A Middle Eastern and North African Grill has hit Haggerston.

The restaurant, a self-penned Middle Eastern and North African grill house, is the brainchild of Mattia Bianchi (Ottolenghi and Ben Spalding) and Chef Josh Katz (Galvin Bistrot de Luxe and Ottolenghi). Katz's inspiration for the food has taken from the food stalls of Jmaa al Fna in Marrakesh and Shipudim in Tel Aviv, grill and kebab houses of Istanbul and Turkey's Mangal restaurants. The former taxi rank features a long bar down one side and tables made from railway sleepers, and also features an open mangal charcoal grill and smoker.

Expect dishes such as lamb Mechoui, quail with rose and plum yoghurt, pulled forequarter of lamb with cumin salt for dipping, and beef kefta with walnut and apricot. Vegeterian options include cauliflower with turmeric lime butter, glazed beetroot with date syrup and whipped feta, as well as blackened aubergine with walnut and tahini. To accompany the food, there is a list of (20) wines from small producers from Spain, Italy, France along with lesser known wines from Morocco and Turkey.

Ideal For

Sharing food in a close setting with friends

Signature Dishes

Smoked short-rib with a date syrup glaze. Smoked pork belly with pomegranate molasses BBQ sauce.