[Food] Lobster in Brighton / Hove

[MattBackHome]

I went for the garlic butter, the Thermidor is a bit more prepared. The Regency platters with the whole lobster are great if you all want to share and try everything.

Yep I agree with all of this - garlic butter would be my preferred 'novice' option.

I do bloody love a thermidor though. The Regency is very good as well, and the platters are fab.

 

[CHAPPERS]

The Salt Room.

 

[MattBackHome]

I've had a look at their menu - which style did you have?

In fact, I should have asked at the start - what style lobster would you recommend for a 12 year old newcomer?

I should add that I think it's great what you're doing. I distinctly remember having smoked salmon for the first time (at around the same age as your daughter); my Mum made a massive song and dance about it and I can remember that first taste to this day. The same thing happened with trying Sancerre a few years later. This stuff sticks, I find.

 

[Triggaaar]

I went for the garlic butter, the Thermidor is a bit more prepared.

Er, what does that mean? Prepared how?

The Regency platters with the whole lobster are great if you all want to share and try everything.

Sounds good, but sadly not for my family.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Even though I'm fully aware of things like economies of scale, factory farming and meticulously planned supply chains, it utterly bemuses me how the ****ing **** Iceland can possible be knocking LOBSTERS out at under £2.50.

Bonkers

I quite agree. Shame about the language though.

 

[Diablo]

Er, what does that mean? Prepared how?

Sounds good, but sadly not for my family.

Doubt what you want but the "China Garden" does a really good Lobster Dish.

 

[Triggaaar]

Doubt what you want but the "China Garden" does a really good Lobster Dish.

We were there recently, and she asked about having it, but I just felt she should try it with less spice first (not that I have any idea how China Garden prepare it). What's flavours do they add?

 

[The Antikythera Mechanism]

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Lobsterissimus Bumikissimus!

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

I should add that I think it's great what you're doing. I distinctly remember having smoked salmon for the first time (at around the same age as your daughter); my Mum made a massive song and dance about it and I can remember that first taste to this day. The same thing happened with trying Sancerre a few years later. This stuff sticks, I find.

Completely agree, our boys are encouraged to try all sorts of foods and they are better for it. Some they love some they know they don't like but also know tastes change. Anyone remember their first taste of bitter, took a few pints but I'm nearly there with it too!

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Or TWO POUNDS FORTY NINE in Iceland.

https://groceries.iceland.co.uk/iceland-luxury-canadian-whole-cooked-lobster-325g/p/57124

Yes, but he doesn't want one that has been retrieved from here....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a_UKKvUcoE

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

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Lobsterissimus Bumikissimus!

Beat me to it!

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Yep I agree with all of this - garlic butter would be my preferred 'novice' option.

I do bloody love a thermidor though. The Regency is very good as well, and the platters are fab.

Yep I've always loved the Regency ,so much variety, something for everyone on the menu. The lobster will be less expensive than at Riddle & Finns too.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

I should add that I think it's great what you're doing. I distinctly remember having smoked salmon for the first time (at around the same age as your daughter); my Mum made a massive song and dance about it and I can remember that first taste to this day. The same thing happened with trying Sancerre a few years later. This stuff sticks, I find.

Funny thing, I can rememember at the age of about 10, being taken by my parents to their friends dinner party, there was a dish of olives on the table to nibble as the adults were enjoying their pre meal drinks. Being an inquisitive kid, and before my parents could stop me, I sampled one. The taste was repulsive and l immediately spat it across the room.

For some reason we never did get asked back.

 

[Mr Putdown]

Plain grilled with butter !!

Im another that likes lobster prepared simply. My preference is boil in salt water. Drain thoroughly, add a very generous squeeze of fresh lime and cracked black pepper to taste.

Simply perfect.

 

[BNthree]

Marocco's on Hove seafront does good lobster. They do a lovely lobster and spaghetti dish.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Er, what does that mean? Prepared how?

Thermidor I think they take the lobster meat from the lobster and with egg yolks and brandy, mix it up, then put it back in the lobster shells, grill a bit of cheese over it and serve.

 

[The Large One]

Dear wise NSC

My daughter is about to turn 12, and she would like to celebrate her birthday by trying lobster. She likes fish and has asked about lobster before, and I've told her it's expensive and she can try it on her birthday, so here we are. Mrs T doesn't like fish, so we never go to seafood restaurants (and have no idea which are good/bad), but we can make an exception for the birthday girl (although it doesn't have to be a seafood restaurant, happy to go to anywhere that serves nice lobster).

I'm thinking of a Western style lobster, rather than Asian. Please also recommend the particular style you think most appropriate for a 12 year old newcomer.

Where would you knowledgeable folk recommend?

Thanks

Are you in Brighton? English's every time.

 

[Weststander]

Clicked on this thread in error ... I thought there’d been an announcement on Donald Trump visiting the city.

 

[Wrong-Direction]

I've always wanted to try it so might book a table at the Regency[emoji106]

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[CAPTAIN GREALISH]

always taste better when sitting in the sun?