‘We try Nottingham restaurant’s Monster Munch fried chicken and discover jaw-dropping delight’
It is Monster Munch like you’ve never seen before
I’ve never seen Monster Munch on a Japanese food menu, however Nottingham restaurant Everyday People’s take on the classic had me intrigued.
I was fully expecting to order a ramen bowl for a light but filling lunch when visiting the city for a spot of shopping over the weekend.
Everyday People is a restaurant I have visited before, read our review here.
It serves ramen, dishes such as Packington pork tonkatsu, aubergine sanbaizu, plus Japanese inspired drinks including lychee sake with soda, and Suntory gin and tonic.
On this occasion I was heavily side-tracked by a Monster Munch themed dish.
Flamin’ Hot Monster Munch Fried Chicken is a limited-edition collaboration with hip hop artists Monster Florence.
I ordered two pieces - people can also order four - of crispy Japanese fried chicken thigh.
It was dipped in honey and gochujang oil, dusted with Flamin’ Hot Monster Munch seasoning and served with a ramekin of onion ranch dressing.
On the face of it, the dish shouldn’t work. Who adds Monster Munch to a classic fried chicken dish?
Then again I am not the brainchild that is owner and Masterchef finalist Pete Hewitt.
If I could clamber into his brain to see how he came up with this dish, I would.
For now, I’ll just have to tell you how jaw-droppingly sublime the Flamin’ Hot Monster Munch Fried Chicken was.
Thigh meat was succulent due to being cooked on the bone, but it was the flavour profile that threw my tastebuds head-first into a wild and wonderful party.
Tangy, fiery, punchy and moreish were the first few words that sprang to mind as I hungrily devoured meaty morsels.
My fingers were sticky and I dripped honey sauce everywhere, but for once, I didn’t care.
So I dove in and devoured the dish, washing it down with a refreshing lychee sake highball cocktail.
I love it when restaurants push boundaries; Pete and team do that, and a whole lot more.
The fried chicken dish is a tantalising twist on a classic, celebrating the best of popular culture, hip hop beats to create something altogether ingenious.
Everyday People continue to attract hungry diners from around the world, the latest is foodie star Adam Richman who filmed a Food Network show last month. It is due to be aired tonight (Monday, December 2, 2024).
I have made up my mind to visit Everyday People at least once a week until the limited-edition Flamin’ Hot Monster Munch disappears off the menu.
I also look forward to avant cooking from Chef Pete and the team, who in my humble opinion, continue to put Nottingham on the gastronomical map like no one else does.
We were served by the fabulous Georgia, whose top service and cheery smile provided a warm welcome to an otherwise chilly day.
- Lychee Sake Highball £8
- Pint Deya £7.20
- Shrimp Crackers £4
- Flamin’ Monster Munch karaage (2 pieces, £9 per portion, cost for 2 diners) £18
Total including service charge £40.92
What we ate at Everyday People Nottingham
Location: Everyday People, 12 Byard Lane, Nottingham NG1 2GJ
For more information about Everyday People click here.