Lurra

Visit Date: 18/07/2024

Score: 43.5/50

Seymour Pl, London W1H 5BA, UK

Lurra takes its influence from the traditional charcoal and wood grills “Erretegia” found all over the Basque Country. This is a great culinary tradition that enhances flavour, aromas and respects the virtues of the product.

Lurra means “land’ in Basque. They have chosen this name as it reflects their guiding principles of serving authentic, natural and well sourced produce from their wild turbot to “Txuleta” steaks.

Their “old cows”: Their Galician Blond cows are reared in Northern Spain, grass fed and left to enjoy a full happy life outdoors. In the UK, most beef cattle are slaughtered before they are two years old, young for an animal with a life expectancy of 20 years. Theirs are bred to between twelve and sixteen years old. This has an impact on the marbling of the meat, giving a distinct and unique flavour. Their steaks are grilled over charcoal and due to the size of the animal, the rib eye is plenty to share between two.

On their specials board they often have a sirloin from British ex-Dairy cows, a type of beef that they are pioneering here in the UK. Once the tough life of dairy production is finished, the cow is “spent” and skinny having endured a life of milking and reproduction. When the cow can no longer produce enough milk to make her economical she would end up in cheap formats of meat such as mince. They take these ex milkers and lets them retire on grass. Over a couple of years, it is wonderful to see them develop into relaxed and fat old ladies. This type of beef originated in the Basque Country and is often referred to as the “Basque Cider House Steak” after a tradition of Basque farmers exchanging beef for cider at the Cider Houses. This is more than an ethical approach to farming and a solution for struggling dairy farmers, it is a testament that patience, extensive farming and good care of the animals makes for delicious beef.

Their other signature dishes include their Whole grilled wild Turbot, Octopus with pequillo & the burnt Basque cheesecake which they have been proudly serving since we opened in 2015. Even their seemingly simple tomato salad has a reputation all of its own!

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http://www.lurra.co.uk/

9 Seymour Pl,
London
W1H 5BA