HMC-certified Steak & Lounge opens today in Leicester

Halal Status HMC-certified

A steak lounge in Leicester that will be serving a fusion of Indian and African cuisine, with a modern twist, will be having its grand opening today.

Located on Abbey Street opposite St Margaret’s bus station, Steak & Lounge boasts an elegantly chic interior, with a black and gold colour scheme, and huge opulent chandeliers.

The owners have said that “the decor has been influenced by the British Raj, whilst the menu combines a deep history of flavours rooted from India, and freshly grilled cooking inspired by African heritage – resulting in a fine dining experience like no other”, according to Leicester Mercury online.

With two floors and a capacity of 100, including a VIP area with its own water feature for families looking for privacy, the menu appears to be an exciting one too with starters that include Hakuna Matata Buffalo Wings and Beef Ribs.

But the main event is, of course, the “100% Angus beef” steaks which are sourced “from Scotland’s award-winning farmers matured for up to 28 days”.

Aside from the usual four cuts of Sirloin, Ribeye, Fillet (all 8oz) and a 12oz T-bone, there’s also a number of steak Sizzlers that includes a Surf & Turf as well as a Paneer.

In addition, there’s six burgers and an assortment of sliders too with the most exciting from the former being the signature Pulled Beef taken from slow cooked beef ribs off the bone, and The Nyumbani – a 7oz Angus beef or premium lamb patty with a variety of condiments.

Otherwise, if you’re after something special, then you might want to consider their Specials, which include:

• Beef Ribs – a rack of beef ribs smothered in a secret homemade sauce.
• The Rolls Royce of Seafood – American scallops, cooked with spinach, garlic, cream and cherry tomato, topped with melted cheese.
• The Tomahawk – a 17oz Angus for “serious steak lovers” for £34.95

As for desserts, then these have been sourced from fellow Leicester business, Rebus Domes, and includes melting chocolate domes as well as smoking mocktails.

And an early review of the place appears to be a promising one too from Halal Facebook blogger Bungle Food Critic, who described the dine as a “very majestic dining experience” and the service as being “on point”.

While the Critic thought the Grilled Chicken burger to be “slightly bland and sweet as it was caramelized”, it’s the Nyumbani burger that “is the one to try”.

As for the Sirloin, which was requested well done, then this “was nice, not so much of a large portion, however is thick therefore definitely fills you up with home made chips [sic]”.

Finally, the trio of desserts – Ferrero Waffle, Waffle Monster and the Classic Cookie Dough – were said to be “absolutely amazing and value for money”.

Free parking is avaialbel at NCP car park when you dine at Steak & Lounge.

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Steak & Lounge
41 Abbey Street, Leicester LE1 3TE.

T: +44 (0)116 262 2211 | W: instagram.com/steakandlounge | E: [email protected]

Opening Hours: Mon-Thur 17:30-22:00 | Fri 17:30-23:00 | Sat 13:00-23:00 | Sun 13:00-22:30