Tucked inside the new Line Hotel is the standing-room-only eatery known as Spoken English. This restaurant is the latest venture from chef Erik Bruner-Yang and features an eclectic menu that houses items with an Asian style influence. Originally conceptualized to be a tasting menu spot, the final version of Spoken English has instead settled on an a la carte style and pays homage to the tachinomiya bars in Japan. This tachinomiya can be seen in the eateries offerings, but can also be felt in the standing-only space, communal tables and celebration of beer and sake-focused cocktails.
With a tight menu of just 19 dishes, Spoken English tends to focus on grilled options and includes gourmet skewers, small plates, larger offerings and a pair of elegant desserts. Some of the standout dishes on the menu include the family-style duck, Green Hill camembert, a savory caviar dish, wagyu kushiyaki, herb-speckled prawn and a gorgeous chicken skin dumpling. The fairly small kitchen is currently run by Chefs de cuisine Matthew Crowley and James Wozniuk who masterfully execute Bruner-Yang's vision. With Asian fusion restaurants becoming more popular, restaurants like Spoken English find a way to carve out a unique space with a particular focus on one style and innovative spaces.
Asian-Inspired Standing Eateries
Spoken English Fuses Japanese Tachinomiya's with Western Flavors
Trend Themes
1. Asian-fusion Restaurants - Restaurants are finding success in carving a unique space within Asian-Fusion and innovating menu offerings with particular focus on one style.
2. Standing-room-only Eateries - Eateries are creating unique dining experiences by offering no seating spaces, communal tables and beer and sake-focused cocktails.
3. Gourmet Grilled Dishes - Restaurants are focusing on gourmet grilled dishes and skewered options in their menus to offer elevated comfort food items.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality Industry - The hospitality industry is revolutionizing traditional dining experiences by creating unique, innovative and specialized spaces for dining.
2. Culinary Industry - The culinary industry is witnessing a rise in Asian-Fusion restaurants that offer new menu options and fusion cuisine opportunities.
3. Bar and Beverage Industry - The bar and beverage industry is seeing a trend of craft and specialty cocktails that focus on beer and sake, along with unique no seating spaces.