The Monk - Carta

Eastern Spice

➤ 76 Leicester Road, Loughborough I-LE11 2AG, United Kingdom

Carta • Pizza • Sushi • Seafood • European

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"Two of us arrived at 10pm on Friday evening without a reservation and the staff were happy to serve us. We’d already walked past three curry houses in the town centre with no customers, but this place still had people in which I think must be testament to their reputation. Service was good and friendly, and we never felt rushed. Poppadoms fresh and addictive, king prawn puri and lamb chop tikka starters both really tasty. Fish curry (madras? and chicken dansak for mains, boiled rice and a really soft fresh peshwari naan. If we’d only been having mains we might have found the portions a little small, but as part of a larger meal they were great. Would love to see some more dessert options, but the mango kulfi we shared was nice. A bottle of house wine at around £23, so not cheap but not extortionate either. Everything felt clean and cared for. Overall we’d really recommend, and we’ll be returning!"

Baobob Cafe

➤ 41 Market Street, LE11 3ER, Charnwood, United Kingdom

Carta • Cafe • Wine • Kebab • Cafés

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"I visited last week for lunch with my step daughter and our dog. The cafe was pretty full but despite this there wasn’t a queue to order and service was good. We had great lattes, a super hearty bowl with tuna, and a Mexican wrap for lunch which were fresh and very tasty. We finished off with delicious chocolate brownies which are baked in house. The staff in Baobab are friendly and efficient, and all seem to love dogs our dog had plenty of fuss and a treat! This cafe ticks every box well run, lots of great food and drink choices and a lovely vibe."

Ryan's Indian Cuisine

➤ 16 Baxter Gate, Loughborough, LE111TG, LE11 1TG, United Kingdom

Carta • Sushi • Pizza • Asiatic • European

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"Booked a table early for yesterday evening. Not been here before but it looked nice from outside.We were warmly greeted and offered any seat in the house. Excellent menu,our waiter came for drinks order and took our meal requirements.Lately, we, as a family, have eaten at various places around the town. and so often it`s disappointing cool or worse food being the biggest gripe. Here this evening, nothing could be improved upon.The food was served piping hot, the service intervals between courses was right. The food was excellent, the cleanliness, the comfort, the attentive but not overbearing waiter all first rate.Finally the prices were very reasonable. I shall come again. If you`re looking for an evening out then given Ryan`s a try!"

Fernandez Grillhouse

➤ 7 High Street, Loughborough, LE112PY, United Kingdom

Carta • Cafés • Mexican • Seafood • European

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"I can hardly believe that this is not a large chain restaurant, the branding and identity are so well done. The service I received made me feel like the most important customer to ever walk through the door! The menu is great, and the burger I had was one of the best I've had in years. Is it perfect? I would have preferred a cider or beer, but they only have non-alcoholic or hot drinks. However, the soda was delicious. And the desserts were amazing as well. It's a shame there isn't a Fernandez closer to my home, but maybe it's for the best since I would probably eat there 5 nights a week!"

TARBOUSH Lebanese & Moroccan Restaurant

➤ 12a Market Street Loughborough, Loughborough, LE113EP, LE11 3ER, United Kingdom

Carta • Sushi • Kebab • Mexican • European

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"Called in on a whim and were greeted in a friendly and warm manner. Despite not having a reseveration we were promptly seated. Nice feeling inside, and decorated as you might expect. The food we ordered was nice, and reasonably priced. The staff who greeted us and waited on us were all very friendly. The menu felt like a menu you'd expect to see in Gordan Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares (not meant in a bad way), where its just perhaps a bit too long, where he then simplies it, reduces it down, and focuses on several really good dishes rather than lots of variety. I think that would work here, as most of the dishes are typically either chicken or pork, its not entirely obvious (to my uneducated self) what the real differences were. The only other criticism I would have were the table clothes. There were there, and they look really nice, but they had all been covered with a clear piece of plastic to protect the material/keep it clean, and make it easy to clean down. I fully understand the mentality of this, and the convenience for the restaurant, but it doesn't look that great. In short, nice food, reasonably priced, and I would visit again."