Kricket, the Indian restaurant group founded by Rik Campbell and Will Bowlby, has opened its latest location in Shoreditch at 36 Charlotte Road. This site marks a milestone for the brand, introducing its first ever breakfast menu alongside a new all-day Kafé and bar concept, complementing its à la carte offerings.
The Shoreditch space features an 80-cover restaurant serving Kricket’s signature modern Indian dishes, as well as a 50-seat Kafé and bar where guests can enjoy breakfast, street food-inspired snacks, and a curated drinks list in a relaxed yet refined setting. The Kafé doubles as a lifestyle space for Shoreditch’s creative professionals and the venue also includes a private dining and meeting room for up to 18 guests, which will launch later this year.
On their new opening the duo have said :“We’re excited to bring our first-ever Kricket all-day Kafé and bar concept to Shoreditch, offering the perfect backdrop to launch our brand new breakfast menu, which has been in the works for over a year. Shoreditch has long been on our radar with its vibrant food scene, and this year it’s set to become an even bigger culinary destination with a wave of new openings. We’re looking forward to the journey ahead.”
Housed in a former Victorian dispensary, the interiors, designed by CAKE Architecture, boast high ceilings, abundant natural light, and a cosy open log fire. The walls, painted in Jaipur Pink, a colour inspired by India’s historic ‘Pink City’, are adorned with bespoke artworks curated by Chef Patron Will Bowlby, reflecting both the brand’s identity and Shoreditch’s creative arts scene.
Kricket’s much-anticipated breakfast menu, served from 8am, blends Indian flavours with British breakfast staples. Standout dishes include Fried Eggs served with tomato chutney, smoked yoghurt, and curry leaf brown butter; Kedgeree featuring Andhra-spiced rice and lentils topped with smoked haddock and a soft boiled egg; and The Full Kricket, a reimagined full English featuring smoked bacon chop, mushrooms, eggs, chole, and tamarind brown sauce. For the sweet toothed, the Shahi Tukra offers a twist on French toast with rhubarb and custard (pictured above); while the Vanilla Shrikhand pairs spiced granola with rhubarb and jaggery.
Guests can enjoy these dishes with fresh juices, coffees, or teas, or opt for a warming Masala Chai, (option to spice this up a little further with a shot of rum or whisky). For something stronger, breakfast cocktails include the Peach & Pomelo Bellini; the Bloody Maharaja; the Naashta Sour with vodka, cinnamon orgeat, and marmalade; and Khoosh in the Morning, a combination of Khoosh, absinthe, and English sparkling wine. Non-alcoholic cold tea infusions such as Himalayan Ginger & Lemongrass, Rare Mint, and Mountain Moto are also available for a refreshing start to the day.
As the day progresses, the Kafé transforms into a vibrant evening bar, open until midnight. Propped up at the bar, guests can enjoy street food-inspired snacks with highlights including the Goan Sausage Roll with tomato chutney; crispy Squid Koliwada with green chilli mayonnaise; and the Lost Village cult favourite Bombay Toastie with Keens cheddar, green chutney, and piccalilli. Drinks include selections from the natural-leaning wine list, refreshing draught beers, and signature cocktails such as the King Lime – a mix of rum, Gondhoraj lime, coconut, and soda; and the Jal Jina, featuring mezcal, blood orange, cumin bitters,and soda. No and low-alcohol options include the Kricket signature Fresh Lime Soda (sweet or salted); Coconut & Ginger Lassi; Pentire Spritz with Indian bay; and the Kashmiri Adrift made with Pentire Adrift, Kashmiri chilli, lime, and agave.
On Sundays, Kricket Shoreditch offers Sunday Lunch, already beloved at its Brixton and Canary Wharf locations. Centrepiece dishes like Murgh Musallam, a whole charcoal-grilled tandoori chicken; and Lamb Raan, a charcoal-grilled leg of lamb, are served family-style alongside kebabs, black garlic and dried chilli raita, breads, and salads, making it the perfect way to relax into a Sunday slumber.
Open six days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Kricket Shoreditch offers something for every part of the day.
