Koya Ko Hackney

"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

"Sometimes you’ve just got to give the people what they want. And in the case of Broadway Market’s whippet-walking residents, they want handmade udon. Koya’s location here feels like a no-brainer. That’s because it’s a tiny spot open from 10am on weekends for English breakfast udon and donburi bowls, all the way to 10pm for tempura and curry udon bowls, kara-age, and a load more. Given its in-and-out space, this Koya outpost isn’t as comfortable as the others but nonetheless, it’s a very useful spot in the area." - jake missing, sinead cranna, daisy meager

"Sometimes you’ve just got to give the people what they want. And in the case of Broadway Market’s whippet-walking residents, they want handmade udon and they want it at the work-friendly finishing time of 5pm. This tiny Hackney spot is open from 10am daily, but there's something about hot-footing it straight from the office that feels like you're really flipping the establishment the bird. The tempura, curry bowls, and kara-age will definitely do it for you too. This is an in-and-out space—perfect for a quick bite that won't mess with your 14-step skincare routine. " - rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, jake missing

"Koya’s location in London Fields feels like a no-brainer for a low-key catch-up. It’s a tiny spot open until 10pm with tempura and curry udon bowls, kara-age, and a load more. Given its in-and-out space, this Koya isn't as comfortable as other places but there are cosy corners to pitch up in and come summer, the pavement seating makes for a breezy dinner spot. " - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna

"Yes, they can deliver to your bed Few things heal the body and distract the mind from hangxiety like a piping hot bowl of noodle soup. Of all of Koya’s locations, their smallest one near London Fields sits happiest with a ripening hangover. You can sit indoors or outdoors—the former for when the idea of eating opposite a wall is just right, the latter for when anything but fresh air feels triggering—and there’s everything from udon to donburi to homemade pickles to help you feel human again." - Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Oliver, Sinead Cranna