Our favorite eating places in Kendal

The standard market city of Kendal – idyllically sandwiched between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales Nationwide Parks – is lucky to have various beautiful cafés, bars and eating places to select from. However on the subject of consuming out within the night, we inevitably discover ourselves returning to the identical acquainted spots. Listed below are our options, together with some pictures to offer you an concept of the meals to anticipate. Hopefully you’ll get the possibility to go to at the very least one among our favorite eating places whenever 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 Highway, Sandes Avenue, Stricklandgate and Maude Road all meet, we’ve been visiting this little gem for 25 years when it was often called Deja Vu. All through that point, it’s persistently delivered with wonderful Mediterranean delicacies.

We’re creatures of behavior once we go to, invariably ordering the always-delicious rooster and chorizo paella for 2, however there are many different fantastic fundamental 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 & purple wine, served with dauphinoise potatoes and steamed inexperienced beans’, and much more apart from.

We normally go for only a starter and fundamental, however the desserts are good additionally and an effective way to strive a couple of of them directly is to have their ‘assiette’ – a trio of mini variations of deserts which might be additionally on the menu at regular portion sizes.

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

Handle: 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 wonderful Thai delicacies and you may 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 selection of tasty curries – Massaman, Penang, and many others. – and a few fantastic rice and noodle dishes. Strive 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 recommended right here, however nonetheless positively price it for a deal with. Within the Summer time months, if climate permits, you may even dine al fresco on the entrance of the restaurant.

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

Handle: 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

In the event 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 may view the menu and study extra about easy methods to order at https://www.thaikitcheninlakeland.co.uk/

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

Comida

Comida gives 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 might be merely pan-fried with sea salt.

You may’t go unsuitable with the Valencian fried rooster and chipotle mayo, however there are additionally a number 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 beneficial – notably at weekends and even through the week typically – and will be accomplished by way of their web site at https://www.comidafood.co.uk/

Handle: 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 gives a extra restricted Comida menu, presumably because of the challenges confronted with taking some dishes throughout from the principle restaurant, however is nonetheless an choice that you simply would possibly like to think about.

Becky Johnson

Becky Johnson is a Director of Kendal Vacation Cottages Ltd.. Kendal Vacation Cottages Ltd. gives 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.