The food here was out of this world, these photos are from two separate occasions and on both visits the food blew our minds. The different cuisines is definitely something we will have to explore on our next visit! The service was brilliant and my partners steak had so much flavour, I’ll definitely be getting that instead of the chowmein next time, although even that was probably the best I’ve had! it isn’t that difficult to find it’s just between the two arcades and you do have to go up some stairs to get to it but definitley worth it!.
Was staying in Clacton, so found this place through the Internet. This place can be quite hard to find, as it would look like it's part of the arcade! There is a big board outside though pointing to it.
The waitress was very friendly and chatty, we ordered two prawn dishes, but came up was chicken instead, they replaced these with the right order in no time and then we had one too many rice's to our order, so that then had to be taken away. Was a little bit funny how it got muddled up as at the time we was the only ones in the restaurant lol.
But more importantly our food was delicious, no complaints there, very tasty good size portions and reasonable price. Would come again.
Our first visit and what an absolutely wonderful experience. The best food that we have experienced in a very long time. We had a friend visiting us from Henley-on-Thames, who was really impressed, as we were too. Simon was very attentive and friendly. There is a function room which we didn't go into, but I am confident that all would be good in there too. What a gem of a find - we will, without a doubt, be eating there again. Highly recommended for anyone wanting that special meal.
Unassuming restaurant tucked away between the arcades on Pier Avenue. Very easy to miss.
Reading the great reviews we decided to give it a try. We arrived early and it was quiet as it was a weekday after the summer holidays, but we were looked after very well by Tia, who was very friendly and attentive.
Both the starters and mains we tried were delicious and cooked nicely. We would return again if we were in the area.
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9 Flags Cafe & Bristo in the quaint Clacton-on-sea area is really a must-go-to restaurant! The Asian/Oriental food is absolutely delicious!!! There are many varieties of dishes to choose from (vegetarian options available). We had lunch here (3 weeks ago, on the hottest day in July) after a lovely stroll on the seaside. The air conditioning in the restaurant felt so good! The decor is very pretty, exotic South Eastern Asian themed, clean and spacious. Simon, the friendliest and helpful waiter (and manager) is very well traveled with many years experience working abroad. We had very interesting conversations with him. There are separate toilet facilities for men and women just outside the restaurant. The restaurant itself is situated amongst the amusement arcade building. (There is a board outside and the name of 9flags on the small narrow door). You have to walk up a steep flight of stairs to reach the restaurant/toilet area. I couldn't see any lifts for wheelchair or pram access. There is no onsite car park for customers for the restaurant either (though there is one for staff only at the back). Highly recommended you give this restaurant a try when you are in the area!
Absolutely gorgeous meal, every dish was superb! Highly recommended..The staff / owner were very attentive, great service, will 100% be going back soon.
Absolutely amazing food and service!! By far the best restaurant in Clacton. I'm amazed by how the chef can cook so many different dishes from different cuisines and each one of them so perfectly!! The presentation is also flawless! There's no need of any other restaurant in Clacton : ) you can just go to 9 Flags and pick different dishes every time. The paella, the Hakka noodles, everything so tasty! The Nasi Goreng is absolutely divine (my favourite so far)!! Can't wait to come back and and try the other dishes! I used to come from London to Clacton for the weather and the beach, now I think I'll come back to eat this delicious food (not a joke)! I recommend 100%, you won't regret it!!
UPDATED: Came back again (3rd day in a row). This time I had the pleasure of eating the California Sushi rolls, the Lamb Biryani and the Dark Chocolate and Cherry Torte!It was soo good!! Its hard to pick my favourite. Next weekend I'll be back to Clacton and to this magnificent restaurant.
What a great find amazing food from this restaurant bit of a hidden location above the arcades, but well worth the effort 👌 a varied menu with lots of flavours and influences from around the world 🌎 friendly and helpful staff.
9 Flags Bistro Cafe, Clacton - Warm friendly & attentive service, meals delivered to the table in good time & the food cooked to perfection. The chef & manager made the effort to check we were happy with the food & service which was really appreciated. The prices are good with lots of choice of different world foods on the menu, I'd highly recommend this restaurant, it really does deserve local support & that of the towns visitors.
This is literally Clacton's best kept food/dining experience!! Blink and you may miss their restaurant but if you are here for a staycation any time soon, can't recommend highly enough....too much global cuisine on offer it was hard to decide! And with the amazing prices and v informative, attentive staff, led by Anil, including a friendly chat at your table with Chef Sumet aka Simon, you'd be mad to miss them if you are here!
Lovely place, the food was delicious and all the staff were very friendly, nice people. It's a definite place to eat out 10/10.
Lovley fresh made food to order. I was very impressed! I had the lamb for a starter and the chicken and broccoli mushroom pasta for main with the chilli fries and it was lovley, I highly recommend! The chef even came out half way through the meal to see if we was happy which was nice. Great prices too, I would return. 😁
Beautiful food, great staff which were very friendly, would definitely go bk, multi cuisine so you and your children can enjoy completely different choices, Simon was lovely and they even called us a taxi to go home,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, thanks for a lovely experience.
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Delivery time was spot on! I ordered the Beef burger with some salt n pepper wings (which were 1 but get 1 free) and the food was delicious. Burger was juicy and full of flavour and the wings were crispy and really delicious aswell. Thankyou I will be ordering from 9flags again.
Had dinner here and it’s lovely and straightforward - wonderful range of options! Had the chicken sweetcorn soup and prawn pad Thai - and it was excellent! Attentive and friendly staff, lovely relaxing venue. Found the stairs a challenge but I have mobility issues. The place is well worth the effort on the stairs and the waitress made sure I was OK. Definitely want to go again!
Big choice of different dishes from all over the world. Everything was very tasty and staff was very friendly😌 We will definitely be back!
Had a great meal here. Vindaloo best I've ever had and am back tomorrow for more. My son had the sweet n sour. Not the sugar loaded usual but a nicer version my son loved. Owner was friendly and helpful. Def the best place I've eaten in Clacton.
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Fisrst visit was disapointment, we came to reception no one was there, we were calling "hello someone's here?" but no respond so we took menu and sat behind table. After 5 to 10 minutes we call again if somebody there but nothing, so empty even staff was not there so we left. Next day we gave it another chance, this time staff was there. Waiter was very talkative and friendly. But we were only customers so he was hangin around our table all the time even when he brought food on table still standing there asking questions and talikng, not really comfortable while you tryin enjoy the food. However the food was DELICIOUS! I had chicken in blackbean sauce it was very nice, chicken was tender but not dry, blackbean sauce was really full of flavours, balanced beautifuly. So delicous, we decided to go there again two days later. This time we've been told they upgraded the menu but only thing which was UPgraded were prices. For example soup was £4.90 and now £8.50, after 2 days (maybe we shouldn't have mention we're from London on working trip, at first visit). Anyway place was empty again. I had chicken katsu curry which was not that good, curry sauce was delicous, on side there was pickled daikon or radish very nice as well, but hero of the dish - breaded chicken was disaster, 4 small slices of minced (hopefuly) chicken breaded in some regular / cheap breadcrumb, for sure it was not panko as it should be. Wasn't worth the price at all.
When I first sat down at table I was a bit hesitant. But when food came out it was well presented I had 5 kids with me and they all finished every bit of food. The waitress Martha was very helpful and the chef came out and greeted us and asked if their was anything he could of done better. I said about a kids menu and he said he has one and anyone can ask for anything if he has it he will do it. Next time I’m in clacton I’m definitely going back. Lovely staff and chef
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