Clapton Square Brasserie - (Near Hackney, South East)

Kamilia Khairul Anuar Heard good things about this place and it did not disappoint. I am Malaysian and have been to many Malaysian restaurants around London, so I had high expectations. This is not a traditional Malaysian restaurant but a more modern “elevated” concept, so my interest was piqued. My husband and I ordered five dishes (two starters - the prawn toast and the salted egg yolk sardines, and two mains - beef assam pedas and sambal skate wing, with a bowl of rice, and then the cassava cake for dessert). We were plenty full by the end of the meal, though granted we are not huge eaters! Everything was delicious, well balanced - nothing too greasy or salty or sweet. If I had to compare the food concept to something it would be like a Malaysian version of Kolae. The food is a little experimental / innovative but still very true to the classics. Seeing some reviews here saying the food is too spicy, but I would say this is pretty authentic Malaysian levels of spice and as a Malaysian I am glad they didn’t hold back! My husband, who is British but can handle his spice, was also fine with the spice level. We were here on a Friday night so it was busy but service was fine and we loved the bustling but relaxed atmosphere. Overall we would definitely come back, we loved everything we ate and wish chef Abby Lee and team great success with this restaurant.

Alexey Pechorin Great and pleasant service, pleasant atmosphere, the food is great and portion size is large! The preparation takes a bit of time, so take it into account. I took the cat breakfast as I was pretty hungry, but in retrospect the kitten breakfast wouldve been better for me, finished pretty stuffed! Would definitely recommend and come back here :)

Yara Fathalla Very good food and an authentic Japanese experience. I would skip their appetisers and Seaweed salad though! Everything else was very good!

Paul Smith Really good food and friendly staff and nice relaxed atmosphere. I will be going again and highly recommend others to try it out.

Taylor Patricia (Triciaeve) If you want proper Sierra Leonean Jollof & Suya, this is the place to be. Friendly Atmosphere.

M. Held משולם איסר העלד Delicious yummy food