Tooting Market

Tooting Market is a proper community spot in Tooting. The indoor market, with a mix of fabric shops and food vendors, is a spot for slow mornings: newborn babies are cradled as long catch-ups are had, groups with clacking knitting needles settle in on their regular bench, and a mix of three-piece suits and tracksuits mooch about the maze-like place. When 12pm rolls around, the fryers start hissing and delicious smells waft about. Get the jerk chicken from Caribbean spot The Lone Fisherman; a well-spiced saltfish bake from Guyanese stall Pepi’s; and comforting red bream curry from Mauritian spot, Mangé Des Iles. We're also into Green Choy's fun, neon-lit terrace and their tasty Korean fried chicken burger. Just know that the market is open seven days a week until 11pm, but different vendors have their own opening hours.

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch