Best Restaurants in Shoreditch

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Pasta al tartufo

A satisfying, 'dank bowl' of fresh mafalda ribbons littered with black Molise truffle, mascarpone, and button mushrooms that critics call 'downright delicious.'

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Whole Turbot

The restaurant's namesake and the "pinnacle of a meal"; it is slow-cooked over indirect heat for half an hour to produce "soft, lightly sticky skin" and "pearly flesh."

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Pork Cheek Agnolotti

Consistently praised as 'flawlessly realised,' this pasta is served in a 'buttery porcini sauce ripe with parmesan' and is noted as a dish it would be a 'mistake to ignore.'

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Pine Salt

Universally acclaimed as the restaurant's 'infamous' signature snack, these are described as 'nuggets fit for a deity' and are served in a nest of pine branches with a 'fleeting fragrance' of woodiness.

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Langoustine & Crab Custard

Consistently praised as a delicate and inventive opening act, this dish is a highlight among the initial procession of snacks.

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Tonnarelli, brown crab cacio e pepe

This is the "dish you'll see most on Instagram" and for good reason. Critics describe the rust-coloured sauce as having a "deep, savoury kick" that is "VERY good."

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Whipped Cod's Roe

A signature starter mentioned across nearly every review; served with radishes and bread, it is creamy, smoky, and iconic.

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Tortellini with Truffle & Kombu

This dish perfectly illustrates the restaurant's 'dual culinary inspiration,' blending Italian technique with Japanese depth.

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Brown Crab Arancini

Universally praised as an 'easy recommendation' and a 'great, filling start' to the meal.

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Whipped Labneh with Chilli Butter

Time Out describes this starter as 'airy' and topped with a 'rich and smoky chilli butter,' noting it as a perfect introduction to their 'impeccable seasoning.'

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Hong Kong Pork Chop Rice with Egg

Described as one of the most "diabolically effective" plates of food in London, this "ugly delicious mound" is highlighted by a "ginger-forward marvel of a black bean sauce."

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Rare Beef Rump Noodle

Referenced as the Tainan-style broth, this light beef soup is a signature interactive experience served with a 400-day-aged soy-cured egg specifically for noodle-dipping.

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Chilli Roast Cauliflower

Regarded as one of the 'bright, sunlit spots' of the menu, these hunks of cauliflower are roasted with a mild chilli paste and 'slathered' with red onions, parsley, and crunchy pistachios.

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Abura Soba

Reviewers praise this 'soupless ramen' for its 'thick, bouncy ramen noodles' served on a 'sesame-oil based tare.' Time Out notes it is a 'unique variation' worth 'ticking off your list at least once.'

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Prawn Scotch Egg

Described as a 'genius choice' and a 'contender for Scotch egg of the year,' this seafood twist on the pub classic features a sweet chilli jam that perfectly complements the prawn.

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Salt Beef Bagel

The legendary staple featuring a colossal salt beef filling, an obscene amount of pickles, and strong mustard.

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Cumin Lamb Skewers

A signature speciality of the restaurant where 'cubes of cumin lamb' rotate on charcoal grills, 'dripping and popping with chilli-infused flavour' as they cook.

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The Original

The ultimate benchmark buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, kept simple with garlic aioli and house pickles.

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Soda Bread with Cultured Butter

This signature bread receives 'full marks' from critics, with some describing it as 'most delicious' and 'almost closer to a slice of cake than bread.'

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Aubergine Pad Phet

An 'absolute standout' and a 'must-have dish' that is double-fried in tapioca flour for a specific texture before being tossed with oyster sauce, wild ginger, and holy basil.

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Buffalo Chicken Wings

Described as a "must-have" and a dish the restaurant is "justifiably proud of," these are a consistent staple for any visit.

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Pappardelle with Pork Ragu Meatballs and Burrata

Regarded as 'among the best' ever had by critics, this dish features 'lovely lively pasta' and a 'big dollop of cooling burrata' on top.

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Dorset Snails Flatbread

This dish is propelled to the top of critics' hit lists thanks to the 'amazing tarragon butter' and the addition of crispy chicken skin.

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Bhortha

Critics suggest starting your meal with these 'preparations of aubergine, potatoes and other vegetables, rolled into balls' before moving to heartier dishes.

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Parmesan Fritters

Cited as a menu classic; crispy balls of white-hot cheese under a snowfall of parmesan.

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Bibimbap Beef

Described as the ideal 'first date' with the menu, this dish is praised for its flavor which is enhanced as you 'stir, merge, and fuse' the components together.

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Chilli Fish Sauce Wings

The restaurant's 'undisputed signature' featuring a 'crackly, caramelised exterior' and 'steaming, succulent, salty flesh' pungent with garlic and fish sauce.

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Spicy Pickled Tomatoes

Grace Dent describes these as 'show-stopping' and 'so sweet, so powerful,' making them a highlight of the meal.

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Smoked Eel

A menu staple that defines the kitchen's style; praised for its addictive, powerful smokiness and pairing with pickled onions or kale.

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A Plate of Smoked Trout

Hailed as a "world-class dish of smoked magic" by The Guardian, this gorgeously understated plate is served with a simple pickled red onion salad.

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Taiwanese Fried Chicken Nuggets

Repeatedly praised for being huge, juicy inside, and properly crisp outside, with several reviews calling them the standout order.

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Sausage, Egg & Cheese Burrito

Regarded as 'London’s best burrito,' this mainstay features a 'thick, fresh flour tortilla' seared to a crisp, containing a 'great, joyous mush' of house-made pork sausage, velvety omelette, and tater tots.

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Txuleton Vaca

The benchmark Basque ciderhouse steak. Critics describe it as having a 'lip-smackingly salty rich seasoning' and a 'magnificent' depth of flavor that balances tension with tenderness, finished with a signature buttery crust of fat.

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Korean Fried Chicken

Celebrated for being crisped to sheer indulgence without the 'grease-soaked regret' often found in lesser establishments.

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Yun Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles

Regarded as a signature dish that is 'legit,' this benchmark meal helps transport diners to the 'rich culinary landscape of Yunnan' with authentic flavors.

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Chargrilled Quail with Honey, Garlic and Spices

Described as 'heavenly' and 'sensational,' this dish features perfectly charred, honey-glazed skin with aromatic notes of cinnamon and star-anise.

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Swiss Chard Barbajuans

These 'deservedly' popular stuffed veggie fritters are a staple snack that reviewers say 'keep us happy while we chat,' even when other aspects of the experience are scrutinized.

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Potatoes and onions on a lovage sauce with melted stinking bishop

Explicitly cited as one of the 'standout dishes of the evening,' featuring a flavorful lovage sauce and rich melted cheese.

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Sabzi Nan

Described as a 'hallelujah!' moment in an otherwise dismal review, this nan is noted for being large, hot, and well-made.

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Full English Breakfast

The standout dish drawing local acclaim for its wholesome satisfaction.