Dan and Jackie Mythos IoA report

[dcmax]

We arrived at the Mythos restaurant at 1.00pm for our PS and were given a pager and seated within 15mins.. This a nicely styled and themed restaurant though its not as OTT on the inside as it is on the outside, It would be lovely on a nice warm day to sit on the terrace. We had a seat in the front section on a table for two which gave a view into the kitchen area and the pass. The whole restaurant's interior design had been inspired by HR Gigers Alien work, with a very organic rounded style.



We did not order starters again as we have a table booked at 9.00pm for the California Grill in the Contemporary Hotel, however we ordered a side of Asian spiced Chicken Wings(dan did)


Danny Ordered the Mahi Mahi with deep fried plantain on a bed of cheese flavoured grits and a sweet balsamic dressing. It was beautiful with lovely moist thick pieces of fish,



In fact the pieces of fish were thicker than expected and it was probably overkill to order a side of chicken wings, these were very nice and not too hot and spicy. Though I seem to remember the red chili sauce on the side of the plate was quite deadly



Jackie ordered a more traditional coq au vin which was excellent, nice and moist and a deep flavoured sauce full of tiny onions and mushrooms, this was served perfectly with some double mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. Accompanied by a Sonoma Zinfandel, nice and spicy.



Jack had cheesecake with cherries, deep fried affair I think but not too heavy, Very nice.See pic.



Dan had Kalua flavoured creme brulee, nice. Two coffees rounded it off.Totalling $115 inc tip. 8/10

[Bob_and_Dawn]

I am looking forward to trying this restaurant again as keep dreaming about the Tempura Fried Shrimp dish.

Good reports, keep them coming.

Bob

[gala]

Oh, how I love the food at Mythos. I went for the Chinese chicken salad, which I can say without doubt was the best Ive ever had.
The food is fantastic and inexpensive. Isn't it always beautifully presented?
Great pics.

Margaret

[dcmax]

Hi Bob,

I think we'd definitely eat here again and try the shrimp perhaps! I am looking at your wonderful photo at the V & A and have to confess that our batteries gave up the ghost, the poor waiter guy tried 3 times. So, we have pics of all the food but not us at the V&A!

Jackie

[mapman]

I've eaten three times at Mythos now, and have thoroughly enjoyed every meal - unfortunately they no longer have the Balsamic Chicken on the menu (a bit like getting rid of Tapestry of Dreams too . . such a shame).

Mythos is a great escape from the "adrenalin rush" at IofA - a sort of quiet, peaceful sanctuary - with excellent food.

And you get a great view of the Hulk . . . perfect

[Bob_and_Dawn]

Hi Jackie

I am really looking forward to your V&A review, to see what you thought of it and to help me reminisce.

You certainly like good food and wine, and I enjoy reading the reviews especially places which we have not eaten at yet; so keep the reports coming!

Bob

[Guest]

I've never had Mahi Mahi, can you compare it to any other fish?
I could eat deep fried plantain all day long YUM

The Coq au Vin looks like the perfect comfort food for me!

Can't wait for your V&A review

[AlisonB]

More yummy food pics!

[dcmax]

The Mahi Mahi is actually quite delicately flavoured, the chef at our favourite seafood restaurant in Higham (The Bay Horse) has featured it a few times but served it simply pan fried in butter which actually leaves it tasting a little bland.

Its nicely firmely textured and can stand being partnered with a flavoursome or spicy sauce, the nearest thing I have cooked myself that compares to it is probably a fish described as Ice Fish on the sainsburys fish counter.

Its quite confusing with fish as many countries call the same thing by a totally different name or use the same name for a different thing, especially in europe.

[Guest]

I dont know if I can carry on looking at these great photos without having a snack!