Restaurant in Sarbinów — Review by KSIĄŻULO
Sarbinów, Poland — Polish, Seafood
The reviewer visits a restaurant in Sarbinów that has faced controversy over serving large portions of fish. The reviewer discovers that the allegedly fresh cod is actually frozen in nitrogen, and multiple dishes taste old and poorly prepared, with long wait times for service.
What was great: Nothing mentioned
What could improve: Waiter took 20-30 minutes to serve, cod claimed to be fresh but was frozen in nitrogen, old and dry cod that appeared to be from previous day, hard potatoes with crispy edges, stale taste overall, poor quality dishes, questionable freshness despite claims
The Dishes
The main focus of the review was on the cod (dorsch), which the staff claimed was fresh. However, the reviewer quickly discovered through questioning that the fish was actually frozen using nitrogen preservation technology, not fresh as advertised. The cod itself tasted old and dry, appearing as though it had been prepared from the previous day or even earlier. The accompanying potatoes were equally disappointing, being extremely hard and crispy at the edges, tasting stale and reheated. The overall impression of the dishes was that they tasted like leftovers from previous days.
The Experience
The service was notably poor, with the reviewer waiting approximately 20-30 minutes just to get the waiter's attention. The atmosphere and overall vibe of the establishment gave off suspicious and questionable impressions.
Value & Pricing
The reviewer mentions that a kilogram of fish in a restaurant typically costs around 200-300 Polish zloty, which raises concerns about the actual value being provided to customers.
Notable Moments
The waiter claims to have fresh cod, but upon questioning, admits the fish is frozen in nitrogen preservation, not actually fresh
The reviewer observes that the cod looks like it has white ice crystals similar to ice from a home freezer
The potatoes are so hard and crispy at the edges that the reviewer compares eating them to consuming yesterday's or the day before yesterday's leftovers
The Verdict
This restaurant is not recommended. The establishment has a history of changing its name due to previous controversies regarding fish portions and quality. The reviewer's visit confirms concerns about dishonesty regarding ingredient freshness, poor food quality, and inadequate service. Customers should avoid this establishment.