food blog by Jake
What is burnt Basque?
Quite simply: a food blog!
I am from Abergavenny but have spent the vast majority of my adult life in Cardiff.
Therefore, this food blog consists of in-depth reviews of venues in the South Wales region. I do however, often venture further.
I visit a variety of places. Whether it’s fine dining, street food, cafes, pop-ups, kebab houses, casual dining or fast food. There is something here for everyone.
All of my pieces/articles can be found if you scroll a little further down. The links to my social media pages (Instagram and Twitter) are available at both the top and bottom of this page.
Happy reading!
Recent Posts

Tir A Môr
An invited review of Tir A Môr, the restaurant located inside the 5* voco St David’s hotel on Cardiff Bay.

Salkaara
Review of Salkaara Indian Restaurant (Llandaff North).
Madrid - A Miniature Guide
A piece on a long weekend spent in Madrid.

Kongs Restaurant
Review of Kongs Restaurant (Abergavenny) evening banquet offer.

Ox Club
Review of Ox Club (Leeds).

Boonta Too Thai
Review of Boonta Too Thai (Abergavenny).

Gurkha Corner
Review of Gurkha Corner (Abergavenny).

Chinese Fast Street Food
A review of the newly opened ‘Chinese Fast Street Food’ off of Queen Street in Cardiff city centre.

Nook
Review of Nook (Canton).

The Angel Hotel
Review of an evening meal in The Angel Hotel (Abergavenny).

Burger Shop
Review of The Burger Shop (Hereford).

The Crown at Pantygelli
Review of a Sunday roast at The Crown (Pantygelli/Abergavenny).

Heaneys
Review of Heaneys (Pontcanna) long tasting menu.

Happy Lok Diner
Review of Happy Lok Diner (Cardiff) set menu for two people.

Butterflies Bar and Kitchen
Review of Butterflies Bar and Kitchen (Blaenavon).

Hispi
Review of Hispi (Didsbury) New Years Eve tasting menu.

Top 10 of 2022
My top 10 dining experiences of 2022.

Y Bwyty Bach
Review of Y Bwyty Bach (Crickhowell).