As Jade put, we came here for the Yelp Leeds fam's Supper Club, and I was really keen to try them…read moreout. I'd read some delicious detail about the place before, and hardly ever get to eat Chinese outside of a take away setting, so was set for a good noshing. With a few extra folk attending at the last minute, we managed to get a table for 7 at about 8.30pm - looked like it was touch and go, as the restaurant was full before, but just as we arrived a coach load of people left and got on, er, a coach. Perfect! The strange singing was intriguing - was it karaoke? Was it someone's living space? Either way, I love a bit of quirky detail, and enjoyed trying to work it out.
The chap who seemed to run the joint was lovely, and happily accommodated us without a booking. The waitress with the dotty top was also really sweet and friendly, happily taking our drink orders, and such. I was rather excited about the 'lazy Susan' (is this a thing everyone knows about but me?!) and so we ordered various starters and mains so as to fully utlilise it - which really makes for a sociable eating environment! I totally recommend it, tons of fun.
Of the starters, the Salt and Chilli Squid was stand out to me - just spicy enough without killing your tastebuds, and perfectly cooked. The chicken lettuce wraps were a new thing for me, and our best way to describe those was akin to porridge, or savoury rice pudding, in texture - the chicken pieces were chopped small with veg, and a savoury thick sauce. Even so, they were really tasty to eat all wrapped up in lettuce. I also loved the Thai Mango Salad, although it was so sweet I couldn't manage more than a taster.
Of the mains, I enjoyed the fillet steak dish and pork with OK sauce, but wasn't quite so keen on the lamb and frogs legs. I've had frogs legs before, and preferred them then, but perhaps in this style (ginger and spring onion) they just weren't for me. The lamb and beef didn't seem to be the best quality (a little chewy) but the sauces were really tasty and more-ish with the delicious rice and noodles - I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the noodles considering they were just a side! It's possible that we chose a few too many 'same-y' things to experience the true variety this restaurant offers, but at £15 a head roughly before drinks you get a TON of food for your money.
Some of the staff were a little brusque, and some of the dishes didn't quite hit the spot, but the main chap in charge was really friendly. The noodles and squid were really fantastic, but the drink options are limited to lager and a few spirit mixers - there was no cider and just J20 for soft drinks, alongside coke etc. The décor is a little dated, music a little cheesy, but the ambiance of the whole restaurant is very relaxed and enjoyable - I'm sure our table was pretty rowdy and that seemed fine! So all in all, I was torn as realistically it'd be 3.5. I'd certainly recommend giving them a go, as it's a solid spot and one that's been here for quite some time. Give 'em a whirl and bring your spare stomach - portions are feastly!
Bring on the next Supper Club!