This June, Shoreditch will gain a new resident with the opening of Strut & Cluck. The restaurant, founded by husband and wife Amir and Limor, will showcase their hero ingredient – the turkey! Strut & Cluck will serve dishes inspired by Eastern Mediterranean home cooking, with free-range turkey meat served in new and exciting ways alongside seasonal ingredients.
Limor started cooking turkey for her family as a healthy alternative to chicken and quickly discovered the versatility and flavour of this superfood. Marinated for 24 hours in the family spice and herb blend, the turkeys are then slow-cooked ensuring their tenderness before the final finishing touches. The restaurant will use cooking methods that complement the taste of the raw ingredients, such as grilling in a charcoal oven and roasting, avoiding deep frying and saturated fats. Alongside a selection of turkey dishes there will be many vegetarian options, perfect for sharing and split into sections Nibbled, Roasted and T
Strut & Cluck
European Restaurant in Shoreditch
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7 / 10 from 1 review
Address
151-152 Commercial Street
Shoreditch
London
E1 6BJ
151-152 Commercial Street
Shoreditch
London
E1 6BJ
Cuisine
European
European
Region
Shoreditch
Shoreditch
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All In London Review
Shoreditch’s latest dining delight
With a menu inspired by Eastern Mediterranean home cooking it’s packed with big yet mellow fla-vours, lots of spices, plenty of fresh, crunchy veg and, of course, lots of turkey. With a host of shar-ing dishes, smaller starters, hearty salads packed with fresh, jewel-toned ingredients and of course the main event of the big bird, everything looks incredible - allow yourself plenty of time to peruse the menu.
We started with a portion of the smokey aubergine and tahini dip with warm pitta bread and the charred cauliflower; one less flavoursome review I read in a Sunday paper this week talk dirty about this particular dish but I loved it. Served with the a lemon zest infused creme fraiche, Nigella seeds and pomegranate molasses I personally thought it was delicious (though even a quarter is a big portion for two!) We accompanied our starter with a crunchy, juicy salad of roasted halloumi, orange and beetroot with lambs lettuce, roasted walnuts and citrus dressing; just the ticket for a summer supper starter.
For a main there’s a choice of on or off the bone; while I shall definitely be returning to try the sticky wings, the turkey escalope (with matzo-style breadcrumb) was a tasty alternative (and also a huge portion), served with a side of giant couscous, just how the owner’s mum used to make it.
Make sure to leave space for pudding - the levant milk pudding (like a pana cotta) with raspberries, rosewater treacle and pistachios was delicate and light, while the flourless valrhona chocolate mousse cake, served with candied orange peel and creme fraiche is a must-have for any choco-holic.
The restaurant itself is airy and bright, informal and cosy, a bit like sitting round a friend’s scrubbed pine kitchen table for a midweek supper. There staff were super knowledgeable and friendly, filling me in on all the Israeli-style ingredients when I had no idea what anything meant. The cocktail list also comes highly recommended - When Basil Met Ginger, a fusion of ginger and lemongrass in-fused gin with basil leaves and tonic water, is the dream summer beverage after a long day at work. Get Strut & Cluck on your radar - you won’t be disappointed.
Reviewed by Laurel
Published on Aug 4, 2016
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