as does the food.

Two course lunches including a glass of wine and good coffee for around 7 quid in South Ken? Yes please.
Today's offering was a simple clear soup followed by mushroom pancakes. Nothing wrong with that but you really need to go for the Polish Platter to get a sample of their cooking. Obviously this works a little better in winter though.

Daquise has been at 20 Thurloe St, just behind the Tube station, for a long time - and I hope they stay there for a lot longer. Some might call it kitschy, but its really just honest. And if your grandfather was a Polish cavalry officer you can appreciate the equine art, and imagine him smiling at you from his horse.
This place is about as far from the Fat Duck as you can get, thankfully.

Food 7 Service 7 Atmosphere 9 ( if you enjoy background Polish laughter )

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