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SILK RD by Nicky Rigby-Smith & Si Hall
Situated on Telegraph Road , Silk Rd is the latest contemporary addition to the restaurant scene in Heswall .
It offers a mouth-watering selection of dishes from the Pacific to the Mediterranean . The menu combines fresh , simple ingredients with a genuine love for creating exquisite cuisine .
Seated by the window , it was a gloomy day outside but the bright , colourful and warm décor of the restaurant , soon warmed us up .
As there was a small group of us having lunch , we decided to dine ‘ meze style ’ and ordered a selection of dishes from the menu . Whilst perusing the wine menu , we ordered some nibbles : Thai Prawn Crackers and the Silk Road Platter . The platter consisted of pitta bread with hummus , tzatziki , olive tapenade and an Asian avocado dip . A great start to our experience !
So our food journey along the Silk Road begins :
Buttered Black Prawn - A king prawn stir-fry cooked south Indian style . A stunning dish with authentic flavours . We paired the dish with a bottle of Pulpo – made with Albarino grapes . The wine was bright , pale lemon in colour with hints of apple green ; fresh and fruity on the palate - perfect with seafood .
Malaysian Steak - Sliced fillet laid on a bed of a rocket and topped with a hoisin , teriyaki and soy sauce . A rich , flavoursome dish , the steak was marinated and seared perfectly .
Pad Thai - Stir fried noodles with egg , spring onions and bean sprouts – this was a generous portion and with a little kick of chilli . Lots of broccoli , cauliflower and carrot , very clean , healthy and tasty .
Moroccan Salad - Dried apricots , goats cheese , pomegranate and almonds mixed with small grain couscous and topped with a honey mustard dressing . Clever flavours and textures , the pomegranate works really well with the cheese .
Chicken Satay - Lovely and moist marinated chicken skewers served with a light peanut sauce .
Laos Money Bags - Minced pork , laos vegetables and spices wrapped in filo pastry , lightly fried , served with sweet chilli sauce . Full of flavour – you ’ ve got to give these a go !
Sweet and Sour Chicken - Chicken , mixed peppers , spring onions and pineapple with their very own Mr Chan sweet and sour sauce served with fragrant rice . Another substantial portion , very nicely done , not too sweet .
Persian Lamb - Grilled lamb lollipops coated with rosemary , garlic , sea salt and black peppercorn served with couscous and mint yoghurt . Some of the tastiest lamb we ’ ve had in years . We paired this dish with a bottle of Montepulciano D ’ Abruzza - an hearty Italian wine , spicy and plummy .
Yaour Tlou – savoury beef kebabs , topped with a greek yoghurt and a spicy tomato sauce , dusted with smoked paprika . Lovely .
Chinese Pork - crispy pork belly topped with a spicy chilli oil and served with an Asian coleslaw . Comes served on potato slices – a hearty dish , very nice .
Croquettes - Iberican ham croquettes served with smoked paprika mayonnaise . Again a generous portion , seriously tasty .
The Silk Road restaurants in Heswall and Liverpool are a great concept that brings to life an array of different and delicious dishes in a fun , lively atmosphere . High quality food , cooked and presented beautifully .
With such a variety of interesting recipes appealing to literally everyone ’ s tastes , we can see why this place is Trip Advisor ’ s No . 1 on the Wirral . Highly recommended .
To book , call 0151 345 6463 .
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