Walk-Ins
Walk-Ins
Page 2Mineiro Cafe 63
Mineiro Cafe 63, a small Brazilian cafe in Harlesden, is the perfect spot for a quick espresso (add bags of sugar for a true Brazilian experience) and a snack.
Mazal 76
Mazal 76 in Willesden is a simple spot but it's a cut above in terms of choice, with Brazilian dishes, plus those with Portuguese and Mediterranean influences, that you might not find elsewhere.
Kaipiras by Barraco
Tucked away on a quiet street off the Kilburn High Road, Kaipiras by Barraco is the closest you’ll come to a Rio de Janeiro bar in London—and the food's great too.
Kimchimama
This Korean spot, tucked down a pretty street in Pimlico, serves excellent food from a stripped-back dining room.
Arcade Food Hall Battersea
A huge food hall on the top floor of Battersea Power Station, Arcade is the perfect place to head to for an impromptu dinner or when everyone's in the mood for different cuisines.
Chakra Kensington
A straightforward Indian restaurant in Kensington, Chakra is all about the classics.
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.
Mukkebi
Mukkebi is a charming, relaxed Korean spot in Finsbury Park to eat silky smooth japchae and some of our favourite Korean fried chicken on a quick lunch break.
Joyau
Tucked inside a Forest Gate railway arch, Joyau is our dream end times bunker, filled with excellent European-leaning small plates and a plentiful supply of wine.
Coco Ichibanya
Head to Coco Ichibanya, a Japanese curry chain that's made home in Soho, if you fancy a katsu curry fix with a range of customisable options.
The Chilli Pickle
If you’re able to resist saying ‘sizzle sizzle’ when lamb cutlets arrive on your table at The Chilli Pickle, an Indian spot in Brighton, then you’re made of better stuff than we are.
Brass Monkey Ice Cream
Brass Monkey is our favourite place to get a scoop, cone, or a little sugar-sponsored brain freeze in Brighton.
Le Baobab Cuisine
At this Senegalese spot in Brighton, every dish feels like an ecstatic love letter from the head chef addressed directly to your stomach.
Hiden
Hiden, a Japanese curry shop, is a helpful spot in Finsbury Park that takes you from massive croissants filled with chicken katsu to fragrant curries in the evening.
The Best Walk-In Only Restaurants For When You Forgot To Make A Booking
Because spontaneity (and disorganisation) is the spice of life.
Burnt
Burnt is steps away from Leyton Midland Road station and serves the kind of BBQ platters that Instagram’s algorithm feeds you in your hungriest moments.
Samad Al Iraqi
Samad Al Iraqi is a grand Iraqi restaurant in Kensington filled with groups tucking into fried kubbah and hearty quzi.
Sichuan Popo
Sichuan Popo in Earls Court is a no-nonsense Chinese restaurant specialising in Sichuan street food, where you'll find late-night dumplings, spicy noodles, and more.
Union Viet Cafe
We enjoy Union Viet Cafe for its useful location (between Borough and Southwark stations), satisfying Vietnamese food, and family-feel.
Tab x Tab
Tab x Tab is a small brunch spot in Notting Hill serving excellent sandos, burgers, and coffees in a bright and airy room.
Crypto Burgers
Thin smashpatties, signature sauce-filled burgers, and loaded fries—Crypto Burgers on North End Road is the perfect spot for a quick, casual dinner.
Japes
A fun, casual pizzeria in Greenwich, Japes is ideal for low-key dinners and has gorgeous conservatory at the back.
The Golden Chippy
In Greenwich, queues often snake out of the door on the weekend for The Golden Chippy's excellent fish and chips.
Smokey Jerk
Smokey Jerk is a basic New Cross Caribbean takeaway spot where you should order the jerk lamb.