Tucked away down a windy residential street in Hackney, Japanese restaurant Uchi feels like a neighbourhood gem. Self-describing as a home-style café, “Uchi” fittingly means “house” in Japanese. Its unique Japanese ambience is evident even before you step inside. The large windows offer a view of the horigotatsu tables and wooden stools and once inside, … Continue reading Uchi
From LA chef Julian Denis comes Facing Heaven, a successor to Hackney-based vegan Chinese Mao Chow. Tucked on a corner around the back of Mare Street, it’s an unassuming, nameless shopfront. Once inside, though, low key it is not. With black-and-white chequerboard flooring and low neon lights reflecting off every surface, this small room serves … Continue reading Facing Heaven
Back to East London again for hip eatery, Lardo. Tucked between London Fields and Hackney Central, besides cult bakery and pasta pop-up Pophams, this disco-balled, industrial Italian is the Italian love-child of former Bistrotheque manager Eliza Flanagan. There are a lot of restaurants a bit like Lardo: think pizza, pasta, short wine list, a smattering … Continue reading Lardo
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