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This was my favorite lunch place when I was working in the area. It's a small space, almost…read moreexclusively takeaway, so it often looks like there's a long queue, but don't let that discourage you, as the staff are quick and efficient. They're also really nice and polite. Over the course of several visits, I tried the sirloin special, the coronation chicken, the chicken escalope, and the chicken/bacon/sweet corn sandwiches. I also tried the scotch eggs. My favorite was the coronation chicken, which I'd never had before (I don't think we have it in the States), but everything I tried was tasty and I'd be happy to have all of them again. The sandwiches are pretty reasonably priced at under £6, which is nice for an area where it's easy to spend the same amount on a cup of coffee and a muffin. I've always been in and out of the shop in just a few minutes, even when it's busy. Their prime lunch traffic seems to come around 12:30 and later; it was pretty empty the 1 time I went at 12. I've always been able to pay with my American bank card without any issues. Definitely recommend this place if you need lunch in the area! They also have breakfast, although I've never tried it.

Best sandwich place around here. Their chicken escalope on granary bap is my personal favourite…read more Worth the walk if you are further away but lucky for me it's on my doorstep.

Sandwiches

3/4 of a coronation chicken sandwich, scotch egg with mustard

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Chicken, sweet corn, and bacon sandwich on a baguette

McDonald's

3.5(4 reviews)

1.6 mi•London Bridge

When visiting another country you always have to check out their local McDonald's. The day after…read morerunning the marathon I was free to eat anything I wanted so it was cheat meal time! This one is close to London Station. Nice decor and not as cookie cutter as the NYC locations are. French fries are pretty much the same which was a good thing. Salted caramel McFlurry was good for a dessert treat and their ice cream machine was actually working and not broken down as most back home are. Ha! As far as a McD's goes it was decent enough across the pond.

It's a McDonalds but in the UK…read more What makes this different from others?? The chicken is definitely got a spice and kick to it. The sauces they provide are different. When they say a burger is the same everywhere, they are incorrect. Local crafting is different in these chains. The food is similar but the flavor is reflective of the different oils and butters they use. Definitely worth trying while at the UK... you can't eat local all the time.

Inside wall

Menus screen

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Nando's

4.3(12 reviews)

•££

Great spice - wasn't overbearing. Good service (quick too)…read more Will definitely try next time I'm in London.

Amazing service! Mohammad quickly sat our party of 12 , and gladly guided us through the process…read moreof nandos. With visiting from out of the country he made us feel welcome and comfortable.

1/2 Peri Peri Chicken with Spicy Rice & Corn on the Cob.

1/2 Peri Peri Chicken with Peri-Salted Chips & Coleslaw.

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Tortilla - Leadenhall

4.2(34 reviews)

Nice Mexican food spot in London. Similar to chipotle in the US - overall good food and quick…read moreservice.

Awful customer service experience. This place says "real California burritos and tacos", but you…read moreask for a bit more sour cream or corn after they give a tiny scoop and they look at you like you're crazy and say it's extra. NOWHERE in California or elsewhere in the US are they charging you extra for one of the free toppings especially when they gave you a tiny scoop in the first place. Awful awful awful experience

Large chicken salad bowl

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Our burritos are among the best this side of the Atlantic (we believe)!

Bibimbap ToGo

3.8(8 reviews)

Core Korean flavors are there Super fast service…read more Great for lunch Dine in is limited Just a great quick lunch stop Could use more spice and side of kimchi!!!

I can't knock it- by and large I love Korean food. Wedged into a slightly inconveniently laid out…read moresite, this outlet nonetheless seems to operate effectively. The "KFC" ( Korean Fried Chicken- geddit?) bento will turn your head from Wasabi's ever popular sweet chilli chicken. Much, much nicer food( chicken, rice, salad, kimchi, and dumplings), at a not dissimilar price. One ask : more kimchi please!

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Pret A Manger

4.0(22 reviews)

•££

Wonderful little French spot to stop and get a coffee. I…read moreordered a hot chocolate, which was indeed "luxurious". I nearly couldn't handle the thickness and richness, but that is what they advertise. Pastries looked incredible, I had to snag a bite and absolutely loved the macaroons. Great texture.

Well at the start the subscription was good. £15 a month and a wide range of choices. Then it went…read moreup to £20 and still good value and by £25 you have to think. But then they announced this " Pret-a-Manger has said it will stop making smoothies, frappes and milkshakes in another blow to its UK customers and drinks subscribers." So I'm like right so what now, then they launch the ridiculous coolers that lack any flavor. They then relaunched milkshakes I'm thinking good. Now they announced this ". First introduced in the UK in April 2023, Club Pret is an evolution of the highly successful Pret Coffee Subscription and will now include an exclusive always-on 20% food discount in addition to 5 drinks per day" Then they announced another price rise to £30 but scrapped milkshakes again and made people use there app. This stopped people sharing there QR code. Why not offer a 2nd user for a fee not Pret. So if you don't like cold coffee it's either coffee or watery coolers for £30 a month. And also it's only 1 size. If you find you buy coffee regular in town it still has something to offer, but if you're wanting smoothies, proper coolers, amazing milkshakes then this isn't the place. I ditched it and take my own from my Tassimo coffee machine and ninja smoothie maker and never look back Also where do they get there food prices from soup £4.50 baguettes up to £6. They know the prices are ridiculous .

Salmon salmon salmon!!!

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Organic Chickpeas

4.7(3 reviews)

1.4 mi•Aldgate

Not sure why this place is not listed on Yelp. It offers the best value meal in the City in my…read moreopinion. A falafel wrap costs £4.75 and fills you up for an entire day. The food is fresh and delicious. I believe they close by 3pm each day though. They also have a loyalty card, and do falafel salads as well, which are huge.

As others have said, Organic Chickpeas does excellent falafels, either in a pitta bread or as a…read moresalad bowl with Mediterranean vegetables, hummus and falafels. The portions are big considering the prices (£5.25 for a salad bowl and £5 for a pitta), but it's a shame there's no option for a small size serving if you're not that hungry. On the afternoon I visited, service was quick and friendly when I reached the counter after a few minutes in line. Keep in mind that this is little more than a tiny takeaway shop down a side line, so it's takeaway only and catering primarily to the city lunchtime market.

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Falafel Wrap in brown pita

Itsu

2.5(6 reviews)

1.4 mi•The City

Really great spot for a quick bite, be it lunch or getting a quick fix before meeting up with…read moresomeone or heading home. The food is tasty yet relatively healthy when compared to other fast food options nearby. The decor was also nice - spacious and clean with condiments, utensils and napkins fully stocked for self service. Staff are also nice too. I think it's important to set your expectations. This isn't a boutique high end sushi restaurant in Japan... I honestly wouldn't even call Itsu a sushi restaurant! It's a casual, largely self serve, fast food chain with some sushi on its menu. You can't be expecting a sub £7 sushi box to compare to sushi restaurants which charge that price for a single sashimi or nigiri. I enjoyed Itsu and would gladly visit one of their other chains.

I don't think I can call Itsu's sushi.. sushi…read more.. I love jap food, and have travelled around Japan just for their food. Itsu's should not call what they put on the shelf sushi. More like a piece of fish on some rice (and no that's not sushi). Real sushi focuses on the type of rice used, the right amount of vinegar on each grain of rice, the moisture level in the rice. The focus on the grip of the chef is immense, as it translates to whether the sushi falls apart or it's too firm. All of these things come together miraculously, and bonded by some wasabi with a gorgeous piece of generous sashimi. That my friend is called sushi. Itsu's sushi was dry, hard, firm. Sashimi was not fresh and started to dis-color. I personally think it's just unfair how London is dominated by all these bad Jap food chains, and ripping the Londonites of great Japanese food experience. We should mourn for that fish even, as it certainly died in vain. Ok I should stop being dramatic. Reality is that we all know if we wanted great Jap food you won't go Itsu, or these equivalent chains. But personally think it felt more like a mock up than real Jap food at all. Not to be harsh, but i don't think consumers should need to pay so much for such quality.

Easy to spot from the street.

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Sushi...

Pod

4.5(2 reviews)

1.5 mi•The City

Stumbled upon Pod while waiting for a friend. I ordered the avocado quinoa salad and we got…read moresandwiches for my friends. The quinoa salad was heaven. It tasted was so fresh and it was very flavorful. My friends both loved our sandwiches. I wish they would open in Germany! Would be a hit and makes it so easy to eat healthy.

I love this place. It's so easy to be healthy and yet still feel like the food you're eating is…read moreyummy. I'm just about to pop in for breakfast for the first time. I love the lunch protein pots and the Greek yoghurts. My personal trainer is a fan. Such a novelty to have somewhere not too expensive, healthy and tasty - well done Pod!