Number Plates
Car accessories store · Hackney Central
364 Mare St, London E8 1HR, United Kingdom
"The tasting menu approach might be off-putting to some. But have faith and give it a shot at Plates. You won’t feel imprisoned. This vegan fine dining restaurant draws inspiration from around the world, and feels like it's doing something different. It’s unusual, mostly delicious, and it gives us weirdly strong feelings about mung beans. Unlike its location near Old Street, this countryside-feeling, tight-knit room is genuinely calming. 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. For those that don’t suffer from full inbox anxiety syndrome, you can also sign up to their newsletter to be the first to know about new reservation slots. Alternatively, they’ve been known to have space for solo diners so give that a try too." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, daisy meager, sinead cranna
"Verdict: Plates serves a changing plant-based tasting menu in Shoreditch in a countryside-ish fine dining space. When we visited, the deconstructed mung bean lasagna slathered in miso sauce reminded us of curling up on the sofa in the best possible way. 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. For those that don’t suffer from full inbox anxiety syndrome, you can also sign up to their newsletter to be the first to know about new reservation slots. 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
"In a world of excessive tasting menus, Plates is different. Maybe it’s the plant-based approach. Or maybe that seven or eight courses come in at under £100. More likely, it’s that everything at this countrified Shoreditch restaurant tastes brilliant. Be it a barbecued mushroom sitting in a pool of black bean mole, or a luminous green ‘herbaceous’ ice cream, this is a restaurant that will leave you thinking about the food. 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. For those that don’t suffer from full inbox anxiety syndrome, you can also sign up to their newsletter to be the first to know about new reservation slots. Alternatively, they’ve been known to have space for solo diners so give that a try too." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak
"Plates has a plant-based tasting menu in Shoreditch in a countryside-ish fine dining space. When a deconstructed mung bean lasagna slathered in miso sauce reminded us of curling up on the sofa in the best possible way. It’s a tasting menu, so all of the decisions are made for you. But pay special attention to the sourdough croissant and the raw cacao gateaux. Both are ingenious. Casa Fofò and other small, relaxed fine dining spots. Basically, a little bit of theatre for less than three figures. 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. For those that don’t suffer from full inbox anxiety syndrome, you can also sign up to their newsletter to be the first to know about new reservation slots. Alternatively, they’ve been known to have space for solo diners so give that a try too." - rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, jake missing, heidi lauth beasley, heidi lauth beasley, sinead cranna, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak, jake missing, rianne shlebak, jake missing, jake missing
"The experimental vegan food at this tasting menu restaurant in Shoreditch doesn’t have a mysterious chunk of fake meat in sight. Plates plays with seasonal ingredients, hot sauces, and chilly granitas—and it adds up to a truly delicious meal that stands out from the crowd. Come to this warm, countrified little restaurant when you fancy switching up your usual special occasion rotation, but still want to wipe a plate of mung bean lasagna clean. 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. For those that don’t suffer from full inbox anxiety syndrome, you can also sign up to their newsletter to be the first to know about new reservation slots. Alternatively, they’ve been known to have space for solo diners so give that a try too." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, daisy meager, sinead cranna
