This man rocks my world…read more I've quite inadvertently started setting him challenges which have included: "Mark, I want a hare." "Mark, I want a box full of angry crayfish" "Mark, I want something for dinner but I don't know what. Be a good chap and get me something tasty?" "Mark, I want foie gras. Not cheap sh*tty stuff in a jar, I want big hunks of liver." "Mark, I'm redecorating my flat and want some wine boxes because I'm a little bit boho and I can't afford shelves at the moment because I spend all my money on foie gras." He must hate me by now, but he always delivers (quite literally...) Plus the girls in the office all fancy him.

LOVE this dude. Seriously. London was crying out for something like this. Because really, we're all…read morelazy. We want the fresh seafood, but are we willing to get up at 3am for it? Nope. I live pretty near Billingsgate. Have done for about 8 years. I've been once. I went for an article I was writing and had a great time (met a fisherman who hated fish - go figure), but once was enough for me. I do not do well with 6am starts. And the last thing I feel like pre-coffee is buying seafood. But I like cooking. I like making tasty things. I like having fresh food that didn't cost the earth in the supermarket (although my local fishmonger is also awesome). I basically want all the good stuff, delivered to my door. Marky Market does that. Not just to your door, but to your office too. I live so close to Billingsgate that I'd have had a very early wake-up call (Mark starts his day at 2:30 am - I'm not even asleep by then a lot of the time). So Qype laughed at me when I got half a kilo of samphire delivered to their office. I made tasty salads with crayfish for a party, everyone was impressed. Even shared some in the pub with some other Qypers. They were happy too. I'll use Marky Market for any special occasion. If you don't like early starts and you like tasty food, you should too.

i love a good market and borough market is one of those places where there are so many different…read morethings to try you honestly don't even know where to start what we got: - wild mushroom risotto - fish and chips from fish! kitchen - pistachio cannoli from gastronomica market we came on a bank holiday and i was honestly surprised it wasn't insanely crowded. the lines moved pretty quickly and we didn't have to wait too long for food either. seating was definitely packed, but we got lucky and managed to snag a table after hovering around for a bit. everything we tried was delicious. the risotto was super creamy and comforting, the fish and chips were crispy and fresh, and the pistachio cannoli was the perfect sweet treat to end everything with. definitely one of those spots i'd come back to just to keep trying more food stalls.-

Definitely a must if you're in london but it's very easy to get over-stimulated and lost in my…read moreopinion because it gets super packed. I went in 2 different times: saturday at 3pm and wednesday at 10am. Two completely different vibes. I tried the famous sandwich from the black pig, viral chocolate covered strawberries and bread ahead. Black pig - the best one sandwich: it was AMAZING!!! I was a bit scared to get this since i was by myself but let me tell you, it was not heavy as i expected it to be. Just delicious overall and would totally recommend. Chocolate strawberries: I love strawberries and chocolate but definitely think you can find cheaper alternatives anywhere in london. Bread Ahead: my new favorite pastry place. I pretty much got a donut from this place (not this location) everyday because the black currant cheesecake donut was that good. I got the tiramisu and crème brûlée donut which my brother liked and i wish i could've tasted them before they went bad but anyways, I would totally recommend the donuts from here! Their chocolate chips cookies are HUGE and delicious as well. This was probably one of my favorite markets!

An adorable street market, we caught the tail end on our Sunday in London, after walking back from…read morethe Camden Market. Lee had the most amazing treat...Scallops freshly grilled placed in a Scallop Shell atop of mushy peas... We were in the neighborhood on our way to the London Old Operating Theater. High end Farmers Market along a few streets vs a square. Definably recommended if you have an hour and are nearby on a Sunday, and yes, we did sit in the adjacent Paddington Street Gardens, enjoying the scallops & mushy peas on a park bench.

Laws, I could have spent all my money here. What a fantastic high end farmers market. There were…read moreoysters waiting to be shucked, fresh fish and vacuum packed meats. There was hot food being grilled, vegetables, condiments, pies, quiches and more pies.

This location doesn't open until 11 on Sundays. Thats right folks ELEVEN! Gosh forbid someone wants…read moresome breakfast or something. Once I found that out I will no longer shop here. I'm not going to support a business too lazy to be open early. ALSO they close at 1700!! Yes folks SEVENTEEN HUNDRED (or FIVE for you civilians). Luckily there's another Sainsburys just up the road open normal hours.

I knew before we even landed in London we'd have 3 options without a block radius of our flat to…read moreshop for groceries. There is a Little Waitrose & Tesco Express- both would be considered more of convenient store markets. But, this Sainsbury's location is what you'd actually call a real grocery store. AND I LOVED IT!! This location is brightly lit with the 24 Bus stop right in front. A very good size. As you enter- there's a cash machine (ATM) to the left and the hot food department to the right. This is where you can buy the baked chickens and even create your own pizzas!! This section is also where you'll find the Grab & Go meals. Grab & Go is very popular here in London. You can pick from varieties of chips/ juices, waters, sodas/ and sandwiches or pasties (empanadas). As you continue walking into the store- the magazine section to the left. Self check out tills to the right and beyond that- regular cash registers. Either way, if you're paying with a U.S. card with a chip- you'll most likely need an employee to print out the the receipt for you to sign. Continue walking and you'll have the fresh produce section. Then past this- the freezer & refrigerated aisles. We stopped by these aisles tons of times! We took advantage of their microwaveable meals. I was a big fan of the Steak & Mash combo. The meat chunks were very tender, the stew was tasty and thick. The Mash was creamy & buttery. Another microwaveable meal I enjoyed was the spaghetti carbonara!! Did not disappoint!! We bought slices of cold cuts, Baby Bel cheese wheels, & chive crackers for snacky snacks. There's a huge selection of wines, beers, & hard liquors. Heck, we even bought Modelo! Everyday besides Sunday (closes 5pm) this Pimlico location closes at 11pm. Staff is really nice and I think there's underground parking....

Japan Centre is an unique visit for any Japanese culture and cuisine enthusiast in London (was…read moresurprised to find it). This emporium feels like a slice of Tokyo, offering a massive selection of authentic groceries, specialty ingredients, and even unique kitchenware and stationery that you won't find in a standard supermarket. The variety of ready-to-eat options is impressive--from fresh sushi and bento boxes to delicious matcha croissants and mochi doughnuts. It's a great spot to grab a quick, lunch or pick up high-quality snacks and pantry staples. Whether you're there to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and frequent cultural events, it's a fantastic experience in the heart of Leicester Square!

Amazing place to get some of my favourite Japanese foods at affordable prices. They have a great…read morerange of items and often have multiple brands of each item like matcha, noodles and seaweed. I'm not personally into sweet things but they have a great range of sweets and pocky sticks. They sell kitchenware items like chopsticks, cooking utensils and bamboo whisks. They also have cute little stationary that isn't expensive and will make great stocking stuffers closer to Christmas. We tried a couple of bakery items, including a matcha croissant and a mochi doughnut which I've always wanted to try. The doughnut was nice and lighter than a regular one. The croissant was flaky and really nice but the matcha-white chocolate type topping was too sweet for me personally. I'll definitely be back for more bamboo shoots and fermented foods!

The food at Wright Brothers is good with okay value, but the environment is great…read more The thing everyone talks about is the £1 oyster happy hour, which is a great deal. I do have to say though, the oysters were far from the best I've had, as they were quite small and not very flavorful. Brixham cod (£30)- Pretty good and went well with the peas and crushed potatoes, but I don't think the portion size was really worth the price. Shrimp burger (£22)- Similar story to the cod, decent but not really worth the cost. I also tried 2 of the "lo and no" drinks (a fruity one and the virgin mojito), which were both quite good. The best part of this place is the nice location right by the River Thames and the Battersea Power Station, especially on a nice weather day. They have a nice outdoor seating area as well as a pleasant indoor space. The staff are friendly and attentive and the service speed is decent. Overall, while I do think Wright Brothers is slightly overpriced, I would be willing to pay the price if I can enjoy the nice weather and happen to be in the area.

I was craving sea food and was in this neighbourhood. I have been to several Wright Brothers in…read moreLondon and I had never been disappointed before. However after ordering their biggest seafood platter (1 each) and fries, we left with a bill of £200 and we were still hungry. I was not impressed with how little was on the platter. The restaurant is in a nice location and it was pretty busy when we went. Service was barely there and making comments whilst looking at the customers - I was pretty shocked as it is such a contrast to the Borough and Kingley Court locations. I would definitely not recommend this location.

Tachbrook Street Market is a neat and small food and grocery market along a pedestrian-only street…read morein Pimlico. I came on a Saturday at lunchtime and there were two stalls offering lunch takeaway (I tried the Thai stall, which was good) and a couple of grocers with fresh meat and produce. Compared to other street markets, Tachbrook is quite small and doesn't have much to offer. But it was fun to stumble across, and hopefully it grows!

I love buying fresh fruit and veg at the market, and this one is easy walking distance for me, and…read moreclose enough to other shops (Tesco, Sainsbury's market, Rippon Cheese and a fab Italian grocery shop) to pick up anything else my cooking session requires. There's a great fruit and veg stall selling a huge variety of in season fruit and veg. And not just your bog standard stuff like iceberg lettuce. He's got lambs lettuce, rocket and spinach too! He'll tell you if the fruit is ready to eat or needs ripening so you don't waste your money. I managed to get a huuuuuge mango and i haven't seen any in my local supermarket. I did quite a geeky thing the other day and compared his prices to Tesco's and he came up slightly cheaper on all products! But there's not just fruit and veg at this market, oh no! There's not one but 2 fresh seafood stalls! And permanent businesses on the street include a butchers and bakers. There's also a few stalls doing takeaway food, including curry. Mmmm... an all round winner.

Excellent service and delicious fish and chips. Get the cod or seabass fried fish. Giant sizes…read more Nice atmosphere.

Seafresh is exactly as it sounds - fresh!…read more Seafresh has a diverse menu with a huge variety of fish/seafood options. I have really never seen such a wide variety of fish available or fish and chips! All the dishes were super flavorful and were pretty large portions. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal!! Special shoutout to the calamari appetizer - super bright and flavorful! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. I also loved the cute sea-themed decor.

The Moxon's in South Ken is fairly new and I'm so happy they've opened here. It's a traditional…read morefishmongers with a generous choice of super-fresh seafood that is received daily and piled high on stacks of crushed ice. The fishmongers are really helpful, telling you all about the new shiny catches that they have in, how best to cook them and I've even had wines recommend to me. They'll fillet whole fish for you and do all the yucky bits so all that's left for you is the cooking. The seafood here is of such a high quality that you won't need much but a few herbs to flavour it. I last bough some roe scallops, which were mouth wateringly good. Moxon's is also just near the tube, perfect for popping into for fish that you want to cook that evening.

Moxon's is a traditionally styled fishmongers close to South Kensington tube. They're a really…read morefriendly and helpful bunch who seem to know everything about everything about fish. They sell a great varied selection of fresh fish. They sell some interesting ingredients (various herbs, spices and butters) to cook with your fish if you want to experiment and try something different or you're new to cooking fresh fish. They also give you advice on the best way to cook the fish you're buying and they'll fillet it for you on request. It's a lovely fish mongers with great quality fish offering a knowledgeable and helpful service. It's more exensive than your local supermarket but the the difference in quality is obvious in taste and service.

This tiny hole in the wall is packed: with local diners and also with Authentic Flavor. Overall…read moregreat, with one very minor quibble. Sorry we could not order more: we loved the pork fried rice (perfect bite to the rice), the steamed dumplings (piping hot and delicious), the beef tendon noodle soup (the broth, the so soft beef, the egg noodles, all perfection). The hot and sour soup, my measure of an excellent chinese restaurant? Very spicy, at the edge of my comfort, a nice consistency, a great mix of tasty ingredients: egg, pork, wood ear, bamboo: well balanced. And then: is that Tabasco generating some of the heat? Odd. Don't get me wrong, I'll have this again, but that was the only 'tasting note' that was not straight up authentic. Attentive service. Overall loved this place.

Found this place off TikTok. The owners really cool :)! The…read morehandmade dumplings live up to the hype, super delicious and fresh. They're made on the spot in the front. The chicken fried rice was amazing, perfectly salted. The chicken wings I think could be a little crispier but otherwise it tasted good. Waiters were really attentive and it didn't take long for our food to arrive. There's not much seating inside so we happened to get there at the right time. I would recommend making a reservation off Google/Apple Maps!