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Duke of Cumberland Arms

Scallops with Chorizo

I’m not sure it needs the “Arms” in the title, what do you think? Anyway, I had dinner at this beautiful West Sussex pub, just north of Midhurst, last week and it was sublime. I started with the pan seared scallops with chorizo (what an awesome combination) which were really beautifully cooked. For my main I couldn’t resist the eight-hour braised lamb shank (proud to be serving English lamb as well). It was absolutely huge and beautifully cooked in a sea of mint gravy.

To be honest the lamb was so huge that I was replete (i.e. a big fat porker) even though I still wanted a pudding. I went for the chocolate fondant with chocolate bits and chocolate ice cream and more chocolate. It was a little… dull, but maybe that was because I was full.

The pub itself is gorgeous and welcomes drinkers as well as foodies, amazing views of the countryside are all around and I really want to go back here for Sunday lunch – even though this is currently booked for around 6 weeks into the future! Apparently they serve a tray of pork/beef or lamb for 4 people and you take home what you don’t eat. I reckon I can manage that all by myself (-: Prices were very reasonable and if it wasn’t so far away from me I’d be here once a week!

 

The Richmond Arms : West Ashling

Another restaurant to add to my list of places for eating out in Chichester!

I’d never heard of this pub/restaurant until last Wednesday when it was recommended highly to me by a friend. He warned that I’d be lucky to get in as it was very popular but luckily I managed to get a table the following night, presumably due to a cancellation. I’m so glad I went!

The meal started with Garlic (and something else that I forget) Risotto Balls… which were really fantastic. With the lovely texture of well cooked risotto but with very fresh and unexpected flavours it was a great start.

For my main I went for the Roast Lamb Rump with tagine spices, saffron potatos and mint salsa and couldn’t have been more impressed. The portion sizes were great and all the individual flavours worked really well with each other to make a classic lamb meal much more new and interesting. No pudding for me as I’m trying to be good at the moment but it was clear that everyone else in this tiny restaurant was very happy with their food and the great service from the staff. The most popular item seemed to be the sirloin steaks cooked over charcoal – nearly everyone I could see had this so I think that’ll be my choice next time I visit (mainly because this has the fantastic sounding “triple cooked dripping chips”… mmmm!