HWK LONDON - (Near Hackney, South East)

Younus Islam Had an excellent meal with the family at Aayat. Meat bhuna, chicken biryani and chicken noodles where some of the items ordered. The garlic naan was fluffy, slightly crispy and soft all at the same time. Service and ambience was very good. Would highly recommend the restaurant.

Tahrima Milky Extremely warm, well decorated place, a cozy and comfortable atmosphere to be in. Every food is a 10/10 the prawn dumplings were to die for, the crab dumplings had the perfect bite and the cilantro/green sauce that came with it was refreshing and delicious we drank it all. Ollie was an excellent server and the service was friendly, inviting and supportive. I would get the chocolate dumplings again JUST for the black tea ice cream, they should definitely sell it by itself. There is only one negative thing I would say is that the chocolate dumplings taste “burnt” whether that was how unsweetened the chocolate was or that the roll didnt suit the dish.

Jack Routledge Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. I came here on a whim and left blown away. The highlight for me was the tandoori dumplings perfectly spiced, chargrilled to perfection, and honestly some of the best dumplings I’ve ever had, and that’s saying something after travelling around Asia. You rarely ever see tandoori dumplings on a menu, so this was a real treat. What really made the evening special was the hospitality. The owner, his brother, and even the chef took time to personally speak with me. They explained how the food was made, gave thoughtful recommendations, and made me feel genuinely welcome. You can tell they really care about what they do. Another big plus they let you bring your own alcohol, which is such a bonus and made the evening even more enjoyable. And to top it off, they’re open till 1am, which is perfect if you’re out late and want great food without rushing. I’ll definitely be coming back and bringing all my friends with me. This place is a hidden gem in Eltham.

Rob Waddell Its not about the atmosphere; this is essentially a kebab shop. But it is such a good one. I got the chicken gyros and it was deeply enjoyable. It tasted like properly roasted chicken with some nice crispy bits but overall very juicy and not at all greasy. The bread is freshly made and very soft, the salad is crisp and the tazatzki is somehow thick and light. I almost shed a tear...

Laurie Chisnell Lovely little restaurant, beautiful food….. doggy friendly. Sea bass, wild boar ravioli - yum, deserts were fab.

Antonio Andrade ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely loved this place! The food was incredible — fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully presented. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. I also loved that it’s BYOB — it made the evening feel really relaxed and personal. Such a gem of a Vietnamese restaurant — I’ll definitely be coming back soon