Cycene in Tower Hamlets

I’ve have eaten at many Michelin starred restaurants all over the world in the past 20+ years. This place is next level. It is outstanding. What Theo is doing is complex and outshines even the most traditional Omakase style London giants such as Hannah, Endo and Roji. Whist I accept it is not purely Japanese. It takes the best of what the others offer and enhances every aspect with dishes that are more culturally diverse. This place is a must. What an experience.

What an amazing place! Big flavours, inventive dishes, beautifully presented, interesting wine list , soft drink pairing too! We couldn't fault this place! We loved it and the service was impeccable! Great dining in every level! Thank you so much for tge most enjoyable evening.

We’ve eaten in many high end restaurants in London and around the World. This place is unbelievably good, expert cookery by a Chef who is gonna be massive within the hospitality industry. We’ve booked again for January

Absolute BEST experience here! My wife and I went for our five-year wedding anniversary and it was simply incredible. The staff even surprised us with a card celebrating our anniversary, each waitstaff and even the chef took time out to talk to us and introduce their amazing dishes…honestly words don’t even do this place justice. It’s a theatrical experience, a flavour sensation and the best service around. I cannot recommend this place highly enough:)

2nd visit in October having previously been in Jan 23. Frankly was worried it wouldn’t live up to my memory of the prior experience - could not have been more wrong. Clearly despite having received a Michelin star in the interim, they have been working hard on the second, very apparent the menu has been further refined and developed. It was already the best new restaurant (tasting or otherwise) since Covid I have been to, after tonight it has affirmed it’s quality. I hate writing reviews - and to give more away would ruin the unique nature of the experience, but simply a must go at least once.

From our greeting through an assuming entrance in Chance Street, everything and everyone was perfect. Perhaps unsurprising from a restaurant that won its Michelin star in March this year. My wife said “the best meal I have ever had”. The minimalist décor does not hint at the treats in store. It is impossible to highlight one course because all were subtle, clever, beautiful and each teased our taste buds. The service was warm and professional and Theo, the Chef, talked us through each experience as it was delivered. I have loaded a lot of photographs I can manage plus a copy of the menu. You need to book well in advance.

We loved everything from the brutalist interior to the exquisite seasonal food served. The service is super friendly and the gastronomic journey really enjoyable. Every course seemed to be curated by expert hands and we enjoyed everything presented to us. It’s a almost 2* in our opinion and just loved the intimacy of the place.

What a fantastic experience. There were 15 of us in this tiny beautiful restaurant. They greeted us warmly and we started with a cocktail and warm beef broth, cooked for 3 days in the stove, at the downstairs bar. We were then led up to the lovely dining room for the dinner. Every course (of the 10 small plates) was an incredible taste sensation. The service was impeccable - warm and friendly. One course was taken in the kitchen where we met the brilliant head chef. I cant wait to go back. A wonderful evening! It should have 3 stars not 1!