I checked out the menu before hand and the choice was overwhelming- I hardly ever get to choose from more than one thing on the menu which actually works out well for me as I am terrible at deciding. I still was nowhere near choosing by the time we got there and opening the menu for real put me right back at the start of what to choose. I was very intrigued by the vegan fish and chips but my boyfriend decided on that so in the end I decided on the crispy "duck" and pancakes. We also ordered the sticky "ribs" for starter. My friends had the Pad Thai and a dish that I cannot spell or pronounce but it had noodles, veg and a few types of mock meat in it.
The sticky ribs were remarkably real looking- so much so that it took me a little bit of encouragement to actually put it in my mouth! I have never had ribs before (I was a vegetarian from birth until I decided to become vegan) but the texture seemed like it would be what ribs are like and the sauce was delicious. The other 3 really liked them too (and were also very impressed with the similarities with the real thing).
When my main course arrived I couldn't believe the size of it! I didn't think it looked very much like meat but the others said it did a bit. It came with thin slices of cucumber and spring onion (I think?) and a delicious sauce. I enjoy making up my food at the table (like fajitas etc.) so I can make it exactly how I like it. I was very impressed with this meal but I tend to enjoy more vegetables with my meal (I knew it wasn't veg laden when I ordered it so it is not a complaint about the dish- it was exactly how it was meant to be) so next time I think I will choose a more vegetable dense dish.
My boyfriend's fish and chips were very impressive. There was even a grey "skin" on the fish. We all tried a bit and were surprised at how like fish it was (let me backtrack slightly and say actually I was a pescatarian until I was 10/11). The chips were nice and they had made their mayonnaise in house which was a nice touch and this was also in the coleslaw that came with it. I would say this is perfect for a vegan who misses fish and chips now and again. My boyfriend polished it off rather quickly and also had one of my pancakes.
The other two really enjoyed theirs too. One thing mentioned was that the Pad Thai could have done with a little more spice but when we were talking to the waitress at the end (she was lovely and asked for our feedback on everything) and mentioned this she said that we could have just asked for some more chilli or next time say when we order and they will make it spicier.
We looked at the dessert menu which looked lovely (a cheesecake particularly jumped out at me) but we were defeated by the savoury food.
All in all I was VERY impressed with Loving Hut and will definitely be going again and trying something different. One thing I would mention is that they don't serve alcohol there (obviously not a problem for me in my current state!). They do have some non-alcoholic beer and some Rose Shloer which tastes a little like wine but if you were hoping for some alcohol with your meal then you will be disappointing.
My Crispy Duck and Pancakes
The Vegan Fish and Chips
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