Roosters: Delightful repast
“Quick lunch in Simpson Bay?” “Yes, why not? But where?” “Well, let’s try Roosters, I heard it was great food.” “Roosters? Not heard of it. Where is it?” “Not sure but I did see a sign on a light post, I think, it said Red Rooster’s Buffet & Lounge near where the Scarlet building is.” “Okay, meet you in the car park – say noon time.” “For sure. See you there!” And so that is how we came across a delightful lunch place where the food is really delicious, the service quick and the welcome very friendly. What more can one ask for?
I checked up online and saw this: “The restaurant offers a variety of exquisite cuisine specialities. The chef has a vast experience in the culinary field; you will be taken on an amazing and different gastronomic experience –tapas, pastas, salads & crêpes.” I have to say, I agree!
We parked in the car park and realised that if you blinked you could miss this tiny spot. There are a few tables on the wee veranda and a couple inside. The entire interior is taken up with a long counter that serves as kitchen and buffet. The decor is bright and cheerful. Menus are on the wall and such delightful aromas came wafting out to greet us.
I took a peek at the buffet: there was a variety of great looking dishes, oxtail, curry, vegetarian and not, local and not; but the specials board caught my eye. We did check out the menu too. Prices were very reasonable; the choice of cuisine type was truly quite big. We settled on tuna for both of us.
Before our meal came, we were brought the house amuse, warm health baguette toast with garlic butter. It was delightful. My order was off the specials board – a tuna tartare with fries. Do I really need fries? No, but fries often go a bit soggy as they get cold so I did not think I would eat many, let them come.
My tartare was out of this world. The tuna was perfect, chopped small it was layered with mango and avocado. I tasted a chip, no salt needed; I had another chip, and another. Then I made a wee chip butty (an English thing – fries on buttered bread – so good) YUM! Yes, it was good.
I wrenched my way from finishing those fries. I wanted more tartare. I will go back for another lunch – it’s a date!
My friend ordered from the menu. The tuna was grilled to perfection – this dish came with a perky, fresh salad, wasabi and pickled daikon. The entire dish was fantastic. The meal was devoured. We did not have dessert or wine; it was a quick lunch on a busy day, after all, but we did have a very good cappuccino.
I did not notice the people coming and going with their take-outs, but after we ate, I noticed that the buffet dishes were pretty empty so there must have been a brisk business on take-outs. Perhaps we will do that soon, today even. Yes, I heard Roosters food is great – we highly recommend you try it!
Red Rooster’s Buffet & Lounge
Three Palms Plaza,
60 Welfare Road, Cole Bay
Phone: 1 721 524-1468
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Cuisine: Fusion
Opening hours: Daily – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tapas
6:30 – 11:00pm
Ratings:
Staff friendliness ****
Service speed ****
Restaurant cleanliness ****
Food quality *****
Value for money *****
Ambience ***
