🇬🇧 East London Date Night | Michelin-Trained Chef’s New Kaiseki Spot

Tucked near Stratford Westfield, this hidden gem—Kokin Restaurant—serves elevated kaiseki with a modern twist. We went blind and ordered three tasting menus… here’s the verdict! 🍽️ The Standouts: 🍱 Japanese Assorted Starter Platter (Must-order!) A 5-act symphony: • Oysters (briny & fresh) 🦪 • Homemade tofu (silky, umami bomb) • Mackerel sushi 🍣 • Unagi chawanmushi (egg custard = heaven) • Eggplant tempura (light, crispy) 🍆 🔥 Wood-Fire Miso Black Cod (My #1!) Charred to perfection—smoky, buttery, with a campfire aroma. Like dining in a forest. 🌲💨 🍣 Chef’s Sashimi & Nigiri Selection Fatty, fresh cuts that’ll make you feel like you’re on a Deadliest Catch episode. 🦀🎥 💫 The Vibe: • Michelin-level ingredients & service (chef’s from Hannah Japanese) • Romantic lighting—perfect for dates 👗💑 • Surprise twist: It’s a new, unstarred spot (we had no clue till the bill!) 💰 Reasonable prices: Grilled mains at £20-30, tasting menus worth every penny. 📍 Kokin Restaurant The Stratford, 20 International Way, London E20 1FD 💬 Your Turn! Would you risk the blind-menu gamble for that black cod? Or play it safe with sushi? 👇 #LondonDateNight #Kaiseki #JapaneseFood #MichelinVibes #EastLondonEats #HiddenGems #FoodieRomance