Bar Soba

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Hello it's me I am still kickin. Deal number 5- Bar Soba Merchant City!



Now this one was interesting because Bar Soba previously had a very-well known student deal for the past few years: 2 for 1 mains. However while doing some research for this blog I found out that they had gotten rid of this deal (SHOCK HORROR) and replaced it with another one completely.

Now, the annoying part about this deal is that you've gotta work for it. Like really want it. By this I mean you have to apply for it online and go collect your student card at your local Bar Soba. Which I know is a chore for first-world uni students.

But honestly a deal that's pretty worth it.

The student deal consists of: 50% of all food on the main menu and 25% off of drinks.


(T&Cs- valid all day Sunday to Thursday ad 12pm to 5pm on Fridays) 

I know it's a bit different than the other deals I've done but I thought 50% off a wHoLe MeNu was definitely worth a go!

There's so much choice with this deal that it was overwhelming. So we thought we'd just get a few small plates and share them. Vegetarian, seafood, chicken~ bar soba really caters to everyone which is a big part of its appeal.

However we had to wait quite a while before being able to place our orders- the place was relatively busy and the poor staff seemed really overwhelmed.

Drinks-wise, we ordered 2 pints of Amstel (this blog has really increased my day drinking). We also chose to order four small plates:

Dirty Katsu Fries, Tiger Prawn Tempura, Salt & Pepper Squid and Fried Chicken Gyoza Dumplings.



The food arrived relatively promptly, and can I just say the presentation and the attention to detail was amazing. Definitely the most Instagrammable food deal of them all.

LOOK at this beautiful lime wedge! Such cute! Much Wow!



The food was fantastic. Taste-wise probably one of the top deals. Absolutely no regrets whatsoever.

And the best part is we got 2 pints and 4 decently sized small plates for £18.50. Definitely doesn't break the bank.



Now some final ratings:

Taste: 8/10 (fantastic but a lil spicy for me again)

Choice: 10/10 (honestly best one so far no doubt)

Ambience: 7/10

Service: 6/10 (the staff was fantastic think they could probably use an extra person)

Value for Money: 8/10

Alcohol Factor: PASS
Even if it's just 25% off drinks it's still so much better than nothing !

OVERALL: 7.8




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