Lunch
Lunch
Page 2Jíxíang Baozi
Swinging by Jíxíang Baozi, a Fujianese takeaway spot, for a mid-afternoon crispy oyster cake is one of the best moves you can make in Chinatown.
Noodle & Beer
Noodle & Beer is a Chongqing noodle and Sichuan restaurant in Spitalfields that is much more than its name suggests.
Florencio Pizza
A moody Argentinian-inspired spot on a quiet Marylebone street, Florencio Pizza is all about excellent thin-crust pizzas and romantic candlelight.
Bébé Bob
Loud, proud, and serving some of the best rotisserie chicken in town, Bébé Bob is a Soho restaurant that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Bistro Freddie
A sort of French and sort of British restaurant in Shoreditch, Bistro Freddie is a small, hearty spot for a chic long lunch or date.
Mukbap
A vegan Korean spot in Shoreditch, Mukbap serves satisfying dishes with a side of maternal hospitality.
Asher’s Africana
Asher’s Africana is a relaxed Gujarati canteen in Wembley making excellent roti and comforting curries.
Amols Vada Pav
A vegetarian spot making Mumbai and Indo-Chinese street snacks, Amols Vada Pav in Wembley is great for a quick bite, lunch, or dinner.
Sakonis
Sakonis is a comfortable vegetarian Indian spot in Wembley, best-known for its big spread buffet.
Ace Cafe
Ace Cafe is a classic biker hangout off the North Circular near Stonebridge Park that makes perfectly passable caff food.
Jin Go Gae
Approximately 10 minutes after the doors to Jin Go Gae open, a steady stream of friends and families pour into this straightforward Korean spot in New Malden.
Myung Ga
When you’re in the mood for excellent tteokbokki, perfectly fried shrimp, and enough BBQ meat to feed a village, head to Korean spot Myung Ga in Soho.
Sumi
Sumi is an excellent, casual Japanese restaurant in Notting Hill from the same team behind London’s best sushi spot.
Supernova
Supernova is a tiny burger spot in Soho that specialises in the kind of crispy-edged smashburgers that we'd come back for—if we didn't have to queue.
Broken Eggs
Slicing into the oozing slice of jamón tortilla at Broken Eggs, a Spanish spot in Fitzrovia, is the most chic we’ve ever felt eating eggs. The whole restaurant is like a Kinfolk shoot come to life.
The Black Pig
The doorstop-sized ciabatta sandwiches from The Black Pig, a perma-busy Borough Market stall, are generously stuffed, so grab a big pile of napkins.
Gladwell's Deli & Grocery
Gladwell’s Deli & Grocery in Camberwell is a greengrocer, deli, butcher, and bakery all rolled into one—and it's where we go to fantasise about our dream kitchen.
Bake Street
Bake Street is a brilliant neighbourhood cafe opposite Hackney’s Rectory Road station that serves legendary weekend brunch specials.
Zoilo
Zoilo is an NYC-feeling Argentinian steak restaurant in Marylebone that's perfect for a moody date night.
Dr.Noodle
Dr.Noodle is a terrific little Sichuan noodle soup restaurant in New Cross making bouncy noodles and restorative bowls of soup.
Mystic Burek
Mystic Burek, a Balkan spot in Sydenham, has a good-time energy and pies that we’d cross London for.
Chishuru
A modern West African restaurant that doles out thrills, comfort, and chilli in equal measure—Chishuru isn't just one of Fitzrovia's must-visit restaurants, it's one of London's.
Sonora Taquería
There aren’t many places where we’d happily test our quad strength by squatting in an alley to eat a taco, but Sonora Taquería—a Mexican spot in Stoke Newington—is one of them.
Sale E Pepe
Sale E Pepe is an old-school Knightsbridge spot where Italian classics are served in a rustic yet lively room.
Reem's
Reem's in Brixton is tiny—about 90% kitchen with two outdoor tables. But the £10 buffet, full of excellent Brazilian classics, is a big draw.