Cabana, Westfield - Stratford

Cabana 5 Chestnut Plaza Montfitchet Way Westfield Stratford City E20 1GL T - 02085362650 E - westfieldstrat@cabana-brasil.com W - www.cabana-brasil.com Also follow on Twitter and Facebook Cuisine - Brazilian Cabana is a brilliant addition to the Stratford food scene, yes its another chain but who cares when the food is this good and served by vibrant staff and great value for your wallet?! We stumbled upon this 'Braziliant' restaurant after the flooding of the central line delayed our journey home, for a change I'm pleased the trains were delayed otherwise I would have had to have waited longer to visit here. After the stress of the tube I must have to admit I struggled with getting in to the toilets, I was stupidly not able to open the door thinking it was locked but turned out I just need to flip the handle so remember that when you go! The rest of the decor is that of a typical chain, there are wall posters that you would find around the streets of Sao Paulo and Rio whilst the seating is tastefully decorated with denim. Timber stairwells and other timber furnishings around the rest of the restaurant keep to that brazilian cafe come street food look. I do enjoy eating in places like this, the menu's are so imaginative. Chicken Coxinhas were my favourite starter, croquettes of shredded chicken and spices had a nice kick and were very tasty. The Crunchy Rice Bolinhos served with a chilli mayonnaise were nice and along with that to start we had some Crispy Pastels, which are stuffed with four types of cheese and smoked peppers. For the mains we had a selection to share with the Beirut Bife really impressing, Chimichurri Black Gold Steak is served in toasted Syrian flat bread with salad, mayo and melted cheese. An excellent dish packed full of flavour. We also shared some Sticky Baby Back Ribs, again the flavour was impressive as was the tenderness of the meat. For sides try the Biro Biro Rice, light fluffy rice served with shallots, spring onions, herbs and garlic, it was a really refreshing dish. My only disappointment came with the Cassava Chips, I felt they were a little dry but it didn't take away how impressed I am with this place. I can not wait to return! Excellent location, and with Tastecard the bill with 2 drinks, table water and service we paid only £25!! Gastro Greglarr rating: Gastro Greglarr likes: The Beirut Bife, do not leave this place without trying this Gastro Greglarr dislikes: the Cassava Chips, to dry, try the Sweet Potato Fries or Hand Cut Fries which may have more flavour