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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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Nyla Sammons
Jul 19, 2021
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On Argyle square, just a stones throw from Kings Cross station, a very american style street basketball game is juxtaposed with a very British Victorian townhouse directly opposite. If this feels like a stark contrast, wait until you get inside.

Upon entering the Gyle, your senses are tested with an exciting mix of scottish print, scientific imagery and sculptures, green and mossy textures that brings the outside in. The decor is contemporary and glossy, eclectic yet underpinned with victorian tradition, confused? Oh and your host, Archie the Scottie dog, well his face is everywhere.

What sounds like a chaotic mix match of themes, is delightfully co-ordinated and sumptuously held together, each element a very purposeful nod to the establishments history, location and owner. The site itself, Argyle Square has a colourful history from Ash dumps to blitz bombs to a site for secret scientific experiments. In the most curious of experiments, it is said that scientists messed up some electromagnetic fields creating a space-time wormhole. It is these legends that account for touches such as the giant mossy crack that runs along the ceiling of the B&B lounge.

The B&B lounge (Booze and Breakfast in case you were wondering) is the place to sample the Gyle’s fine single malts, regional wines, craft beers or sip on cups of tea. In the morning for breakfast, it also offers up charcuterie boards, continental breakfast, cheeses and smoked fish. You may also find that the chef has thrown in something they just fancy cooking that day.

The eclectic themes of the Gyle run through all of the rooms. Victorian cast iron details, metallic and charcoal palettes accompanied by the same green, earthy and mossy textures. There are the expected quirks like airline trollies for cabinets and yes….lots of Archie. The rooms, however, all have their own feature to show off about. Fancy your own courtyard? A balcony perhaps?

We preferred the enormous bathroom with a huge sunken bath and glass of cabernet of course to complement the soak.

For what could have been an assault on the senses, this establishment manages to treat the senses. Helped along by the superb, friendly and knowledgeable staff, you leave the Gyle feeling rested, and strangely more educated. Wacky? Quite possibly, nourishing? Most definitely.

The Gyle is open and accepting bookings.

Website: www.thegyle.co.uk

Written by Rick Hartley

Photography courtesy The Gyle