An intimate, disco-soundtracked railway arch where a Noma alum pours rare natural wines alongside Japanese-European snacking plates.
Ordering Strategy
Focus primarily on the wine—let Yuki guide you—and treat the food as high-end drinking snacks rather than a full dinner; sit at the counter for the best experience.
What to order
Beef Rump Tataki
Described as 'rosy sheafs of obliging, raw rump steak,' this dish comes with an 'effective activity centre of dips and intensifiers' including hot mustard and soy.
Chicken and Spinach Dumplings
A menu staple that critics describe as 'unlikely but comfy home cooking' that pairs perfectly with the extensive wine list.
Chicken Tsukune Hotpot
A 'fragrant' and warming option 'roiling with creamy gobbets of tofu, greens and mushrooms in a dashi-spiked broth.'
Kinpara
A 'lively, deeply savoury tangle' of spiced and vinegared celery, slow-braised in a traditional Japanese style that offers a unique flavor profile.
What to skip
More in Hackney
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- Big NightBritish-Japanese Skewers / Izakaya · ££85
Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Alice Feiring (90%)
⚠ Jimi Famurewa had reservations
Editorial Weight 51 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 6 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 8 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
3 Elite · 1 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.4★ (97 reviews)
Good to know
The venue is located in a railway arch, so expect rumbling trains; the menu changes frequently based on produce availability.
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