Restaurant Baerlin
Those of you passing through Seoul, with a penchant for hearty German food, should pop into Restaurant Baerlin (baerlin is German for "little bear").
It has been given an enthusiastic thumbs up by a good friend and colleague.
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Showing posts with label german food. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
The Hofbrauhaus
The Hofbrauhaus
Those of you with a yearning for German food, and an oompah band, who happen to find themselves in Seoul; should pop into The Hofbrauhaus.
I am advised by a good friend and colleague that it is an excellent establishment.
However, quite what their motto
"Hofbrauhaus Seoul is best of sweet pension
We'll see what we can do."
means is anyone's guess!
Those of you with a yearning for German food, and an oompah band, who happen to find themselves in Seoul; should pop into The Hofbrauhaus.
I am advised by a good friend and colleague that it is an excellent establishment.
However, quite what their motto
"Hofbrauhaus Seoul is best of sweet pension
We'll see what we can do."
means is anyone's guess!
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Lilla Pakistan
Restaurant
Restaurant Lilla Pakistan
Sankt Eriksgatan 66
113 20 Stockholm
Sweden
Phone (46) (8) 30 56 46
Website www.lillapakistan.com
Overview
Stockholm has a paucity of good quality Indian/Pakistani restaurants, usually the food is too bland or the decor is that of a cold and uninviting cafe. After some considerable searching on the net, for anything resembling quality, Eva and I came across Restaurant Lilla Pakistan which we decided to try out a few weeks ago.
Lilla Pakistan was established in the early 1990's, and specialises in Pakistani food.
Ambience
Lilla Pakistan is a small, intimate restaurant with dark polished wooden tables, mirrors on the walls and a part open kitchen all of which contribute to a pleasant and inviting atmosphere.
Menu
The menu provided a good selection of Pakistani main courses; fish, meat, chicken and vegetables. However, there were only three appetisers to choose from.
Service
The service was professional and friendly, and advice was also on hand should we have needed it in respect of which wine to accompany our meal.
Food
I chose the Mezban Kae Teen Shorbe to start with. This consisted of 3 different types of soups seasoned with fresh herbs. The soups came in miniature bowls and were excellent. However, one was tomato soup and I would question as to what this really has to do with Pakistani cuisine.
Eva chose the Golshan Barre to start with. This is described on the menu as:
"Lentil dumplings soaked in yoghurt served with freshly chopped onions, tomatoes, chilies, herbs and chaat masala."
Quite honestly this was a complete disappointment, the dumplings were minuscule and hard to detect within the mound of chopped onions etc. Eva was not happy with her choice.
To our view, the appetiser section of the menu requires more attention in terms of choices of dishes on offer, and what actually goes into them.
Fortunately our main courses were better!
I chose the Zafrani Pasanda Fruita; which consisted of marinated tender chunks of lamb roast in a saffron gravy, garnished with fried fruits with ginger, roasted Pakistani pine kernels, with marinated cheese. This was first class, the meat was exceptional tender and flavoursome and was well complemented by the fruits and ginger.
Eva chose the Dahi Gosht for her main course. This was beef cooked in garam masala and yoghurt, a fine dish spicy and stimulating.
To accompany our meal we had Sabzi Ka Pakwan vegetables, potatoes baked with raisins,
fresh herbs and mushrooms; together with two nan breads and rice.
The meal, which included a bottle of sweet German wine, came to 1230SEK before tip.
Overall Opinion
A good quality Asian restaurant, one that Stockholm badly needs. However, as noted, we do feel that the appetisers need more work in terms of choice and content.
Restaurant Lilla Pakistan
Sankt Eriksgatan 66
113 20 Stockholm
Sweden
Phone (46) (8) 30 56 46
Website www.lillapakistan.com
Overview
Stockholm has a paucity of good quality Indian/Pakistani restaurants, usually the food is too bland or the decor is that of a cold and uninviting cafe. After some considerable searching on the net, for anything resembling quality, Eva and I came across Restaurant Lilla Pakistan which we decided to try out a few weeks ago.
Lilla Pakistan was established in the early 1990's, and specialises in Pakistani food.
Ambience
Lilla Pakistan is a small, intimate restaurant with dark polished wooden tables, mirrors on the walls and a part open kitchen all of which contribute to a pleasant and inviting atmosphere.
Menu
The menu provided a good selection of Pakistani main courses; fish, meat, chicken and vegetables. However, there were only three appetisers to choose from.
Service
The service was professional and friendly, and advice was also on hand should we have needed it in respect of which wine to accompany our meal.
Food
I chose the Mezban Kae Teen Shorbe to start with. This consisted of 3 different types of soups seasoned with fresh herbs. The soups came in miniature bowls and were excellent. However, one was tomato soup and I would question as to what this really has to do with Pakistani cuisine.
Eva chose the Golshan Barre to start with. This is described on the menu as:
"Lentil dumplings soaked in yoghurt served with freshly chopped onions, tomatoes, chilies, herbs and chaat masala."
Quite honestly this was a complete disappointment, the dumplings were minuscule and hard to detect within the mound of chopped onions etc. Eva was not happy with her choice.
To our view, the appetiser section of the menu requires more attention in terms of choices of dishes on offer, and what actually goes into them.
Fortunately our main courses were better!
I chose the Zafrani Pasanda Fruita; which consisted of marinated tender chunks of lamb roast in a saffron gravy, garnished with fried fruits with ginger, roasted Pakistani pine kernels, with marinated cheese. This was first class, the meat was exceptional tender and flavoursome and was well complemented by the fruits and ginger.
Eva chose the Dahi Gosht for her main course. This was beef cooked in garam masala and yoghurt, a fine dish spicy and stimulating.
To accompany our meal we had Sabzi Ka Pakwan vegetables, potatoes baked with raisins,
fresh herbs and mushrooms; together with two nan breads and rice.
The meal, which included a bottle of sweet German wine, came to 1230SEK before tip.
Overall Opinion
A good quality Asian restaurant, one that Stockholm badly needs. However, as noted, we do feel that the appetisers need more work in terms of choice and content.
Monday, December 20, 2004
Restaurant
Die Ecke
Tegelbacken 6, Box 195
Stockholm S-101 23
Sweden
Phone (46) (8) 4123400
Website www.sheratonstockholm.com/en/restaurants/die_ecke/
Overview
Eva and I were in Stockholm last weekend, doing some pre Christmas partying, we decided to try out Die Ecke; a Bavarian bierstubbe, which serves traditional Bavarian food.
Ambience
Die Ecke was exceptionally cosy and inviting.
It was modelled on a typical Bavarian bierstubbe; with a wooden panelled dining room and a small bar, where you could enjoy the many German beers on offer.
The style of the restaurant was German rustic, of the “old school”. Wooden tables, chairs and panelling abounded.
It offered a very pleasant atmosphere for an intimate evening, or for a larger gathering with friends.
Menu
The menu offered a good selection of Bavarian food including; Weiner Schnitzel, sausages, ham hocks and Goulash soup.
In addition to German wines, there was an excellent choice of good quality German beers.
Service
The staff were exceptionally friendly, welcoming and efficient. They spoke German, Swedish and English; and I guess a few other languages as well.
Food
Eva made a pre meal “attack” on the salad bar, which was available to all diners at no extra cost; this provided a good selection of green salads and tomatoes.
We both started with the Goulash soup, Eva had a small bowl (which was quite large) and I had a large bowl (which was very large!).
The soup was excellent, spicy and flavoursome. It contained a good quantity of meat and peppers, and made a most excellent starter.
I chose the Bavarian platter for my main course. This consisted of a generous selection of various Bavarian sausages (fried and boiled), meatloaf and ham. This was served with a healthy dollop of creamy, rich mashed potato.
My meal was excellent, hearty and tasty; definitely to be recommended.
Eva chose the Wiener Schnitzel for her main course. This was a generous sized escalope of tender succulent veal, bread crumbed and fried. It was served plain with a lemon wedge, and boiled potatoes.
She was delighted with her choice.
The meal, which included several bottles of good quality German beer, came to 852SEK before service.
Overall Opinion
A splendid restaurant, we heartily recommend it.
Die Ecke
Tegelbacken 6, Box 195
Stockholm S-101 23
Sweden
Phone (46) (8) 4123400
Website www.sheratonstockholm.com/en/restaurants/die_ecke/
Overview
Eva and I were in Stockholm last weekend, doing some pre Christmas partying, we decided to try out Die Ecke; a Bavarian bierstubbe, which serves traditional Bavarian food.
Ambience
Die Ecke was exceptionally cosy and inviting.
It was modelled on a typical Bavarian bierstubbe; with a wooden panelled dining room and a small bar, where you could enjoy the many German beers on offer.
The style of the restaurant was German rustic, of the “old school”. Wooden tables, chairs and panelling abounded.
It offered a very pleasant atmosphere for an intimate evening, or for a larger gathering with friends.
Menu
The menu offered a good selection of Bavarian food including; Weiner Schnitzel, sausages, ham hocks and Goulash soup.
In addition to German wines, there was an excellent choice of good quality German beers.
Service
The staff were exceptionally friendly, welcoming and efficient. They spoke German, Swedish and English; and I guess a few other languages as well.
Food
Eva made a pre meal “attack” on the salad bar, which was available to all diners at no extra cost; this provided a good selection of green salads and tomatoes.
We both started with the Goulash soup, Eva had a small bowl (which was quite large) and I had a large bowl (which was very large!).
The soup was excellent, spicy and flavoursome. It contained a good quantity of meat and peppers, and made a most excellent starter.
I chose the Bavarian platter for my main course. This consisted of a generous selection of various Bavarian sausages (fried and boiled), meatloaf and ham. This was served with a healthy dollop of creamy, rich mashed potato.
My meal was excellent, hearty and tasty; definitely to be recommended.
Eva chose the Wiener Schnitzel for her main course. This was a generous sized escalope of tender succulent veal, bread crumbed and fried. It was served plain with a lemon wedge, and boiled potatoes.
She was delighted with her choice.
The meal, which included several bottles of good quality German beer, came to 852SEK before service.
Overall Opinion
A splendid restaurant, we heartily recommend it.
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