Slow Cooked. Fast.

I’ve recently realised how much I have missed reviewing food so I was excited to get the chance to try Smokeworks in Cambridge. I spotted the sign hidden down an alleyway in Cambridge and recognised the name thanks to some local reviews. I dragged my friend Katt, who has recently started a delicious food blog What Katt Does, inside and brought out my camera:

I was instantly drawn to the Pulled Pork Burger, as pulled pork is one of my favourite things. The bun is always a deal breaker with these dishes and I was impressed with the light, floury bun which housed my pulled pork, slaw and pickles. The pork was tasty and once I added a little BBQ sauce, the bun really came alive. A little like Nandos, you can choose two ‘minor sides’ or one ‘major side’ with your dish and I opted for the sweet potato fries. I often find that sweet potato fries can be soggy and disappointing but these were light, crispy and the perfect portion size. I was extremely impressed and would definitely order them again.

The presentation was similar to my favourite Leeds BBQ restaurant – Red’s True Barbeque. I can’t help but compare the two restaurants, as their premises are so similar. Red’s is fantastic, with huge portions, tasty meat dishes and a strong brand of ‘let there be meat,’ However, its Southern equivalent Smokeworks offers smaller portions but still tasty food. I’m not sure I would go for an evening meal, as the menu is fairly limited, but for lunchtime its perfect, thanks to the portion sizes and price.

Smokeworks has just released a brilliant lunch-time offer for just £8, which includes a main, fries and a soft drink. As I think this is the perfect place for lunch, I will definitely be returning to try out this deal very soon.
Have you tried Smokestack? Where is your favourite place to eat in Cambridge?