I wanted to tell you all about a cute wee deli in Balham, in South London. I have been here a few times and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience each time. I cant really say what made me walk in, maybe the cheeky little pig sign or the word deli. I'm not sure, but I'm sure as hell glad I went in!
Its different because it is the only one of its kind in Balham that I know off, a full on Deli but with an area where you can order the excellent cheese and meats on offer, sit down and have civilised meal. But its gets the balance right because its casual yet sophisticated. I would recommend this for a date, a couple of friends who fancy a catchup with some picky bits. After a few glasses of wine you are certainly going to buy the goodies from behind the deli to take home. Bit dangerous!
Lining the walls are loads of interesting Spanish and Italian condiments and its very hard not to take your eyes of them. Last time I went I bought a tomato jam and a hazelnut chocolate spread - both really excellent and in pretty jars. Could have made great gifts but then again you could eat them yourself!
I would recommend this for a date, a small group who fancy a catchup with some picky bits and even just popping in to buy something to take to someones for dinner.
Great Value, lost of choice and friendly service, they make hampers up for you and you can hire the place out for a party. (Maybe a cheese and wine party - see earlier successful BYOC night Nov 2011)
Check out their detailed website below...
http://fatdelicatessen.co.uk/menu.php
The Menu (limited to the picky bits and the VIP cheese and meats)
| Breads | |
| Selection of Breads | £1.75 |
| Pan Catalan | £2.25 |
| Pan Tumaca (Tomato Bread with Jamon Serrano) | £4.75 |
| Hams and Salami | |
| Acorn Fed Jamon Iberico | £13.50 |
| Charcuterie Board | £7.50 |
| Jamon Serrano with Bitter Sweet Figs | £6.95 |
| Teruel Lomo (sliced sweet Pork Loin) | £5.50 |
| Cheese | |
| Manchego with Figs & Almond Wheel | £6.50 |
| Selection of Cheese with Quince & Celery | £7.50 |
| Fennel Gratin with Truffle Pecorino | £5.75 |
| Warm Monte Enebro with Rosemary Honey | £5.50 |
| Fish | |
| Smoked Mackerel Bruschetta with Soft Boiled Egg | £4.50 |
| Baked Sardines with Tomato Red Onion Salad | £6.60 |
| Gambas with Piquillo Peppers, Pedro Ximenez Vinegar | £7.10 |
| Meats | |
| Snails with Chorizo Mash | £6.25 |
| Confit Belly of Pork with Creamed Rosemary Fagioli | £6.50 |
| Pot Roast Chicken with Chorizo, Broad Beans, Peas | £6.95 |
| Italian Sausage, Cherry Tomatoes, Rosemary & White Wine | £7.95 |
| Vegetables | |
| Baked Aubergine with Mozzarella & Rocket | £4.75 |
| Patatas Bravas | £3.25 |
| Roast Red Onion with Baby Spinach, Piquillo Peppers & Chick Peas | £5.25 |
