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The Lodge Restaurant and Bar is located in Tuddenham, near Dereham in Norfolk and it has quickly established itself as a premier dining spot amongst enthusiastic locals and interested visitors. Considering that they use only the freshest and seasonal local produce, it is no wonder they've become the talk of the town, and the culinary skills of their chef a matter of delight. The stylish décor with high backed leather chairs and glossy floors does not detract from the fact that this is a well loved eatery and on sunny days, al fresco dining seems like a great option.

From the à la carte menu, there are starters of pan fried peppered lambs liver deglazed in a white wine cream upon a walnut bread croute followed by a pan roasted duck breast hand carved upon a potato, apple and sultana rostii with sweet plum sauce. The puddings at the Lodge will sway the most sincere calorie counter and there's an excellent wine list to support your dining choices.

The ancient city of Sukhothai has become iconic for those who want to represent Thailand in the West, an exotic and vibrant version that brings forth all the fascination that surrounds this far Eastern country. Sukhothai Restaurant opened its second branch in Dereham's town centre in 2007 and has become well acclaimed by an ever increasing clientele.

Fresh and free from chemicals and preservatives, the ingredients used by Sukhothai are locally sourced, and their dishes cooked individually. They also hold the distinction of serving vegetarian alternatives that are not based in meat or chicken broths and the variety is exhilarating.

For starters, try the gai hor bai toi, tender marinated chicken, lightly spiced and wrapped in Thai leaves, served with a soy vinaigrette, and move on to the weeping tiger, fine slices of tenderloin steak with coriander, lemon and chilli sauce. Soups, stir fries, noodles and Chinese dishes also feature prominently on the menu.