Fine dining has always been synonymous with a sort of etiquette. White table cloths, black tie, a sense of formality rather than an experience. What we like immediately about Pidgin is its fresh and beautifully plain approach to fine dining. As a cosy restaurant in London Fields with a compact menu, there is no room for theatratics. Pidgin’s offers a tasting menu that combines seasonal produce with Asian flavours. A pleasant experience but we thought the vegetarian tasting menu lacked central focus on vegetables. It was a mere effort to turn its meat alternative into a veggie option which sadly does not always work.

Pidgin is now running their new Homing Pidgin service. A frequently changing 3-course meal is available for collection Wednesdays to Sunday. Home reheating instructions is provided. For those unable to leave the house, a limited delivery service can be provided to locals if arranged in advance. Their wine list is also available on their website.