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WOK AND ROLL
Sw a n s e a ’ s i n f a m o u s K i n g s w a y h a s s e e n n o t h i n g bu t ba d n e w s i n r ecent y ea r s , a l t ho ug h i t s eem s i t ’ s no w s et f o r a l i t t l e r e g e n e r a t i o n – a bo u t t i m e ! B e c a u s e i t h a s a l w a y s p r o ve d a g r ea t d es t i na t i o n f o r f o o d i es , w i t h s e ve r a l q u a l i t y e a t e r i e s c a t e r i n g f o r d i f f e r e n t t a s t e s . H e r e a r e f i ve o f o u r f a vo u r i t e s :
MADEIRA
La Fina’s first floor rustic Spanish setting is perfect for enjoying authentic tapas and wine. Classic tapas dishes – including meat and veggie options – go for around £5 each, while they also offer espetadas (those large barbecued meat skewers). Their lunchtime ‘Tapas for a Tenner’ offer proves good value, served every day between midday and 2.30pm.
Although technically not on the Kingsway, Wok and Roll sits about three seconds away on Cradock Street, and earn their inclusion for their creative Chinese take-out food. The dish names – Sexy Canton, Punky Mushroom and C-Factor, to name a few – are anything but traditional, but are always very tasty and generously portioned, and offer good value.
This cosy Portuguese restaurant is excellent for a casual lunch, with an extensive menu of Mediterranean classics. These include an array of hot and cold starters, meat dishes and pasta, as well as some famous Portuguese staples – grilled fish and espetada skewers, which originate from the island of Madeira. They also offer a two-course lunch menu for £9.95.
PUNX
CLASSIC TAPAS
M-BAR
A newer addition to the Kingsway, this coffee house is well known for its speciality coffee – whether served as espresso, cappuccino or any other variation. Their foodie offering is also great, with some decadent snacks such as a selection of cakes, sweet waffles with maple syrup (£3.75), or a more substantial falafel, salsa verde and hummus toastie (£4.25).
This contemporary cafe-bar is hidden away in the fashion store Moda, but is well worth a visit. Open for breakfast and lunch until 5pm, they offer an extensive lunchtime menu which is both creative and wallet-friendly – pan-fried salmon fillet with roast beetroot, salad and potatoes for £6.95 is what we like to see! A real hidden gem.
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