OMC's Eat Club Reviews

December and another year rolls its weary way round, like some Pagan offering for the return of the sun, the Eat Club sacrifice is made. The collection of the best of company to eat at the best that we can find, which speaks highly of the company but not so well of the state of venues of Newcastle. Tightly packed in an acoustic reflective chamber, an average menu with a few small highlights was served with the most average of service. Lifted vastly by the gathered assembly and Helen’s supreme organisation only left slightly flat by the mediocrity of venue.

My second EC in 4 days and my taste was for some spice, provided first by a red sauce with the popadoms and then with the rest of the food. An interesting mixed menu with the opportunity of a Whole Goat at 36 hours notice. Service is efficent and the place is busy so early visits without a booking are essential. Modern, possibly stark, design means it isn't the quietest meal I\'ve had but good portions and excellent company distracted me from this minor problem. Full bellies for £10 is always good and the proximity of pubs is useful.

Curry but not as we know it, all very unhot but pleasant for all of that, even conjor's girly tastebuds would have been fine. A fairly varied menu with option of asking for whatever you like as well. Khan's main problem is its location a hike from anywhere, service is friendly and efficient. Popadoms only let down by a lack of lime pickle (crime) were v.tasty. Drinks come from next door which doesn't have the widest selection on the planet so maybe bring your own from home. Cost is in the upper band but they're still paying for those chairs.

With a certain trepidation we entered only our second Tapas venue, portions are usually the problem but armed with 7 tapas for £7 some confidence of being full was in order. Service was fairly brisk and friendly once they realised we were cheapskates. Portion size wasn\'t huge but with 7 little pots all but the hungry were fed. Sweets were taken and some coffees before we threw money in to pay and rush off to see Fatty. Due to a minor error on the till we all then got a £5 refund from Dad so good value all round!!!

I must admit to an initial prejudice, I dislike chain restaurants as a rule, the more fashion conscious of them in particular, this place is a fasionisto statement beyond most. The concept is good, a noodle bar serving in a Japanese style but lacks the commitment to carry it through, instead of an intense experience and push through you're left with lackadaisical staff and a meander at the end of the food. Get those customers out, fill those seats, be rude, that is what is required here. Food was value for money let down by a lack of balls