Decatur @ Pamela (Dalston)

• Even at full price Decatur @ Pamela (Dalston) is a steal given the quality of the food
• The two of us shared several small plates which are between £
• The amazing thing was that *every* dish was very good to outstanding both in terms of execution and concept
• Flavors and textures were all beautifully balanced
• Decatur punches way above its weight with respect to pricing
• Cooking skills and inventiveness are on par with some big name restaurants that charge twice the price
• We started with our snacks of deviled egg made with homemade mayonnaise and pickles
• Watermelon rinds were outrageously tasty
• A spread of sharp cheddar and beer with cajun spices and garlic
• It came with some crusty griddled sour dough drizzled with olive oil and a clove of garlic for rubbing the bread
• I preferred the grilled oysters which were slathered in garlic pecorino butter and hot sauce
• The fried oysters had a little too much batter clinging to them for my taste but were pleasant enough and not at all greasy
• The deep fried oysters at Merchant's Tavern on Charlotte Road are a bit better
• Okra was sitting on a mound of slightly sweetened whipped ricotta dotted with pepper jelly which made a beautiful foil for the crunchy savory veg
• Fried catfish coated in cornmeal was incredibly light and crisp like a tempura
• It was accompanied with a spicy tartare sauce and some lightly dressed coleslaw
• This was one the best meals I have had in recent memory at any price
• Most restaurants specializing in food of the American South are riddled with cliches (ribs
• Is slinging food of such high quality with a passion that can only come from a self confessed "
• Whether it be while trading with streetfood conglomerate Kerb or at Druid St Market
• He has elevated his game to a whole other level with a menu that sounds so delicious
• Dishes such as the hogs head terrine and Kentucky style beer cheese actually make for perfect starters and served with a few pickles
• Chasing this with a few Decatur signature oysters is a must and whether you go with chargrilled (with a garlic percolino butter) or Nashville 'Hot' oysters
• Moving on then and this is what I would term the "
• Each bite feeds the soul in a way that only the very best comfort food can and this is even before I mention the real showstopper
• It is as impressive as it sounds and drizzled with hot honey and thyme
• Is as delicious as it looks with the crispiest of coatings hiding succulent meat
• Plate of charred okra is a definite
• It was one of my dishes of the night which is high praise coming from a meat lover
• It was a moreish plate of sous vide red carrots with goats curd &
• So first Decatur nailed the streets and if this meal is anything to go by
• The food here is serious and provide the ultimate comfort for the winter nights ahead
• Super impressed with this one here
• The boyfriend had fried chicken with sausage gravy
• I had the poached eggs with crayfish sauce and salad (brilliant
• These and others are all on the list for a planned road trip through the US of A
• This latest Pop Up at Pamela may now be over but was too good not to be written up
• Vegan Chinese are not words that are often paired up
• The food was so very tasty and moreish that the lack of meat was hardly missed
• The menu was short and being gluttonous we ordered everything and were amply rewarded by the authenticity and depth of flavour
• The noodle with 'pork mince' dish took me back to the Shanghainese restaurants of old that my parents used to frequent in S
• Purple broccoli and 'beef jerky' fried rice were particular stand outs
• The fried rice had a deep smoky flavour a good indicator that the wok was at its optimum frying temperature a good barometer of a great stir fry

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