Hoxton, Vegetarian Restaurant Guide

“Captain Kirk is at the helm and the flavours are set to stunning” at this Shoreditch yearling from Great British Menu winner Kirk Haworth (and sister Keeley). It opened in July 2024, and seven short months later became “the first Michelin star vegan restaurant” – an accolade that’s “well deserved” according to practically all feedback in our annual diners’ poll (e.g. “This plant-based food is a revelation…”; “one of the most exciting meals I’ve ever had…”; “I have been waiting years for this restaurant to open,… at long last, an outstanding delicious and imaginative vegan tasting menu”). And folks are “loving the open kitchen and counter experience as well” – “Kirk serves you and chats” and the “wonderful” service generally “makes you feel like family”. If you were looking to criticise, you could say that the “space is somewhat cramped”. More typically, though, it’s just full-on raves all-round (“As someone who has banned any product in our house which contains the word ‘Vegan’ on the packaging, I could eat at Plates every week and not be bored!”). Top Menu Tip – “The lasagne is a highlight. Grateful for the excellent laminated bread, otherwise it would have been light on carbs”.