29 July – Tuesday Goodie Bag

Tuesday Goodie Bag

This week’s Tuesday Goodie Bag features

šŸ½ Tulsi

šŸ½ Mister S

Our giveaway of the week:

šŸ”µ Ā£100 Tulsi Voucher


Tulsi

Tulsi website HERE

Tulsi is a brilliant restaurant in the heart of Holywood, offering classical dishes from several regions across India. From street-food style dishes and traditional home cooking, to gourmet fine dining, Tulsi has it all. 

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Named after Holy Basil, a herb with spiritual significance in many Indian Households, Tulsi prides itself on using the freshest ingredients, many of which are produced and sourced locally, to create authentic Indian cuisine.

We began the evening with a couple of excellent cocktails; the savoury Panjabi Tadka, a fruity, spicy spin on a Bloody Mary, and a great Dirty Martini. 

Our starters were delicious; Paneer Tikka, marinated in yoghurt and spices, cooked in a tandoor, and some Pani Poori-crispy hollow spheres filled with spiced potatoes,  and tangy tamarind water, literally bursting with sweet, sour, and spicy flavours. 

Mains included a sensational sizzling Seafood Mixed Grill-an assortment of monkfish and prawns, grilled in a tandoor served with a curry sauce, and a delightfully tangy Achari Chicken with pickled spices. 

We’re huge fans of a Daal Makhani-velvety black lentil daal, slow cooked with butter, cream, and aromatic spices, which made a superb sharing side dish. 

Accompanied by wholewheat Aloo Paratha stuffed with mildly spiced potato, Mushroom Basmati Rice, and a bottle of Portuguese Coreto ā€œJokerā€, bursting with plump red fruit and silky spice, this was a wonderful meal in this terrific Indian restaurant. Many thanks to Vivek and the Tulsi team. 

Tulsi has a great selection of Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan dishes available. 

Keep an eye on our posts for an exciting giveaway in collaboration with Tulsi coming very soon! 


Mister S

Mister S website HERE

Having received mentions in both The Sunday Times 100 best Irish Restaurants, and the Michelin Guide 2024 (to name but two), Mister S on Dublin’s Camden St Lower has acquired a reputation for creating simple yet stunning plates by cooking great Irish produce over fire. 

Mister S’s mantra is to use ā€œbetter meat, sustainable fish stocks, and to support local ethical farmingā€, and the restaurant is passionate about the wonderful flavours created by live fire cooking. 

Read more here and link to restaurant website :-

We called in early on a Tuesday evening. The restaurant was buzzing, and the amazing aromas of charcoal, wood and smoke were already emanating from the open kitchen. 

Our server, Rebecca, was a delight. Efficient, informative, and exuding  fun and friendliness. We enjoyed a terrific bottle of Portuguese Adega de Penalva, while we decided on our food order. 

Eventually, we plumped for the refreshing Sliced Tuna, with Watermelon in a piquant Aguachile, with crispy Tostada, and a dish of Charred Leeks on Romesco, with creamy Mozzarella. 

To follow, the Halibut fillet was smoky and delicious, with Mussels in a rich Bisque Sauce, and the Cauliflower had been treated with the same care and attention as its meaty alternatives -perfectly charred, tender, and full of flavour, served with Chermoula and Pomegranate. 

And the Triple Cooked Fried Potatoes with Onion Salt were golden, crunchy treats-especially dipped in the garlicky Aioli. 

Dessert was also fantastic; a wobbly,  yet perfectly firm in texture Orange and Vanilla Panna Cotta in a gorgeous Saffron Syrup. 

All in all, Mister S delivers wonderfully smoky, delicious dishes in an informal setting, with excellent service. We’ll definitely be returning. Those grilled prawns at the next table looked too good to miss! Next time! 


Tulsi

Named after Holy Basil, a herb with spiritual significance in many Indian Households, Tulsi in Holywood prides itself on using the freshest ingredients, many of which are produced & sourced locally, to create authentic Indian cuisine. We’ve Ā£100 worth of Tulsi vouchers to giveaway to 1 lucky winner.

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