45th & 7th

At 45th and 7th in East London, modern cooking meets a worldly pantry. The menu favours clean flavours and confident seasoning, framing British ingredients with umami and citrus. A slice of E5 Bakery Hackney Wild Bread arrives with whipped miso butter; an English oyster gets the classic lift of mignonette. It is the sort of place where a snack can be a moment and a meal can be a small journey.

Small plates play to contrast and freshness: pulled Cornish crab brightened by green yuzu salsa, and yellowfin tuna loin tartare laced with red miso and gochujang, crowned with crispy shallot and puffed wild rice. Greens are treated with care, from char and sesame to a classic Caesar done properly. The cooking is precise but unfussy, letting texture, brightness and a touch of heat carry the conversation.

When it comes to heartier plates, comfort and craft share the stage: a house cheeseburger stacked with American cheese, an onion ring and truffle mayonnaise, and a dry-aged ribeye with skin-on fries, vine tomato and house chimichurri. Sides lean Mediterranean or umami-rich, and mornings bring a Full English or Eggs Royale. Plan a visit to 45th and 7th, and let umami, citrus and char do the talking.