{"id":1735,"date":"2017-06-03T04:15:20","date_gmt":"2017-06-03T03:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/malaysiacampus\/?p=1735"},"modified":"2017-06-03T04:22:37","modified_gmt":"2017-06-03T03:22:37","slug":"a-university-students-guide-to-the-best-restaurants-in-southampton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/malaysiacampus\/2017\/06\/03\/a-university-students-guide-to-the-best-restaurants-in-southampton\/","title":{"rendered":"A University Student’s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Southampton"},"content":{"rendered":"

While the food choices in Southampton may not be as extensive as London, however, the city does have its own share of quality restaurants with extensive range of cuisines on offer, be it the traditional English Breakfast or some\u00a0exotic Caribbean curry. \u00a0Here is a list of some of Southampton’s finest restaurants, in no particular order, along with special deals\/discounts they offer to fit your student budget!<\/p>\n

Picolo Mondo
\n<\/strong>Cuisine: Italian<\/em>
\nPrice Range: 8-12\u00a3
\nLocated in the city-centre, right opposite the Civic Centre, Picolo Mondo is one of the finest Italian restaurants in the city. Range of pizzas and pastas coupled with signature Italian coffee make for a perfect Italian meal. Additionally, the traditional Italian desserts on offer here such as Tiramisu and Cassata are a must-try! Full menu can be found here<\/a>.
\nPromotions\/Discounts Available:<\/em> Any Pizza or Pasta for \u00a36.50 on Weekdays from 12 – 3 PM.<\/p>\n

\"Selection<\/a>
Selection of Pastas and Pizza available at The Picolo Mondo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Real Greek
\n<\/strong>Cuisine: Greek<\/i>
\nPrice Range: 12-15\u00a3
\nRecently opened at The New West Quay, this Greek restaurant offers range of signature Greek dishes. Whether you’re a craving a quick bite in a Souvlaki wrap or a three-course Greek pita-dip platter, the lively\u00a0ambience and quality food at this restaurant never disappoints. Full Menu can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.
\nPromotions\/Discounts Available:<\/em>\u00a0A 3-course Athenian Dinner set available for \u00a311.95.<\/p>\n

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The Pitta Platter at The Real Greek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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‘Chicken w\/Grilled Vegetables’ main course from the Athenian Set at The Real Greek.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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UniKebab<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Chicken Shish Kebab in Pita with Chips and Salad at UniKebab.\u00a0<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cuisine:\u00a0Turkish
\n<\/em>Price Range: 5-7\u00a3<\/em>
\n<\/em><\/strong>Perhaps the best restaurant on Burgess Road, close to the Highfield Campus, UniKebab offers delicious Turkish food at affordable prices. Be it the usual, chicken\/lamb shish kebab or a fusion dish in Arabian style Calzones or Pizzas, Unikebab serves an array of delicious filling dishes. Full menu available\u00a0here<\/a>.
\nPromotions\/Discounts Available:<\/em>\u00a0Any two large pizzas with a two-litre\u00a0soft drink available for\u00a0\u00a310.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Tram Stop
\n<\/strong>Cuisine: English
\n<\/em>Price Range: 8-10\u00a3
\n<\/em>Another newly opened gem at Portswood, The Tram Stop is British pub\/restaurant with abundance of signature British\/European dishes with delightful twists. Favourites include Chicken\/Prawn\/Beef Burgers served with Sweet Potato chips and coleslaw.
\nPromotions\/Discounts Available:<\/em>\u00a0Vary on a monthly basis, includes Buy 1 Get 1 Burger Free every Wednesdays.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Range of Burgers on offer at The Tram Stop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sakura
\n<\/strong>Cuisine: Japanese
\n<\/em>Price Range: 8-12\u00a3
\n<\/i>Fancy some Spicy Japanese Ramen or an assorted set of Sushi? Sakura has you covered. Situated at The Bedford Place, about 15 minutes from the main High field campus, this Japanese restaurant offers range of authentic Japanese dishes at affordable prices. To top it all off, you can end a perfect sushi platter with a scoop of Matcha or Sesame ice-cream, or both, if you like! Full menu can be found here<\/a>.
\nPromotions\/Discounts Available:<\/em>\u00a020% Student Discount on Weekdays if you pay by cash.<\/p>\n

\"Japanese<\/a>
Japanese Salmon Set at Sakura.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"The<\/a>
The Chocolate Fountain at Cosmo’s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cosmo’s
\n<\/strong>Cuisine:\u00a0International Buffet
\n<\/em>Price Range: 14-17\u00a3
\n<\/i>Located at The New West Quay, Cosmo’s buffet comprises of the most extensive of cuisines at economical prices. Ranging from popular European dishes to exotic Mongolian food, Cosmo’s has dishes to satisfy everyone’s\u00a0taste palette. The most popular sections include the Japanese “Teppanyaki” section, which is a live stir-fry station of the meat of your choice. Desserts include a\u00a0chocolate fountain along with marsh-mellows to be coated upon apart from numerous ice-cream and cake choices. Cosmo’s makes up for a perfect celebration meal, be it a birthday or the end of term!
\nPromotions\/Discounts Available:<\/em>\u00a020% Student Discount from Monday-Thursday.
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Special Mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

The Student Union Caf\u00e9<\/strong>:<\/em>\u00a0Perhaps my most frequented meal during term-time, the all-day Breakfast at the Student Union Caf\u00e9 is the best meal for any university student. Available from 8 AM to 6 PM every weekday, the breakfast is reasonably priced at \u00a33.20 for 7-items plus a complimentary drink.\u00a0
\nFusion<\/strong>:<\/em>\u00a0Fancy some Malaysian food in the UK? Fusion, located in the city-centre offers numerous Malaysian dishes ranging from the national-favourite Nasi-Lemak to a Curry Laksa.
\nJRC Global Buffet<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/em>Another economical buffet in the city, JRC has the best of desserts in town!<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Breakfast available at the Union Southampton Caf\u00e9 and the Bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The<\/a>
The ‘Nasi-Lemak’ at Fusion Asian Cuisine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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