I went to Gilgamesh for my birthday and it certainly was a night to remember. As I took the escalator up to the restaurant I was instantly taken by the beauty of the decoration. Much like the food, the decor at Gilgamesh can at best be describe as heavily Asian with a modern twist. Who would have thought you could find a Babylonian restaurant with technicoloured lighting and a dance floor?The food is really quite good, a mix of Californian, Japanese, Indian ... fusion cooking at its best. I didn't really know what to make of it at first so we settled on 2 main dishes with a mix of little small dishes to share. The Son in Law Eggs (£4) were to die for. It comprised of a small heavily spiced omelet with lashings of coriander and bursting with flavour. The Spicy Spider Roll with Soft Shell Crab (£8.50) was also delicious, if not a bit small.
If you're looking for a theatrical experience with very good food, as well as a place to drink and dance, then Gilgamesh is certainly the place for you. It doesn't make sense as a concept: Pan-Asian food with Indian decoration in the middle of Camden, but London is a melting pot and this somehow works.
The Stables Market
7/10
London, NW1, United Kingdom
+44 20 74825757
www.gilgameshbar.com
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