Street Kitchen
Food RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Street Kitchen London Fields ‡ 381 Mentmore Terrace, E8 3PH. London Fields Overground.
WHAT IS IT... A lunch-only outpost of Street Kitchenís ëgourmet-to-goí gang
ONCE UPON A TIME , not so long ago, railway arches were the hangout of mechanics alone. Now the fact that this one sells excellent vegan and gluten-free apple cake ain’t even newsworthy. But a place doesn’t necessarily need a hook to be worth a visit, it just has to be doing everything right. London-based chefs Jun Tanaka and Mark Jankel started Street Kitchen in a shiny silver Airstream back in !009 with the aim of making gourmet food more accessible. Now they’ve got two Airstreams and a permanent spot in the City as well as this new one in London Fields. The menu is uncomplicated but so appealing; they’re dishing up the sort of food Nigella might serve
WHY GO... For wholesome hugs on a plate.
to her kids. Hot smoked salmon with soft, savoury crushed new potatoes, buttery but still healthytasting greens and chunks of sweet, firm beetroot makes for the sort of stomach-filler that makes you feel nourished as well as hugged. If fish is too wholesome then go for the flavour-packed but impressively light lamb meatballs with fruited couscous, or fill up on cake; Jackie
Lee is Street Kitchen’s resident baker and her sweet treats are irresistible. The aforementioned apple cake is the sort that’s stealthy-healthy – I didn’t order it for its free-from credentials and would order it again in spite of them. This branch of Street Kitchen is currently lunch-only, but when it starts serving dinners it’ll be an excellent upgrade for east
Londoners who want the comfort of high-class home cooking without the trip to M&S. And until then, as long as you don’t mind sharing the bright, cosy space with a few pushchairs and a rotating queue of local workers, this is a lunch spot that is definitely doing everything right. ■ Ashleigh Arnott
Lunch for two with drinks and service: around £25.
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ISLINGTON
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CLAPHAM
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TIERRA PERU SAYS:
NAGOYA SAYS:
MADE IN SOUTH PIZZERIA SAYS:
SIGN OF THE DON SAYS:
‘Come and taste amazing and exotic flavours from the land of the Incas: from north to south and from west to east, we serve dishes from the different regions of our country. Tierra Peru uses imported Peruvian products – our food is freshly cooked and you can taste this in every single dish.’ 164 Essex Rd, N1 8LY.
‘We are an authentic izakaya style traditional Japanese restaurant in central London, just off Baker Street. The restaurant has two floors with two tatami rooms which can accommodate 80 customers. The basement and the rooms are available for private hire and large party bookings.’ 110 George St, W1U 8NX.
‘Made in South Pizzeria encompasses all the values, traditions, ingredients and flavours of southern Italy, particularly the city of Naples. We cook passionately to satisfy our customers with Italian flair. Our wood-fired oven is built by Neapolitan artisans and is designed to reach temperatures of more than 400C.’ 42 Lavender Hill, SW11 5RL.
‘Take a seat in the atmospheric dining room and enjoy a selection of European bistro dishes, followed by a sweet treat from the dessert menu or a selection of five farmhouse cheeses, all enjoyed with a glass or bottle of wine from our award-winning wine list.’ 21 St Swithin’s Lane, EC4N 7AD.
Time Out London June 14 ñ 20 2016
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Street Kitchen London Fields ‡ 381 Mentmore Terrace, E8 3PH. London Fields Overground.
WHAT IS IT... A lunch-only outpost of Street Kitchenís ëgourmet-to-goí gang
ONCE UPON A TIME , not so long ago, railway arches were the hangout of mechanics alone. Now the fact that this one sells excellent vegan and gluten-free apple cake ain’t even newsworthy. But a place doesn’t necessarily need a hook to be worth a visit, it just has to be doing everything right. London-based chefs Jun Tanaka and Mark Jankel started Street Kitchen in a shiny silver Airstream back in !009 with the aim of making gourmet food more accessible. Now they’ve got two Airstreams and a permanent spot in the City as well as this new one in London Fields. The menu is uncomplicated but so appealing; they’re dishing up the sort of food Nigella might serve
WHY GO... For wholesome hugs on a plate.
to her kids. Hot smoked salmon with soft, savoury crushed new potatoes, buttery but still healthytasting greens and chunks of sweet, firm beetroot makes for the sort of stomach-filler that makes you feel nourished as well as hugged. If fish is too wholesome then go for the flavour-packed but impressively light lamb meatballs with fruited couscous, or fill up on cake; Jackie
Lee is Street Kitchen’s resident baker and her sweet treats are irresistible. The aforementioned apple cake is the sort that’s stealthy-healthy – I didn’t order it for its free-from credentials and would order it again in spite of them. This branch of Street Kitchen is currently lunch-only, but when it starts serving dinners it’ll be an excellent upgrade for east
Londoners who want the comfort of high-class home cooking without the trip to M&S. And until then, as long as you don’t mind sharing the bright, cosy space with a few pushchairs and a rotating queue of local workers, this is a lunch spot that is definitely doing everything right. ■ Ashleigh Arnott
Lunch for two with drinks and service: around £25.
Sponsored Listing
Going out? Try here.
ISLINGTON
MARYLEBONE
CLAPHAM
BANK
TIERRA PERU SAYS:
NAGOYA SAYS:
MADE IN SOUTH PIZZERIA SAYS:
SIGN OF THE DON SAYS:
‘Come and taste amazing and exotic flavours from the land of the Incas: from north to south and from west to east, we serve dishes from the different regions of our country. Tierra Peru uses imported Peruvian products – our food is freshly cooked and you can taste this in every single dish.’ 164 Essex Rd, N1 8LY.
‘We are an authentic izakaya style traditional Japanese restaurant in central London, just off Baker Street. The restaurant has two floors with two tatami rooms which can accommodate 80 customers. The basement and the rooms are available for private hire and large party bookings.’ 110 George St, W1U 8NX.
‘Made in South Pizzeria encompasses all the values, traditions, ingredients and flavours of southern Italy, particularly the city of Naples. We cook passionately to satisfy our customers with Italian flair. Our wood-fired oven is built by Neapolitan artisans and is designed to reach temperatures of more than 400C.’ 42 Lavender Hill, SW11 5RL.
‘Take a seat in the atmospheric dining room and enjoy a selection of European bistro dishes, followed by a sweet treat from the dessert menu or a selection of five farmhouse cheeses, all enjoyed with a glass or bottle of wine from our award-winning wine list.’ 21 St Swithin’s Lane, EC4N 7AD.
Time Out London June 14 ñ 20 2016
92
2384 PG90-94 FOOD.indd 92
10/06/2016 13:47
10.06.2016
13:49
