Harden's survey result
Summary
“Boldly seasoned, flavourful – unashamedly meat-heavy” – dishes are the simple hallmark of BBQ obsessive David Carter’s moodily dim-lit Brick Lane operation, inspired by the smokehouses of the American South. “Some interesting options on the menu” include salt-baked beetroot or charred greens with tahini and pomegranate.
Summary
“The hint is in the name” at David Carter’s “funky” Brick Lane venue, whose moody interior is inspired by southern US grill houses. Alongside the fingerlickin’ smoked meats and pickled chillies, there are “some surprise hits – who knew that chargrilled cabbage is totally delicious?”. “The dining room can be a bit smoky” – but that’s why you should never BBQ indoors at home!
Summary
David Carter’s “industrial-chic BBQ restaurant” off Brick Lane, is inspired by the southern US grill-house tradition. The high-ceilinged room is “dominated by a vast smoker” which sends out a succession of outstanding and “well-priced smoked meats”, alongside dishes like grilled hispi cabbages and roast aubergines in red miso. Sides, desserts and drinks are similarly no-nonsense.
Summary
Some of “the best smoked meat in London” (including “excellent brisket”) is prepared on the charcoal in front of you, alongside “some fantastic sides” at David Carter’s rugged, southern US-style grill-house, just off Brick Lane. Just one complaint: “the room is nice, but smokey”.
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35 Sclater Street, London, E1 6LB
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £29.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £4.50 |
| Service | 10.00% |
35 Sclater Street, London, E1 6LB
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
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