When Arup Jana, shown bottom left, is putting together a menu at Brassica, he thinks first about what’s available locally and then he builds around that. "That really dictates what goes on the menu," he says. He always aims for colour and texture, especially a crispy element.
"It’s just balance - balance and making sure people don’t feel really heavy at the end of it. But some people really like big portions. Our steak is 12 ounces," he says with a laugh.