You are here: London Online > London Restaurants > Cicada

Cicada

About Cicada

A trendy bar-restaurant in the self-consciously fashionable Clerkenwell, Cicada's mix of strong design, fun, and inexpensive food continues to attract a regular media industry crowd. There's a large, airy bar for the boozers, and top notch Pan Asian goodies served from an open plan kitchen for the peckish. Miso soup, delicate dim sum, tempura, sashimi and curries are all here, as well as some scrumptious barbeque specials. The wine list is extensive, though cocktails (from £6) are the drink of choice. When things heat up, head downstairs to the bijou club room. Or, on summer evenings, be seen sitting outside with a Bangkok bellini or three. Cicada has it all.

Full a la carte

Starter

soups:
- duck & lemongrass broth £5.50

dim sum:
- edamame, soy & mirin £3.00
- salt & pepper tofu £4.50
- san choi bau £6.50
- crispy fried fish £5.50
- wok fried mussels, black bean & ginger £6.50
- prawn & chive dumplings £6.00
- chilli-salt squid £6.00
- prawn sesame toast £6.00
- baby pork spare ribs £5.50
- crispy pork belly, soy & black vinegar £6.00

salads:
- tuna & watercress £9.00
- duck, watermelon & cashew £10.00

futo maki rolls / sashimi:
- asparagus & enoki futo maki £5.50
- salmon, seabass & tuna sashimi £8.00
- prawn & oba leaf futo maki £7.50

tempura:
- sweet potato & avocado, ponzu £6.50
- rock shrimp, jalapeno sauce £10.50

Main Course

curries:
- aubergine & lychee / green chicken £9.50 / £11.00
- lamb rendang, betel leaf, sweet potato £12.50

bbq / roasts:
- cinnamon chicken, chilli plum sauce £11.00
- aromatic duck, red vinegar (dinner only) £16.00
- beef bulgogi, chap chae £15.00

specials:
- tofu & mushroom toban yaki £8.50
- phad thai - vegetable / chicken or prawn £8.50 / £10.00
- steamed whole seabass, szechuan sauce £13.00
- black cod, sweet miso £16.50

sides:
- wok fried vegetables, soy £3.00
- bok choi, oyster sauce £3.00
- sweet ginger noodles £3.50
- steamed or egg fried rice £2.50 / £3.00

Dessert

- cicada ices £5.00
- chocolate pudding (20 mins) £5.50
- white chocolate & berry dumplings £5.50
- affogato £5.75

Bars Near Cicada

In-house
132 - 136 St John Street
London
EC1

One of the first bars in Clerkenwell, which opened in 1987 has become well established with residents and City folk alike. Excellent wine list, beers on tap and bottle. Ideal for a drink in the height of summer as they offer outside seating.¬Match
45-47 Clerkenwell Road
London
EC1M 5QR

Match is very popular for their superb mouthwatering cocktails.
Roadside tables are available if you fancy watching the world go by. Filled with local city types and the trendy Clerkenwell crowd.

Additional Information

Address:

132-136 St John Street, Farringdon, EC1V 4JT

Nearest tube:

Farringdon

Average Price:

Under £24/€34

Opening times:

Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm. Mon - Sat 6.pm - 11pm. Closed Sundays & Bank Hols

Dress Code:

None

Advertisements