East Ocean Cafe |
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The following review has been written by Sheffschefs after a visit to the establishment. All visits are made anonymously, as ordinary paying customers. East Ocean Cafe is a vibrant new oriental restaurant in Sheffield, with a bit of a twist on the standard fayre as they offer a range of Thai, Chinese and Japanese dishes and also specialise in fresh seafood. The menu has a huge choice of dishes listed and providing you like oriental food of some sort, you're sure to find something to tempt you here. We tried it with a couple of friends on a weekend night. It's a shame that East Ocean Cafe is somewhat tucked away on Matilda Street, as during our visit they were probably only about half full and we felt sure that it would have been much busier if they had the chance of more passing trade. No doubt this will sort itself out over time though, as more people discover this little gem. East Ocean's interior is light and modern, which will be a great relief for those who like oriental food, but prefer to eat it without the traditional Chinese decor that usually comes as part of the deal. The chrome fittings, glass topped tables and high backed chairs are a far cry from what you might expect and it makes for a very pleasant restaurant visit. The menus themselves are a bit odd, in that they are loose bound in plastic wallets, not quite in keeping with the style of the place, but hey, who cares as long as there is a good choice of well cooked food? The range is extensive and it was terrific to be able to hop between three countries so to speak, whilst choosing our meal. Across our group, we tried items from the traditional Chinese, the Japanese and the Thai dishes and we enjoyed everything. The Japanese sushi and tempura starters were delightful, beautifully presented and a lovely light start to the meal. For main courses, we all settled on a Thai dish and were all equally pleased with our choice. The red and yellow Thai curries in particular were fragrant and spicy without being mind blowing, with each mouthful bringing together a rich blend of fresh herbs and spices. Puddings alas were uninspiring, so we skipped them, opting instead for a pretty pot of green tea, which was a lovely traditional way to end the meal. Prices seemed very reasonable - we all had starters and main courses and our total bill for four including a bottle of wine and a couple of beers was around £80, which for the quality of the food was very good value.
August 2005
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