Katsute 100 Brick Lane

There's a story in the name — 'katsute' is Japanese for 'once', evoking nostalgia and moments in time — and this Brick Lane tea room takes that spirit to heart with an unhurried, gentle pace. Matcha, loose teas and homemade cakes form the heart of the menu, a serene counterpoint to the bustle of Whitechapel and Spitalfields. Dog-friendly and moderately priced, it's the East London branch of a small group of tea rooms stretching from Islington to Edinburgh.