Freak Scene

In Balham, Freak Scene brings bold, pan-Asian flavours to life with playful, inventive flair. Japanese technique meets Southeast Asian brightness and global touches, creating a menu made for sharing, grazing, and savouring.

Small plates set the tone, from edamame with sake butter and lime to Singapore chilli crab Wonton Bombs and beef tataki with onion ponzu. Heat and depth appear in chicken wings lacquered in fish sauce, caramel and prik nam pla, while nasu dengaku miso-yaki aubergine with walnut, sancho and pickled daikon adds finesse.

Larger plates include slow-braised pork ribs in honey-soy-ginger glaze, miso-scorched black cod with ají-amarillo jam and kaffir mayo, and crunchy options such as soft shell crab in trisoli tempura. The sushi bar offers maki rolls and a sashimi omakase for purists.

Freak Scene is a lively, shareable dining experience where flavour, texture and conversation take centre stage.