THE BIG COMBO – BIG TASTES
Do you appreciate the delicate spices that flavour Asian food and yet often yearn for some naughtily unhealthy American burgers or deep-fried chicken? Yes? Then you will love the new fusion restaurant – The Big Combo. In common with other fusion restaurants, it brings together the tastes of different cultures in an unexpected way. I ate there last night and, as I’m a great fan of both American and Asian cuisine, I’d been really looking forward to the evening. It certainly didn’t disappoint. The décor is stunning. Clever use of various shades of blue has created a relaxing eating area, and there are some amazing food art works on the walls. The tables were simple in a classy, minimalistic way with a total absence of flowery centrepieces or sauces. However, what made a lasting impression on me was the food. Every dish on the menu sounded tempting, but I eventually went for the southern fried duck. This combined deep-fried breadcrumbed duck (a US dish) with a velvety Peking sauce and a generous portion of pancakes (from Asia). It was a combination that I would never have believed would work, had I not tried it myself. The meat was both tender and crisp – a difficult balance. In the hands of a less skilled chef it could have become either tough and chewy, or greasy and soggy. Here, it was perfect. If you are looking for somewhere new and good value for money that provides an exciting eating experience, then you need look no further than The Big Combo. I cannot praise it highly enough. The service, atmosphere and quality of the food were all excellent. Were it not for the calorie content of many of the dishes, I would be happy to eat there every day of the week!
(NEVER) MIND THE DINER!
Went to the new fusion restaurant that’s just opened and what a letdown! All the hype made out that it was going to be a really affordable eatery with a menu to suit all tastes. No way. Pricy, tiny portions, dirty cutlery and rude staff. And if you don’t want meat, then you’re out of luck. Decor’s good – will give it that. But take my advice and give it a wide berth!
Questions:
Q1. What type of restaurant is The Big Combo?
It is a fusion restaurant that brings together the tastes of different cultures in an unexpected way.
Q2. What made a lasting impression on the first reviewer?
The food made a lasting impression on the first reviewer.
Q3. What did the first reviewer finally choose to eat?
The reviewer chose the southern fried duck.
Q4. How did the reviewer describe the meat in the southern fried duck?
The meat was described as both tender and crisp – a difficult balance.
Q5. According to the second review, what were the problems with the restaurant?
The problems were pricy, tiny portions, dirty cutlery and rude staff.
Q6. What was the only positive point mentioned in the second review?
The reviewer said: “Decor’s good – will give it that.”
