insideKENT Magazine Issue 74 - May 2018 | Page 93

7 Hotel & Diner // Halstead nr Sevenoaks
The 7 Hotel & Diner is a bit of a gem in Kent . It ’ s a lively , colourful diner in the American 1950 ’ s kind of style , and the menu is a good choice of burgers , hot dogs , chicken dishes and more . When we say a good choice , we definitely mean it . There are many different variations of these classics that you can choose from including the Sweet Carolina ( a burger smothered in barbecue sauce ), the Elvis ( with peanut butter and bacon ) and the Area 51 with 7 Diner ’ s special liquid fire hot sauce and cheese !
Hot dogs have the same great choice , and there are plenty of sharing platters too . It ’ s the kids ’ menu that really makes this place stand out though , and that has a great range on it too such as The Cod Father ( fisher fingers in a bun ) and the Mini New York Hot Dog . As well as all this , the milkshakes here are thick and delicious and come in some unusual flavours ( bubblegum , salted caramel , Skittles …) and to top everything off there is a fantastic children ’ s play area outside !
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. 7hoteldiner . co . uk / 01959 535890
Hattusa // Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells
Hattusa is a Turkish restaurant with two convenient locations ( Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells ) where you can taste the real cuisine of Turkey and learn about the country ’ s history while you do so . You can even be treated to a view of samples of traditional Turkish pottery around the restaurant , and the helpful staff will happily point out their recommendations from the mouthwatering menu .
Or why not try something completely new ? There are many dishes to choose from including adana ( lean minced lamb skewered and grilled over charcoal ), chicken kofte yogurtlu ( marinated chicken mince skewered and grilled over charcoal chopped on a bed of bread , topped with tomato sauce and yogurt then drizzled with butter ) and vegetable beyti ( falafel with humus , patlican soslu and hellim , wrapped in lavash bread and topped with tomato sauce , then drizzled with butter served with yogurt and bulgur rice ). There are also meze sharing platters and a tasty kids ’ menu so that the whole family can try something new .
www . hattusa . co . uk / 01732 463752 and 01892 513449
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