Archive for July 29th, 2008
Gilgamesh Pan-Asia at it’s Best
Gilgamesh is a lovely Pan Asian restaurant situated in the trendy area of Camden, London known more for its market’s and Punks than fine dining.
Here is how the restaurant got its name and the history behind Gilgamesh:
Gilgamesh was the son of a mortal King and a goddess; the king of Uruk (known in the Bible as Erech), the greatest king on Earth and the strongest super human to ever exist. Gilgamesh oppressed the people of Uruk and insisted on sleeping with every virgin. The unhappy people of Uruk prayed for freedom. Finally the gods responded to the prayers of the citizens of Uruk and sent a wild, brutish man, Enkidu, to challenge Gilgamesh. The pair were set to wrestle, however when there was no clear victor, Gilgamesh and Enkidu become close friends.
The Gilgamesh tale encompasses the resto the impressive interior design of the Gilgamesh Restaurant and Babylon Bar. A big and bold Babylonian style palace which combines history with elements of contemporary design and modern art to make it one of the most dramatic interiors with hand carved furniture, lapis lazuli inlaid 50metre bar, retractable ceiling revealing al fresco dining experience and ornate walls of beaten bronze panels tell the epic story of Gilgamesh.
When entering the atmosphere of Gilgamesh it feels as if you are entering an ancient Byzantine palace, the establishment boasts 4 distinctively different and individual areas. Dine, drink, dance, socialise in fabulously glamorous and jaw dropping surroundings.
A Menu inspired by the food halls across Asia, Celebrity Chef Ian Pengelley brings his acclaimed Pan-Asian cuisine to Gilgamesh. A selection of signature dishes with influence from South East Asia, China and Japan that are all encouraged to be shared tapas style. You can watch the chiefs at working creating these delectable delights, and the staffs is friendly offering their recommendations and happy to see you lay back and relax after a delicious meal.
My favourites are the Champagne cocktails with fresh raspberries, and for starters Prawn Har Gau, Scallop Siu Mai, Prawn Spring Roll, Tomato Salsa, Duck Spring Roll and Prawn Katafie. The sushi is another favourite I suggest these Californian Vegetable, Salmon Inside Out Roll, Smoked Eel Oshi Sushi, Crispy Spicy Tuna, Spicy Spider Roll with Soft Shell Crab, Snow Crab California Rolls, Gilgamesh House Roll and Dragon Rolls. For main dishes Thai Red Vegetarian Curry (v), Thai Green Chicken Curry, Best End of Asian Spiced Lamb, Beef Penaeng, Fillet of Beef Bulgogi and Hoba Miso Chilean Sea bass are delightful.
When in London you must try Gilgamesh you won’t be disappointed!
