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Maos offers a cozy, intimate setting that feels like dining at a friend's house with cheerful staff and a relaxed vibe.

Maos specializes in eclectic, creative dishes that blend modern culinary techniques with traditional flavors, served in a cozy, intimate setting.

Highlights include their beautifully crafted scallops, innovative take on chawanmushi, flavorful prawn dish with unique membrane sacs, bone marrow with onions, and the mouthwatering Iberico Presa.

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Nestled in the vibrant heart of London at 41 Redchurch Street, Mãos offers an intimate and immersive dining experience that feels more like visiting a friend's house than dining at a restaurant. This unique supper club and wine bar seamlessly blend exceptional culinary artistry with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, making it a must-visit for food lovers, wine enthusiasts, and curious explorers alike. From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted with cheerful hospitality and a sense of belonging that sets the tone for an unforgettable evening.

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TLDR - Awesome experience - but that's all of food, service and vibe - rather than solely on food. A frequent hazard I encounter with far in advance Saturday reservations is being hungover. And sure enough, I ended up dining at Mãos after back-to-back 4am boozy nights and spent much of the day trying to energise myself (think coconut water, juice, caffeine and dim sum). The day was definitely a bit of a struggle but it's a testament to Mãos that the second I actually got in, my struggles came to an end.


Booking process/communication: more of a mission than it should have been.


Atmosphere/service: Incredible! Feels like you're at a friend's house


You enter into the kitchen where you're greeted and offered a drink. You then get a tour of the premises (kitchen, dining room and cellar) and are served the first two snacks in the kitchen.

They seem to have assembled some of the nicest friendliest people to work there, both front of house and in the kitchen. The staff are cheerful, energetic and clearly very proud to show off the space, the food, and in the case of Alex and Sarah, the wines.

The kitchen is fairly small adding to the friend's house feels (if said friend was a professional chef) and the chefs are working right next to you and happy to answer any questions you may have.

The Cellar is similarly small but well-stocked with perfectly cosy feels. This is also the only place where the wines by the glass are displayed (along with the prices for these. From memory, generally in the low to mid-teens).

Finally the dining room consists of a single large 14-seater table. My only gripe is that the table is somewhat wider than I would like. Undoubtedly designed so that if you are a couple it's easier to ignore the other couple opposite if so desired. However on our night there were three groups of four and the other two groups of four got the two other corners so we were sat two and two across the table and had to shout across the whole night (said shouting made easier with each drink of course).

Despite the price tag and the find-dining nature of the menu, it was a very relaxed affair. The aforementioned friendliness of the staff plays a big part and a special shout out to the head chef, Edoardo Pellicano (formerly at Portland) who was probably the friendliest of an incredibly friendly bunch and despite all his work in the kitchen, took the time to explain each dish to us in detail, and just generally chat with us about pretty much everything.

They emphasised the ability to move across and just do as you desired in the space and we took full advantage of this by walking to the kitchen midway (primarily to not have to shout across for a bit) and watched the chefs work for a while and were also served a full course in there! Kudos to them for managing to deal with people moving about and adjusting as needed.

Added advantage is that where I had initially not intended to take off my jumper for fear of feeling under-dressed as I was wearing a Starcraft tee underneath but it got warm and I felt fine taking it off and didn't feel out of place in the slightest (though our table was probably the only one dressed relatively casual).



Food: Mostly amazing and incredibly pretty to boot.

In terms of highlights:

scallop as the first snack was a tasty way to begin;

their take on chawanmushi as the first non-snack course at the table was stunning, I remember thinking the olive oil was overly prominent on the first bite but a few bites in decided that they had absolutely nailed it;

the prawn dish where they explained that there's a particular species of prawns where all the good stuff in the prawn brain grows into a membrane sac which can be extracted. And sure enough, breaking this over the prawns resulted in you being able to enjoy the flavour from all those juices when you suck the prawn's head at the same time as the prawn;

the bone marrow and onions was perhaps particularly memorable as this was the dish they served to us in the kitchen but it was a stunning onion dish beating out Tom Seller's at Story for me; and

the Iberico Presa - I didn't think it was a pork dish when I saw other diners being served but it was and it was perfect.



Overall:

If my friends are much of a measure to go by, it's kind of bitch to be a chef at the moment as diners' expectations are a bit ridiculous. At a nice restaurant, you're expected to get perfectly composed and perfectly executed dishes as a base line. And if you do that, you fall into the good but forgettable category.

It takes either exceptional food or an overall exceptional experience to stand out and Maos certainly achieves that.

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This place is such an interesting experience. 

You begin by buzzing in at the door downstairs on the street. Thankfully there is a sign with the name by the door (apparently there wasn't one previously). You then walk upstairs, where you essentially enter into the kitchen. Here you get to meet the employees, chat with the chefs, and start with a delicious drink. I believe mine was a fermented pumpkin juice with plum and a splash of olive oil. 

Eventually, you go on a tour of the premises, in which you see the dining room, and the wine cellar. This wine cellar was very cool, and they even had Fernet-Branca (well, the bottle at least. Next time you go they should have a new bottle.) 

Something I thought was really cool was after the initial seating at the dining table, you were told you could hang out anywhere on the premises and your next serving and cutlery would be brought wherever you were. Personally, I ate most courses at the table, but I did have a couple in the wine cellar and one in the kitchen. I definitely recommend having at least one course in the kitchen, as it is a unique experience to be able to watch the chefs create the dish in front of you, and then be able to eat that same course immediately while chatting with the chefs.

Every single course during this meal was delicious, with some of them sounding a little out there when it was described. Not trying to spoil too much for you, but I had a dish with fire ants that was absolutely amazing.  There was also the 'Onions old and new' dish, which when eaten you could see a hilarious reactions on people's face. Also shout out to the duck heart, made me feel like a real boss eating that tasty treat.

We kind of went on a wine adventure during this meal too. Definitely recommend grabbing some bottles based off the recommendations, there was never a moment during my meal where I wished I had a white over a red or vice versa. My friends and I split a white, orange, and red over the course of this delicious food journey. A lot of good chats during and after the meal. I was there for about 5 hours I believe.

Mãos: Unique Chef's Table & Wine Bar Near Blue Mountain School, London

Nestled on 41 Redchurch Street within the vibrant neighborhood of Londonderry, Londonderry, Mãos has established itself as a culinary landmark with a compelling history rooted in innovation and hospitality. This unique establishment, known for its intimate supperclub atmosphere and exceptional wine offerings, has been captivating food enthusiasts for over seven years.

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A unique dining experience in Londonderry, Mãos redefines the concept of a supperclub with its intimate setting, exceptional cuisine, and inviting atmosphere.

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Mãos Restaurant in Londonderry - Vibrant Flavors on Redchurch St

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Mãos

an exceptional dining experience in londonderry

located at 41 Redchurch Street, this innovative restaurant in london offers a unique blend of casual and fine dining, set in a cozy, inviting atmosphere that feels like you're visiting a friend's home.

Experience a culinary journey with an innovative tasting menu, expertly curated by head chef Edoardo Pellicano, renowned for his work at Portland. The menu features beautifully presented dishes, including scallops, a refined take on chawanmushi, and delectable Iberico Presa, all served in a relaxed yet sophisticated environment.

Enjoy an immersive experience where you can mingle with the friendly staff, tour the intimate kitchen, and watch culinary magic happen in a cozy wine cellar—perfect for wine lovers and food enthusiasts alike.

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