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Review of Kricket’s New Breakfast Thali: Shoreditch’s Boldest Morning Feast

Kricket Shoreditch has given breakfast a welcome shake-up with its new Breakfast Thali, a tasting-style morning feast that brings together the bold, bustling flavours the restaurant is known for. Priced at £15, it’s designed to showcase the very best of Kricket’s Kafé offering, in one generous, well-curated spread and it more than delivers.

On my visit, I opted for the bacon pao, a soft, pillowy roll that arrived packed with smoky bacon and tangy tomato chutney. It’s comforting without being heavy and sets the tone for a breakfast built on proper flavour. Alongside it came a vibrant serving of eggs Bhurji, gently spiced and perfectly scrambled, offering warmth and depth without overpowering the plate. The Andhra hash brown quickly became a standout; golden, crisp and packing a lively kick of chilli that lifts the whole dish. The tamarind brown sauce ties everything together with its sharp-sweet brightness, adding a welcome twist to the traditional condiment and giving the thali a satisfying sense of cohesion.

For a lighter finish, the vanilla Shrikhand was smooth, cool and delicately perfumed, acting as a refreshing palate cleanser. The fruit salad added a burst of juiciness and colour, keeping the experience balanced and making sure the thali never strays into heaviness.

To drink, a cup of freshly brewed masala chai offers gentle spice and sweetness, the kind that eases you into the day without rushing you along. I couldn’t resist ordering an extra drink: a pressed coconut juice topped with a cold foam matcha, which arrived silky and just sweet enough.

What sets the Breakfast Thali apart is its sense of rhythm, every component has its place, and nothing feels like an afterthought. It’s generous but not excessive, lively without being overwhelming. For a breakfast that feels thoughtful, satisfying and just a bit different to the usual London offering, Kricket Shoreditch’s new Breakfast Thali makes a very strong case for becoming a weekend ritual.

Address: 35-42 Charlotte Rd, London EC2A 3PB

For more information click here.

Written by Enytha Peer

Photography courtesy of Rebecca Dickson / Kricket

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Shrove Tuesday is just around the corner and we are flipping excited to get stuck into those yummy discs of heaven! We have rounded up some of our favourite places to get a stack full of delicious pancakes!

Zuaya

Zuaya – the Latin-American restaurant in Kensington – is offering a special dessert to celebrate Pancake Day. The carrot pancakes are the perfect balance between a dessert and a healthy dish. The delicious and sweet dessert uses one fresh carrot per pancake, coconut sugar, organic eggs, and a supreme cream of Peruvian cocoa.

Mildreds

Mildreds are celebrating Pancake Day with two delicious servings, guests can choose the 100% plant-based Blueberry Hotcakes, as well as their new Buttermilk pancakes.

Wild Blueberry Hotcakes (wild blueberry compote, Chantilly cream £8.50) Buttermilk Pancakes (banana, butterscotch, praline, maple cream £8.50)

Both offerings will be available across all five of their sites in London (up until 12pm).

Mallow

Mallow, located in the heart of Borough Market, will be serving up fluffy pancakes with forest berries and white chocolate mousse, priced at only £10. Come hungry, you won’t be disappointed!

Nipa Thai

Nipa Thai is renowned for serving the most authentic Thai cuisine outside of Bangkok, This year Nipa Thai is celebrating pancake day with their very own special Thai pancakes, called ‘Kanom Krok’ aka The Dessert of Love. They’re a common Thai street food snack made from rice flour, sugar, and coconut milk and are served hot, with a crisp outside and creamy/custardy middle.

Covent Garden

Visitors can enjoy every style of pancakes; including matcha pancakes from renowned AVOBAR, hot buttermilk pancakes carefully crafted by The Ivy Market Grill, Balthazar’s iconic New York style banana and blueberry pancakes, and Ave Mario’s Italian take on the pancake served with chantilly cream and banana to name a few. For a lighter option, Crème de la Crêpe has some great sweet & savoury Crêpes, which they offer all year round.