I decided to take another short drive to Blair Drummond Smitty Farm Shop, both to explore the shop and to grab some lunch. I enjoy visiting these types of places because they support local businesses, offering fresh, high-quality products. While they may be a bit pricier, the quality is worth it, and supporting local is always a fantastic idea.
Décor
★★★★★
Noise Level
★★★★★
Restaurant Temperature
★★★★
Table Dressing
★★★★
Restaurant Cleanliness
★★★★★
Disabled Toilets
Yes
The Food
Homemade Macaroni Cheese£9.95 Lightly seasoned macaroni pasta, cooked with the Smiddy cheese sauce. Served with a salad garnish.
I’ve visited this place a few times and tried various items from the menu. Today, for some reason, the homemade macaroni and cheese caught my eye.
Unsure if I’ve had it before, I decided to give it another shot or perhaps try it for the first time.
Upon arrival, I received a generous portion size with a pleasant but not overpowering aroma, accompanied by a lovely salad garnish on the side. Not being a fan of salads, I left that untouched.
Digging in, the macaroni and cheese was piping hot, as expected. The flavor was enjoyable, not overly strong, but a well-balanced cheese taste. I did find it necessary to add a pinch of salt, not my usual preference, but it enhanced the flavor.
Overall, the portion size, flavor, and value for money were excellent. If you’re a mac and cheese fan, it’s worth trying when you visit this place.
Dish Flavour
★★★★
Appearance
★★★★★
Serving Size
★★★★★
Aroma
★★★★
Value for Money
★★★★
MY RATING:
★★★★
Final Thoughts…
Another enjoyable visit here overall. I took a moment to browse through some of the products and had a delightful lunch. Supporting local businesses and farm shops is always a good practice.
Have you been here? Share your experiences in the comments below—I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Service / Staff
★★★★★
Ambience
★★★★★
Overall Value for Money
★★★★
MY OVERALL RATING
★★★★
The above blog post review is 100% honest and has not been influenced in anyway. Its a true representation of my visit, and my thoughts.
We offer a variety of delicious foods from different cultures, from Italian pasta dishes to Indian curries, Chinese spring rolls and kid’s meals, with only the freshest ingredients used to create flavorful dishes perfect for food lovers to enjoy a quick lunch or leisurely dinner.
Visit & Vibes
The team at Booffi in Clydebank extended an invitation for me to visit and see what they’re all about.
After watching numerous social media videos and hearing everyone rave about them, I wondered if they truly lived up to the hype. You know I always provide honest reviews, so we scheduled a date, and I paid them a visit.
Upon entering, I immediately noticed that Booffi is incredibly modern and spacious, with a pleasant atmosphere. It was a quiet moment, allowing me to check out the ambience before the crowd arrived.
Taking in the surroundings, my initial impression was of its sleek, modern design, and everything appeared exceptionally clean. I was warmly greeted and escorted to a booth, which, once again, was immaculately maintained.
As I settled into my seat, I took a brief look around and noticed I was situated right next to the main area, providing me with a view of numerous options both nearby and in the buffet area.
Glancing at the menu placed on the table in front of me, I discovered an extensive selection of beverages, including soft drinks, gin, whiskey, spirits, wines, cocktails, and for non-drivers like myself, mocktails.
Décor
★★★★
Noise Level
★★★★★
Restaurant Temperature
★★★★
Table Dressing
★★★
Restaurant Cleanliness
★★★★★
Background MusicLevel
★★★★★
The Food & Drinks
After a few minutes, a waitress approached and inquired about my beverage preferences. Given that I was driving, I opted for a mocktail. One in particular caught my eye: the Blue Hawaiian.
Upon arrival, it looked visually appealing, and from an aesthetic standpoint, one wouldn’t be able to discern whether it was a cocktail or a mocktail.
I raised the glass to my lips and took a sip, not anticipating much, as mocktails are typically just average. However, after that initial taste, a few seconds later, I was pleasantly surprised.
The flavour was truly amazing—so much so that I ended up ordering another one.
Whether you’re a cocktail enthusiast or prefer mocktails, I highly, highly recommend trying this. While it’s a sweet cocktail due to its ingredients, it’s not overwhelmingly so. The flavour profile was delightful and complemented my meal perfectly.
Once again, whether you’re a designated driver or simply visiting, I urge you to give this a try.
Flavour
★★★★★
Appearance
★★★★★
Serving Size
★★★★★
Value for Money
★★★★★
MY RATING:
★★★★★
The Buffet…
It was time to explore my options for starters. There were a few to choose from, and feeling a bit indecisive, I ended up selecting a couple of items. Regrettably, in my excitement, I forgot to take a picture of my selections. However, among the images I did capture, you’ll find one of the nachos below. While the nachos were enjoyable, they arrived slightly cold. Serving them warmer would have enhanced the experience. Additionally, I sampled some spicy chicken wings, chicken pakora, and fish pakora—all of which were truly delicious, boasting excellent quality.
After enjoying my starters, as mentioned earlier, it was time to choose my main course. This is where the restaurant truly shines.
The menu offered a wide variety of options, including Indian, Italian, Chinese, and grilled items.
Opting for some fried rice accompanied by South Indian garlic chilli chicken and chicken curry, I savoured every bite.
The chicken pieces were exceptionally tender, and the flavours were delightful.
Although tempted to go for seconds, I wanted to save room for dessert and sample a few more treats. With each dish exceeding expectations and bursting with flavour, I already have a list of items to try on my next visit.
Now, it was time to indulge in desserts.
Taking a walk to the dessert area was a good choice, with options ranging from cakes, ice cream, popcorn, a chocolate fountain (which wasn’t on tonight), and many other items. There were even some Indian sweets that piqued my interest.
I instantly spotted a cookie and decided to get one. Following that, I picked up a few small cakes to try them out. Next, I came across what I believe was gajar ka halwa (an Indian carrot dessert), and I couldn’t resist getting some jalebi, which I absolutely love!
I began with the cookie, and it was still lovely and warm, indicating it was made on the premises. It was incredibly delicious! I wish I had gotten up to grab another one or two.
The other desserts were also quite tasty, and the jalebi was really good, although I would have preferred them a little warmer. However, that’s just a personal preference.
Item Flavours
★★★★★
Final Thoughts…
Firstly, a big thanks to Boofi for the invitation, and please extend my gratitude to the chefs and staff.
What impressed me the most about this place was the meticulous care the chefs took in ensuring each platter was full and ready for anyone else approaching. Additionally, they were very attentive to cleanliness.
While the overall experience exceeded my expectations, I would have appreciated the staff checking in a bit more frequently to inquire about additional drink orders. I had to go up and ask for my second mocktail, but this might be the standard practice here.
In general, today’s visit surpassed my expectations. I’ve found buffets to be either a hit or miss with no in-between, but this one falls into the former category.
I confidently recommend this place for a visit, and personally, I believe it ranks among the better buffets out there and I will be adding it to my list to revisit.
Have you had the chance to visit? What are your thoughts?
Service / Staff
★★★★
Ambience
★★★★
Halal Friendly
YES
Overall Value for Money
★★★★★
MY OVERALL RATING
★★★★
It’s important to note that all the views and opinions expressed in my blog posts and vlogs are entirely personal, have not been influenced in any way and reflect my individual perspective. I value authenticity and honesty above all, and my content is a genuine reflection of my thoughts and experiences.
Dunfermline is – perhaps – the last place one might expect to find a restaurant that brings together the beauty of Scotland’s natural larder with the richness of Asian or Iberian cuisine, but…
Tucked away beside the entrance to Pittencrieff Park stands Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s – a kitchen and bar that marries the finest Scottish produce with the flavours and fragrances of the world.
Visit & Vibes
Yip doing a second post as my main post was about the Festive Sunday Lunch which is amazing and you should check it out, but this post is about everything else I had… Yip as you guessed was also amazing!
The Drinks
While at Jack O’Neill’s for my invitation, I opted for a mocktail since I was the designated driver that day.
Passion Mocktail £6.00 PASSION FRUIT PURÉE, LIME JUICE, SODA
The mocktail that caught my attention was called “Passion,” reminiscent of a non-alcoholic porn star martini. Visually, it resembled a Pornstar cocktail and taste-wise, it was remarkably close—so close that I indulged in two.
After enjoying a delightful Sunday festive lunch, I still had some room for a sweet treat to satisfy my sweet tooth.
Upon perusing the handmade desserts, I was drawn to the cheesecake, appreciating the implied care and attention in its preparation and presentation.
The arrival of the cheesecake showcased exceptional presentation, and upon tasting, I was genuinely impressed.
The cheesecake was perfectly light with a delightful flavour. Every element on the dish, whether savoured individually or combined, contributed to an amazing experience.
I can’t find any faults with it, and I highly recommend trying it for yourself.
Flavour
★★★★★
Appearance
★★★★★
Serving Size
★★★★★
Overall
After finishing the lunch and my added extras it was time to pay for the drinks and cheesecake but the staff here also included it which was very kind of them.
Do check out my first review, and also please do check here out as it’s now on my highly recommended list when I talk to people about places to try.
It’s important to note that all the views and opinions expressed in my blog posts and vlogs are entirely personal, have not been influenced in any way and reflect my individual perspective. I value authenticity and honesty above all, and my content is a genuine reflection of my thoughts and experiences.
