britishfood

Whenever I visit my family back in Kent, they always take me to their favorite place to eat: The Kings Arms Hotel in Sandwich.

My mother had been raving about it for months. An elderly friend goes there for every family celebration or holiday, and once my mother had tried their food, she became an instant fan. I’ve been there twice and have been more than satisfied each time. The Button Mushrooms with cream,  bacon, garlic and Parmesan are wonderful, as is the Chicken Tikka Salad.

My true love though is the Steak and Kidney Pudding. Living in the US now, I rarely get to enjoy one of my favorite meals so I have ordered it both times I’ve eaten at the Kings Arms. Before I tried it, a friend warned be that it is “as big as my head.” She’s not far off. The pudding is on the large side but how often do I get to eat it? The suet crust pastry is divine and the thought of the filling is making me hungry as I write this.

Before I get carried off into dreams of Steak and Kidney, their other dishes are also excellent. My dad enjoys their Steak and Ale Pie; Nic liked the Lamb Kleftico very much, and my mother always has good things to say about the fish or the duck.

When I eat out, I tend not to eat many desserts, preferring to enjoy a good starter, but the Bread and Butter Pudding is worth a taste, and, if you’re a fan of creme brulee, I’ve been assured that the Lemon Brulee is a MUST.

The staff are friendly, the setting is wonderfully traditional, but it is the food that already makes me wish I were traveling back to Sandwich soon.Next time you’re nearby, definitely have Sunday lunch or an evening meal at The Kings Arms.