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| Head here for Xmas cheer |
PAXTON'S Head in Knightsbridge may be an unusual place to celebrate
Christmas but their £15.50 special offering Beef Satay, Tempura
Tiger Prawns, Chilli Ribs, Lemongrass Marinated Chicken; Chicken
Dumpling Miso broth; Turkey Breast, mango, Lychee & peppers,
Tamarind Sambal Seabass must be one of the best values in London.
The Christmas platter for two at £7.95 includes Prawn Crackers,
Chicken Brochette, Chilli Ribs, Vegetable Parcel cooked in Curry
Sauce, Jumbo Chicken Wings, Calamari rings and Fish Cakes.
The Victorian building houses the pub with its large fireplace on
the ground floor, the basement bar which caters for informal parties
and the newly decorated Pan Asian Restaurant on the first floor.
The Paxton’s Head is popular with the locals and has a charming
busy atmosphere. The restaurant sits 40 in three large square tables
and the three bay windows give the room a sense of space.
The highly polished tables have the chopsticks, napkins and Soy
sauce in the middle. A cosy set-up especially for a party of 12
– so you have the whole table for you and your friends. The
pale green décor gives the perfect background for lovely
flower arrangements.
The Sauvignon Blanc La Serre at £13.90 is excellent. Their
wine selection of 21 wines gives a good choice from Chile, Argentina,
Spain, South Africa, Australia and France. More unusual are the
beers from £2.85 to £3.25 (Kirin, Sappora, Asahi) and
the non-alcoholic fruit juices. Refreshing and delicious the apple
and elderflower is highly recommended.
The quality of the food is excellent and again their relatively
small menu caters for all tastes. We enjoyed the Spring Rolls with
Chicken, Prawn, and Vegetables in Garlic Sauce which were wrapped
in rice paper. A nice change to the thicker variety made with wheat
flour (£3.95).
The Shangai Noodle and Pork Soup is a meal in itself with Miso soup
roast pork slices, noodles and baby bok choy (£6.65).
As a main course, we chose the Steamed Fillet of Sea Bass and Prawns
served with Shitake Mushrooms (£8.25), the Red Lamb Curry
in a Spicy Coconut Curry sauce (£7.65) and Jasmine scented
rice (£1.60).
For dessert we had the Banana Fritter – whole banana coated
in sesame seed and honey served with coconut ice cream (£3.95)
and Sticky Mango Rice Pudding served with fresh mango (£5.50).
A welcome place to know if you live or visit the area for shopping
specially at this time of the year.
Not only is it good but affordable something not usually found in
this neighbourhood of over- priced establishments.
The staff are charming, helpful and make you feel welcome and at
home.
Paxton’s Head
153 Knightsbridge, SW1
020 7589 6627 |
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