Lunch: the weird meal. We know what we’re doing on Sunday, but for the rest of the week we’re curelessly scrambling around for meal deals. Lorria Sahmet’s here with a few suggestions of where to go for something a little nicer.
HOGWURST
56 North Road, Cardiff
Here’s a simple but tasty option. Hotdog experts HogWurst dishes up the all-time favourite comfort food with a large selection of unique flavour combinations. Try their delicious dogs that are prepared fresh every day, perfectly seasoned and not to mention brilliantly named. Top it all off with a HogWurst special milkshake, whoever said hotdogs had to be simple?
Info: 079 0211 2981/ www.hogwurst.co.uk
MIRRENS
17 Parkens Lane, Powys
Delivering a Spanish inspired menu using nothing but world class ingredients, Mirrens is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Newtown. Each dish is beautifully prepared and served in a tapas style allowing you to combine and taste as many unique dishes the restaurant has to offer. Pick from a selection of seafood, fish or meats or go for their speciality meats for a more adventurous meal.
Info: 016 8662 1120/ www.mirrensrestaurant.co.uk
NEW YORK DELI
20 High Street Arcade, Cardiff
Cardiff’s New York Deli is a jewel in the city’s food scene. Straight to the point and no-nonsense food, rather like its name, New York Deli serve glorious bagels (try the lox bagel), hoagies (submarine rolls, the Devils is particularly good), grinders, burgers and hotdogs. With excellent, quick service, reasonable prices, generous portions and most importantly great tasting food, its reputation and longevity are very well deserved.
Info: 029 2038 8388 / www.facebook.com/New-York-Deli-Cardiff
THE DECK
20 Harrowby Street, Cardiff
For traditional sandwiches, baguettes and breakfast, The Deck promises mouth-watering dishes that are generously portioned and packed with flavour. Even more impressive are their array of intricately decorated cakes that are freshly home-baked every day. Go for a Malteser cupcake or mini egg brownie to pair with your full English breakfast or a simple beans on toast.
Info: 029 2115 0385/ http://www.thedeckcoffeehouse.co.uk
LA CREPERIE DE CLAUDIE
1 Victoria Park Road, Cardiff
La Creperie de Claudie are best known for their French authentic homemade crepes. Choose from a range of classic flavours to more extravagant mouth-watering combinations like peach and maple syrup. Alternatively opt for their savoury selection which range from baguettes to galettes (savoury pancakes) and packed with all-time favourite fillings. Don’t be fooled by its light appearance, whichever dish you pick is guaranteed to leave you feeling satisfied afterwards.
Info: 029 2115 7308/ https://www.lacreperiedeclaudie.com/contact