Attention all cheese lovers! National Cheese Day is on the 4th of June, and there's only one way to celebrate: with an indulgence of glorious, gooey cheese. While no one needs an excuse to enjoy cheese, we thought it would be the perfect reason to curate our fave cheese-loaded dishes into your ultimate Cheese Bucket List…
1. Four Cheese Arancini Popolo's quattro formaggi arancini balls are bursting with a blend of creamy mozzarella, sharp parmesan, tangy gorgonzola, and nutty fontina. Served with truffle-infused mayonnaise and crispy sage leaves, they’re a cheese lover’s dream.
2. Cheesy Toast Fritzenberger has just dropped the ultimate throwback treat! Remember the legendary cheesy toast from Sizzler? Well, Fritzenberger South Bank is bringing back this iconic snack in all its original, mouth-watering glory (with a Fritzenhanced twist!). You know it’s the real deal too, because they managed to snag the last sizzler toaster!
3. Mozzarella Gyozas We’ve got two words for you: Mozzarella Gyozas! Grab these mouth-watering dumplings from Harajuku Gyoza. Served crispy-fried with cheese dust and oregano. We’re not exaggerating when we say these will be the best gyozas you’ll try!
4. Mac Balls Say hello to Brooklyn Depot's Mac Balls, featuring crispy-coated mac & cheese balls served with Depot sauce. These bites are perfect for satisfying your cheese cravings.
5. Sigara Borek The Sigara borek aka. a traditional Turkish spring roll from Ahmet's is a must-try! Stuffed with a mouth-watering blend of feta and mozzarella, parsley, and garlic dill yoghurt. These irresistibly cheesy rolls are a must-try for any cheese lover.
6. Pork Loaded Fries Meet the ultimate loaded fries. Tippler’s Tap’s pork loaded fries come topped with slow-cooked pulled pork, onion, beer-infused cheese, bourbon BBQ sauce, sour cream, and fresh shallots. These are a must-try.
7. Halloumi Bites Halloumi fans, rejoice! Barbossa’s pan-fried halloumi bites are served with chipotle mayo and lemon, making them the perfect cheesy starter.
8. OTTO Cheese Selection When it comes to after-dinner cheese, OTTO Ristorante is unparalleled. Their selection, featuring a blend of locally sourced and imported cheeses, is served with quince paste, pane carasau, and fruit bread. It’s simply chef’s kiss.
9. Tassie Baked Camembert The Tassie Baked Camembert at The Jetty is a must-try. Served with house pickles, fig paste, aged cheddar, pita, sourdough, and an optional drizzle of honey, this dish is pure cheesy perfection.
10. Cheesy Garlic Bread The Charming Squire's Cheesy garlic bread... two of our favourite things in one crispy masterpiece! Made with confit garlic and ale-infused cheese sauce. Pro tip: wash it down with any ice-cold beer for the ultimate combo!
11. Carbonara ai Funghi Indulge in the creamy and cheesy goodness of Vici's carbonara ai funghi. With bacon, fresh wild mushrooms, mascarpone cream sauce, spaghetti, and a generous amount of parmesan, this dish is a must-book for the weekend.
12.Vegan Cheese Toastie Love cheese but it doesn’t love your stomach? The vegan cheese toastie by Coco Bliss is everything you want in a decadent cheese toastie and guaranteed to be your new go-to.
13. Deep-Fried Korean Hot Dogs Dal Dal’s epic, deep-fried Korean hot dogs are an absolute must-try. Offering four different types of sausage and cheese laden hot dogs, drizzled with tomato sauce and mustard. It’s comfort food at its finest!
