| Trocadero 13 Coventry Street Leicester Square London W1D 7AB |
Who remembers the days when
TGI Fridays was the place to be? Its affordably priced American diner
experience with quirky waiting staff had us feeling like it was Friday
everyday. Then times changed. More diners opened and the market became rather
saturated, its popularity dropped as did the standard of their food. Lets just
say, it looks like Bubba Gump Shrimp Co picked up where TGI’s somewhat fell
off…
At 7.30pm on a Tuesday
evening, we struggled to enter the entrance of the newly opened
American chain due to the influx of tourists in the lobby area. As you enter the restaurant, you are immersed into a Forrest Gump playground, peppered with recognisable merchandise from the film. The waitress at the door was full of energy, bursting with excitement and was keen to get us seated upstairs as soon as possible. We overheard that the average waiting time was 45 minutes and usually Bubba Gump do not take bookings but you know us, when there’s a will, there’s a way.
American chain due to the influx of tourists in the lobby area. As you enter the restaurant, you are immersed into a Forrest Gump playground, peppered with recognisable merchandise from the film. The waitress at the door was full of energy, bursting with excitement and was keen to get us seated upstairs as soon as possible. We overheard that the average waiting time was 45 minutes and usually Bubba Gump do not take bookings but you know us, when there’s a will, there’s a way.
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| Mango Mojito |
Cocktails on a Tuesday isn’t against the rules is it? Jamelia initially went for Lava Flow And Candace Mamas Favourite. The waitress soon returned with bad news, neither cocktail
was available. Not the best start, but you can’t stay mad. So we simply chose another option from the ping pong board flip menu - Mango Mojitos. For our second choice, we were surprisingly impressed.
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| Best Ever Popcorn Shrimp |
Starters
Choices, choices, choices! Candace was immediately
driven to the Cajun Shrimp whilst Jamelia was left unsure and understandably; never before had she
been so spoilt for choice! Eventually, she opted for the Best Ever Popcorn
Shrimp, can't go wrong right? CORRECT! The Best Ever Popcorn
Shrimp was just what Jamelia needed to start things off; battered flavoursome shrimps alongside battered peppers and other treats - it was precisely what
it said on the label.
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| Cajun Shrimp |
Candaces' Cajun shrimp dish was prepared in literally 2 minutes, and Jamelia got offered one before the entire dish
was entirely cleared - speaks for itself really! (Sorry Jam)
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| Dixie Fishwich |
After 15 minutes of deliberation, Jamelia decided on the Dixie Fishwich – a southern fried Fish Sandwich with Louisiana Special Sauce and Pepper Jack Cheese; a dish totally beyond Jamelia's wildest expectations.
| Shrimpers Heaven |
Usually Fish Sandwiches are
sloppy excuses for flimsy tasteless fish fingers trapped in overside buns.
This ‘Fishwich’ however was honestly so big and so filling Jamelia had to
question whether it was fish or chicken (with Candace as the second judge). The
Fishwich paired with thin fries was a perfect choice, filling, full of flavour
and 100% fish!
Candace opted for the
Shrimpers Heaven and you can see why! An assortment of tempura, coconut
and chilled peel and eat shrimp with a portion of thin fries. This dish is
truly a crowd pleaser and depicted the versatility of shrimp; as for portion
sizes? All American!
Desserts
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| Chocolate Brownie |
Overall Experience
This
evening was definitely a stand out of our foodie journey so far, the
charismatic staff, booth style dining, and impromptu mid meal visit from the
manager; all combined, made for a personal dining experience that transported
us back home.
For those who are not crazy about seafood, there are a few meat options but you’ll definitely be in the minority – oh, how the tables have turned.
For those who are not crazy about seafood, there are a few meat options but you’ll definitely be in the minority – oh, how the tables have turned.
WOM Spits and Chews
Spits
- Unavailable initial drinks
Chews
- Décor
- Staff
- Menu variety
- Portion sizes
- Restaurant location
Overall WOM Rating: 5 out of 5
Verdict: CHEWS :)
Tastecard:
Denied
Price:
£20-£25pp
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