Londoners are in for a gastronomic revelation this june with the launch of Jan of Clapham’s Northcote Road. Offering guests a taste of the Caspain, Jan will celebrate flavours that border this Eastern Water, taking influence from the likes of Iran and Turkey. Middle Eastern flavours combined with innovative cocktails all set in a flamboyant surrounding that give a firm nod to its hertiage, Jan will be the new go-to restaurant for those wanting something entirely unique.
At the core of Jan’s cooking will be its impressive, medieval-style charcoal oven. This will act as the centre point of the menu producing traditionally cooked bread, meat and vegetable dishes. Signature items from the menu include, perfectly Grilled Lamb Chops and Slow Roast Shoulder in a Pomegranate Glaze served with Chickpeas and Caspian Spices, Sea Bream with Harissa and Preserved Lemons, Charred Miso and Tahini Spiced Cauliflower and a must-try Caspain Spiced Roast Chicken – for two – served in a beautifully scented Cardamon and Rosemary Brotgh alongside Spiced Aubergin. Main courses will start from £12.
Beyong the chorcoal dishes, there will also be a selection of smaller plates perfect for sharing. THese will include simple dishes with a twist such as home-made Courgette Hummus, Sticky Sumac Chicken Wings, Lamb Kofta Sewers with Pomergrante Molasses and Rare Beef Salad wth Charred Leeks, Yoghurt and Garlic Dressing – all destined to be mopped up with Jan’s flatbread, warm from the oven with Za’atar spiced oil.
Jan knows the importance of an exciting side dish packed with flavour and will offer just that; Courgette Salad with Fresh Herbs and Saganaki Cheese, Blackened Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Onion Rings and Spiced Yoghurt and Za’atar fired Potatoes all look set to become firm favourites. Those with a sweet-tooth are advised to leave plenty of room for Jan’s home-made lemon cake served with warm poached nectarines, creme fraiche, pistachios and vanilla salt!
The restaurant itself will incorporate three seperate areas with 53 covbers in total, For those wanting to enjoy the flavours of the Caspain Al Fresco, a comfortable and heated seating area will be located at the front of the restaurant. Inside, the front area will offer a light and airy space with mirrored ceilings, perfect for day-time dining as well as a relaxed bar area with counter seating, where guests can stop by for a cocktail or to, The drinks menu at Jan will offer refreshing and zingy cocktails or two. The drinks menu at Jan will offer refreshing and zingy cocktails incorporating delicate teas, lots of Middle Eastern spices and plenty of fresh fruit like pomegranate and melon. All syrups, juices and specialist ingredients will be freshly made on site and there will be a “Jan” beer to try with flavours of ginger and coriander – created especially for the restaurant by “Brew By Numbers” – a craft microbrewery in Bermondsey.
Jan’s music is as unqiue as its Caspain Flavours. From morning till close your gastronomic adventures will be complemented by a playlist built in-house, offering you a taste of old and enw school classics. The back of the restaurant will have more of a decadent, evening feel to it with wooden timber flooring, feature tiling, and paintings in heavy gold framing. There will also be long tables perfect for feasting and sharing food with friends! As open kitchen will showcase Jan’s stunning charcoal oven and grill so diners can enjoy the theatre of watching their dishes being crafted.
Faizan Iqbal, Jan’s Founder comments:
“Our aim is to create somewhere different in Clapham where guests can come and enjoy beautifully cooked, simple dishes with lots of Caspian flavours as well as really well-made cocktails in fun and flambouyant surroundings!”
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