From The Ashes BBQ | Hackney | London — Restaurant in London

We visited this restaurant twice, and each experience was delightful.

Our first visit was on a quiet Sunday in April. Although the weather was a bit chilly, it was still manageable for an outdoor meal. We easily found a seat and were impressed by the excellent service. We ordered Sunday roast. The roast was recommended — the meat was tender and juicy, and the staff was friendly and attentive. Although we encountered a minor issue, it was promptly resolved.

Our second visit was during Euro 2024 on a lively Saturday afternoon. The atmosphere was completely different: the place was packed with people watching football and enjoying pints of beer. If you're unsure what to order, I highly recommend the chef’s BBQ platter. It includes pork belly, beef short ribs, chicken, and sausage, accompanied by coleslaw and Cajun fries. This combination is perfect for a barbecue meal, especially when paired with their fresh, self-brewed beers.

The portion of the platter is advertised for 2-3 people, but it might be small for those with larger appetites. For us—two women and a child—it was just right, and we were thoroughly satisfied with the flavors and textures of the meats. The beef short ribs were particularly amazing.

If you haven't visited this restaurant yet this summer, it's definitely worth...

Ok, the food was really great, meat taste was great as well as the sides. I did order a Chef’s plater that is labeled for 2/3 people to share. But the quantity of meat was so small that I had to ask the kitchen if something was missing. I could have the entire place for myself, and I’m not a huge eater. There was more sides than meat. A bit weird for a place that is famous for the meat they cook on bbq. 3 small brisket slices, a SINGLE piece of Rib (just one bone) with mostly fat on it, and a sausage. That all the meat we got served. Kitchen did gave us 2 more slices of brisket when I complained saying that is was due to the price of meat and that it was the same portion they were doing everyday. Again not saying that it was not good (it was great) but for 55£, the quantity was ridiculous. Maybe just don’t advertise this a 2/3 people for this quantity and definitely not for this price. I regret not...

I really don’t know how to describe this place other than it might be the best thing ive ever put in my mouth… and I’ve been on this planet for 36 years!

The brisket (which I believe was a special) tasted incredible and literally fell apart in your mouth! Despite eating some of the best bbq in the US and UK, I’m not sure I’ve had anything quite like it..!

As for the Mac and Cheese… pretty sure I could eat my way out of a bath tub of that stuff and still go back and ask for more!

Sadly there are two problems… the first, it’s on the other side of London so I’ll probably need to crowdsource a new location or a flat above… details…

The second is I was diagnosed with diabetes 2 years ago… whilst I reversed it, I feel this will almost certainly make it come back… meh! It’s been a good run!

If you’re in Hackney and fancy a bit of meat - don’t go...