Comparing Sticky Toffee Pudding across three restaurants — an honest verdict

I ate Sticky Toffee Pudding at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of malt vinegar varied significantly — only one got it right. The rich and savoury profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely.

British cuisine was shaped by the Empire, introducing curries and international ingredients into the national diet. The best version came from a full English café breakfast, which felt authentic. dry cider was offered at all three but only one knew how to serve it properly. The gap between mediocre and excellent Sticky Toffee Pudding is larger than you'd think.