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Ara (Whitechapel)

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The Skinny: Were it in Borough Market, Ara, which opened in May, would have queues around the corner. But there’s no queue, and the unique, casually great Whitechapel spot is just as good as the brilliant but hard-to-book Oma, which serves a similar style of food.

The Vibe: Transport Fonda from west to east and you’ll have an idea…