"After visiting Aba-Ra!, the exclamation mark makes sense. Groups in ties do shots of brandy at 1pm, influencers pose under the neon sign, and kindly staff lead those stepping in from Brick Lane to seats with sheepskin throws. The food is mostly great, with the same irreverent sense of fun as the restaurant—soups with little bread lids, meat feast khachapuris, and the odd complimentary shot." - sinead cranna