Uchi Hackney is a Japanese restaurant at 144 Clarence Road. Its name evokes the idea of home, reflected in an intimate room and a menu designed for friends and families to share around the table.
Sushi and sashimi provide clean, precise flavours, while rolled rice combinations introduce richer fillings and varied textures. Pickles, edamame, miso soup and crisp lotus chips can open the meal gently before the larger dishes arrive.
Tempura and robata cooking bring contrasting forms of heat, moving from light batter to the deeper savoury character of the grill. Udon, hot pots, pork belly and chicken yakitori give the menu warmth and substance beyond the raw and chilled selection.
Mochi, Japanese ice cream and yuzu cheesecake offer several ways to finish. Uchi is best enjoyed by ordering across sections, letting a group move naturally between fresh fish, vegetables, fried dishes, grilled plates and comforting noodles.
Address: 144 Clarence Road, Hackney, London E5 8DY, England