CHINA, KOREA & JAPAN
7th June | 7pm
10th June | 7pm
12 Queen Street, Lynton
£55 per person
Shared table, seated and hosted
Call Ilona: 07507 720053
Spring Greens, Kimchi & Exmoor Mushroom Gyoza
Hand-pleated dumplings filled with Exmoor mushrooms, tri-cornered leek, and a kimchi of spring greens, carrot and leek. Served with a Chinkiang black vinegar and ginger dipping sauce.
Sizzling Ginger Brixham Hake
Fresh day-boat hake loin, gently steamed with aromatic ginger and local scallions. Finished with a table side pour of sizzling rapeseed oil and served with Korean Mayak Eggs from Exmoor free-range hens.
Gochujang Exmoor Ruby Red Beef Ribs
Slow-braised Exmoor Ruby Red beef short ribs in a rich, spicy-sweet Korean Gochujang glaze. Meltingly tender and made for sharing at the table.
Hand-Cut Silk Route Noodles
Rustic, hand-rolled wheat noodles made with West Country stone-ground flour, tossed in a complex Sichuan pepper and black sesame tahini sauce.
Smacked June Courgettes
Exmoor-grown courgettes, smacked and flash-pickled in black vinegar for a crisp, bright contrast to the richer dishes.
Goma-ae of Foraged Spring Greens
A sesame-dressed dish of hand-foraged wild garlic, tri-cornered leek and sea beet, bringing freshness, texture and a more quietly herbal note to the table.
Wilted Coastal Greensfa
A warm mix of hand-foraged wild garlic, tri-cornered leek and seasonal coastal greens, lightly dressed and served as a soft, savoury counterpoint.
House Chilli Crisp
A house-made chilli crisp, inspired by Lao Gan Ma, served in small bowls at the table for guests to season dishes as they wish, adding heat, depth and savoury richness.
Lapsang Souchong & Black Sesame Tiramisu
A smoky Silk Route twist on the classic. Ladyfingers soaked in salted lapsang souchong tea, layered with rich mascarpone cream and toasted black sesame paste.
Across East Asia, food often finds its strength through balance — savoury depth, heat, sharpness, freshness and texture held in careful relation. Dumplings, noodles, pickles, steamed fish, braised meats, sesame, soy, ginger, chilli and fermented ingredients all help shape a table that can feel both precise and deeply comforting.
This evening takes its cue from some of those shared threads: hand-made elements, layered seasoning, bright contrasts and quiet depth. Rooted in Exmoor produce and local ingredients, the menu reflects East Asian influence without losing its sense of place.
£55 per person
The full menu, arrival cocktail and dessert liqueur
A full wine and drinks list will be available to purchase throughout the evening
Shared table, seated and hosted
Casual-smart — wear what feels comfortable
Vegetarian options are available by prior arrangement only
This is not a pop-up, tasting menu or themed night. It is a single, thoughtful evening around a table — flavour-led, generous and quietly confident.
Each season follows a different path. Explore the other journeys within the Silk Route Chronicles — distinct in flavour, but held by the same approach to food, place and the table.
