LIMIN SOUTHBANK, The Bloom Room

AMAZING FOOD, AMAZING STAFF. Takes me right back to Trinidad, 🇹🇹 the doubles are to die for real authentic doubles. Fish thali was amazing it was an experience, several small dishes in one meal. It feels like a journey not meal. Going back next weekend and the chef/owner even came over and spoke to us personally. Amazing independent restaurant.

I have to be honest in my review and say it did not really meet my expectations, maybe my expectations were too high as I was going there for, and expecting a real Trinidadian experience which I did not receive. To begin with, the furniture for me was not up to standard, it was extremely basic like bargain furniture. Regarding the atmosphere, I expected more of a ‘Trini’ atmosphere, the music should have at least been Trinidadian, the waitresses just wore their own clothing so, it was difficult to know who was staff and who was not. They should all have been wearing something to represent Trinidad, maybe t-shirts of the flag, there was nothing in the restaurant that represented Trinidad. Upon greeting we should have been asked whether we have been there before, and then explained how the food will come/be presented. The presentation was nice in individual bowls and I enjoyed the majority of food. The vegan frets, the dhal and chick pea curry were my favourite. I absolutely loved! The hot sauce, although I would have more of it. I was disappointed with the rum punch, we brought a bottle, but it was weak in strength. I expected it to be strong like what I have whilst in the Caribbean. In my view Limins has some work to do in order to give people that real Trini experience and the longing to come back for more.

We came here on a Friday afternoon for lunch. I'm always on the lookout for good Caribbean food and was keen to visit this restaurant since I love visiting and walking around the South Bank area. The food was okay but I was disappointed with the fried plantain ( see photo), which arrived later than our main and was over ripe and overcooked. I mentioned this to our server, who took the price off my final bill - which I did really appreciate (hence the extra star for service). I agree with other reviewers who said it was pricey. I really don't think I'll return though.