My 4th Visit to Brat for That Legendary Crab Rice 🦀

📍 Brat 4 Redchurch St, London E1 6JL Before leaving the UK after over a decade, I chose Brat for my final meal—and what a perfect farewell it was. ✨ Writing this now, I can still taste the olive oil ice cream with its herbal, rosemary-kissed richness lingering on my tongue. Brat sits right next to Lyle's in Shoreditch (both Michelin-starred gems), but it’s the wood-fired magic here that steals my heart every time. 🔥🍽️ Tomas Parry earned Brat its Michelin star just six months after opening—no small feat! The name "Brat" comes from the Old English word for turbot (their signature dish and priciest menu item). The restaurant’s soul lies in its open kitchen, where a custom-built wood-fired grill infuses every seafood and meat dish with smoky, charred perfection. 🐟💨 ✨ Why I Keep Coming Back ✨ 1. THE FLATBREAD. OMG. 🫓🔥 I’d visit just for this. The blistering wood-fired heat puffs it up like a balloon, with a crispy-chewy crust, melted cheese, and scallions adding sweet-savory depth. Unreal. 2. Crab Rice 🦀🍚 Worth every penny. The rice gets crispy-bottomed, soaked in intense seafood broth, and topped with generous crab meat. Pair it with their natural wines—heaven. 3. Olive Oil Ice Cream > Basque Cheesecake 🍦🌿 The cheesecake is good (texture = flawless), but the ice cream? Next-level. That grassy, peppery olive oil punch is the perfect palate cleanser after smoky grilled seafood. 4. Drinks Tip: Skip the Cocktails, Go for Wine 🍷 Their "experimental" cocktails can be... interesting. Stick to the stellar wine list instead! 💡 Pro Tips Lunch > Dinner (easier bookings + less crowding). Book early—this place is always packed (for good reason). #FoodieLondon #MichelinDining #SeafoodLover #WoodFireGrill #LondonEats #HiddenGems #DateNightSpot #UKFoodGuide #TravelEats #SpanishCuisine