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PRAWNAGRAPHIC // REVIEWED I FIRST STOPPED PRAWNAGRAPHIC BACK in May, since then It has been on my radar to get in and try their food. Firstly as I love love love SeaFood, second as the menu is so unique and third of course the name is such a great play on words, bravo Those not au fait with Belfast the establishment is nestled in the ever popular Hill Street in the Cathedral Quarter, the ideal spot if you are out for drinks or entertainment with friends/family. First impressions the place is rustic, shabby sheek and welcoming, with dining space for around 40 people, our reservation was for 6pm Thursday, when we arrived the place was somewhat quiet though within 30 minutes the tables were full, I am unsure if this was just chance or the fact that James Aurther was playing Custom House Square, either way there was a great atmosphere which we all have been missing so much. Being a fellow lover of fish I invited my sister Linda along for the experience, both being foodies we had already drooled over the menu online prior to arriving lol, so we were ready to order almost as we were seated. Across the entire menu of Starters, Mains and Desserts 18 options were on offer, for me this is a welcome breath of fresh air as I can be very indecisive when presented with to many
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options, I also feel a smaller menu makes for a better dining experience as their is less room for error while preparing. To start we decided to order 2 dishes and share, my choice was the Crispy Prawn Bao, this was as soft as you like, served with a hearty yet fresh slaw and Katsu Aioli, it was so tasty, I was left satisfied and more than happy with my choice. Linda opted for Nashville Chicken Sliders, even now I can’t decide which of the 2 was my favourite, both were so different, sharing was a great decision, the sliders had a nice kick to them which was counteracted with the tangy pickles and smooth shrimp caesar dressing. Linda had driven to the restaurant and I walked trying to be somewhat good though I still enjoyed a glass of white wine along with my food, I must apologise, I can’t recall the name of the wine which was recommended by the server though it was a great choice. Both now warmed up and ready for more, it’s on to the main event. Having not long returned from Portugal I thought I would order the Seabass and compare, in honesty Prawnagrahics was such a contrast though so delicious, crispy skin as one would expect, cooked perfectly and served with colourful greens, perfectly soft boiled eggs which was a pleasant twist and a zingy dressing. Portion size was absolutely perfect for me.
Linda ordered the Fish Tacos, I regret not having a taste though she told me they were decisions, having read over the menu again I have discovered they were dressed with pickled cabbage, guacamole, pico de galo and verde cream - right up my street bar a guac By now we were more than satisfied though I forced myself to order a dessert, that is such a fib, I have a sweet tooth and there is always room for a pudding lol. I could have happily eaten any of the 3 choices though I went with the Pecan Tart, this was heaven, served with Salted Caramel, Creme Fraiche and a Pistachio Snow. This is warm and so moorish and the perfect portion size to complete a meal. In all in had a lovely night, fish lovers you have to try out Prawnagraphic, you won’t be disappointed Thanks so much to all the staff for being so accommodating and giving us the opportunity to enjoy some wonderful food Review by Daniel May Average 3 course Meal comes in at £30 which I certainly can’t complain with
