Despite its location bang slap opposite Kings College, the Chop House seemed to be more full of locals than the many tourists thronging the streets. This might not be typical, as the downstairs was packed with what looked like office Xmas lunch outings, but no paper hats in sight. It is probably a bit too pricey for the day trippers, and probably eats too much into college viewing time. It was the choice of our friends and came with their endorsement.
There is a high quality set lunch at two course for £13.50 and three for £17.50. This is a bit on the dear side, and may have put off the trippers. In central London, but not necessarily of the same quality, lunch for under a tenner is the norm.
There is a useful web site, and the full menu can be seen at http://www.cambscuisine.com/menus/lunch-menu-1384533434.pdf .
I had the Game & Pistachio Terrine, Apple & Chestnut Chutney, Crispbread for starter.
For main course I had Pan-Fried Calf’s Liver, Baby Potatoes, Red Cabbage, Port Sauce.
I asked the waiter how the liver was cooked, and he said it would be pink in the middle. It was a bit past pink, but still very acceptable. I would give this a CHOF score of 8.7, and it was otherwise well presented, with a rich sauce, tasty potatoes and sweet red cabbage.
I shared a desert: ordering a chocolate and passion fruit pot that was a rich mousse which overcame the fruit.
It was rich, heavy and a good strong chocolate flavour which met with mutual approval. I think that I could probably not have managed one on my own
you can just about see the reflection of Kings college and King Henry adjusting his clothing.
The verdict on this is excellent hot food, but at London prices. The wine list shows that they are catering to the classes that worry about those things with almost nothing under £20/bottle, and most between £20-30 per bottle. They must have done their market research well, I am sure.
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