Harden's says
Named for an Iris Murdoch novel, this new fish shop and deli (by day) and fish restaurant (by night) is the new project from Alex Hunter, co-founder of Bonnie Gull; we're told to expect guests chefs and workshops from day 1.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Extraordinary food served with commitment” in a “cutting-edge omakase” format makes the new Haggerston branch of this seafood duo one of the most exciting culinary arrivals of the year. “In a very stylishly decorated railway arch venue”, it is focused on a 12-seat chef’s table overseen by chef Leandro Carreira: “a beautiful sea-like resin counter”, where the “very skilled and friendly chefs are centre stage in front of diners, preparing the food as you watch”. “This is perfect fish cooking with innovation in each course, where you can fully differentiate the taste of each fish”; and with “dishes that are Noma-like in their execution and quality”. (Our meal ran: “sea urchin with almond milk, savoury custard with jus, fabulous churrasco of tuna belly, monkfish with leek, roasted fennel seed ice cream and Portuguese sponge cake and caviar”.) And while the focus is on E8 this year, the original SW3 branch in a quiet mews near Sloane Street still wins favourable mention for “wonderfully fresh fish excellently prepared”.
Summary
“Fish shop by day and seafood restaurant by night”, this “cutely-situated”, mid-2019 yearling, in an über-chichi enclave off Sloane Street, comes from the same stable as Bonnie Gull, and has won instant acclaim as a “great entrant to the London seafood scene”. “Minimalist decor” sets a tone where the focus is on pristine ingredients zhooshed up with a bit of culinary magic by chef Leandro Carreria: beautiful, if “very expensive”. You can also eat there at lunch, but with “no mains, desserts or coffee”.
Summary
“Fish shop by day and seafood restaurant by night”, this “cutely-situated”, mid-2019 newcomer, in an über-chichi enclave off Sloane Street, comes from the same stable as Bonnie Gull, and has won instant acclaim as a “great entrant to the London seafood scene”. “Minimalist decor” sets a tone where the focus is on pristine ingredients zhooshed up with a bit of culinary magic by chef Leandro Carreria: beautiful, if “very expensive”. You can also eat there at lunch, but with “no mains, desserts or coffee”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 6:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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