One of my favorite meals while in London (but I do love Jian bing). It's a very unassuming stall on…read morethe street, but the menu is painted in the door next to it. Card only. I got the pork jian bing which has egg, juice marinated pork, a mix of cilantro/herbs, cucumber, and I think pickled veg, with a fermented bean/chili oil sauce lightly painted on the bing. Service was quick and it's made in front of you. Only difficulty is not dropping it all over the floor as you're stuffing it into your mouth, hah.

What began as a normal afternoon for myself and my friend, Victoria turned into the best foodie day…read moreever. We'd just spent the entire morning working hard on our dissertation for our master's program (woo - the thrill). Typically, we pull up to Ace Hotel, Hoxton Hotel or another cozy cafe in Shoreditch to crank out sentence after sentence. And you guessed it -- we're usually hungry by the day's end. We're also usually broke. Now that we've got the particulars out of the way, this day was no different. Vic and I were in search of some good, fulfilling street food for the low. I was honestly hoping to find something that was less than 10 pounds. So we headed to Soho in London's West end -- an area that neither of us frequents often. Just as I was scrambling along Greek Street to hustle up some content for one of my gigs, we spotted the cutest pink facade with white lettering. Two men stood in front of the narrow window so we couldn't quite tell what it was exactly until the smells swept under my nostrils. The menu at Pleasant Lady Trading is very small which can be a good or a bad thing depending on who you ask. I was extremely hungry at this moment so a small menu was heaven sent. I'm usually pretty indecisive when it comes to food choices so this 4-option menu was perfect. The base of these Chinese-style crepes ( traditionally known as Jian Bing) is the 'original veggie' option to which you can then add meat. I opted for the 'cumin lamb' because lamb is never a bad idea and cumin is one of my favorite spices on planet Earth. I was not wrong, y'all. It was everything. Oh and Victoria ordered the 'chicken miso' and 'twas was delicious, too. Don't let anyone tell you that London street food isn't top-notch. Full blog review here: https://youmelunch.com/blog-native/2019/8/10/the-hidden-food-stall-you-need-to-try-in-london

This little cafe was downstairs from our hotel/apartment so decided to check it out for breakfast…read more The workers are so nice and patient as I was indecisive. They gave me recommendations...and I went with their big bap. I learned bap was the type of bread: soft and fluffy but held all the meats together til the last bite The big bap was cheap and so filling, I couldn't eat the whole sandwich. Came with bacon, sausage, cheese and egg and you can add condiments like mayo, ketchup and something called brown sauce which I didn't get I got take away. They have daily specials for very cheap from what I saw. There's also a small amount of seating inside if you want to dine in... Only con is there's no air conditioning and granted the seating area is near the counter/grill, it gets very warm so I dont think I'd be able to eat in Great for a quick cheap bite

The Bay Leaf Cafe is a great place to grab a quick breakfast and coffee. The staff is wonderful and…read morefriendly. Portions are big and the coffee is amazing. A plus about this charming little cafe is that it's easy to find and close to many attractions. In addition, if you have a hankering for some yummy breakfast, this cafe is for you!

This place is a gem! I LOOOOVE the vibe, music, drinks, service! It has a bit of gay vibe to it but…read moreit's for everyone really! Everyone will feel completely comfortable here imo!! I definitely bring a date here for brunch or casual meet up!

Popped in here as the back bar caught our eye from the street. The organic decor and numerous…read moreplants made for a beautiful setting. We ordered the grapefruit and lemon thyme as well as the hibiscus strawberry and...dang. Very well made. Could hardly taste the gin, but the drink had just the right amount of sweetness. It's a cute little shop worth visiting for a refreshing gin drink or coffee

I'm a huge fan of pide the food so when I saw a restaurant based around the concept in London, I…read moreknew I had to drop in. I was already prepared to order pide and lahmacun but the staff proved helpful in knowing how much to order. They have a big oven so the bread is hot and crispy as it comes out and the kitchen is open so you can watch your meal being made. Everything was delicious. It's a tight spot but a good one.

I had a delicious dinner here! The lady at the counter was very nice and helpful when I asked…read morewhether I should get a lahmacun or pide, and in describing the differences between the 2 lamb pides. I ended up getting the non-mince lamb pide, with a side of the pepper relish sauce (ajilik? can't remember what it was called). I saw a man in the back stretch out the dough to make the pide, and slide it into the oven. Then it was brought out fresh from the oven on a wooden cutting board w/a pickled pepper on the side. The pepper relish sauce was garlicky and amazing with the pide. The pide had just the right amount of toppings and flavor. The crust was thin and crisp without being too bready or doughy. The pide looked huge but I inhaled it. Perfectly spiced, right amount of sauce without being soggy, crust was crisp to the last bite, everything about it was delicious and quite affordable. I would definitely come back the next time I'm visiting London.

This place is closed. We tried visiting only to realize it was not in business any more.read more

This is a coffee fan's kind of place. They have rotating blends, filtered coffee, cold brew, and…read moreyour standard fare. They have a decent selection of tea as well but no matcha latte. Ambiance is natural and inviting. Customer service is excellent, they will bring out your food and drinks to the table once you order at the counter. As we came in the late afternoon we didn't try the food. Our drinks all went down easily. Big pour for the mocha so be prepared. It's a convenient spot in Soho to pop in and people watch.

The whole experience was excellent but you'll go back for the food. It's on another level of…read moreflavors that build and delight. Innovative and delicious.

When searching for a restaurant for dinner upon arriving in London I found Scully. Sadly it was…read moreclosed on Monday so we could not go but then we booked online for Wednesday night tasting menu. We were worried when a revised confirmation said it would be 2.5 hours vs 2 hours as we had tickets to a show that same night.. I messaged them and they said we could switch to a la carte and we would be out on time for our show. We arrived right at 5pm and were seated immediately. The inside is cozy and warm with an open kitchen where you can see all the chefs working. It was not busy this night so we had a very friendly and attentive server. The food was unique and flavourful and enjoyed by all. Our table had the corn bread, arepas, fish, cow pastrami, vegan rice & tofu plate and ended with a creme brûlée, variety of sorbets and a lovely gf/vegan cookie with zero waste banana sorbet. They even brought a nice sorbet with a candle for our son's bday:) Great experience, wonderful food and friendly staff. A definite must try!

In full transparency I found this place after looking up best value restaurants in London and this…read morewas on the list. Very happy we decided to come here for dinner. There's seating with blankets outdoors when it's too hot inside. Our friendly waiter promptly seated us. 5/5 Oysters - both rock oyster options were delicious 4/5 Steelhead trout - served with a salty sauce. The fish is already perfectly seasoned so the sauce made it too salty for my liking 4/5 Shrimp croquettes - very nice 4/5 Sticky toffee pudding - one of the nicest puddings I've had Would definitely recommend and come back to try the other items on the menu.

If you are in the Covent Garden area or looking for a spot for good seafood before or after…read moretheatre, look no further than Parsons. The seafood is fresh and delicious. The service is friendly and very good. The atmosphere is very casual but equally nice. The wine list is very good but also reasonably priced. I highly recommend it.

Popped in for a quick burger and liked that the meat was fresh and tasty. Great attitudes and fast…read moreservice.

A burger at it's best!…read more Popped in for a quick bite and wow! I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and it was everything a burger should be! Just go there and get a burger already! :) I have to admit that this burger was so good that I actually was reminded of my childhood Summers with family as the dad's grilled. Good times for sure. I will however be disappointed as I won't have a Tommi's in Columbus, Ohio. I am also very surprised I didn't eat one during a trip to Iceland where they're from. Talk Fyrir Tommi's Burgers. You sir make a damn fine burger!

Had lunch at this fabulous French restaurant. The menu is written on chalkboard. Reservation is…read morerequired (bookings filled up quickly online). Waldorf tart was our favorite of the day: unexpectedly refreshing with strong signatures, hint of citrus and a strong aftermath. Pan fried hake perfectly finished with delicious lettuce, smoked cod roe over a sea of lovely grapefruit green. Confit Hogget Shoulder was very tender with slightly crisp top served with haggis and swede. Forced Rhubarb pie had custard and nice crust. The ginger beer jelly offered contrast and playfulness. Prompt and polite service. Restaurant is not noisy.

A wonderful small French restaurant owned by a husband and wife team. They have a fantastic wine…read morelist and I believe you can byob for a fee. We ordered wine by the glass and they were pours on the smaller side. The menu is small on a chalk board with one or two specials. Everything we had was excellent. My only complaint was I felt the dishes were a little small but the food was amazing.

All-vegan restaurant with a mishmash of different cuisines and a large selection. I stopped in with…read moresome friends for dinner one evening around 8pm -- it was pretty quiet inside. We ordered the Teriyaki Soya VFish (£8.50) to start, which came with 4 smallish pieces of soya fish, grilled nicely, slightly charred -- very tasty but poor value for what you get. For my main, I got the Curry Laksa (about £15), and added tempeh (£2.50), since it comes with no protein by default (which is odd, since you'd expect at least tofu puffs). The broth was heavy on the citrus and not particularly authentic -- missing that turmeric and chili character you expect in a proper laksa -- and the toppings were kind of sparse. The noodles were also medium-thickness, whereas authentic laksa should be thin vermicelli and/or yellow noodles. Oh well. It was decent for what it is, but ultimately unsatisfying and not good value. Overall, the place is nice, the location is great, and service was super friendly. But food- and value-wise, it was a bit lacking.

I'm going to give this five stars because it surpassed my expectations and was exactly what my…read moretummy needed today! Food and drinks: This is a self-serve, all you can eat, with your food kind of place. I had portions of at least 6 different things, plus the gluten free pita. It was so good! I really enjoyed the curry with onions and sweet potato, the stroganoff dish, and the spinach. Not a single thing I didn't like (including the sauces). To drink, you can make a cocktail by adding alcohol to their juice combo. I had the ambrosia (I think!?) with vodka; there were strawberries inside and it was good! Service: The 2 folks there were nice and helpful. They explained how the place works and let us stay long after closing while my friend and I were chatting. Ambiance: When you see the door and peer down the stairs, you have no idea what you're getting into. The place was clean, good was well presented, it has a cozy, loved-in feel. Could accommodate 2 people or a larger group. It was so tasty (and allergen friendly) that I'm thinking of going back tomorrow...