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Mangal 1
A legendary institution just off the Dalston strip, Mangal 1 is a BYOB Turkish spot with impeccably grilled meats and an always-lively atmosphere.
Mystic Burek
Mystic Burek, a Balkan spot in Sydenham, has a good-time energy and pies that we’d cross London for.
Camden Market Stables
Camden Market Stables is a strip of street food stalls within Camden Market, where long queues lead to viral dishes like OTT loaded fries.
Xi’an Impression
Xi’an Impression is a small restaurant in Highbury making some of the best Chinese food in London. Don’t miss the hand-pulled noodles.
Singburi
Singburi isn’t just the best restaurant in Leytonstone nor the best Thai restaurant in London, it’s the best restaurant in the city, full stop.
Bun & Sum
Bun & Sum is a takeaway LA-style burger spot in Mile End making excellent smashburgers and loaded fries, with a stand-as-you-eat, outdoor setup.
Paolina Thai Cuisine
Paolina Thai Cuisine is a dependable spot in King’s Cross that we return to time and again for a solo lunch or low-key date night over solid Thai dishes.
Kaieteur Kitchen
Kaieteur Kitchen is a superb Guyanese restaurant and takeaway in Elephant and Castle, serving flavour-packed food with a side of warming hospitality.
Lucky's Hot Chicken
Lucky's Hot Chicken is a Southbank spot inside the National Theatre serving excellent Nashville hot chicken sandos.
Tayyabs
Tayyab’s is an Indian restaurant and classic spot in the East End, serving Punjabi curry and sizzling lamb chops in a laid back room.
Indian Veg
Indian Veg is a no-frills, all-you-can-eat buffet spot in Islington. It’s pretty good, and very cheap.
KaoSarn
Come to KaoSarn when you want nice Thai food in Brixton - the curries are good, and the larb salad is a must.
Little Georgia
Little Georgia in Islington has fun vibes, friendly waiters, and an excellent Georgian menu. Come for a group dinner or date night.
Persepolis
Persepolis is a BYOB deli-cum-cafe in Peckham serving excellent Persian meze at fantastic prices.
Needoo Grill
Needoo is a Punjabi grill around the corner from Tayyabs making satisfying lamb chops and the like, without the queue.
Beb’s Kitchen
Beb’s Kitchen is a small BYOB Indian restaurant in Brixton with a homely atmosphere that makes affordable and tasty curries.
Roti King
Roti King is a cult Malaysian restaurant in Euston that does a great roti canai, and excellent Malaysian noodle and rice dishes.