Nestled on Kingsland Road in Dalston, Brilliant Corners is a Japaneseâinspired restaurant and listening bar that has become an East London institution since opening in 2013. Inside, a curated woodâpanelled space with moody lighting and a disco ball sets the mood before a worldâclass analog sound system steals the showâKlipschorn speakers paired with vintage McIntosh amps and Technics turntables deliver true audiophile bliss. Brilliant Corners pairs this sonic purity with Japanese small platesâkaraage chicken, misoâroasted aubergine, oyster mushrooms, sushiâstyle bitesâserved with natural wines and thoughtful cocktails. The menu is concise, inventive, and generous in size: reviewers praise the karaage as âthe best fried chicken in Londonâ and tout sashimi beef and wine pours as standout treats. Musical programming ranges from vinyl DJs spinning funk, soul, reggae, lounge and jazz, to curated events like Played Twice, where a full album plays through the system in silence and is followed by a live jazz ensemble interpretationâno stage and no distance between audience and players. Expect a relaxed but savvy crowd. At night the lights dim, tables may be cleared for dancing under the glitter ball, and the vibe becomes deliberately immersive and communalâan ideal spot for music aficionados, creative locals, or anyone craving flavor and sonic storytelling.
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