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The
Knaypa Restaurant, an idea conceived by owner Monika Milcarz, is
suitably located in Hammersmith, London, home to the UK's largest
Polish community. The restaurant is a result of Monika's penchant for
the London restaurant scene and her pang for good quality home cooked
Polish food. As a result, The Knaypa brings together the best of
traditional Polish cuisine with the modern flair of its highly
talented chef Dominik Moskalenko.
At The Knaypa you can choose from
two dining areas: the ground floor has a contemporary design with
pale wooden flooring, coloured opaque mirrors, red leather seating
and crisp white linen; the downstairs area, reminiscent of an old
Silesian inn, is more rustic and an entirely different proposition
altogether with dark wooden furniture, atmospheric lighting and
homely atmosphere. In keeping with the style of this lower section
the food is served in time-honoured fashion on hand carved lime
wooden platters adding a touch of authenticity to the whole affair.
The menu at The Knaypa has
something to tempt everyone from the robust country flavours of
Central Europe to lighter dishes that fuse Polish ingredients
prepared with finesse from the West. Dominik has worked in some of
the West End's most celebrated restaurants including Le Caprice and
Scott's of Mayfair where he was chef de partie and sous chef
respectively and evidence of his past experiences is apparent on the
menu. As well as Polish staples such as pierogi, golabki and bigos,
dishes include 'Soured Rye Flour Soup with White Sausage, Ceps,
Marjoram and Quail Eggs', 'King Prawns with Braised Fennel &
Basmati Rice', 'Venison Roulade on Red Cabbage with Lyonnaise
Potatoes', 'Wild Boar Loin with Buckwheat and Seasonal Vegetables',
'Pan Fried Salmon Fillet with Creamed Spinach' and 'Traditional Baked
Polish Cheesecake'. Knaypa's cellar boasts some superb accompanying
beverages to our food menu with a fine selection of Polish beers and
vodkas, both plain and flavoured, and a small but perfectly formed
wine list. Eastern Europe's most popular soft drink is Kvass and at
The Knaypa it is available on draught. A fermented drink made from
rye bread, Kvass is surprisingly refreshing and ideal for children.
The Knaypa is open seven days a
week for both lunch and dinner so, as they say in Poland, "Eat,
drink and loosen your belt!"
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