The Chamber South Shields: a must try new menu

By Ania Askwith

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The Chamber, 1 South Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6AS

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Best for: seafood dishes, casual dining, South Shields restaurant, fusion cuisine, small plates, Asian food

The Chamber has recently turned one, and as we have been regulars since their opening night – you can read about our experiences so far here.

Small plates at The Chamber South Shields

Most recently we visited to try their new, exciting menu – with the small plates being our particular highlight.

I just love this style of dining and I think small plates are the way to go because it’s the perfect excuse to try a bit of everything, share with the table (or not, ha), and really get a feel for what a restaurant does best.

I think it makes meals more fun, more social, and way more exciting than just a standard starter-main-dessert situation. And I would lie if I didn’t add that I just LOVE when all the food comes out together and you see what an absolute feast you’re about to have! As a keen (hobby) food photographer, this is my idea of a great set up!

The new menu items we tried

We went for:

• Lamb chops (from the starter menu) – Sizzling lamb chops marinated in aromatic spices, grilled until tender and succulent, and covered in Chamber’s dynamite sauce.

• Dynamite prawn dragon roll – A fusion sushi roll featuring crispy dynamite prawns and soft cheese, topped with avocado and dynamite sauce. I have had their sushi before and they actually got even better at these! It was one of my highlights of the night.

• Birria tacos  – Authentic, slow-cooked beef birria served in soft tortillas, LOADED with cheese. I can’t tell you how flavoursome these were!

• Adana kebab skewers – Kebab skewers, we went for the beef. It was grilled to perfection and very tasty.

• Crispy okra fries – Okra fingers lightly coated in Chamber’s house masala batter. These were a real surprise of the night; I find okra fries tricky and had them many times where they were a little greasy, but these were crisp and lovely.

• Bao buns – Two soft, fluffy bao buns, I opted for dynamite prawn. This was my favourite dish of the night. The prawns were huge and cooked PERFECTLY. I could have about five of these little fluffy buns. They were gorgeous!

Why you keep going back to The Chamber

The Chamber holds a special place for me because I loved seeing this place first open, all the exciting menu changes, and I am SUPER excited about this new addition of small plates, which, in my opinion, is a great selection of dishes.

If you are South Shields based, this place is definitely worth a visit. And if you don’t fancy a meal out, they also deliver, so you can enjoy their food at home too.

Location

The Chamber is located at 1 South Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6AS. The nearest metro station is South Shields Metro Station, approximately a 5-minute walk from The Chamber. Street parking is available nearby.

Tips for visiting

• Try their small plates – They are a new addition to the menu and one of my favourite things they serve here! If you enjoy tapas, this is for you!

• Try their takeaway – They offer a takeaway service, so check out their menu for takeaway specials.

• BYOB – While they don’t serve alcohol, you can bring your own bottle, making your night a little bit cheaper. We aren’t big drinkers anyway, so always opt for their mocktails– the lychee spritz is my go-to!

If you love discovering things to do, places to go, and the best spots to eat and drink in the North East and beyond, be sure to follow my blog for more reviews, recommendations, travel tips, and hidden gems. And for a closer look at my day-to-day experiences, follow me on Instagram @ania.askwith for behind-the-scenes content and even more discoveries! Let’s explore together!

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