Britain Tours the Globe at Garfunkel's

By Francis Bentos

No matter where you go in the world, from Angola to Australia, France to Fiji, British cooking has a bad rep. It is undeniable. However, like the myth that all Americans eat are hamburgers, or that sushi is all that's on the menu in Japan, Britain has a flourishing menu. Brits take pride in their traditional regional dishes, but also in the fact that it is through international flair that our national menu get added to year after year.

For example, many of the curry dishes that are the favourite of millions in Britain were created right here. Garfunkel's has built its reputation on mirroring the evolution of British dining, by serving a range of traditional dishes from the UK alongside a selection of popular international options.

Founded in London in 1979, Garfunkel's started its life in the heart of cosmopolitan Britain. What better place to serve up the British cuisine that people knew and loved, and pair it with the international twists that were flooding into the capital city all the time? As time has gone on, Garfunkel's has embraced the concept of being all things to all people.

With over 15 restaurants throughout London and the UK, Garfunkel's can be found in tourist hotspots like Oxford Street and Edinburgh.

Garfunkel's boasts a number of menus, and offers the perfect meal or snack for any diner at any time of the day. Light, continental-style breakfasts include pain au chocolat, granola and yoghurt, or toasted bagels with a range of fillings, perfect for those in a rush. Of course, the full English breakfast is a menu highlight, and will kick-start any day, along with a full range of coffees. A kids breakfast menu is perfect for children aged 10 or under.

Lunchtime is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the legendary Garfunkel's salad bar, which offers unlimited visits. Traditional Italian pizza and pasta dishes are also served, using bold combinations of aromatic herbs, tomatoes, and rich creams.

On the Garfunkel's main menu, a dedicated section of British classics includes timeless favourites like beef and ale pie, breaded scampi, and grilled gammon ham. With a warm, bustling ambience in the evenings, the sharing platters are perfect for groups, and include mouth-watering options like beef chilli nachos, and loaded potato skins. As well as a wide array of burgers, there are vegetarian specialities like roasted vegetable cous cous. A dedicated kids menu gives youngsters a great choice of recognisable favourites in manageable portions.

A perfect evening meeting point, the Garfunkel's bar serves up a great selection of wines, beers and spirits. For those with a sweet tooth, the British / international mixture continues on the dessert list, with British classics like bread and butter pudding sitting alongside options like New York cheesecake.

Truly offering something for everybody, Garfunkel's does not simply attract London tourists through its doors. Locals come back time and time again, because they know that not only can they be treated to the British dishes that they know and love, but can also sample the best that the international circuit has to offer as well.

Francis Bentos is a London based editor with a passion for critiquing and reviewing restaurants. He regularly dines at many of the finest restaurants in London and throughout the UK, and is particularly knowledgeable on the UK restaurant industry. One of his favourite restaurant chains is Garfunkel's because of its British classics.

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