La Bibliothèque is a contemporary restaurant at 325 Kingsland Road in Haggerston. Its carefully designed dining room combines modern luxury with East London character, creating an intimate setting for dinner, weekend dining, afternoon tea and private occasions.
The kitchen brings Japanese and Mediterranean ideas together rather than treating either cuisine as a fixed template. Dishes such as agedashi tofu, tuna tataki and chilli prawns can sit beside burrata with yuzu ponzu, while precise sauces, pickles and seasonal vegetables build contrast across the menu.
Larger plates may include slow cooked short rib, pork belly with teriyaki, chicken with miso carrots or cod with yuzu beurre blanc. Vegetable led choices and detailed desserts, including chocolate crémeux with miso caramel, maintain the same combination of familiar ingredients and Japanese accents.
Wine is an important part of the experience, supported by sake, shochu and cocktails chosen to complement the food. The restaurant also offers weekend afternoon tea and bookable tastings and events; guests with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm the current menu with the team before visiting.
Address: 325 Kingsland Road, Haggerston, London E8 4DL, England
La Bibliotheque Menu
Izakaya Menu
Signature Milk Bread, Butter
Crispy Polenta, Parmesan
Agedashi Tofu, Umami Broth, Spring Onions
Iberico Ham or Tomato Croquettes with Wasabi Mayo
Burrata, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Yuzu Ponzu, Garlic Oil
Chilli Prawns, Garlic, Butter Sauce, Focaccia Bread
Tuna Tataki, Sesame Seeds, Caper Tapenade, Yuzu Dressing
Slow Cooked Short Ribs, Beef Jus, Puff Rice, Milk Bun
Cauliflower Steak, Togarashi, Romesco Sauce, Honey and Ginger Glaze
Chicken Supreme, Artichoke Puree, Miso Glazed Carrots, New Potatoes
Teriyaki Glaze Pork Belly, Mashed Potato, Kale, Pumpkin Puree
Cod Fillet, Yuzu Beurre Blanc, Chives, Asparagus & Buttered Potatoes
Chocolate Cremeux, Miso Caramel, Sesame Tuille, Pistachio
Yoghurt Ice Cream, Scottish Shortbread, Compote, Strawberry
Set Menu
£45 per person · £70 with pairing. Wine 80ml & 100ml; sake/sweet wine 50ml. To start, all guests enjoy: Signature Milk Bread, Butter.
Tuna Tataki, Sesame Seeds, Caper Tapenade, Yuzu Dressing
Wine: Domaine du Séminaire, Côtes du Rhône · Sake: Choya Sake
Agedashi Tofu, Umami Broth, Spring Onions
Wine: Villa di Mare Pinot Grigio, Sicily · Sake: Seitoku Bessen, Futsushu
Teriyaki Glaze Pork Belly, Pommes Anna, Kale, Pumpkin Puree
Wine: Fondo Antico Sicilian Red · Sake: Akitabare Koshiki Junzukuri, Junmai
Cauliflower Steak, Togarashi, Romesco Sauce, Honey and Ginger Glaze
Wine: Mas de Daumas Gassac, Occitan Blanc · Sake: Bunraku Karakuchi Oniwaka, Honjozo
Chocolate Cremaux, Miso Caramel, Sesame Tuille, Pistachio
Wine: Niepoort Ruby Dum Port · Sake: Awashizuku, Junmai Sparkling
Yuzu Posset, Scottish Shortbread, Dehydrated Rose
Wine: HJ Wiemer, Late Harvest Riesling · Sake: Sakari No 21, Yuzu Sake
Signature Milk Bread, Butter
Teriyaki-Glazed Pork Belly, Mash Potato, Kale, Pumpkin Purée
Wine: Fondo Antico Sicilian Red · Sake: Akitabare Koshiki Junzukuri, Junmai
Cauliflower Steak, Togarashi, Romesco Sauce, Honey & Ginger Glaze
Wine: Mas de Daumas Gassac, Occitan Blanc · Sake: Bunraku Karakuchi Oniwaka, Honjozo
Chocolate Crémeux, Miso Caramel, Sesame Tuile, Pistachio
Wine: Niepoort Ruby Dum Port · Sake: Awashizuku, Junmai Sparkling
Yoghurt Ice Cream, Scottish Shortbread, Compote, Strawberry
Wine: H.J. Wiemer Late Harvest Riesling · Sake: Sakari No. 21, Yuzu Sake
Tasting Menu
£75 per person · £110 with wine or sake pairing. Five courses.
Signature Milk Bread, Butter
Agedashi Tofu, Umami Broth, Spring Onions
Wine: Carlos Sánchez Macabeo, La Mancha · Sake: Choya Sake
Tuna Tataki, Sesame Seeds, Caper Tapenade, Yuzu Dressing
Wine: Domaine du Séminaire, Côtes du Rhône · Sake: Bunraku Karakuchi Oniwaka
Cauliflower Steak, Togarashi, Romesco Sauce, Honey and Ginger Glaze
Wine: Rouxvale Merlot, Robertson · Sake: Seitoku Bessen, Futsushu
Teriyaki Glaze Pork Belly, Pommes Anna, Kale, Pumpkin Puree
Wine: Fondo Antico Sicilian Red · Sake: Akitabare Koshiki Junzukuri, Junmai
Yuzu Posset, Scottish Shortbread, Dehydrated Rose
Wine: HJ Wiemer, Late Harvest Riesling · Sake: Sakari No 21, Yuzu Sake
Cauliflower Steak, Togarashi, Romesco Sauce, Honey & Ginger Glaze
Wine: Rouxvale Merlot, Robertson · Sake: Seitoku Bessen, Futsushu
Teriyaki-Glazed Pork Belly, Mash Potato, Kale, Pumpkin Purée
Wine: Fondo Antico Sicilian Red · Sake: Akitabare Koshiki Junzukuri, Junmai
Yoghurt Ice Cream, Scottish Shortbread, Compote, Strawberry
Wine: H.J. Wiemer Late Harvest Riesling · Sake: Sakari No. 21, Yuzu Sake
Tapas Style Afternoon Tea
£40 per person · ask about beverage packages. Sat & Sun 12–4pm.
Bao Bun, Cured Salmon, Crushed Avocado, Micro-Herbs
Crumpet, Garlic and Rosemary Baked Tomato, Smoked Cheddar
Cabbage Okonomiyaki, Sriracha Emulsion, Spring Onion
Crispy Focaccia, Miso Glazed Mushrooms, Chives
Teriyaki Pork Belly Burger, Hispi Slaw, Pickled Jalapeño
Courgette Chocolate Cake, Miso Caramel, Sesame Tuille
Japanese-style Milk Pannacotta, Strawberry Compote, Sable Breton
Rose Cream Choux, Matcha, Pistachio, Dehydrated Rose
Carrot Cake, Orange Blossom, White Chocolate
Crumpet, Garlic & Rosemary Baked Tomato, Smoked Cheddar
Courgette Chocolate Cake, Miso Caramel, Sesame Tuile
Japanese-Style Milk Panna Cotta, Seasonal Berry Compote, Sablé Breton
Afternoon Tea Add a Drink
Francois Lavergne Champagne, Brut Reserve, France, NV
Moinet Prosecco, Extra Dry, Italy
Pink Lady
Tequila, Lime Juice, Pink Pepper, Pomegranate, Prosecco
Sunshine in a Glass
Gin, Rose & Grapefruit Reduction, Citrus, Peach, Jasmine
Okinawa
Vodka Infused with Cacao, Plum, Okinawa Liqueur, Grapefruit
Francois Lavergne Champagne, Brut Réserve, France NV
Pink Lady
Tequila, Lime, Pink Pepper, Pomegranate, Prosecco
Sunshine in a Glass
Gin, Rose & Grapefruit, Citrus, Peach, Jasmine
Okinawa
Vodka, Cacao, Plum, Okinawa Liqueur, Grapefruit
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