Behind Restaurant

I heard so many good things about this place before I decided to make a reservation. To be honest, I’m not a huge fan of seafood but I was convinced to give this place a shot and safe to say I was not disappointed at all.

8-course tasting menu £118 pp (when i went) and one-seating per night. Unlike some fine dining restaurants, Behind was bang for buck. Each dish was well crafted with a lot of thought put into it.

I would say that I felt like the food had a lot of elements of Japanese-like flavours which was very much to my palette!

Sitting at the chef’s table was an amazing experience. Alongside only 8 other guests, we watched the chefs prepare and serve our meals while taking the time to explain them to us. The place felt cozy and stylish and talking to the chefs made it very special. Just for this, they deserve top marks.

As for the food, it was mostly fish dishes. The meal started with mackerel and trout, both with surprising flavors that balanced well. Everything was nicely done. The prawn broth and pumpkin crab ravioli were my favorites. The cod cheek looked great but tasted too salty and needed something more, maybe a bit of sourness. But that didn’t impact our 5 star experience.

I recently had the opportunity to dine at this chef’s table, known for its surprise seafood-focused menu. Here’s my take on t to he experience.

The service was a bit of a mixed bag. It wasn’t unfriendly, but it didn’t quite exude the warmth you’d hope for in a dining establishment. It seemed as though the staff were efficient but not overly engaging.

Now, onto the food. The meal started on a high note with the first few dishes, which were truly enjoyable.

However, it was disappointing that the latter dishes were marred by excessive saltiness, which left a less than pleasant aftertaste. It was a sharp contrast to the promising start.

Overall, dining here is indeed an experience, but it may not be one that compels me to return. While the surprise menu and the initial courses were memorable, the inconsistency in service and food quality left a lot to be desired. If you’re an adventurous diner looking for something different, it might be worth a try, but be prepared for a mixed experience.

Just returned from the.most gorgeous lunch experience at Behind. It’s the third time we have been over several years and the standard of food is still excellent. Very imaginative. Especially enjoyed the mackerel tartar and the desert was sublime. Great vibe too. Lovely to chat to the chefs. Great feeling of team work. Next time you want a culinary treat, come here.

Went here for my birthday and really enjoyed my time there! A seafood inspired restaurant in Hackney🤩 would love to revisit but sadly they don’t give birthday surprises..