Behind Restaurant

Every dish was superb these chefs know what they’re doing…created an amazing space to enjoy amazing seafood fine dining. One of my favourite restaurants in London. All dishes are served by the chefs themselves no waiters no menus everything is a surprise and explained by the chefs. Definitely a food experience. Highly recommended.

I heard so many good things about this place before I decided to make a reservation. To be honest, I’m not a huge fan of seafood but I was convinced to give this place a shot and safe to say I was not disappointed at all. 8-course tasting menu £118 pp (when i went) and one-seating per night. Unlike some fine dining restaurants, Behind was bang for buck. Each dish was well crafted with a lot of thought put into it. I would say that I felt like the food had a lot of elements of Japanese-like flavours which was very much to my palette!

Our six-course chef's tasting lunch menu at Behind was a special treat. Five chefs and no wait staff. The chefs served and explained the dishes one by one. The visual feast, the intense flavours, the anticipation as we watched them working in the kitchen and plating to perfection – it all added up to a supremely special experience. I do wish they'd given us a menu because there was an incredible amount of detail in every dish and I can't remember it all. The photos show all five chefs at work. The first course was the only one that had more than one component – four in all. The silky striped sauce was added at the table to great effect. Two or three trout eggs are nestled amongst the edible flowers. The tasty crispy cracker was so thin it melted in your mouth. The next course was half a quail egg filled with teensy little shrimp with tiny black eyes surrounded by delicate ramen and "sea ramen." All eaten with a utensil that looked like a small pair of tongs, much easier to wield than chopsticks. On finishing, we were advised to pick up the bowl and slurp down the divine broth. The dessert was some of the best chocolate I've ever had with another cracker, sweet this time, and a perfect quenelle of ice cream in between. (My daughter told me that's what it's called - she's passionate about food and researches where to eat whenever I visit her in London from Canada.) We also really enjoyed the five chefs and their multiple nationalities and accents. A marvellous experience overall.

Sitting at the chef's table was an amazing experience. Alongside only 8 other guests, we watched the chefs prepare and serve our meals while taking the time to explain them to us. The place felt cozy and stylish and talking to the chefs made it very special. Just for this, they deserve top marks. As for the food, it was mostly fish dishes. The meal started with mackerel and trout, both with surprising flavors that balanced well. Everything was nicely done. The prawn broth and pumpkin crab ravioli were my favorites. The cod cheek looked great but tasted too salty and needed something more, maybe a bit of sourness. But that didn’t impact our 5 star experience.

I recently had the opportunity to dine at this chef's table, known for its surprise seafood-focused menu. Here's my take on t to he experience. The service was a bit of a mixed bag. It wasn't unfriendly, but it didn't quite exude the warmth you'd hope for in a dining establishment. It seemed as though the staff were efficient but not overly engaging. Now, onto the food. The meal started on a high note with the first few dishes, which were truly enjoyable. However, it was disappointing that the latter dishes were marred by excessive saltiness, which left a less than pleasant aftertaste. It was a sharp contrast to the promising start. Overall, dining here is indeed an experience, but it may not be one that compels me to return. While the surprise menu and the initial courses were memorable, the inconsistency in service and food quality left a lot to be desired. If you're an adventurous diner looking for something different, it might be worth a try, but be prepared for a mixed experience.

phenomenal!! andy gets the atmosphere and vibe perfect. great food served by the chefs in a casual laidback style - the team are great. the cooking is balanced and refined - exploring a few different cuisines (the mini-ramen was one of my favourites). and the wine pairing was very well selected and in tune with the foods, I like the use of some smaller producers you might not have tried before. Next time i’m in London this will be the first thing i book!

Went here for my birthday and really enjoyed my time there! A seafood inspired restaurant in Hackney🤩 would love to revisit but sadly they don’t give birthday surprises..

A must go if you’re a foodie in London restaurant scene. Chefs table style design. Amazing fish menu where you find out whilst you eat and they surprise you with each and one of the dishes. Service is phenomenal, shout out to Nathan and Jonny who made our stay one to remember.