The Bamboo Mat in Stratford is a popular Japanese and Peruvian fusion restaurant located a short walk from Stratford station. The menu serves a range of sushi, ceviche and other Asian dishes with a Peruvian twist, along with a large selection of cocktails. The menu serves a range of sushi, ceviche and other Asian dishes with a Peruvian twist.
(Image: Emily Davison) It’s also a great spot for anyone with dietary needs, with a broad range of plant-based and gluten-free dishes too. Recently the restaurant also announced that it would be hosting regular Latino music nights on certain Thursdays, where diners can sit and enjoy a meal accompanied by popular songs performed by a live Latino band. Diners can sit and enjoy a meal accompanied by popular songs performed by a live Latino band.
(Image: Amy Williams Consultancy) I recently went to try it on its first Latino night and as an affirmed sushi lover I was excited to see how their sushi compared. We first began with some cocktails , they had quite a big selection of classics and Asian-inspired drinks, and we started off by trying a classic Pina Colada and Yuzu Blossom, which we devoured. The cocktails here were definitely among some of the best I’ve tried in East London and I’d revisit just to try more of them alone.
They had quite a big selection of classic cocktails and Asian-inspired drinks. (Image: Emily Davison) For starters we got the Salmon Tataki and Seabass Ceviche to share, which consisted of lightly seared salmon .