Plates in Shoreditch serves inventive, Michelin-starred vegan tasting menus in a cozy, countryside-inspired space with standout dishes like mung bean lasagna.
"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 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." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, daisy meager
"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 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." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak
"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
"The first fully plant-based restaurant in the UK to receive a MICHELIN Star, led by Chef Kirk Haworth." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"Plates London is a vegan restaurant that has been awarded a MICHELIN Star for its inventive and superbly executed plant-based dining experience. Located in Shoreditch, it offers a tasting menu that showcases the culinary skills of Chef-Owner Kirk Haworth, with dishes that emphasize flavor and texture harmony." - Andrew Young
