Koya Ko Hackney 10 Broadway Market Mews, London E8 4TS

"Food ordered/ collected at the counter and self seated in a respectful manner. Generally more of an eat and go place rather than a proper sit down and catch up with friends, because of the long qeues. Staff are attentive and will clear once you're finished for the next party. Option to sit outside with overhead cover available. Fresh and consistent food, quality as good as Soho and City. I often opt for their seasonal udon for something different and it always hits the spot."

"Fresh food! These noodles were cooked to absolute perfection, really enjoyable and a great venue, definitely worth checking out! I opted for the braised beef shin Udon Noodles and my lord the meat was so soft it was something I’ll be mentioning for a long time to come, while my friend opted for a rice version and my wilder friend went for the prawn tempura (in noodles - yes I know!) Definitely I’ll be going again, however be forewarned - the poached egg needs to sit in the broths for full perfection and comes as a seriously soft boiled egg"

"We got the donburi with two sides - I got the tofu and pickle and partner got chicken and pickle. Donburi was incredible, lovely citrus flavours and tender meat. Tofu was cooked to perfection with tender insides and crispy outside. Chicken had a similar feel. Pickle was not a fan, was expecting actual pickles. We also got cocktail and beer! I gave 4/5 because for the price vs portion was quite small but the atmosphere was great and lots of outdoor space, if I could it would be a 4.5!"

"Very cute place, the food is simple, traditional and yummy. Definitely a must try. The staff is just lovely too! They have vegan options too, and you can also slightly edit some of the veggie options to make them vegan just removing the egg topping :)"

"Gyu Don: The beef was cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful. Chilli oil doesn't make sense at first, but the peppercorns really enhanced the meaty flavors, while the spring onions kept things light. Beef juices flow down to the rice, which is authentic to Asian culture. (Just one thing, if the chef is reading this, what are the cashews doing there?) Kitsune: The udon noodles are slightly hard to the bite, and the fish stock could be more flavorful. However the abundance of finely chopped green onions and the piece of fresh, quality tofu made up for this Japanese working class staple."