La Casbah is a little caf on Blackstock Road popular with locals making hefty sandwiches, tagines, and other north African staples.

The Finsbury Park branch of the Trinidadian takeaway is an always reliable spot for a quick bite.

Gadz is a Lebanese cafe behind Finsbury Park station making freshly made shawarmas, wraps, and salads.

Roti Joupa is a tiny Trinidadian spot in Clapham making delicious food at low prices.

A solid spot for some affordable-ish sushi in the City, Pham Sushi will work just as well for a business situation as a casual dinner over nigiri.

Kurumaya is a tiny restaurant near Smithfield, with small prices, big bowls of katsu curry, and some decent sushi.

Black Lab is a roomy coffee spot opposite Clapham Common, ideal for a catch-up or a sit-down.

Lanark Coffee is a tiny café on Hackney Road where you’ll want to become regular for the food as well as the atmosphere.

Baban’s Naan is a tiny takeaway naan spot that serves delicious, made-to-order, fresh naan for just a few quid, or even less.

Tokyo Pizza is a casual underground pizza spot on Maida Vale, serving Japanese-inspired pizza toppings and some very tasty salads.

Atis is a build-your-own salad place in Shoreditch with a lot of options, but also some very good ideas about what makes a tasty, satisfying lunch.

The Soho branch of popular handmade pasta spot Bancone is serving the same great food as the original, in a bigger and better space.

Mayfair 1 is a tiny hole-in-the-wall spot making fresh falafel, halloumi, chicken, and lamb wraps.

Stampa is a straightforward Italian café and restaurant serving good quality and low cost handmade pasta and paninis.

Tibits is a vegetarian and vegan buffet restaurant that’s perfect for a kind of healthy, low-cost, lunch or dinner.

Neden Urfa is an unassuming kebab shop in Clapton making delicious kebabs with bread freshly made in front of you.