Our favorite eating places in Kendal

The normal market city of Kendal – idyllically sandwiched between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales Nationwide Parks – is lucky to have quite a lot of pretty cafés, bars and eating places to select from. However in the case of consuming out within the night, we inevitably discover ourselves returning to the identical acquainted spots. Listed below are our recommendations, together with some pictures to provide you an concept of the meals to count on. Hopefully you’ll get the prospect to go to at the least one in every of our favorite eating places if you subsequent end up in Kendal.

Nook 124

In all probability our most common hang-out is the small-but-intimate Nook 124. Located at a junction the place Windermere Street, Sandes Avenue, Stricklandgate and Maude Avenue all meet, we’ve been visiting this little gem for 25 years when it was often known as Deja Vu. All through that point, it’s persistently delivered with glorious Mediterranean delicacies.

We’re creatures of behavior after we go to, invariably ordering the always-delicious rooster and chorizo paella for 2, however there are many different great most important programs to select from. Anticipate something from ‘Confit duck leg in orange, ginger, sesame seeds and spring onion served with roasted charlotte potatoes and steamed broccoli’ to ‘Daube of beef, sluggish braised in blueberries, honey, garlic, onions & crimson wine, served with dauphinoise potatoes and steamed inexperienced beans’, and much more in addition to.

We normally go for only a starter and most important, however the desserts are good additionally and a good way to attempt just a few of them without delay is to have their ‘assiette’ – a trio of mini variations of deserts which are additionally on the menu at regular portion sizes.

Reserving prematurely is really helpful, significantly on Friday and Saturday nights. You possibly can e-book on-line by way of their web site at https://www.corner124.com/ at or by telephoning throughout opening hours.

Tackle: Nook 124 Stricklandgate, Kendal LA9 4QG
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Phone: 07393 480230

Bangkok 7

Bangkok 7 – or BKK7 – is Kendal’s premier Thai restaurant, and also you’ll discover it on Fb right here.

They serve glorious Thai delicacies and you’ll select from a set menu or go for a la carte. The starter choice is nice to share, and there’s a vegetarian choice.

They usually have an exquisite alternative of tasty curries – Massaman, Penang, and many others. – and a few great rice and noodle dishes. Attempt the Khao Pad Boo (fried jasmine rice with crab meat, egg, carrot and spring onion served with a Particular Mommy seafood sauce recipe). Presentation and repair are additionally persistently good.

It’s a bit of pricier than the opposite eating places urged right here, however nonetheless undoubtedly value it for a deal with. Within the Summer season months, if climate permits, you’ll be able to even dine al fresco on the entrance of the restaurant.

There’s an upstairs space to the restaurant however reserving prematurely remains to be really helpful, significantly on Friday and Saturday nights. You possibly can e-book on-line by way of the Dish Cult web site right here or by telephoning throughout opening hours. There are just a few experiences amongst Tripadvisor critiques of obvious reserving mix-ups so we advocate the previous so that you’ve a reservation that’s confirmed in writing.

Tackle: Bangkok 7, 24 Finkle St, Kendal LA9 4AB
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Phone: 01539 733733
Closed on Sundays, and closes for a winter break from late December to early February.

Prime tip

When you can’t get a reservation at Bangkok 7, a shout-out additionally must go to Thai Kitchen in Lakeland which operates a ‘drive-though’ takeaway assortment service from a small industrial property in Kendal. This isn’t your common takeaway, however Thai road meals made to order. Pre-ordering by textual content or e mail is advisable and you’ll view the menu and be taught extra about order at https://www.thaikitcheninlakeland.co.uk/

Tackle: Unit 6, Dockray Corridor Street, Kendal LA9 4RU
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Phone: 07768 808249
Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Comida

Comida presents a really relaxed atmosphere, serving tapas-style dishes within the coronary heart of Kendal (it’s situated between Kendal City Corridor and the Brewery Arts Centre).

Select from scrumptious dishes such because the Inexperienced fig and roasted fennel salad, or the Goats cheese beetroot and honey, or the Padron peppers which are merely pan-fried with sea salt.

You possibly can’t go flawed with the Valencian fried rooster and chipotle mayo, however there are additionally a lot of vegetarian choices such because the Paprika mushrooms, baked in a creamy paprika sauce, and the Roasted cauliflower and mojo verde, each pictured beneath.

Reserving prematurely is really helpful – significantly at weekends and even throughout the week typically – and may be performed by way of their web site at https://www.comidafood.co.uk/

Tackle: Comida, 90-92 Highgate, Kendal LA9 4HE
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Phone: 01539 732082
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Prime tip

The pub subsequent door however one (98 Highgate) can be utilized by diners who can’t be accommodated. This presents a extra restricted Comida menu, presumably as a result of challenges confronted with taking some dishes throughout from the primary restaurant, however is nonetheless an choice that you simply would possibly like to contemplate.

Becky Johnson

Becky Johnson is a Director of Kendal Vacation Cottages Ltd.. Kendal Vacation Cottages Ltd. presents luxurious riverside vacation lodging that’s completely positioned between two of the UK’s most stunning Nationwide Parks – the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. If you need to be a visitor blogger on A Luxurious Journey Weblog with a purpose to increase your profile, please contact us.