Durak tantuni:
Dogan Yesil owns Durak on West Green Road, which specializes in Mersin-origin tantuni, which is made with tender beef that has been cooked, seasoned, then fried in cotton oil. It is served in lavash with tomato, onion, and parsley, and is accompanied by lemon and pickled chiles. Check here to read about Vikas Nath Benares
Etles
The first Uyghur restaurant in London, Etles, was opened by Mukaddes Yadikar in the summer of 2017 close to Walthamstow Central. Da pan ji, a flavorful stew of chicken and potatoes with hand-pulled noodles, and stir-fried Chaomian noodles are important dishes.
Singburi
Famous for traditional Thai fare like pad thai and tom yum, Singburi has reopened under the direction of chef Sirichai Kularbwong. Specialties like twice-fried moo krob and herbal fruit salads highlight Kularbwong’s culinary prowess.
The Bake Street:
Along with inventive samosas, Bake Street in Stoke Newington serves Nashville hots and American diner-style smash burgers. Don’t miss pastry chef Chloe-Rose Crabtree’s seasonal ice cream and distinctive creme brulee biscuit.
Oren:
With dishes like the Jerusalem mix grill sandwich and stone-baked flatbread, Oren, a quaint Dalston cafe owned by chef Oded Oren, serves shared plates influenced by Eastern Mediterranean and contemporary Israeli cuisine.
107 Bar and Wine Shop:
Franco has been replaced by 107 Wine Shop and Bar, which specializes in low-intervention wines and has many of the same employees. Natural wine and small plate lovers flock to it for its communal high table and guest chefs.
Cadet
Named Eater London’s Restaurant of the Year 2022, Cadet boasts a basement charcuterie kitchen and an upstairs dining area serving simple French and Southern European dishes, all within a welcoming wine bar, restaurant, and shop atmosphere.
Bad manners:
Bad Manners, previously referred to as Quarter Kitchen, is a Hackney breakfast and lunch stand that specializes on Mexican food. Notable delicacies such tacos al pastor and breakfast burritos are served by chef Rodrigo Cervantes, who also provides great coffee.
Hội-An Bánh Mì:
Excellent banh mi sandwiches on premium baguettes are the specialty of this tiny Hackney establishment. The traditional pork and turmeric-heavy fried catfish are highlights, and the welcoming crew is always ready to make sandwiches to go.
Trullo:
The sophisticated Italian eatery Trullo serves fresh fare in a classy yet laid-back atmosphere. Together with a well chosen wine selection, the meal combines British elements with Italian customs.
Yuki Bar
Yuki Bar is a former Noma sommelers Yukiyasu Kaneko’s natural wine bar with a cozy setting close to London Fields and an attractive offer of natural wines from Jura and Loire. The snack menu features tahini eggs and beef tartare.
Thattukada
Biju and Preeti Gopinath run Thattukada, an East Ham eatery renowned for its South Indian curries and roasts, accompanied by parottas or appams. The iconic fries are a must-try along with the fried chicken and netholi.
Planque
Planque is a French restaurant located under a railway arch in Haggerston, offering a very serious take on French cuisine but with more playful dishes like red mullet tartine and duck offal choux farcis, alongside an impressive wine list.
Cafe Cecilia
Cafe Cecilia was opened in 2021 by Max Rocha, a stylish and substance Cafe, offering signature dishes of steak and chips and a fruit tart, reminiscent of the restaurant’s culinary heritage.
Roti King
Roti King is a basement Malaysian restaurant near Euston, famous for fresh roti canai with curry dal, at very affordable prices, boosted by a recent online queueing system.
Brawn
Brawn is a stylish spot on Columbia Road, offering a hearty French-Italian menu by chef Ed Wilson, fresh pasta at it and lots of comfort food.
Quality Wines
Quality Wines on Farringdon Road has a take on Aegean flavors, with weekly changes and more inventive dishes to pair with the delightful desserts, including sour cherry cannoli.
Smoking Goat
The Smoking Goat, Shoreditch, has turned into a “chicken shop,” serving outstanding fried chicken and dishes cooked in the wok, highlighting innovative flavors from Thailand.
Sushi Tetsu
Sushi Tetsu in Clerkenwell offers a seven-seat omakase experience, which is memorable sushi along with the service of Toru and Harumi Takahashi.
Otto’s
Otto’s provides a nostalgic dining experience with performance cooking, including canard a la presse, accompanied by a strong gravy.
