A Vegan restaurant in London became the first in the United Kingdom to acquire a Michelin star. The ‘Plates London’located on Old Street, serves an entirely herb menu. According to the famous “gastronomic map”, chef Kirk Haworth impressed “taking his classic cooking education and adapting it inventively to non -carnobic dishes”.

The glamorous awards ceremony of the annual Michelin driver for Great Britain and Ireland took place in Glasgow on Monday night.

Asked at the event, what he likes about cooking vegan dishes, the chef said: “Trying to get rid of this word is what I love most about it. It only concerns the taste, that’s all that matters. “

And added: “Taste, excitement, innovation and attempt to take it to a new taste.”

“Plates London” was one of the 26 restaurants honored at the ceremony. The “Moor Hall”, in the village of Aughton, about 10 miles from Liverpool, became the tenth restaurant across the United Kingdom and Ireland, which holds the coveted three stars. He opened in 2017 and in just two years he managed to get his first two Michelin stars.

“At Moor Hall, chef Mark Birchall and his team have continued to perfect their art and have now achieved new levels of excellence. The ingredients, many of their vegetable garden, are extremely … and the evaluation of the flavors, when to prioritize simplicity and when to add complexity is exemplary, “according to the famous guide.

Three new restaurants won by two stars and 22 restaurants were awarded for the first time with one star, including nine in London, three in Ireland and two in Scotland, according to the Guardian.

The Greek restaurant “OMA”, hidden on the edge of Borough’s busy market in London, with chef Jorge Paredes received his first star.

This year, the Michelin star awards ceremony was of a special character as it coincided with the 125th anniversary of the famous gastronomic driver. With sustainability being a top priority, five new green stars were given.