Sambal Shiok at Blend

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Permalink Reply by maggie on December 4, 2016 at 16:52

Well done guys, to get a glowing review from Mr Rayner is praise indeed. Can't wait to try particularly the 'work of genius' chocolate and cardamon cake with condensed milk/ yoghurt, mmmmmm.

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Permalink Reply by Henry Busiakiewicz on December 10, 2016 at 11:46

I had that cake a couple of weeks ago and it is truly divine. Very interesting spicing and not too sweet and the condensed milk is more yogurt and light and fresh. Yum!

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Permalink Reply by Penny A on December 10, 2016 at 12:18

Oops used my husband's account by mistake. The cake comment above is mine!

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Permalink Reply by Ben Stern on December 6, 2016 at 15:58

So pleased to see this review - we had a great meal there. It really is very spicy! And the cake was particularly awesome.

Agree with Jay on the prices though - we thought it was a bit steep for what it was. Appreciate though that the prices may be driven by the lack of a permanent home/particular margins the business is being run under. Nonetheless, we'd still go back for a treat around payday!

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Permalink Reply by Chris Florey on December 9, 2016 at 10:46

I have to agree the food is delicious but overpriced for what is essentially a bowl of noodle soup...and then they automatically add a service charge of 12.5% on top which incidentally was not mentioned on the menu. At least I never noticed it.

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Permalink Reply by Penny A on December 10, 2016 at 12:16

Spot on Jay Rayner. We ate in a couple of weeks ago and absolutely loved the food, the location at Blend and the Sambal Shiok staff were charming and efficient. We had the Special Laksa with prawns and chicken (£12) and it is a hefty portion with lots of protein and filled up certain big eaters on our table. Also tried the Tomato Lentil Curry Plate – this looked a bit on the small side but in fact was just right. Was worth the £10 as it included rice, egg, pickles etc and was a complete plate of food. Will definitely have again. Maybe the prices are a bit higher but this pop up is in a lovely location and is a start-up. I don’t mind investing a little more in the prices to have the choice of this place in my neighbourhood. The business owner Mandy is doing a grand job!

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