Situated in Tooting, South London, lies a unique desified steak house. Prior to arriving into the area, my understanding was that Tooting was a predominately British area, however was pleasently surprised by the sheer volume of desi shops, restauraunts, wedding services etc.... The area really felt like Southall or Wembley.
After the initial surprise of the Asian culture in the area, we made headway and arrived at the 'Steak Out' restauraunt. Being a non-beef eater myself, i was nervous as to the menu, hoping some veg or chicken options would be available. Upon arrival it was evident that this certainly was no high end swanky fine dining restauraunt, but as it is said, 'never judge a book by its cover', and this place certainly held true to that.
A waiter came, swifly cleaned up a table and sat us down, presenting us with the menu. The options covered the range of meats, chicken and fish; however it was clear the focus here was on the 'Steak' menu. After scanning through the options we opted for the mixed grill. The dish arriving on a sizzling plate within 10 minutes and 4 hungry gentlemen tucked into the plethora of meat on offer. The chicken and lamb was well cooked, although i would say slightly overcooked, but certainly adequately spiced and seasoned. Served on a bed of fried onions, this was a good accompaniment to the meat. On each table there was a bowl with chilli sauce and tomato ketchup which served as a good accompaniment to the starter.
For the main course, after narrowing down the non-beef options, i opted for the chicken steak in a tangy chilli tomato gravy. This again arrived on a sizzling plate with a side accompaniment of seasoned garlic mash. The potato mash was buttery and creamy, but smooth in texture and was a tasty and filling side dish to accompany the chicken. The chicken was flavored well, although perhaps slightly overcooked. The tomato gravy added a tangy and citrusy flavor to the chicken which was well mellowed down by the potato mash.
The portion size was good and given that the dish was served piping hot, on a sizzling plate this certainly added a special touch.
To cover some of the other areas, this certainly was in no way fine dining. However given the location, and local population the restaurant is aiming to cater for the desi community. The service was okay, although the friendliness of the staff could definately have been improved. The decor was adequate for a restaurant of its size opting for a modern touch in the interior, and the styling of the menu certainly reflected that theme also.
All in all, a decent experience. Would i go there again, probably not.., but an overall okay experience.
After the initial surprise of the Asian culture in the area, we made headway and arrived at the 'Steak Out' restauraunt. Being a non-beef eater myself, i was nervous as to the menu, hoping some veg or chicken options would be available. Upon arrival it was evident that this certainly was no high end swanky fine dining restauraunt, but as it is said, 'never judge a book by its cover', and this place certainly held true to that.
A waiter came, swifly cleaned up a table and sat us down, presenting us with the menu. The options covered the range of meats, chicken and fish; however it was clear the focus here was on the 'Steak' menu. After scanning through the options we opted for the mixed grill. The dish arriving on a sizzling plate within 10 minutes and 4 hungry gentlemen tucked into the plethora of meat on offer. The chicken and lamb was well cooked, although i would say slightly overcooked, but certainly adequately spiced and seasoned. Served on a bed of fried onions, this was a good accompaniment to the meat. On each table there was a bowl with chilli sauce and tomato ketchup which served as a good accompaniment to the starter.
For the main course, after narrowing down the non-beef options, i opted for the chicken steak in a tangy chilli tomato gravy. This again arrived on a sizzling plate with a side accompaniment of seasoned garlic mash. The potato mash was buttery and creamy, but smooth in texture and was a tasty and filling side dish to accompany the chicken. The chicken was flavored well, although perhaps slightly overcooked. The tomato gravy added a tangy and citrusy flavor to the chicken which was well mellowed down by the potato mash.
The portion size was good and given that the dish was served piping hot, on a sizzling plate this certainly added a special touch.
To cover some of the other areas, this certainly was in no way fine dining. However given the location, and local population the restaurant is aiming to cater for the desi community. The service was okay, although the friendliness of the staff could definately have been improved. The decor was adequate for a restaurant of its size opting for a modern touch in the interior, and the styling of the menu certainly reflected that theme also.
All in all, a decent experience. Would i go there again, probably not.., but an overall okay experience.
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