How lucky am I? Managed to get a reservation for this gem in Soho at fairly short notice but there wasn't another empty spot in the 13-chairs surrounding the small but incredibly efficient kitchen!
Every guest was greeted with a loud "Welcome" from the brigade in the kitchen (bit weird but quite sweet AND we got a "Thank you" when we left too!) but in addition to coordinated greetings, the staff at Humble Chicken REALLY know how to cook as a team. Dishes came through the various stations as a seamless, coordinated flow of food; every plate was perfect and delicious and those who presented their dishes to the diners did so with passion, humour and personality.
Highlights for me from the 12 course meal were the Tuna belly with Shiso and Caviar, the Fois Gras with chicken parfait and puffed rice and "the rest of the Langoustine", with the Mandarin Cheesecake and the selection of Petit Fours a spectacular way to finish.
Definitely worthy of the reputation. If get a chance to go to Humble Chicken, go - its "humble" name is not a reflection of the experience.