"Koya’s location in Hackney feels like a no-brainer and that’s because it is. The tiny Japanese spot off Broadway Market is open from 10am on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and if their English breakfast udon bowl—a combination of crispy bacon, mushrooms, gooey egg, broth, and noodles—is on, it’s a must-order. Given its in-and-out space, this Koya isn't as comfortable as the others, but nonetheless, it’s a very useful and welcome place in the area." - jake missing, daisy meager, sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley