Miga

You'll find yourself on Mare Street in Hackney at a place that doesn't need to shout about itself. Miga does Korean food without any of the fussy presentation nonsense — just clean flavours and techniques that clearly matter to the people cooking. It's the sort of spot where you go in expecting something straightforward and walk out genuinely impressed by how well they've nailed the fundamentals. The room itself is minimal, almost austere, which somehow makes the food feel even more focused. Come hungry, come ready to actually taste what you're eating.