I'm all about food while travelling, and London is one of the best Western cities to get cheap, interesting eats ... big cities love Instagrammable food gimmicks! I've realised that nearly all my picks are in Soho, but I guess that makes it easy to try them all!
(Crosstown)
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(Soft Serve Society)
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(HIPCHIPS)
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Bone Daddies
Soho
This is the number one place I recommend people for a good cheap eat. It's all ramen, and the broth is divine!
Crosstown Doughnuts
Soho
Now growing into a chain that you can find across London, I rarely venture into Soho without getting a donut from here!
Now growing into a chain that you can find across London, I rarely venture into Soho without getting a donut from here!
Soft Serve Society
Shoreditch
One of the little stalls that make up Boxpark, here you can get some delicious matcha soft serve, or even the black charcoal and coconut!
www.softservesociety.com
One of the little stalls that make up Boxpark, here you can get some delicious matcha soft serve, or even the black charcoal and coconut!
www.softservesociety.com
HIPCHIPS
Soho
You get a box of crisps with a selection of sweet or savoury dips. While most people got a medium box of 4 dips to share, we got two large boxes between two people, with 12 dips in total. We barely made a dent, but it was worth it to sample so many delicious dips!
www.hipchips.com
www.hipchips.com
Bubbledogs
Soho
Champagne and hot dogs ... as if that isn't a winning combination!
www.bubbledogs.co.uk
www.bubbledogs.co.uk
(Cereal Killer)
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(Tombo)
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(Bao)
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Cereal Killer Cafe
Shoreditch
This place seems to have every box of cereal ever, and the cereal cocktails on offer will make you struggle to pick just one. For someone who loves cereal as much as me, this was heaven!
Tombo
South Kensington
A matcha menu ... need I say more?
www.tombocafe.comBao
Soho
A tiny little eatery, pop in and get a few of of the tiny yet delicious bao. The buns will melt in your mouth!
www.baolondon.com
www.baolondon.com
Yorica!
Soho
All vegan (yay lactose free) frozen yoghurt. Delicious, and with big serving sizes!
www.yorica.com
www.yorica.com
Inamo
Soho
So look, the food as this Asian-fusion restaurant isn't fantastic - but you don't go for the food. You go for the interactive tables that let you order your food, watch it being cooked and even play games with your dinner mates!
www.inamo-restaurant.com
www.inamo-restaurant.com
(Rinkoff Bakery)
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(Koya)
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(Nosteagia at Pump)
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Rinkoff Bakery
Whitechapel
A bit further out, but totally worth it for the cakes and pastries like the creme egg crodough!
Koya
Soho
Japanese that is (Roch has argued) better than Bone Daddies, serving udon. I went for the Japanese breakfast.
www.koyabar.co.uk
www.koyabar.co.uk
Pump
ShoreditchSet in an old petrol station, Pump is a street food market with some good picks including my first experience of bubble waffles from Nosteagia!
www.facebook.com/pumpshoreditch
Fire & Stone
Covent Garden
Pizza in a venue that feels a little fancier, and very delicious!
www.fireandstone.com
www.fireandstone.com
Franco Manca
London
This chain has extremely simple, yet delicious pizzas. The novelty has worn off a little for me because we get it for free every Friday at work, but you should try it!
www.francomanca.co.uk
www.francomanca.co.uk
Duck and Waffle
Shoreditch
And the best for last ... By far and away my favourite restaurant in the world. You may have to book two months in advance on the day bookings open, but the incredible food and views from the 40th floor are worth it, and it's not even that expensive! You can also go to Duck & Waffle Local near Piccadilly and while not the same menu, still a great meal!
www.duckandwaffle.com
www.duckandwaffle.com
(Duck and Waffle)
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(Duck and Waffle)
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(Duck and Waffle)
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