
08 Jan Oklava
Posted at 12:25h
in Breakfast & Brunch, Dinner, East London, Hungry, Lunch, North London, Restaurants
It was one of the most expected opening of 2015. Chef Selin Kiazim, with whom we already fell in love during her residency at Carousel, now has a place of her own in Shoreditch. In a nice sober and polished atmosphere (open kitchen, long bar, navy blue, copper, marble), we sit and wait for the magic to happen. Jackpot! It’s finger-licking good, inventive, flavourful. Here’s an inventory to make sure we don’t forget a single bite:
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grilled hellim, lemon, London honey and oregano (melt-in-your-mouth halloumi’s cousin);
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muhammara on toast (pepper paste);
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chilli roast cauliflower, red onion, parsley and pistachios – competing with Miznon’s famous Parisian version;
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summery pides (braised octopus, ricotta, green olives, honey, pickled caper shoots and thyme);
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crispy pomegranate glazed lamb breast and yoghurt;
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totally addictive fried Cyprus potatoes, chili salt, garlic and herb mayo…
Valentine BenoistHow much?
Snacks: £2-6.50 - Plates: £6-19 Desserts: £8-9.50 - Menu: £35 - Cocktails: £6-10 Wine: glass from £4.50, bottle from £27[codespacing_light_map width="770px" height="350px"]