Lately
Mr Nom and I have been craving tapas; possibly due to the hot weather having an
effect on our appetites. Little small plates are probably the way to go during
this hot summer! Mr Nom mentioned Neon Jamon to me a while back but we had
never found the chance to go. Finally we went there for lunch recently, and
with such a good lunch deal on the weekdays, 2 tapas for £6, it is hard to
resist!
Situated on Smithdown Place a couple of doors from Spire there is ample parking on the many side streets. We were the only table when we arrived just after three in the afternoon but the place soon filled up after we were seated. The service was efficient and with a smile which gives it extra marks.
Situated on Smithdown Place a couple of doors from Spire there is ample parking on the many side streets. We were the only table when we arrived just after three in the afternoon but the place soon filled up after we were seated. The service was efficient and with a smile which gives it extra marks.
We
ordered Trevelez
Jamon which came with miniature breadsticks.
Veal
hamburgers which were cute mini-sized burgers. They were a lovely little nibble
with a green peppercorn sauce which was creamy and gave the burger some flavour
and kept the burger moist.
Pintxo
Moruno, pork skewers with a sweet and spicy sauce. I was not a fan of these
because it was quite tough for me to bite into.
The pulpo dish was lovely, I have been craving for some octopus for a while and these were
perfect. Chunky pieces of octopus meat with sweet peppers, and balanced out
with lemon oil. A very nice cold summer dish and very addictive.
One
of Mr Nom’s favourite starters is squid so we ordered the Malaga style little
squids were deep fried and came with lemon aioli. Whenever he sees deep fried
squid on the menu, I swear he always ends up ordering it.
Straw
fries and eggs came with two runny eggs, perfect to dip the matchstick-sized
fries into.
Galician
clams cooked with Jamon, garlic, fino sherry and herbs was my favourite dish.
The clams were big and juicy, the sauce was flavoursome.
The
Iberico pork loin was stuffed with fig, almonds and Manchego, served on
caramelised orange honey. It was an appetising dish with interesting flavours
and textures.

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