Harden's says
Essi, a Greek-Australian kitchen, has secured a long term residency at The Adam & Eve pub in Homerton, East London. With a focus on fire cooking, essi offers an interesting menu featuring dishes like White Tarama, Smoked Aubergine, Charred Lamb Chops, and Octopus Bolognese. Founded by Kostas Vais, essi combines Greek heritage with Australian influences, using British seasonal produce.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“I was surprised by the quality of food!”, say early fans of this “Greek-Australian popup in a Homerton pub that has never really been known for delivering anything beyond the serviceable”. There’s a focus on fire cooking, with dishes like White Tarama, Smoked Aubergine, Charred Lamb Chops, and Octopus Bolognese. The result is “large, flavoursome portions at reasonable prices”. Top Menu Tip – “Get the toastie!”; happy hour for burgers is 5pm - 8pm.
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Have you eaten at Essi x The Adam & Eve?
155 Homerton High Street, London, E9 6AS
Essi x The Adam & Eve Restaurant Diner Reviews
"I was surprised by the quality of food coming out of this Greek-Australian popup in a Homerton pub that has never really been known for delivering anything beyond the serviceable. Large, flavoursome portions at reasonable prices, combined with fantastic service for a pub, will lead me to come back here on a regular basis. Get the toastie! "
