Taking over the former Nest site in Hackney's Morning Lane, this informal venue offers communal dining on skewers of grilled meat and other small plates. It's inspired by Japan's izakaya drinking dens, while using British ingredients.
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Joanna Taylor tested out a couple of newbies heavily backed by the
influencer brigade, to see if they lived up to the hype.
A big thumbs-up for Big Night in Morning Lane, which certainly managed
to live up to its own name, even on a Sunday evening when “we find
ourselves doing shots – not out of choice but because they come with the
snacks”. The “juicy pork koftas” and skewered lamb offal that star on the
menu “offer a kebab-like fix”.
