TWO Milford Haven brothers are putting Pembrokeshire on the American culinary map.

Owned and run by former Milford Haven lads Illtyd and Dominic Barrett, the Sunken Hundred bar and restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, is a celebration of Welsh food and culture

Opened last August, the menu is stuffed full of delicious dishes, peppered with patriotism.

Diners can choose from Celtic cawl, Glamorgan sausage croquettes, “spectacular” lamb pasties, buttery braised leeks or flavoursome fagots.

After sampling some sautéed squid, seaweed puffs or mushroom-cured Gwaun Valley trout, guests can indulge their sweet tooth with a slice of bara brith or a traditional Welsh cake.

Named one of New York’s best new restaurants of 2016 by the Daily Beast food writer Mimi Sheraton, it has already welcomed Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies and actor Matthew Rhys among its thousands of visitors.

Lynda Bowen, who grew up in Milford Haven, but now live now in Sheffield, said a visit was a must for those seeking a ‘little bit of Wales in Brooklyn’.

“One highlight of our recent holiday in the States was a night out at the Sunken Hundreds bar,” said Lynda.

“Owner Illtyd and waitress Clemmie Evans gave us the warmest of Welsh welcomes and a great night out.

“Sitting in a Welsh bar, in stylish Brooklyn, eating seaweed Cheetos and talking about growing up in Milford, was something of a surreal experience.

“The food is good, proudly Welsh throughout and the Welsh cakes, made by American chef Tom, are the best.”

Barry Moor made sure to get a snap of him holding a copy of the Mercury on his visit.

He said: “We were made very welcome by Dom, who bought us a beer and explained the menu. Good food good beer and good company!”

As well as featuring a range of Pembrokeshire produce on the menu, the restaurant also proudly displays the well-known ‘Milford Haven – where the fish comes from’ poster.

Named after the mythical submerged kingdom of Cantre’r Gwaelod, the restaurant also has a Welsh fairytale library, so diners can brush up on their traditional tales while enjoying a bite to eat.

To whet your appetite, take a look at the menu at sunkenhundred.nyc