"Smokestak is one of London’s few top-quality barbecue restaurants. The brisket bun is perfect. It’s ergonomically designed to sit in your hand like an adorable pet that you will eventually eat. Other things are good too, like crispy ox cheek croquettes or charred greens. Plus, you come out of the moody, dimly lit spot smelling all lovely and smoky." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, daisy meager, sinead cranna
"Delivery Status: Collection and delivery to E1, E2, E3, E8, E9, E14, EC1, EC2, EC3, N1, N5, and N16. Nationwide delivery on DIY kits. Every family needs a good old-fashioned pig out now and again. The kind that ends in buttons being undone, sighs around the table, and any stresses being mellowed by the soothing effect of beef brisket and mac 'n cheese taking up residence in your stomach. Smokestak’s weekend takeaway does a good job of all that. The Shoreditch BBQ spot is doing its juicy 15-hour smoked brisket, pulled pork, beef rib, by the 100g. Plus, rarebit mac ’n cheese, burnt end beans, and a perfectly nap-inducing sticky toffee pud." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing
"The Smokestak formula is simple: expertly cooked meats, wallet-friendly prices and a buoyant atmosphere – what more could you want? The beef brisket exemplifies their approach; it's a simple dish, but delivers so much flavour from the rich barbecue glaze, while the meat itself is as melting as can be, having been cooked low and slow in the smoker overnight. Cubes of crispy ox cheek with anchovy mayo are another highlight, and the whole experience is enhanced by the friendly, on-the-ball service team." - Michelin Inspector
"The closest you’ve ever come to ‘mastering the kitchen’ is that time you played Mr Bumble in your primary school rendition of Oliver Twist. Luckily, the Smokestak meal kits look pretty foolproof. As well as meaty finish-at-home feasting boxes, they’re also delivering DIY bun kits including their beef brisket. Plus, there’s cocktails and sticky toffee pudding too." - team infatuation
"Home to the Beyoncé of brisket buns, this Southern barbecue spot in Shoreditch is delivering meat by the pound. Choose between things like a whole beef brisket, charred pork belly rib, and a feasting box for eight people. They’ve even got things like smoked cod’s roe, and jacket potato with mustard rarebit to have on the side, as well as sticky toffee pudding to finish off with. Order here for nationwide delivery every Friday." - rianne shlebak