A rustic restaurant in a seaside town offered an elegant evening of summer flavours at its tasting menu event.
The Hungry Bedouin, in Frinton High Street, held its six-course tasting menu event last Friday, providing carefully curated dishes.
The interior is full of character, with unique prints adorning the walls, many available to purchase, including portraits of icons such as Marilyn Monroe and John Lennon.
From the outset, the event struck a perfect balance between professionalism and ease.
Staff were friendly and attentive, maintaining a warm, welcoming atmosphere that encouraged guests to fully relax and enjoy the experience.
The menu, priced at £54 per person, opened with an amuse-bouche of anchovies on toast, with lemon butter and grilled vegetables.
This was followed by an opening course of peach and duck, offering slices of duck paired with caramelised grilled peach, rocket and avocado dressing.
A cured trout dish came next, combining brown trout with cucumber and mint salad, as well as horseradish.
A grapefruit sorbet then provided a palate cleanser.
The standout dish of the evening for me was the roasted sweet potato and feta.
The dish was creamy and sweet, paired really well with the feta, and accompanied by roasted red peppers and labneh.
The main course was roast chicken, served with watercress and slow-braised cabbage.
Dessert then arrived in two parts.
An inventive take on Eton Mess, with meringue, Greek yoghurt, figs, pistachios, orange blossom honey and mint, and a lemon tart.
All dishes were exquisite in their own individual ways, and provided the perfect taste of summer for a warm evening.
Overall, The Hungry Bedouin delivered an experience that goes beyond dining, combining creative cuisine, engaging surroundings and excellent service - I still can't believe the restaurant wasn't packed!
For those seeking something a little different on the Essex dining scene, this Frinton favourite is well worth a visit.
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