Mirin

Verdict

4/5: Excellent, will go back

• Would seek it out: Yes
• Would go back: Yes
• Standout dish(es): Monkfish skewers
• Decor: Canteen, almost hawker-like
• Service: Good
• Other thoughts: Creative Asian-inspired small plates. Bigger portions than expected; 4 dishes with one noodle dish for 2 pax sufficient. Food comes when ready.

Dish(es) savoured

• Dumplings – Wild boar & bacon, chilli & kaffir lime broth
• Hot chicken – Korean-style fried boneless chicken thigh, Carolina Reaper & Gochujang glaze, nori mayo, chilli, togarashi, fresh green peppercorns, spring onions
• Monkfish – BBQ monkfish cheek, alphonso mango, guanciale, furikake
• Jersey royals – Crispy potatoes, fried egg, soy-cured egg yolk, gochujang mayo, spring onions
• Mutton curry – Braised shoulder and BBQ loin of dry-aged Hardwick mutton, curry sauce, kohlrabi raita
• Hand ripped noodles – Roe deer curry, black pudding, daikon, chilli crunch, spring onions, fresh green peppercorns, spiced cashews, dirty egg

Drink(s) sipped

• Moonwake Saffron Rice Lager 5.0% 440ml
• Spicy Margarita – Almave blue agave spirit (0.5%) infused with red chilli, agave, lime juice, chilli. 100ml serve.

Price

• Final bill: £115 for 2 pax, 10.0% service charge. Over-ordered by 1-2 dishes, but no regrets!

Date

• June 2025