Despite the pandemic, Sheffield’s food scene has gone from strength to strength over the last 18 months. Here’s Exposed chosen flavours of the month – five places that have still managed to create a huge buzz amongst foodies in the city.
Oisoi Gathering
OISOI gained a huge following and incredible reputation for some of the most refined Asian cuisine in the city at their former home in St. Paul’s Place. Their new venture, called OISOI Gathering, can be found on the first floor of the new £66million development and overlooks New Era Square, just of Bramall Lane. The new restaurant offers an artisan Dim Sum lunch menu, where each item is handmade to order and an evening fusion menu which includes OISOI’s signature Hong Kong dishes, along with newly presented Sichuan dishes and South East Asian curry dishes.
To check out all the Oisoi venues in Sheffield, visit www.oisoi.co.uk
Bench
Following successful pop-up events at the likes of Steam Yard and Swallows & Damsons, former Public trailblazers Jack Wakelin and Tom Aronica put roots down roots in the former Birdhouse Tea Company unit on Nether Edge Road in between the two lockdowns, last year. With all this talent on show, Bench was always going to sparkle, and they haven’t disappointed, serving up modern bistro-style food using British produce with cocktails, natural wine, and beer. Jack said: “Bench is something that we’ve been working on behind the scenes for a good few years, and we’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to present itself. We’re so excited to finally be able to have a place we can call home.”
To check out the menu, visit www.benchsheffield.co.uk
Terrace Goods
The team behind the Lucky Fox’s second venture, Terrace Goods, can be found on the first floor of Orchard Square, just next door to Macpot. With a nod to the Lucky Fox’s signature fried chicken dishes, Terrace goods is banging out Nashville Hot Chicken on the terrace, as well as pizza, poutine, deli sandwiches and a full cocktail menu (watermelon margarita, anyone?). Open all day for food and drink, the terrace is a proper sun rap perfect for the sun’s arrival (which, at time of writing, we’re told is imminent!).
To book at table, visit www.terracegoods.co.uk
Native
Following the recent easing of restrictions, the team behind J H Mann fishmongers on Sharrow Vale Road were finally able to welcome diners into their spanking new restaurant on Gibraltar Street, near Kelham Island. The new restaurant and bar promises to be a new ‘fish based with a difference’ dining experience and with dishes including roasted octopus and mashed potatoes, caviar, oysters and lobsters all on the menu, it’s not for the faint hearted. The cocktails don’t look half bad either.
To check out the full menu visit, nativejhmann.co.uk
LUKE’S PLACE
Leaving the white tablecloths and eye-watering final bills behind, Luke’s Place is a new dining concept bringing high-end small dishes served in an intimate setting to Infirmary Road. After working in restaurants around Manchester and the Peak District for years before going freelance, head chef and owner Luke Reynolds began looking for a space in Sheffield where the kitchen and restaurant were as one, rather than just an open kitchen. The concept has gone down a storm and with space for just eight guests, the restaurant is one of the hottest reservations in town.
To book, visit restaurantlukesplace.com
