Redemption is on song with vegan fare
The interior of Redemption, photo Oliver Dixon - Credit: Oliver Dixon / Imagewise
A teetotal, vegan diner might not sound like a hotspot for an enticing night out, but Redemption is set to prove that food without dairy or meat is pure but indulgent.
Booze free drinks at Redemption, photo Oliver Dixon - Credit: Oliver Dixon / Imagewise
The motto of the little place in Hoxton’s Old Street is “spoil yourself without spoiling yourself”, and it offers a break from debauchery without the feeling you are missing out.
It has the feel of a conservatory in the Hamptons with white wooden fixtures, plenty of windows, and plush velvet seats, shaking off the image that vegan food is just for dungaree and sandal wearers.
Sugar-free food that’s low on carbs is all the rage right now, and the kelp noodle and lemongrass laksa soup, priced at £8.50, is both spicy and soothing.
The tangy and crunchy cauliflower kimchi served with chilli and pomegranate, at £6.50, is naturally fermented and is really good for your immune system, rich in probiotics.
Food and drink at Redemption, photo Oliver Dixon - Credit: Oliver Dixon / Imagewise
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We also tried the delicious maki rolls platter, at £12, revamping sushi for detoxing, where rice is replaced with quinoa, and the roasted gomasio and cashew crusted pumpkin, at £12, is also super wholesome and tasty.
Beetroot spiralised into linguini noodles comes as a huge main course portion at £14.50, served with an antioxidant-rich brazil nut pesto, giving a roasted earthy flavour.
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Another main, the mushroom and barley risotto is packed with an umami rich wholesome flavour and is really comforting.
This place really comes into its own with the out-of-this-world desserts. An intense chocolate cheesecake and blueberry cheesecake, both £6, are dairy free and made of nuts. A crispy and soothing apple, sultana and cinnamon crumble is priced at £5.50, and the cranberry, orange and ginger fool, also £5.50, is subtly scented with an endearing blancmange texture.
The restaurant’s ethos is rooted firmly in caring for the planet and Catherine the founder described her horror when a guest pointed out that the straws they were using were made of plastic.
Redemption proves that healthy food can tantalise the taste buds, and offers a glamorous night off from your usual temptations.
