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WHY GO ABROAD WHEN YOU CAN EXPLORE GLOBAL FLAVOURS RIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEP? FROM CLASSIC FISH FINGER SARNIES OR MEGA PATTIES TO KNOCKOUT HEARTY SOUPS, TEXAS GRILLS, MADAGASCAN-INSPIRED DISHES, GREEK, THAI OR ITALIAN DELIGHTS, SOMETHING CHEESY, UNIQUE FLAVOUR COMBOS, AND OF COURSE SOMETHING SWEET, KENT’ S STREET FOOD GRAB- AND-GO DELICIOUSNESS IS ENOUGH TO KEEP ANYONE HAPPY. SO, INSTEAD OF PLANNING YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY, START THINKING ABOUT YOUR NEXT KENT FOODIE ADVENTURE BECAUSE THE WARMER MONTHS ARE OFFICIALLY ON THE WAY AND YOU REALLY DON’ T WANT TO MISS OUT ON ANY OF THESE.
NincomSoup, Hythe nincomsoup. co. uk Clever by name, clever by nature, Nincomsoup was founded by brothers Ben and Tom Page-Phillips in 2001 at Old Street tube station. Their hit? Soups made from scratch in their kitchen. After a forced closure, Nincomsoup Coffee Shop and Tea Garden opened in Hythe, offering globally inspired soups made with seasonal ingredients and plenty of love. With a rotating weekly menu from over 100 recipes( one always plant-based), there’ s something for everyone. For those craving something adventurous, their creative twists on traditional recipes are a must. Don’ t forget the popular cornbread – it’ s a must-try!
The Boat House, Sandgate theboathouse _ sandgate Nothing beats a good old fashioned fish finger sandwich between two slices of deliciously fluffy white bread, with a complementary dollop of ketchup or tartar if you’ re feeling saucy. And the best one around, by popular opinion, has to be from the quaint little Boat House situated right on the front at Sandgate. Served in a buttery white fluffy roll and stacked with a generous helping of tomato sauce, the main stars- crispy fish fingers and pea shoots- make it delicious, flavoursome and everything you could possibly want from a fish finger sarnie. Aside from that, if you fancy something a little more adventurous and are a fish fan, the mackerel and horseradish number is an absolute winner, too.
Snack Shack at The Fish Hut, Dungeness dungenesssnackshack. com Fresh fish sourced directly from the Kent coast is definitely available at the famous Snack Shack, which is located at The Fish Hut in Dungeness, and because fish and chips are what they do best, the team here serves up freshly caught fish of the day and goes one step further, taking the tasty dish to a whole new level. Tuck into three catch-of-the-day fillets, each fresh from the boat and served with crispy fried potatoes, homemade tartar sauce and a slice of lemon for good measure. If you’ re after something different, there’ s a list of fish-inspired specials including fish chowder( if you’ re lucky enough to get your hands on one – order two!), as well as scallops, flatbreads and the classic fisherman’ s roll.
Alkham Valley Pizza, various locations across Kent avpizzas. com Hands up who loves a perfect pizza! Alkham Valley Pizza, a small but mighty pizza van, is here to serve up incredible Neapolitan pizzas across Kent. Driven by his passion, founder Tom perfected his craft after buying a Gozney Roccobox pizza oven and working
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