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Summary
“Fantastically fun and fabulous food” from accomplished chef, James Cochran, is the pay-off for a visit to his Islington venue. “It’s definitely not a posh night out” – “the room is tiny” and it’s “a tricky and very cramped space” – but “the vibe is very upbeat and the meal is great value and highly recommended”. Top Menu Tip – “best fried chicken ever”.
Summary
“When the food is good it can be amazing” at former Ledbury chef James Cochran’s Islington venue, which fans say “deserves to be better known” for his “fantastic tasting menu at sensible prices” (including “interesting” ingredients such as mutton and goat that reference the chef’s part-Caribbean heritage). Even some fans can acknowledge one or two “samey” results, though, and grades slipped a fraction this year due a few disappointments. Perhaps any unevenness is due to distraction from other projects: in June 2022 he opened Valderrama’s – a 90s-themed sports bar a short walk along Upper Street featuring the buttermilk fried chicken he developed for his Around The Cluck lockdown project.
Summary
“Superb, really unique combinations and presentation” brings some welcome pizzazz to Islington’s Upper Street, by courtesy of chef James Cochran, formerly of The Ledbury (RIP) and a Great British Menu winner. Raised in Whitstable, he mines his Caribbean-Scottish dual heritage to produce a “fantastic value” five-course tasting menu. Top Tip: “the roast on Sundays is also delicious – and the truffle cauliflower cheese is the stuff of dreams!”
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Have you eaten at 12:51 by chef James Cochran?
107 Upper Street, London, N1 1QN
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12:51 by chef James Cochran Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Serviceable food at a reasonable price for the tasting menu - but you can't help but feel a bit like it's been left behind a touch by competitors who have pushed on further over the past years. A difficult room that won't be missed - hopefully the new site is more comfortable!"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £37.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
107 Upper Street, London, N1 1QN
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
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