Tuesday 10 April 2018

Turtle Bae | Turtle Bay Colchester

When i'm making dinner plans with my friends or boyfriend, i'm way too guilty of opting for my faves! In Colchester that usually ends up being either North Hill Noodle Bar (shout out to their satay noodles), ASK or Pizza Express. I've been stuck in a food rut!

That was of course, until Turtle Bay joined our High Street! When I first discovered they specialised in caribbean food I was intrigued. This is something completely different for a 'chain' restaurant, something that hasn't really been done before, and something i'd certainly never tried before!

After being kindly invited along to their Launch Evening, and getting to sample some of their incred dishes, I couldn't wait to head back to properly investigate the menu - especially another opportunity to try their cocktails! I'm a sucker for a decent cocktail. 







The food, again, was INSANE. Everything tasted so fresh and flavourful, I couldn't fault a thing! Here's a run-down of exactly what we ordered:

Starters:
Jerk Pit Wings
Sweetcorn Fritters

Main:
Spinach, Aubergine and Sweet Potato Curry
Halloumi and Mushroom Burger

Dessert:
Rum and Raisin Bread Pudding
Banana and Toffee Cheesecake

To start with I had the jerk pit wings, as I couldn't wait to try their Caribbean jerk seasoning - it's a must try if you visit! They were absolutely delicious, and the mango dressing was a really nice contrast to the spicy jerk seasoning.

For my main course, I opted for my favourite dish I tried on the opening evening - their Vegan Curry. It's one of those dishes that is so tasty and bursting with so many flavours, but at the same time feels like a healthy option. Lewis ordered a halloumi and mushroom burger, which was absolutely huge and he assures me it tasted as good as it looked!

Now for the final course - and as a sweet tooth, always my fave! You're spoilt for choice with desserts at Turtle Bay, there's honestly something for everyone, whether you're a more tradish dessert lover, a chocoholic, or a cheesecake fan. Now normally, I'm always swayed by the chocolate option - but when I saw the rum and raisin bread pudding, I had to give it a try - and I'm so pleased I did, it was amazing! The photo honestly does not do it justice. Lewis went for the banana and toffee cheesecake, and I have to say - even as someone who is not a cheesecake fan - I loved it too!

We're definitely Turtle Bay converts, and it's always at the front of my mind when planning dinner - or even just drinks! - with friends, now. If you're yet to try Turtle Bay, then what are you waiting for? Did I mention the cocktails are 2 for 1? ;)
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