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Where To Eat Lunch In Soho
From freshly made salt beef, to a French institution, to dumplings, shawarma, and more—here’s where to have lunch in Soho.
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Home to some of the city’s best restaurants, the streets around Farringdon are also home to a clutch of affordable spots for a sit-down lunch.
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Yasar Halim
Yasar Halim is a Turkish bakery on Green Lanes where no-nonsense service belies the sweetness of flaky filo desserts and soft, pillowy breads.
Alhaji Suya Brixton
The Brixton outpost of Alhaji Suya is a little northern Nigerian kiosk that makes ideal mid-afternoon snacks.
Veg & Tings
Veg & Tings, an all-vegetarian Caribbean spot in Brixton Village Market, is perfect for a summery lunch that's full of flavour.
Bao Borough
The Borough Market location of Bao is a handy spot when you need a quick fix. The buns are good, but the bigger Taiwanese plates are even better.
Firin
Firin is a bright and airy Turkish restaurant in King’s Cross where the slow-cooked meats are reliable and good pide is a given.
The Best Turkish Kebab
The Best Turkish Kebab is an excellent Stoke Newington spot for well-stuffed Turkish wraps and celeb-spotting on their wall of famous fans.
Singapulah
Singapulah is a Singaporean spot on Shaftesbury Avenue that's a solid bet for a central London meet-up and pre-show meals.
Quince Bakery
A tiny Islington bakery with a focus on British baking, Quince Bakery is a lovely spot to pick up buns, cookies, sandwiches, and more.
Morchella
Morchella is a chic and airy restaurant and wine bar serving modern Mediterranean food you could snack on for weeks.
Iran Restaurant
Iran Restaurant is a Persian spot in Shepherd Market with heated outdoor seating that’s making excellent mezze and bits off of the grill.
Proper Tacos
Proper Tacos is a great little Mexican pit stop inside Nag's Head Market in Holloway. Grab a stool, get the pork chicharron taco, and enjoy half an hour to yourself.
Bar Bruno
A classic, cash-only, Britalian Soho cafe, Bar Bruno is a place for sometime actors, wannabe musicians, builders, workers, and anyone who wants a fry-up.
L’Escargot
L’Escargot is an old-school French spot in Soho with velvet drapes, lots of butter, and a fine prix fixe deal.
Pipoca Vegan
One of our favourite lunch spots in Brixton is Pipoca Vegan. The vegan cafe serves the kind of nourishing bowls that make you forget there’s no meat.
Hana
Hana is a neighbourhood Persian restaurant in West Hampstead where you'll find grilled meats, delicious dips, and a nice terrace.
Feijão Do Luis
Homesick Brazilians flock to Feijão Do Luis in Fitzrovia for live music and screenings of big football matches, but mostly for the great Brazilian food.
Moksha
A relaxed neighbourhood restaurant on Kingston Road, Moksha serves some top-tier Indian classics.
Sunday
Line up at this Islington cafe in the search of tasty food and the smug satisfaction that comes from knowing great weeks start with Sunday.
Hoppers
Hoppers is an excellent Soho restaurant serving Sri Lankan food that will blow your mind. The waits can be lengthy, but it’s worth it.
Tashas
Tashas is a relaxed all-day cafe in Battersea serving some excellent things from a full English, to a moreish chicken pasta.
The French House
A legendary Soho institution for thesps, drunks, and gourmands alike, The French House is as good a French restaurant as it is a pub.
Al Dente Goodge Street
Al Dente is an in-and-out Italian spot in Fitzrovia, and serves some pretty great pastas.
Saltine
Saltine is a lovely, light-filled restaurant in Highbury with a menu of delicious British-European plates.