Twelve Fusion Kitchen

David Simkins

Probably the best fine dining experience in Southport. Paulo combines his homeland’s Portuguese dishes with Japanese cuisine (the latter learned while working in a Japanese restaurant) to great effect. The seared scallops, Portuguese fish stew and pastel de nata were all excellent, washed down with a bottle of vino verde and little measures of port. Paulo is very personable and deserves to do well. A relatively expensive experience but worth it if you’re happy to spend such money on quality food & service.

Malavai Hood-Fredriksen

Well that was amazing! We had just the nicest meal tonight and I heartily recommend this place. The atmosphere is very very laid back. Paulo is such a friendly man and very laid back in his approach to customers. He doesn't try and rush you through the food, we sat for nearly three hours and, while I admit it wasn't busy, there was no sense of us taking up room, unlike other restaurants. The dress code is casual (you're fine in jeans and a t-shirt) and there is parking (on street) which is free after 6pm (I think). Now the food - gorgeous. Everything was fresh, well cooked, and extremely tasty. I had the Portuguese Trio, chicken teriyaki with fried garlic rice and then an almond tarte (with almond liqueur over) and dairy free ice-cream to finish. The trio was excellent - greens perfectly cooked, tasty balance of flavours and textures. It's not a big starter, but every individual morsel of the trio gives you a different experience: fishy, smoky, umami yet sweet. The main of chicken was one of the most moist chicken dishes I've ever eaten, the sauce was delicious and it wasn't just all rice with a bit of protein (see pictures). Finally, the almond tarte. It was like the stuff you get inside an almond croissant but at another softer, less sweet and processed level. I even enjoyed the dairy free ice cream (which my partner swore they couldn't tell it was dairy-free). We didn't have wine, but we did have a white port shot to start, which was amazing and sweet like a dessert wine, and a palette cleanser before the main course (neither were on our bill, both were offered). I really cannot praise this place and our host Paulo enough. It was a perfect evening for us - good food, good company, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Vanessa Kelly

A beautiful little gem of a restaurant, tucked away off the beaten track. Stylishly decorated. Beautifully clean. Paulo’s menu is absolutely delicious. Impeccable attention to detail and very personal service. I highly recommend you pay him a visit.