Venerdi - (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.

Brandon Ross Ordered the Carolina Reaper wings, full rack of ribs, and toffee cheesecake. Considered rubbing my eyes after finishing the wings so I could feel something. I’m joking, they were a little sweeter than I expected but chalking that up to flavor. I was feeling it for like 10 minutes and even rolled up my sleeves. Genuinely good and the spiciest wings I’ve had in the UK so far. The bark on the ribs was done well. They were nice and juicy. I would personally prefer a little more sauce or options of different bbq sauces to go with them but I’m just being nitpick-y. They came with corn on the cobb, coleslaw, and fries. I typically am not a coleslaw fan but it was good and needed after those wings to reset my taste. The cheesecake was firm. Maybe would’ve been better with some Carolina Reaper drizzled over it- or I was just too full at this point to enjoy it. Great portions and good vibes. Thank you for the meal.

Alexandra Crabtree Popped in here for lunch and asked for an outside table. Giovanni was brilliant. Depsite the outisde area not being set up, he went out and cleared a table for us to use. Really went above and beyond. He also made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Great experience :)

YUHAN TIAN We came here for some authentic Hainanese food and overall it was a great experience. The sharing platter was good — although it says for 3–4 people, it’s really just right for three. If you want a more satisfying meal, it’s worth ordering a few extra dishes. We added half a portion of white-cut chicken, which was excellent — very smooth and tender with perfectly crisp skin, showing great control of the cooking time. It would be even better if the broth and surface were cleaned a little more thoroughly. The mixed rice noodles were delicious, and the green glutinous rice balls with coconut filling were a pleasant surprise — chewy and fragrant. The fried shrimp and chive cakes were tasty too, just a bit oily. The place is very popular, so expect a queue, and sometimes you might be asked to change tables or share with others. But overall, the food quality makes it worth it.

Safila Kassim Loved everything about Zeret Kitchen! The Zeret Surprise was delicious and surprisingly reminded us of South Indian flavors like Dosa and veg curry. The owner is a lovely lady who provides excellent hospitality. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a soulful, tasty ethiopian meal.

connie palmer the food is the best should definitely buy here for just a takeaway !!