FARA — Restaurant in England

Others with sensitivities - Do not believe what FARA is writing below. This is the forth time now I have adjusted this review.

At the end of the day there was nothing on the menu I wanted other than the full English breakfast with modifications listed below due to sensitivities.

There was no point in continuing to stay (when 2 meals arrived) and watch my friends eat when I was hungry. (My friends were hungry and didn’t want them going hungry).

I was told by the front staff the chef was unwilling to make the modifications. This is the first time I have ever encountered this.

Someone showed empathy with my situation. Knowing someone close to them who experiences similar issues.

I just hope this review will help others make an informed decision whether or not to eat here if they struggle with allergies or sensitivities. I certainly do not recommend this place if you have to be careful with your diet. You might end up going to another venue to eat food you like or go hungry.

Sensitivities are not a choice and paying for food you don’t want (Tofu) is not a fantastic alternative.

—— 1st review Do not go to FARA if you have allergies or sensitivities.

Asked for mushrooms, bread and eggs to be removed from their breakfast due to sensitivities and the chef declined.

I was told to come back to FARA on a week day.

Had to watch my friends eat whilst I could have nothing substantial with protein from the menu.

I was given my drink for free, but this is the first place that has declined to be accommodating to my sensitivities.

Second additional review Edit- Ended up going to ‘my fine deli’ down the road on my own.

Third additional review Edit after FARA response - I narrowed down my choice to the full English breakfast after considering my sensitivities looking at your menu.

I am unsure what you mean about the chef being accommodating understanding my sensitivities. I was told to come back on a weekday when it was less busy. (Not very practical when I was hungry and live more than an hour away).

I don’t eat out often due to the sensitivities so it’s a treat for me. I prioritise enjoying my meal when eating out so opted against other dishes including tofu.

Despite a lengthy wait for a table, I refrained from inconveniencing my friends by changing venues and instead researched alternatives.

Reassured by information on the “my fine deli” website, I initially planned to wait for my friends to finish their orders (two had arrived before I left). However I was hungry after seeing their food so headed to...

Saturday afternoon, just after 13.30, and the place is packed. Well, it should be to be honest. All the tables are full of bustle, and the waiting window stools are full of those hopefuls next to occupy and taste the delights of Fara! We didn't have to wait long, but we didn't even get to sample the window stools before being shown to a table. I have to say, there is a definite feel of Brighton here. That kind of bohemian laid back like it or leave it. It's a kind of likeable, fun arrogance. The menu is small, but I like that. It means the kitchen can really focus on the ingredients, what goes on the plates, and goodness me. What goes on the plates is so so good, delicious, and done very well. We ordered tea. Earl Grey for me, and builders tea for my girlfriend (her words not mine 😅). At the same time of going up and ordering our teas, we order our food. We ordered the Turkish Eggs and the Shakshuka. A 35-minute wait was advised, but hey, this is real food, and the place was packed. No big deal. Our teas arrived in glass tea kind of cafetieres on these wooden boards. I love a cuppa, and Earl Grey is a comfort for me. Not the best I have to say, even after leaving it for the recommend few minutes, it was still, well, boring. The builders tea the same. The wooden boards a disaster too, too small, spill disasters were narrowly avoided. Well, the food. There are no substitutions or additions allowed. It says it on the menu. Bold, very bold and brave. I get it. It's a this is our food. Proper belief in the plates. The Turkish eggs. Garlicky yoghurty oh my goodness yummyness. Everything is working in harmony. The chilli oil is just enough, and the dill is adding that aromatic lasting earthy balance. The toast we could have had more was really enough. Mopping up the last drips of egg and yoghurt mix to leave a spotlessly clean plate. The Shakshuka is the same. Jo said it was the best ever, and even asked if we could make it at home! Fara is a real pleasure to eat at. I can see this restaurant/cafe, not sure which, but it will grow and grow. I hope it does. I hope the kitchen team sticks to its guns and doesn't change the winning formula either. It's good, blinking good. Go, taste, and eat. Walk away with a similar...

This Place looked very appealing on arrival and we did recieve a warm welcome.

However.

When we proceeded to order breakfast. We went for four adult full English breakfasts and one child's portion. We had to ask for cutlery, condiments and napkins to a rather frosty response from the waiter and sadly a sense of inconvenience. Making us all feel uncomfortable to ask for anything further.

I had my son with me (2years old) and asked to order additional toast and butter however I was told that I could not order the toast until after the breakfast had been served, not acceptable in my opinion as we wanted him to have and eat toast before our main meal arrived.

I also struggled to understand why we couldn't simply remove items from the plate? I appreciate and understand the no swap options however why can't I not have something on my plate? The plate i am paying £15+ for?!? The ambience and setting was one we would recommend however the reactions and responses when making requests or asking for additional extras seemed uncomfortable and awkward from the staff. A simple explanation as to why our requests couldn't be accommodated would potentially of made this easier to accept. Just a suggestion, Perhaps a chef whom would be content in making changes, adaptations and ammendments to accommodate all customers may be a wonderful idea?!

What a shame Fara. An unjustified expense of...