Chinese · Hackney
Facing Heaven serves bold, authentic Chinese food — think dan dan noodles and chongqing cauliflower — in a cool, relaxed space on Bayford Street, Hackney, run by genuinely friendly owners who take real pride in what they do. The entire menu is vegan, which makes it a brilliant find if your family eats plant-based, and highchairs are available for little ones. Buggies can get in without a struggle, though there's no dedicated baby-changing room, so worth bearing that in mind if you're travelling with very young babies.
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