The stunning Les Cubes Kalinka Malinka Restaurant, set in the Golden Mile among the popular Oasis Club urbanisation, is definitely one of the finest dining experiences you will encounter here on the coast.<\/p>\n
The recently refurbished spot with an idealistic palm tree and beachfront setting definitely appeals to the more discerning diner. Each dish has been carefully thought out by the new head chef Tim Van Buchem who has recently swapped counting calories at the neighbouring 5* restaurant, Healthouse Las Dunas, to join the new team at Les Cubes. Before that he worked under the famous Dutch chef Schilo Van Coevodern at the world famous Finca Cortesin in Casares.<\/p>\n
Van Buchem has turned his artful hand into creating a menu that appeals to most Mediterranean taste buds. Plus, he also oversees the C\u00e9st La Vie Restaurant, where he is able to bring more Asian influences into the menu. Van Buchem is originally from Indonesia but trained in Holland.<\/p>\n
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THE TASTING MENU<\/p>\n
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Our testers were treated to the ultimate in tasting menus. A 6-course culinary extravaganza that definitely did not disappoint. The appetiser of smoked salmon marinated in vodka rolled in saffron mayonnaise on crisp bread was on point. This was shortly followed by a very colourful pickled mackerel fish with seasonal vegetables on a blackcurrent jus. It readily emerged that the food at Les Cubes tastes too good to eat – but we did anyway with gusto.<\/p>\n
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Next up was a smoothly blended cauliflower and cream soup served with red prawns and pistachios. You would be forgiven for thinking that this food match doesn\u00b4t quite shape up but the flavours actually really complimented each other. Definitely worth a try.<\/p>\n
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We knew the tantalising main course was coming which was a succulent slow cooked chicken breast with a delicious almond sauce on a bed of quinoa and seasonal vegetables. Pure perfection and the meat and sauce were to die for. You can only imagine our shock (and delight) when the second meat course came out. A sizzling beef steak consisting of tenderloin and T-Bone on a spicy tomato sauce with lightly saut\u00e9ed courgettes and asparagus complimented by a red wine jus.<\/p>\n
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It should be mentioned here that after our plentiful 4 courses that the portion sizes are not incredulous but not minute either. A perfect size to appreciate the flavours but not leave you wanting for more.<\/p>\n
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IN FOR A TREAT<\/p>\n
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We knew dessert was going to be special. Taking all the tat out of the traditional Pina Colada cocktails \u2013 a pineapple comfit base was topped with Pina Colada sorbet (taken fresh from the bar that very day). This was garnished with a thinly sliced dried slice of crispy Pineapple. Absolutely superb. The following chocolate fondant definitely involved a repositioning of the belt buckle but it was all worth it. It was served with pistachio ice cream and raspberries to garnish. If you are attempting one of these at home we quizzed Van Buchem on how he made ours so perfectly, with a little bit crispy on the outside, ideally melted on the inside but no goey explosion on taking the first bite. The secret is to cook yours on a 180 degree heat for exactly 8 minutes. Thank us later!<\/p>\n
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IN SUMMARY<\/p>\n
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Les Cubes, as well as having one of the finest menus and some of the most delicious food on the coast, has that extra something special. That \u201cje ne sais quoi\u201d when you walk in with high ceilings and modern art deco \u2013 aptly on the cube theme, you are mesmerized in the first 10 seconds. The Golden Mile beachfront scenery and also the service are second to none. This review could not be complete without a mention of the ever-attentive second in command Caesar who was on hand to attend our every whim and gave a superb wine match. So in summary we can say that this restaurant was absolutely faultless. If you haven\u00b4t yet tried Les Cubes \u2013 it\u00b4s a must.<\/p>\n
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