Since our Deliveroo Doorstep Taste Tour commenced a few weeks ago, our Taste Tour hosts have feasted their way around thr city, in search of the best Bristol Deliveroo food spots. Josie Gibson and our presenter, Jess, have tested out restaurants recommended by the locals, as well as compiling a list of delicious recs from our fantastically foodie audience.
Now it’s time to round things off with a final dose of top at-home dining tips with some recommendations from the Taste Tour hosts themselves…
1. Rock Salt
As you may have seen in our Taste Race video, our hosts were big fans of Rock Salt’s giant juicy king prawns in a Chettinad sauce. But what has been their go-to on Deliveroo since then? The Szechuan pork and Murg Butter masala are guaranteed to send your taste buds straight to foodie heaven.
2. Danny’s Burgers
Jess and Josie’s final stop in the Taste Race video was Danny’s Burgers, and their reaction to these impossibly juicy smash patties really says it all. All of these burgers deserve to be tried, but we say treat the double smoked bacon cheese burger and loaded fries as a matter of priority!
3. Laura’s Pizza
Laura’s Pizza has got their chewy Neapolitan bases down to a fine art, meaning you can’t go wrong with anything on their menu. But Salsiccia Picante with Italian fennel sausage, red onion, basil and home pickled chillies has got a special Taste Tour host seal of approval.
4. NOA Japanese
The NOA Japanese menu offers authentic Japanese cuisine at its finest (hence why it won Best Japanese for the region in the Bristol Deliveroo Restaurant Awards!). You can get everything from ramen and rice bowls to sushi and sashimi. But whatever you decide to order, don’t miss out on the Tori Katsuon.
5. Four Wise Monkeys
We struggle to think of a Deliveroo that’ll leave you feeling more nourished and restored than an aromatic Tonkotsu ramen from Four Wise monkeys. But whatever you do, don’t miss out on popcorn cauliflower with a gochujang glaze and spicy Korean fried chicken!
6. Nadu
We knew Josie was a big fan of Nadu’s Sri Lankan menu – which is why we put her in touch with them to create her own limited edition chicken curry that many of you will have tried at our food giveaway! But aside from her special Kalupol chicken, their black pork curry and flaky parottas are always a winner!
7. Tuk Tuck
When the craving for tasty pan-Asian street food hits, the Taste Tour hosts’ go-to is Tuck Tuk. Their dirty beef and kimchi loaded fries are truly a fine thing. They go perfectly with some sweet and spicy Korean tofu nuggets!
8. Bertha’s Pizza
This humble neighbourhood pizzeria serves long-ferment sourdough pizzas cooked in a hand-built oven, and our Taste Tour hosts simply cannot get enough of them. The umami bomb topped with smoked potato, black garlic and miso mayo is nothing short of a culinary masterpiece.
9. Reel Soul
Anyone who has had the pleasure of eating Reel Soul’s ethical, sustainably sourced fish will know that it’s the business. Served with tartare sauce and classic chip-shop chips, doused in salt and vinegar, it’s the ultimate comforting Deliveroo order.
10. Dragon’s Delicacy
Deliveroo-ing a dim sum feast to your front door is a sure fire way to take any day from an 8 to a 10. From their signature Sui Mai pork and prawn dumplings and crispy shredded chilli beef to Szechuan spicy chicken and braised rice noodles with shredded duck, their menu has everything you need for the perfect night in.
11. The Dough Kitchen
Neapolitan pizzas, Italian street food and home-made subs are what you’ll find on The Dough Kitchen’s menu – and we have it on good authority from our Taste Tour hosts that their margherita and caprese sub are both absolutely chef’s kiss.
12. Thali Montpelier
Indian food ticks so many boxes when it comes to picking a takeaway, not least because it’s perfect for sharing and maximising on how many dishes you can try. Our Taste Tour hosts’ fave Bristol Deliveroo food spots for this particular cuisine is Thali Montpelier – the Punjani Paneer and masala-fried potatoes being the top order.
13. Popti & Beast
You can never have too many recommendations for banging burgers, so our Taste Tour hosts have thrown in another that goes by the name of Popti & Beast. The double chilli cheese with a side of spiced fried mac and cheese bites is their top pick!