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London food, by Amber Halo on Jan 7, 2018 22:48:54 GMT 1, Heading to London soon and could use some restaurant/food ideas. All suggestions welcome, though keen on ideas for causal spots especially for Indian, good pubs, fish and chips (figuring high end might be easier to figure out than good local, under the radar sports). Thanks in advance!
Heading to London soon and could use some restaurant/food ideas. All suggestions welcome, though keen on ideas for causal spots especially for Indian, good pubs, fish and chips (figuring high end might be easier to figure out than good local, under the radar sports). Thanks in advance!
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London food, by gd79 on Jan 7, 2018 23:12:59 GMT 1, Crikey. Where to start... Which area will you be based in?
Crikey. Where to start... Which area will you be based in?
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London food, by JW on Jan 7, 2018 23:20:26 GMT 1, For casual/cool Indian, Dishoom is my favourite. There's a few of them now, and I just tried the Kensington branch which was great.
The Shoreditch one is best for brunch (better in Summer on the patio). Do yourself a favour and try the bacon naan.
For casual/cool Indian, Dishoom is my favourite. There's a few of them now, and I just tried the Kensington branch which was great.
The Shoreditch one is best for brunch (better in Summer on the patio). Do yourself a favour and try the bacon naan.
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London food, by Everyone Owes on Jan 7, 2018 23:20:51 GMT 1, And budget? And how far are you willing to travel in London to get to the good stuff?
Put another way, are you just looking for a bite to eat or is food up there with art in your life?!
And budget? And how far are you willing to travel in London to get to the good stuff?
Put another way, are you just looking for a bite to eat or is food up there with art in your life?!
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London food, by Deleted on Jan 7, 2018 23:23:36 GMT 1, This is coming from a Yorkshireman, born and bred in a seaside town that has some of the best fish and chips...
www.mayfairchippy.com
MICHELIN GUIDE
There are chippies, and there is the Mayfair Chippy. Here you can get cocktails, wine, oysters, starters and dessert but, most significantly, the 'Mayfair Classic' - fried cod or haddock with chips, tartar sauce, mushy peas and curry sauce.
This is coming from a Yorkshireman, born and bred in a seaside town that has some of the best fish and chips... www.mayfairchippy.comMICHELIN GUIDE There are chippies, and there is the Mayfair Chippy. Here you can get cocktails, wine, oysters, starters and dessert but, most significantly, the 'Mayfair Classic' - fried cod or haddock with chips, tartar sauce, mushy peas and curry sauce. |
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London food, by Everyone Owes on Jan 7, 2018 23:24:35 GMT 1, For casual/cool Indian, Dishoom is my favourite. There's a few of them now, and I just tried the Kensington branch which was great. The Shoreditch one is best for brunch (better in Summer on the patio). Do yourself a favour and try the bacon naan.
Agreed on Dishoom. And Kricket too for Indian small plate type eats. Both can be found in Soho.
For casual/cool Indian, Dishoom is my favourite. There's a few of them now, and I just tried the Kensington branch which was great. The Shoreditch one is best for brunch (better in Summer on the patio). Do yourself a favour and try the bacon naan. Agreed on Dishoom. And Kricket too for Indian small plate type eats. Both can be found in Soho. |
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London food, by cizza19 on Jan 7, 2018 23:50:51 GMT 1, Dishoom is good for a higher end take on Indian. I would also suggest in the same vein cinnamon kitchen or cinnamon bazaar (or even cinnamon club at the even higher end) all are great, bazaar is the most relaxed and cheapest.
For a nice cheap dirty but tasty Indian I always like alladins 2 in brick lane or hot stuff in Vauxhall (the later got a great review by jay reyner the food critic) both BYOB and both great in my opinion
Dishoom is good for a higher end take on Indian. I would also suggest in the same vein cinnamon kitchen or cinnamon bazaar (or even cinnamon club at the even higher end) all are great, bazaar is the most relaxed and cheapest.
For a nice cheap dirty but tasty Indian I always like alladins 2 in brick lane or hot stuff in Vauxhall (the later got a great review by jay reyner the food critic) both BYOB and both great in my opinion
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London food, by blerd on Jan 8, 2018 0:05:25 GMT 1, Its got to be Tayyabs in Whitechapel for Indian, then I'd say Sutton and sons for fish and chips, Islington, stoke newington and Hackney. Mangal 2 in Dalston for Turkish with the added bonus of seeing Gilbert and George having a munch.
Its got to be Tayyabs in Whitechapel for Indian, then I'd say Sutton and sons for fish and chips, Islington, stoke newington and Hackney. Mangal 2 in Dalston for Turkish with the added bonus of seeing Gilbert and George having a munch.
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London food, by Everyone Owes on Jan 8, 2018 0:12:57 GMT 1, Its got to be Tayyabs in Whitechapel for Indian, then I'd say Sutton and sons for fish and chips, Islington, stoke newington and Hackney. Mangal 2 in Dalston for Turkish with the added bonus of seeing Gilbert and George having a munch.
Mangal2! What a place. Not for the vegetarians, and BYO unless it's changed alc policy. Highly recommend.
Its got to be Tayyabs in Whitechapel for Indian, then I'd say Sutton and sons for fish and chips, Islington, stoke newington and Hackney. Mangal 2 in Dalston for Turkish with the added bonus of seeing Gilbert and George having a munch. Mangal2! What a place. Not for the vegetarians, and BYO unless it's changed alc policy. Highly recommend. |
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London food, by Amber Halo on Jan 8, 2018 7:08:21 GMT 1, So many great ideas, thanks and keep them coming!
To those that asked, it looks like I will be staying near the Covent Garden area. But please donโt let that restrict recommendations. I will travel for the good stuff...
No set budget. Thatโs not a big concern, and I would welcome high end ideas too. I just tend to think the causal, good local spots are a heck of a lot harder to find for tourists like me!
So many great ideas, thanks and keep them coming!
To those that asked, it looks like I will be staying near the Covent Garden area. But please donโt let that restrict recommendations. I will travel for the good stuff...
No set budget. Thatโs not a big concern, and I would welcome high end ideas too. I just tend to think the causal, good local spots are a heck of a lot harder to find for tourists like me!
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London food, by The Jokers Puppet on Jan 8, 2018 7:34:55 GMT 1, If you are staying in Covent Garden then Punjab is worth trying. Its the oldest North Indian restaurant in the UK and the food is excellent. The interior is nothing fancy but the service and food are great. The vegetarian dishes are superb ( I am a meat eater). Not expensive but they can get busy.
If you are staying in Covent Garden then Punjab is worth trying. Its the oldest North Indian restaurant in the UK and the food is excellent. The interior is nothing fancy but the service and food are great. The vegetarian dishes are superb ( I am a meat eater). Not expensive but they can get busy.
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London food, by Geezer Mate on Jan 8, 2018 7:52:40 GMT 1, No best Indians are in Drummond Street back of Euston Station all very cheap and lovely and vegetarian,
No best Indians are in Drummond Street back of Euston Station all very cheap and lovely and vegetarian,
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London food, by Dahmer on Jan 8, 2018 11:04:00 GMT 1, duck and waffle in the city is pretty cool, if even just to have a coffee overlooking the city, i think its the highest restaurant in the country.
also if you like art, the ivy had some nice bits and also the tramshed has a hirst 'cow' the in the middle of the restaurant as well as connor harrington front doors
duck and waffle in the city is pretty cool, if even just to have a coffee overlooking the city, i think its the highest restaurant in the country.
also if you like art, the ivy had some nice bits and also the tramshed has a hirst 'cow' the in the middle of the restaurant as well as connor harrington front doors
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London food, by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 12:59:21 GMT 1, Pharmacy 2 at the Newport Street Gallery if you like Damien Hirstโs work.
Pharmacy 2 at the Newport Street Gallery if you like Damien Hirstโs work.
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London food, by JW on Jan 8, 2018 14:00:55 GMT 1, Pharmacy 2 at the Newport Street Gallery if you like Damien Hirstโs work.
And eating in a fluorescent hospital cafeteria. I found it really disappointing (including the food).
Pharmacy 2 at the Newport Street Gallery if you like Damien Hirstโs work. And eating in a fluorescent hospital cafeteria. I found it really disappointing (including the food). |
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London food, by Amber Halo on Jan 8, 2018 18:29:38 GMT 1, Thanks so far to everyone has given idea, much appreciated.
Thanks so far to everyone has given idea, much appreciated.
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London food, by gd79 on Jan 8, 2018 20:55:41 GMT 1, I agree with almost everything above. If you can only eat Indian food once in your life, make it Tayyabs... Although it was a bit 'production line' the last time I went. Gymkhana is fantastic, but also five times the price! Dishoom a middle ground of sorts, and better for atmosphere.
Drummond Street a great shout for Indian. Haven't been there in ages. Truly shows the different styles of cuisine within the continent.
If I ate in covent garden I'd go to opera tavern and/or shackfuyu. Depending where you are from - NY does Japanese junk food better for example.
For pubs, nowhere is better than Hampstead. Walk on the heath followed by the wells, or the horseshoe for Sunday lunch (home of Camden beer).
Getting hungry just thinking about it.
I agree with almost everything above. If you can only eat Indian food once in your life, make it Tayyabs... Although it was a bit 'production line' the last time I went. Gymkhana is fantastic, but also five times the price! Dishoom a middle ground of sorts, and better for atmosphere.
Drummond Street a great shout for Indian. Haven't been there in ages. Truly shows the different styles of cuisine within the continent.
If I ate in covent garden I'd go to opera tavern and/or shackfuyu. Depending where you are from - NY does Japanese junk food better for example.
For pubs, nowhere is better than Hampstead. Walk on the heath followed by the wells, or the horseshoe for Sunday lunch (home of Camden beer).
Getting hungry just thinking about it.
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London food, by lv90210 on Jan 8, 2018 21:33:35 GMT 1, I agree with almost everything above. If you can only eat Indian food once in your life, make it Tayyabs... Although it was a bit 'production line' the last time I went. Gymkhana is fantastic, but also five times the price! Dishoom a middle ground of sorts, and better for atmosphere. Drummond Street a great shout for Indian. Haven't been there in ages. Truly shows the different styles of cuisine within the continent. If I ate in covent garden I'd go to opera tavern and/or shackfuyu. Depending where you are from - NY does Japanese junk food better for example. For pubs, nowhere is better than Hampstead. Walk on the heath followed by the wells, or the horseshoe for Sunday lunch (home of Camden beer). Getting hungry just thinking about it.
Lol.... Tayyabs is Pakistani food and is closed !!!
I agree with almost everything above. If you can only eat Indian food once in your life, make it Tayyabs... Although it was a bit 'production line' the last time I went. Gymkhana is fantastic, but also five times the price! Dishoom a middle ground of sorts, and better for atmosphere. Drummond Street a great shout for Indian. Haven't been there in ages. Truly shows the different styles of cuisine within the continent. If I ate in covent garden I'd go to opera tavern and/or shackfuyu. Depending where you are from - NY does Japanese junk food better for example. For pubs, nowhere is better than Hampstead. Walk on the heath followed by the wells, or the horseshoe for Sunday lunch (home of Camden beer). Getting hungry just thinking about it. Lol.... Tayyabs is Pakistani food and is closed !!! |
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London food, by gd79 on Jan 8, 2018 21:51:37 GMT 1, I agree with almost everything above. If you can only eat Indian food once in your life, make it Tayyabs... Although it was a bit 'production line' the last time I went. Gymkhana is fantastic, but also five times the price! Dishoom a middle ground of sorts, and better for atmosphere. Drummond Street a great shout for Indian. Haven't been there in ages. Truly shows the different styles of cuisine within the continent. If I ate in covent garden I'd go to opera tavern and/or shackfuyu. Depending where you are from - NY does Japanese junk food better for example. For pubs, nowhere is better than Hampstead. Walk on the heath followed by the wells, or the horseshoe for Sunday lunch (home of Camden beer). Getting hungry just thinking about it. Lol.... Tayyabs is Pakistani food and is closed !!!
Ha - indeed it is Pakistani, I'm being lazy with my references. Pretty sure it's not closed though, unless that has changed in the last weeks
I agree with almost everything above. If you can only eat Indian food once in your life, make it Tayyabs... Although it was a bit 'production line' the last time I went. Gymkhana is fantastic, but also five times the price! Dishoom a middle ground of sorts, and better for atmosphere. Drummond Street a great shout for Indian. Haven't been there in ages. Truly shows the different styles of cuisine within the continent. If I ate in covent garden I'd go to opera tavern and/or shackfuyu. Depending where you are from - NY does Japanese junk food better for example. For pubs, nowhere is better than Hampstead. Walk on the heath followed by the wells, or the horseshoe for Sunday lunch (home of Camden beer). Getting hungry just thinking about it. Lol.... Tayyabs is Pakistani food and is closed !!! Ha - indeed it is Pakistani, I'm being lazy with my references. Pretty sure it's not closed though, unless that has changed in the last weeks |
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London food, by JW on Jan 8, 2018 22:14:59 GMT 1, Hoppers is also great if you want to try some Sri Lankan. The original Soho branch is tiny and very popular so queuing times can be outrageous. But you can leave your name, go have a drink and they'll text you when ready. Or go for lunch.
Otherwise the St Christopher's Place branch is bigger and easier to get into.
Get an egg hopper and dip it in curry. Delicious.
Hoppers is also great if you want to try some Sri Lankan. The original Soho branch is tiny and very popular so queuing times can be outrageous. But you can leave your name, go have a drink and they'll text you when ready. Or go for lunch.
Otherwise the St Christopher's Place branch is bigger and easier to get into.
Get an egg hopper and dip it in curry. Delicious.
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London food, by sweetmimsy on Jan 8, 2018 23:20:58 GMT 1, Lol.... Tayyabs is Pakistani food and is closed !!! Ha - indeed it is Pakistani, I'm being lazy with my references. Pretty sure it's not closed though, unless that has changed in the last weeks
It was closed for a little bit around September last year due to immigration issues. It reopened and believe it to still be operating.
Needoo's round the corner is better though and no queueing.
Lol.... Tayyabs is Pakistani food and is closed !!! Ha - indeed it is Pakistani, I'm being lazy with my references. Pretty sure it's not closed though, unless that has changed in the last weeks It was closed for a little bit around September last year due to immigration issues. It reopened and believe it to still be operating. Needoo's round the corner is better though and no queueing. |
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London food, by Blakeies on Jan 9, 2018 9:23:15 GMT 1, Ive been to both temper and blacklock in the past couple of weeks. Would recommend them and they arenโt too expensive.
Ive been to both temper and blacklock in the past couple of weeks. Would recommend them and they arenโt too expensive.
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London food, by moron on Jan 9, 2018 12:09:41 GMT 1, Ha - indeed it is Pakistani, I'm being lazy with my references. Pretty sure it's not closed though, unless that has changed in the last weeks It was closed for a little bit around September last year due to immigration issues. It reopened and believe it to still be operating. Needoo's round the corner is better though and no queueing.
Ha - indeed it is Pakistani, I'm being lazy with my references. Pretty sure it's not closed though, unless that has changed in the last weeks It was closed for a little bit around September last year due to immigration issues. It reopened and believe it to still be operating. Needoo's round the corner is better though and no queueing. Says it all really. |
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London food, by UK Art Dealer on Jan 9, 2018 12:33:18 GMT 1, Best Indian in London by my reckoning is Jamavar on Mount Street - unbelievable value for lunch but pricey in the evening, second the member above who said Hoppers in Soho as well
Best Indian in London by my reckoning is Jamavar on Mount Street - unbelievable value for lunch but pricey in the evening, second the member above who said Hoppers in Soho as well
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London food, by jonahj on Jan 9, 2018 16:47:40 GMT 1, Blimey - a post about food on an art forum site. Does it get any better?
Can only support previous posts about Hoppers.
Tayaabs - dry meat curry and lamb chops outstanding but they rush you through the meal when there's a queue outside.
Don't think anyone has mentioned Gunpowder in Spitalfields - doesn't take bookings but you can go a nearby pub and they will text you when your table is free.
Not an Indian/Pakistani/Sri Lankan but I was blown away by Temper in Soho last week which is a modern twist on BBQ with a 4.5 metre smoke pit in the middle of the restaurant. Expensive - so go for a blow out. Also, even the veggies are cooked in beef or lamb fat - so don't go if you don't eat meat.
Blimey - a post about food on an art forum site. Does it get any better?
Can only support previous posts about Hoppers.
Tayaabs - dry meat curry and lamb chops outstanding but they rush you through the meal when there's a queue outside.
Don't think anyone has mentioned Gunpowder in Spitalfields - doesn't take bookings but you can go a nearby pub and they will text you when your table is free.
Not an Indian/Pakistani/Sri Lankan but I was blown away by Temper in Soho last week which is a modern twist on BBQ with a 4.5 metre smoke pit in the middle of the restaurant. Expensive - so go for a blow out. Also, even the veggies are cooked in beef or lamb fat - so don't go if you don't eat meat.
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London food, by cizza19 on Jan 9, 2018 17:57:12 GMT 1, Don't think anyone has mentioned Gunpowder in Spitalfields - doesn't take bookings but you can go a nearby pub and they will text you when your table is free.
Don't think anyone has mentioned Gunpowder in Spitalfields - doesn't take bookings but you can go a nearby pub and they will text you when your table is free. just remembered Gunpowder and was coming on to give it a shout so I second that suggestion definitely worth a visit |
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London food, by JW on Jan 9, 2018 23:46:16 GMT 1, It may not fit any of the quisines you mentioned, but 108 Garage is definitely worth trying if you're around Notting Hill at any point.
It may not fit any of the quisines you mentioned, but 108 Garage is definitely worth trying if you're around Notting Hill at any point.
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London food, by jay4077 on Jan 10, 2018 9:33:22 GMT 1, Hi Londoners.
I'm going to Shoreditch in June and are looking for cool looking places where you can bring kids. What do you think of my list so far:
Tramshed
Pizza East
Honest Burger
Bao
Le Bab
Butchies Fried Chicken
Boxpark
The Breakfast Club
Bill's Restaurant
Monty's Deli
Jamie Oliver 15
Adding Mayfair Chippy & Dishoom from this thread - Thanks!
Hi Londoners.
I'm going to Shoreditch in June and are looking for cool looking places where you can bring kids. What do you think of my list so far:
Tramshed
Pizza East
Honest Burger
Bao
Le Bab
Butchies Fried Chicken
Boxpark
The Breakfast Club
Bill's Restaurant
Monty's Deli
Jamie Oliver 15
Adding Mayfair Chippy & Dishoom from this thread - Thanks!
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London food, by tran16 on Jan 10, 2018 9:42:48 GMT 1, Snaps & Rye in Goldbourne Rd Notting Hill.
Danish cafe & restaurant, go for the set menu dinners, delicious and great value
Snaps & Rye in Goldbourne Rd Notting Hill.
Danish cafe & restaurant, go for the set menu dinners, delicious and great value
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London food, by T-Bro on Jan 10, 2018 10:20:54 GMT 1, Cereal Killer cafe on brick lane is worth a visit. People complain about prices but its pretty cool for a 1 off visit! 
Cereal Killer cafe on brick lane is worth a visit. People complain about prices but its pretty cool for a 1 off visit! |
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