Normally when we hear the word ‘hemisphere’, we think of north or south, but this new West Bridgford restaurant has more of an east-west approach to its geography. It’s a hidden gem in an upstairs venue that specialises in Asian and Australasian cuisine to give you that taste of the Pacific Rim, but just south of the Trent!
Hemisphere is the brain child of Nottingham chef Paul Thacker. After years of working in kitchens, including a lengthy stint as Executive Chef for Chino Latino, it was always his ambition to run his own restaurant. And after some hard work and imagination, that dream is now a reality.
There are separate day and night menus so you’ll have a different experience at different times of day. Pop in when the sun’s out to enjoy an Aussie brunch, or tapas-style small plates over a coffee; and when the sun goes down it’s indulgent sharing plates with friends. There is a carefully curated wine list and some superb cocktails to try too.
Often a star of Australian cooking is fresh seafood. At Hemisphere, why not try the salmon ceviche, which combines zinging freshness with coriander crumble, tamarind jam, guacamole, baby shallots, watercress salad and tiger’s milk. Or take a look at the black cod tempura with black garlic miso, mint, pickled shallots and a crisp daikon salad. Both are light, fresh and well-balanced meals. Nearly enough to transport you to the beaches of Sydney or Melbourne!
Open six days per week, Hemisphere is a great new addition to the foodie scene of West Bridgford.
Extra information: Hemisphere is open for breakfast and serving ‘All-Day Arvo Bites’ from 12–6pm. Kids are welcome too! It also offers an ‘Elegance Menu’, offering lighter options – perfect for midweek eats.
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