If there is one thing Broomhill is not short of it’s places to eat.
So there was baited breath when I entered Lokanta.
Does this new Turkish eatery have what it takes to compete with the likes of the popular Thyme café?
Well, I’m pleased to report that Lokanta has what it takes to offer an enjoyable evening to even the most highbrow diner.
Lokanta offers a wide range of delicious Turkish foods in a relaxed and sophisticated space.
The dishes are a compliment to the authenticity of the restaurant, hot and cold meze can be eaten as part of a starter or a selection of two or three for a lighter meal.
The selection of meze are what you’d expect in any good middle eastern restaurant and cost between £4 and £6 each.
During our meal, we sampled the stuffed vine leaves and the grilled halloumi cheese, which arrived with a small side salad.
A small selection would make the ideal upmarket lunch, but although the meze were nice they weren’t particularly special.
However, the restaurant really stands out from others when you sample the main dishes.
With a wide range of food, all traditionally cooked, the meals are presented stylishly with good portion sizes that leave you full up, without being overwhelming.
I chose one of the specials of grilled meatballs on bread with fresh tomato sauce and creamy yoghurt, while my friend ate a baked dish of prawn, mushroom, pepper, tomato and cheese.
I can promise you that either dish would have left even the most seasoned foody’s mouth watering.
However, all this does come at a price with dishes hovering around the £11 to £12 mark, and although students do get a 15 per cent discount this will be by no means a cheap night out.
That said, the prices are reasonable for a restaurant of this standard.
Consider Lokanta next time you’re looking for a special setting with a partner, family or friends.
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