STK London has recently launched new “777” menu featuring seven small plates and seven drinks priced at £7 each offered at its bar between 5pm to 7pm Monday to Friday and presents a no fuss opportunity to have a night out with going overboard.
The menu is a brief read of all rounder items aimed at pleasing most palates. Tuna tartare (with honey, soy and sesame on toasted ciabatta) did mine as did the “prawn krispies” (with shellfish bisque and fresh coriander). The lil BRGs (aka Wagyu sliders, one order is a serving of tow) were especially delicious and probably the highlight of the menu. I liked everything else (I tried all seven items). But, I thought the beef carpaccio was a little too thick and roast beefy. The kinda plain Jane sounding chopped salad was surprisingly tasty.
Despite being dubbed “small plates,” I found serving sizes to be just this side of massive.
Onto the drinks, I really enjoyed the Thyme & Blueberry Collins and wouldn’t be against having it again. I like the rather tart STK Martini too (but its pansy garnish left me feeling a bit too girly while I sipped it – cloak with a round of mini burgers ASAP!).
I took advantage of the invitation to sample the sevens as a good excuse to catch up with a buddy in a convenient location without overdoing it on a weeknight. That worked like a charm, and we got home on opposite sides of town at a reasonable hour. I reckon this new menu would be a smart idea for speedy pre-theatre dining too.
I can’t speak to the regular menu or STK’s famous steaks, but popping round for a few quickies from the 777 menu was a nice way to have a bit of midweek fun in a grownup setting without having to invest too much time, money or effort.
Service was cheerful and polite (super fast at bringing out the food, a tad lagging getting cocktails to us on time though).
STK is located at the ME London Hotel, 336-337 Strand, WC2R 1HA. For direct access from the street, look for the restaurant’s entrance just round the corner on Aldwych. Find out more at togrp.com/stk-london.
