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Facing Heaven

72

Signal score

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

A raucous, neon-lit vegan Sichuan joint where the food is as loud, spicy, and chaotic as the disco-ball bathroom.

Cuisine

Vegan Sichuan

Price

££

Neighborhood

Hackney

Location

1a Bayford St

Ordering Strategy

Go with a group to tackle the intense spice levels and share the larger plates; this is 'feasting' food rather than a light meal. Brace for noise.

What to order

Safe first

Chongqing cauliflower

Universally loved by critics; described as 'craggy, almost southern-fried boulders' and a 'bhaji-lover’s wet dream' that delivers just the right amount of tingly fire.

Hungry

Ho fun

A substantial and 'ooey-gooey' noodle dish featuring an inventive combination of crumbled 'blood sausage', kale, and fennel that reviewers admit to demolishing even when full.

Wildcard

Dumplings in chilli oil

Filled with 'mystically meaty' OmniPork and swimming in a deep pool of 'Zhong' sauce, these are praised for having both 'punch and poise'.

Wildcard

HK French Toast

An 'amazing sounding' sweet bomb of peanut butter, condensed milk, and malt powder that offers a heavy, indulgent contrast to the savoury menu.

What to skip

Skip
Dan Dan NoodlesWhile a signature, they have been heavily criticized by the Evening Standard as the 'nadir' of the menu, described as a 'dense, claggy nest of carbs, welded to their bowl'.

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Signal Score

72
Solid SignalWell-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.Agreement 72%2 Elite · 1 Editorial · 10 mentions

Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

Top critic: Jimi Famurewa (60%)

Editorial Weight 50 pts

Authority + depth + recency

Agreement 7 pts

How aligned the critics are

Coverage 6 pts

How many real review signals exist

Public Signal 9 pts

Google rating + volume

Boosts 0 pts

Manual boosts + hidden gem

Review signals

2 Elite · 1 Editorial · 3 total signals

Public signal

4.4★ (251 reviews)

Good to know

It's 100% vegan. The bathroom has a disco ball and is a vibe in itself. Bookings essential as it's small (approx 28 covers).

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