Eating out in the UK offers a wide range of exciting and economical dining options with restaurants available to suit all palates. While fine dining may be out of most people’s price ranges – there are a number of restaurant chains in the country that offer a pleasant eat out experience at prices that are easily affordable.
Checking available offers and looking out online for discount vouchers can make the price of your meal even more palatable.
Asian Food Restaurants UK
Asian cuisine is hugely popular in the UK with a number of chains offering great examples of this type of cooking. Choices include:
- Wagamama: Pan-Asian inspiration is the theme behind this popular noodle bar. Choose from a huge selection of noodle, dumpling and rice based dishes or opt for a salad with an oriental twist.
- Jimmy Chungs: Scottish based Chinese buffet chain, Jimmy Chungs offers a selection of succulent Chinese favourites from chow meins to chops sueys and even cook vegetarian versions to order at no extra charge.
- Rasa: Indian restaurant chain at locations across England offering home-cooked curry favourites created by the specially selected and Kerala trained chefs.
Traditional UK Restaurants
British food is underrated and there are selections of restaurants where diners can discover its delights, such as:
- Harry Ramsdens: This Fish and Chip chain has branches throughout the four countries of the UK and offer the national favourite at affordable prices. Choose traditionally battered Cod, Haddock or Plaice served with Maris Piper chips and a selection of traditional sides from mushy peas to pickled onions. Senior citizen can benefit from a special group menu.
- Toby Carvery: This traditional British restaurant allows diners to make the perfect roast dinner, choosing from beef, gammon or turkey meat options and topping up with all the trimmings, from Yorkshire puds to all you can eat roast spuds and gravy.
US inspired UK Restaurants
It is impossible to ignore the US influence on the UK dining experience, but head to one of these chains and the special relationship is positively celebrated in a culinary fashion!
- TGI Fridays: This nod to America’s counter culture is celebrating 25 years serving up family favourites. Menu choices include gems such as surf and turf combos, Jack Daniels ribs and double-stacked burgers. Join the birthday club for exclusive offer to help you celebrate.
- Frankie and Benny’s: New York Italian Inspired chain, offers a selection of pizza, pastas and Calzones with the expected sides. Discounts for dining as a couple and both having mains are often available.
- Fatty Arbuckles/Arbuckles: Grills, Ribs and Combos together with some Tex-Mex elements in diner style setting with is unashamedly stars and stripes sympathies. Friendly service and locally selected deals.
Continental Restaurants in the UK
- Pizza Express: this restaurant is an Italian inspired family favourite offering stone baked pizzas or pasta al forno dishes in sophisticated setting. Family friendly and great for groups, Pizza Express regularly offers deals through its website.
- Cafe Rouge: French bistro-style dining, Cafe Rouge has stood the test of time with its evocative European menus and social settings. Think French food favourites from Mussels to Merguez and you have the menu. Prix Fixe menus offer great value for money.