Flesh & Buns - Review

Flesh & Buns is not just a place to eat, but it is an experience. It's a place to have a nice drink with your friends, followed by an evening of  exciting new foods. Leaving Covent Garden and walking down Earlham Street, you are confronted by a large black door, boldly stamped with the restaurants interesting and deceivable name. 

You are then standing at the top of a steep staircase, staring at some bizarre projection on the wall. Walking down the stairs, you enter into an industrial chamber of secrets. The music is pumping and you can automatically sense real energy in the room. Good for a night out with the friends, but maybe not for that awkward first date or the grandparents as you will find yourself having a shouting competition with the couple seated next to you - never a pretty site. 

Small dishes:

Softshell Crab Roll (£9) - this is delicious and beautifully fried. It is served with jalapeno mayo and chives. 

Broccoli (£5) - Probably the nicest broccoli i've ever tasted. No exaggeration. If you visit here, do yourself a favour and order this. You will thank me. 

Flesh & Buns:

This is the fun bit. First of all, pick your 'flesh.' I recommend:

Crispy Piglet Belly (£14.50) - succulent and crispy. Being a pork lover myself, this was a no brainer and I would certainly order it again. 

Crispy Duck Leg (£13.50) - In my opinion, it doesn't beat the pork but definitely worth going for if you're not a pork lover. 

200g Sirloin Steak (£19.50) - Unsurprisingly the most expensive 'flesh' on the menu, but an absolute must for all you meat eaters out there.

Grilled Sea Bass (£16.50) - Good for you fish lovers, but nothing special. I personally think that the meat is the best option to order in this restaurant

 Each bun is served with lettuce, cucumber, sauce and pickle. You get 2 buns for £2..but I've always ended up ordering more.

Next, construct your bun. It maybe the kid in me, but this is the best part. Stuff as much or as little meat you want into the bun and enjoy!

By this stage, I can not move from my seat. So I'm embarrassed to say that I have never made it to the pudding stage. However, I can just use it as an excuse to go back there again. Happy days! I would say that looking around the restaurant, the S'more (£8) was very popular. It's a marshmallow dish that comes with a little open fire, which is one to guarantee some instagram likes to show off your night. 

All in all, this is a fun, energetic place to go which is bound to impress. You can spend as much or as little as you like due to the pick-and-mix style of the menu. To have a good experience however, I would expect to spend at least £50 for two.