The story
Teal by Sally Abé, at 52 Wilton Way in Hackney, London, is a British bistro whose English menu earned a Very Good rating in the 2026 Good Food Guide. The kitchen turns out gently modernised British cooking, with plates that change with the seasons.
Chef Sally Abé describes her approach as bold flavours on classic foundations, with dishes that feel familiar but sharper and lighter. The menu follows the seasons and the best British produce available. She cooks the food she wants to eat herself, aiming for something honest, generous and deeply satisfying.
Recent plates include devilled crab tartlet, corn-fed chicken breast with spring vegetables and raspberry marshmallow teacake, and the Good Food Guide singled out the pastry and sauces. Signature dishes from Abé's earlier cooking also return, including a Dorset crab royale and a marmalade ice cream sandwich. Penny lick ice cream sells for £1, with proceeds donated to Hackney Food Bank.
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