The Bungo Bar & Kitchen

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This review is taken from the current (2012) edition.

Accessed through the welcoming bar dishing up a range of drinks and cocktails, this latest venture from the successful team behind the Left Bank and the Two Figs is characterised by low lighting, exposed brick, sandstone, wood and leather. There are two dining rooms – an overflow area to the front and the main space at the back. The service is good – although a bit stressed, perhaps because this place has captured the Southside's imagination since opening in late 2011, and is often busy even on weeknights. The eclectic menu ranges from curries to burgers and fish and chips to chicken satay, passing through breakfast and small plate options. The sticky pork ribs are a great starter, with generous amounts of meat falling from the bones. A satisfying main of beef daube comes with extremely tender, succulent meat, if rather lacking in the olives, while the thali is a successful option, too. Desserts are a small selection but the impressively varied cheeseboard is a great way to finish, bigger than usual with top-quality cheeses.

• High point: Some great choices at reasonable prices
• Low point: Desserts rather neglected