Bad Egg

Delicious food, great atmosphere, cool music and lovely mimosas. Would definitely visit again. I recommend the rib tips - one of the best things I've ever tasted!!

Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere, we went in the middle of the afternoon and were warned it would be quite loud, but in my opinion it just added to the buzz of the place. The staff were extremely attentive and went over and beyond when I asked if they were able to create a little special something for my best friend as we were celebrating her recent engagment. I haven't stopped telling people about what a good time I had. I will definately be back!

Brunch remains, in my opinion, possibly the best meal of the day and the expanding list of restaurants offering a brunch menu suggests most of you agree! As one of the first to truly embrace the idea of a free-flowing bottomless brunch affair Bad Egg in Moorgate frequently appears in listings for one of London’s best and therefore I couldn’t resist the opportunity to visit for a friend’s birthday!

Also pretty enjoyable was this rice krispie ice cream sandwich with salted caramel ice cram and a caramel sauce. I shared with my friend as we were both stuffed but it was so good I probably could have made room for the whole thing. It could easily be too sickly for some but I could handle it. . This was a post-Alcoholic Architecture treat, Bompass and

away’ rather than ‘eat all my food and make my owner rich’.  Add to the mix my fear of cold boiled eggs and. this is the type of place I would normally avoid. However, I trust Chef Neil. Rankin and love his style of food, so I entered, but with suspicion and. It’s a very busy restaurant; its positioning in the

A popular brunch spot diner near Barbican. Definitely worth a visit for a weekend brunch with friends. Three courses, unlimited booze and okay service for £30. It doesn't blow your mind, but it's good. Pulled porked, beans, kimchi and sourdough would be my number 1 recommendation.

Before we get started, let me just make something very clear. Bad Egg is not an ‘egg concept’ restaurant. It may have egg in its name and a section dedicated to eggs, but it’s a diner. And a very good one at that! The latest restaurant from chef Neil Rankin – he of Pitt Cue Co, John Salt and Princess of Shoreditch. I’ve been to all of those and loved them, so I knew Bad Egg would be a good ‘un.

The hashes and the tacos are the must-tries. With the hashes, all the potato cubes were perfectly crispy and soft and topped with a fried egg with a runny yolk.  The chicken fried fish tacos may sound odd but are sensational.   Also a lovely list of cocktails.

I've harped on about The Good Egg a great deal recently, so it's only fair that I give Bad Egg a shout-out too; not that I need an excuse. Note: I didn't say eggs-cuse. One down.

Neil Rankin got everyone's attention as Head Chef at Pitt Cue Co., before teaming up with Noble Inns to launch the outstanding Smokehouse in Islington; a second branch in Chiswick is imminent. Just before Christmas, he opened up Bad Egg in Moorgate, an area full of uninspiring chains.

Let's get one thing straight - this is not an egg trend. Neither Joel Braham's The Good Egg nor Neil Rankin's Bad Egg are eggy concept eateries - they just have a fondness for the versatile little blighters.

Bad Egg's menu has its fair share of Shakshuka, Huevos Rancheros and Hash showcasing the Arlington White Eggs (from Cackleberry Farm in the Cotswolds), but there's also all manner of Tacos, Fried Pork Belly Ribs and Burgers to choose from. Neil himself describes it as a modern all-day diner, taking inspiration from Chicago's eclectic fusion scene.

Let's start with the booze first though. Camden Pale & Hells are the limited draught options (a couple more would be nice), but there are some top canned beers in the fridges from Beavertown, Fourpure and Kona. There's also prosecco at £7 a glass, and six white and red wines by the glass and bottle, starting at £3.25 for 125ml. 

Considering the diner environment, I wasn't expecting much of a cocktail list, but there are some cracking options on there. Misplaced American Arrogance is a must with Ilegal Mezcal, Cocchi Americano and Mesquite Peach. Then there's Argy Bhaji with Kamm & Sons, curried apricot and ginger beer. And if you need something stronger, go for either a Sweetcorn Old Fashioned or a Smoked Olive Martini. Prices go from £8.50 all the way up to £12, which some may think too much for the setting, but the Moorgate locals can probably handle it.

Egged on by our fantastic server Chris, we ordered a range of dishes:

- Nduja Cheese & Fried Egg Fries - full on food porn here with a bit of Heston-style science thrown in to create that gooey Nduja Cheese. Order it when you walk through the door.

- Fried Pork Belly Rib - after a risqué discussion about whether to go Peking or Naked, we opted for the former, covering the double fried rib in soy, hoisin & ginger sauce. DOUBLE FRIED RIBS.

- Chicken Fried Fish Tacos - more food science here to make the fish appear KFC style alongside salsa, chipotle and guacamole. There are three per portion so this is an easy one to share.

- Pulled Pork & Kimchi Hash - with gochujang and a fried egg. It's fairly spicy, and the flavour is full on, so you may want to mix it up with some other dishes rather than take it on by yourself. The salads & slaws help to balance it out.

- Nduja, Black Pudding & Pork Belly Hash - one of Neil's favourites for a reason. This was the winner of the two hashes we tried; very moreish and comforting, with mild spice from the nduja. The hash portion sizes are generous for the £8 price tag.

- Chilaquiles - Fried corn tacos, green salsa, chipotle, guacamole, peppers, chillies and a fried egg. It's a traditional Mexican dish, often eaten for breakfast or brunch. It was served colder than we were expecting, but was enjoyable and a nice veggie option on the table.

- Sides & Slaws - Potato & Dill Salad was better than your average; Cucumber, Avocado & Grapefruit added some colour (and health benefits) ; and Fennel & Apple Slaw was refreshing and worked well with the full flavoured ribs and hash dishes.

We didn't dip in to the burger section as there's so much of interest elsewhere on the menu, but I would get involved on a second visit. The home made cheese fondue with Raclette & Red Leicester sounds to die for.

Desserts are yet to make an appearance on the menu, but there are plans afoot to bring in milkshakes and one or two simple options that don't complicate things in the kitchen too much. If our tasters of a Cornflake Milkshake prototype are anything to go by, they are on the right track.

Verdict: Bad Egg = Good Diner Dinner. The location will limit my visits, but Bad Egg will be of great interest to the local work force who don't have much else to choose from. It's a clever spot for a quick bite to eat either side of a trip to the Barbican, and don't forget it is open for breakfast from 8am. A No Reservations policy makes sense here as tables will turn around quickly. Finally, a big shout out to the outstanding service across the board - there was a real sense of fun and Chris in particular brought the menu to life. Be sure to get a Bad Egg sticker on your way out.

Bad egg knows how to do bottomless brunch! Mix and match cocktails and two dishes from the menu, that is the deal you need to try. Place is very lively with good music and very friendly staff. Even tho, the place is tiny and packed at all the time, everyone who worked that day was accommodating, smiling and having good time. There’s nothing more that customer would ask. We have tried hash brown “burger”, poke bowl, popcorn chicken and pancakes. And we both agreed that popcorn chicken is the winner. But we will be definitely coming back to try their regular menu, as the burger apparently is the best in town!

Brilliant egg themed restaurant with an alternative styling. The staff was super enthusiastic when I was there and served us quickly. Food was cooked fresh to a high standard and an absolute delight for a late breakfast. I'll definitely be back!

This restaurant has been styled in quite a unique and interesting style and the menu items reflect this. My chicken burger contained coconut, peanut butter and jam among other things and this surprising works in a way that must be experienced for yourself, like or dislike. Staff were friendly but wish they were more present around the restaurant as it was hard to summon one.

We went here for a bottomless brunch and was fantastic! There are not many alcoholic drinks options for the brunch (mimosa, Prosecco and Bloody Mary) but drinks do come to you quick and you constantly being topped up. Staff were really great and attentive, taking orders quickly and explaining the menu clearly. The menu was great and had loads of different options. The brunch lasted for around 2 hours, you got bottomless drinks and two dishes for £35, I thought this was a great price considering you are in the city and a lot of other brunches in London charge you around £25 just for the drinks and you pay for food on top. I would 100% recommend this place.

I really enjoyed my cheeseburger ... simple but really nice. There was a very broad choice and the staff were all really friendly and helpful. Go in knowing that you don't get anything extra with the burgers, you have to order sides, but the portion of the burger is so generous that you can get away without sides anyway. Drinks were really good and although we weren't there for the bottomless brunch people in there who were seemed to be loving it.