"Verdict: Plates serves a plant-based tasting menu in Shoreditch in a countryside-ish fine dining space. And the deconstructed mung bean lasagna slathered in miso sauce reminded us of curling up on the sofa in the best possible way. It’s fully booked until May 2025, but it’s worth trying your luck with same-week cancellations. Input all the dates you want and join the waitlist for an email if a cancellation pops up. Alternatively, they’ve been known to have space for solo diners so give that a try too." - jake missing, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley