Lovely porchetta sandwich! After strolling the lanes of the bustling Borough Market, we were enticed by the sights and smells of Roast to go. There are so many different things to try at this market that we only got a porchetta sandwich, but it was delicious! Piping hot, juicy, flavorful, and fresh! Would surely recommend! read more

Roast To Go - Food Stands Near Me - London, XGL

Roast is a popular stand at London's Borough Market with lots of modern takes on classic British fare, but by far the biggest seller is the roast pork sandwich. This ended up being the first thing I ate after my redeye (washed down with Turkish coffee and hard cider, clearly I know how to treat my body right). The line can be long, but it moves swiftly. Service is impatient so act fast. The pork sandwich itself is mildly overrated; I found too much of the meat to be fatty, and too much of the skin to be tough and stringy. But there were some very lovely and juicy bites in there, and the apple sauce is a nice touch. Worth a try, though I'd get someone to split it with you as it's quite hefty. read more

Roast To Go - Pork sandwich - Food Stands Near Me - London, XGL

Waited in line for a couple minutes. Seemed like a very popular place to eat. Tbh, it's not my taste and I was sadly disappointed because of how terrible it tasted to me. Maybe I'm not used to it, but it's definitely something that I will not be returning for. The way they do things here, I was just watching them make the food but I noticed that they didn't really wash their hands after touching everything else. The sandwich was a good size but there was a weird smell coming from it. That was a bit concerning and it was also super oily. That night, i did feel a little sick after taking a few bites read more

Roast To Go - Food Stands Near Me - London, XGL

- recommend: porkbelly w/ crackling sandwich - tender, not overly fatty, decent proportions with bread - make sure to get a bit of skin and meat in each bite for best experience; separately the meat can be bland and the skin too salty - reasonably priced for the quality read more

Adopting the "see a line, get in it" theory of finding good food, we were not let down by jumping into line for Roast to Go. I got the roast pork belly sandwich which was damn delicious - the applesauce goes perfect with the pork, and the crackling is addictively delicious. It's a massive sandwich for £6.50. There is no area designated for eating, so you're on your own to find a place to unabashedly dig into this sandwich (the photos of me eating this were not pretty). read more

Roast To Go - Roast pork belly sandwich topped with cracklings and apple sauce(£6.50) - so delicious! - Food Stands Near Me - London, XGL

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All the reviews on the pork belly sandwich are spot-on! They are generous with the serving, the meat is flavorful and the cracklings are perfectly crispy! It was £10 with chips. There is a long line at lunch but it goes quick. I wish I had an extra day in London to return to this one and try the other sandwiches . I highly recommend! read more

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That pork belly and applesauce sandwich is truly a hidden gem. Listen to my fellow reviewers!! Get that sandwich! The bread is soft and fluffy, the crackling is crunchy and flavourful, and the applesauce adds a little bit of necessary moisture and some pleasant sweetness. It was so good, I immediately wanted another one! I would highly recommend you try this sandwich while visiting London. What a treat. read more

Roast To Go - You have GOT to get you some of dis sandwich!!!! - Food Stands Near Me - London, XGL

Came by borough market and Had heard this place was famous for their pork belly sandwich so I went to order it after browsing the whole market and nothing else caught my eye. The sandwich was a bit over 7 pounds and they wrap it to go. You should get some napkins because it's oily and messy. I forgot. I felt the pork was too dry. I love the skin but I couldn't even eat the skin on the pork.. it was over cooked and rock hard. I ended up throwing half the sandwich away because if wasn't good at all. Dry pork belly and tough to chew.. at least half of it was! Disappointed. read more

Roast To Go is the takeaway arm of the main Roast restaurant upstairs at Borough Market. I'm a handy cook and I've always balked at paying the prices demanded in the main restaurant for, well, a roast, which I can book perfectly capably back home However, I was prepared to give the takeaway a go though I had usually been put off by the long queues. However, on a recent visit to Borough Market, I spied that there was no one in the queue and quickly nipped in Once I had looked in the window of the counter holding the meat and saw the crispy crackling surrounding the pork belly joints, there was no need to even think about what to order It's a generous portion. The bun is filled with a healthy amount of meat and apple sauce and topped with crackling. The meat had a good hit of rosemary flavour but a little on the dry side, which was a little surprising as I had got to the stall early in the day when the meat should have been freshly cooked and not dried out under the heat lamps yet Only other shame is that there wasn't extra crackling when I requested some but then again, everyone would want some, wouldn't they? read more

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So I go at 10:50 and there's nobody near but the chef. So I asked if he was open. Yes. But only breakfast fare. So I asked if that was over in 10 minutes, as lunch began at 11, and he said yes. And I said I'd return. And I did return. At 11:05. But I didn't expect that he'd have gotten ready by then. That's when he pulled out a giant slab of roast pork, cut a significant piece, pulled out a big bun, slathered it with a funky applesauce, then combined it all and delivered it to my hands. All in maybe 50 seconds? The result: A pork Torpedo. What an amazingly simple but profound sandwich, There's so much crackling (fried skin) that it's almost tough to eat, but I resolved that by tearing off the tough strips and eating them as a side. Then all your left with is the simple trio of roast pork, soft bread and a delish sauce made from Bramley apples. As I ate mine at a table in the communal park of Borough Market, I saw pangs of jealousy on people's faces, pure amazement in the eyes of passing children, and I do believe a few Jews and Muslims renounced their faith and headed to Roast To Go. read more

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Roast To Go has one of the best sandwiches in the world: the pork belly sandwich with apple sauce. I have reviewed it on the Roast page, I think, but it's worth mentioning again here JUST HOW AMAZING it is. They hack off a slab of meat & crackling enough to feed 3 people and slap it in a bun and give it to you for a mere £6.50. One of the best value meals in London as well. Split one of these and a Kappacasein cheese sandwich with a friend and you will feel greasily happy for the rest of the day and possibly forever. ps salt beef sandwich not bad either! read more

Between hearing acclaim for Roast and in a rush for time, I went to give Roast to Go a try as I am a sucker for pork belly. During lunch hours, there was hardly a line as compared to the neighboring paella shop so service was quick. The pork belly sandwich was grand and packed some weight as you see them slice the pork along with its crunchy fried skin. The pork belly itself was thick and sadly, drier than I expected. Combined that with the bread that could be a little less thick and perhaps sweeter, and each mouthful was not as flavorful as you would hope and a workout for the jaws. They do rub some sweet apple sauce, but it is hard enough so be sure to ask for extra since it'll inject some moisture and provide some balance to the salt of the pork belly. The chips were pretty decent though and well battered. read more

I had done some research ahead of time and knew about Roast before getting to Borough Market. They have a nice restaurant overlooking the market, but you can get a taste of Roast at their to-go stand without having to dine-in, which is what I did. Truth be told, I was trying to find the duck confit sandwich stand, but was unsuccessful since it was sooo crowded and I felt like I was being shuffled down the same aisle over and over again. I probably should've looked for it harder though because the sandwich I got at Roast To Go was just okay in my opinion. I ordered the pork sandwich with crackling and applesauce (£6.50) and I wasn't that impressed. It was a bit dry and needed more applesauce. They are generous with the pork though so that's a plus. However, if I ever find myself at Borough Market again, I'll probably pass on Roast and try a different place for lunch. read more

Roast To Go - Pork sandwich with crackling and applesauce (£6.50) - Food Stands Near Me - London, XGL

You simply must try this place when visiting London particularly The Borough Market- tucked away in the back corner. No where to sit but grab a sandwich and walk the market to scope out your next food to try! read more

Roast To Go - Crispy Pork Sandwich - Food Stands Near Me - London, XGL

Thought I couldn't possibly handle a pork belly sandwich after a double chorizo sandwich... I was wrong. The porkbelly meat was kind of bland compared to the fatty smoky chorizo I just had, but the cracklings. Oh the cracklings! I still get teary-eyed thinking about them. In one mouthful, you get the crunch of the crispy outer layer of the skin, chew from the gelatinous underside of the skin (god I love that stickiness), and pure unadulterated porkyness from the fat. Finished all the cracklings, or should I say the cracklings finished me?! And then I had to take a nap. read more

Roast To Go - Food Stands Near Me - London, XGL

The reviews do not lie!!! This sandwich is simple, but delightfully addicting. The pork is cooked perfectly, the crackling is strangely satisfying and the applesauce pairs perfectly with the perfectly cooked pork belly. Only tip: the over abundance of pork cut in thick chunks can make some bites a bit dry. Ask for extra applesauce on the side and you'll be in heaven. You can't buy drinks at the stall so bring your own! read more

Roast To Go - Pork belly with apple sauce! - Food Stands Near Me - London, XGL

The absoute best pork belly sandwich I've ever had, and I think I've eaten enough pork belly sandwiches in my life to know what's what. Don't your dare think about getting this without the cracklin. You'd be a fool, and I don't know why they even give you the option to ruin your sandwich by skipping it. If you are at Borough Market and are looking for a great sandwich but aren't so worried about the health of your arteries, you can't go wrong here. read more

Roast To Go - Pork belly with cracklin. Deadly. - Food Stands Near Me - London, XGL

Swinevana? Porkfection? Piggy happiness? Definitely pork candy. As if the Borough Market weren't wonderful enough, there exists this...this sandwich! Everything that pork should be about. Succulent, tender, with the most tasty, crunchy, salty crackling around the outside. I would take a bath in this pork. I think this sandwich impregnated me. The beef is excellent, too, and I enjoyed it. But the pork made me so excited I needed to change undergarments. read more

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The pork belly with crackling and apple sauce is probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The pork belly was in thick chunks (not thin slices) and super tender. Crackling is amazingly addictive. Beef topside sandwich with with horseradish cream was also amazing! Beef was tender. Both were a bit pricey at £6.50 but well worth. Speaking as an American tourist of course. read more

Roast To Go - Beef topside sandwich with horseradish cream - Food Stands Near Me - London, XGL

I quickly yelped for something on the South Bank that was near my hotel and RTG was the first thing that came up and had a ton of good reviews. Of course, I felt the need to add my two cents. You win, Yelp; you're right. This place is solid. For £5, you get pork belly with a sheet of cracklings, a smear of apple sauce, and just a little closer to heaven. I don't even like cracklings but I this was delicious and I didn't mind fighting the texture to get it past my teeth. My vanity is extreme enough to stop me from going in twice a week if I had the chance, so if you're thinking about the calories: f*ck em; this sandwich is worth it. read more

A fantastic place for to-go sandwiches at Borough Market. The pork belly and apple sauce sandwich is AMAZING. The skin was crispy and the pork was oh so very lean and fall-apart tender. Arguably one of the tastiest (and probably least healthy) sandwiches you can get. It's perfect for lunch and getting a to go meal enables you to eat while you wander around the extensive food stalls at the market. They have other sandwiches for sale, but it appeared that everyone in the very long queue went with the pork. read more

A little on the expensive side and sometimes a little variable in quality - but on it's day the Roast Loin of Pork sub is amazing. The crackling is sooo salty and crispy it's addictive. If hungover this is my lunchtime cure. Breakfast isn't bad - but probably avoid the bacon and stick with the sausages, as it's all pre-cooked, so the bacon tends to have dried out. If you want a bacon roll - go to the Borough Cafe around the corner and get it freshly cooked. Open Monday to Wednesday from 7am to 3pm and Thursday to Saturday from 7am to 6pm. read more

The pulled pork trend is dead. Along with those pulled puns. Roast to go used to be my default sandwich, a fitting reward for anyone brave enough to Borough through the market (last pun, I swear.) the restaurant upstairs is pretty fantastic, particularly the scallops. But the thing that both propels and constrains each tier of Roast is the very traditional menu. The pork and beef are excellent, but I'd like to see some variation after coming here for years. The quality is a little varied, bare in mind - if you're going here for a scotch Edd sandwich (you'd be mad not to) make sure you get in early as the yolk gets overcooked by the end of the day. Massive points for flavour and value for money. Less for excitement and shelf-life. read more

The new office keeps bringing me back to Borough Market, which I say is a pretty darned good thing. I'd had a look at Roast to Go on a few occasions, and today I didn't have enough time to walk around the entire market so I jumped straight in. There was a little queue, but nothing all that bad and they asked what people were ordering ahead of time so they could prepare it. I ordered the beef with horseradish. I know, I know, everyone rates the pork belly with crackling, but I just don't like pork belly (make bacon people, it's better!) and I've never liked pork crackling. I was really pleased with my choice - I had a funky bit of fat in the first bite, which was unfortunate, but I was greatly relieved that the rest of it was perfectly fine. Did I say fine? I meant it was really quite good. The beef wasn't overcooked, and the horseradish wasn't insanely strong (i.e. it wasn't dyed green and called wasabi). But let's talk bread. This is particularly good here - when I saw it was some sort of baguette-type thing, I thought it would be more like a French baguette. You know, soft but crunchy on the outside and quite firm with some chew to it. Although this looked like a baguette, that was where the similarity ended, as it was almost like a baguette/brioche hybrid. It probably has a proper name, but this is the best I can do to describe it. read more

I recommend a lunch stop @ Roast stand (right near their restaurant) as they have the most amazing Pork and Apple rolls on sale!!! and even have a loyalty card scheme in place for free rolls once you have enough stamps like Café Nero and many other shops do. read more

Roast To Go - Food Stands Near Me - London, XGL

Once you have tried their roasted pork belly sandwich you will make this a fixed destination when in London. Situated in the middle of Borough Marked (Underground station "London Bridge") you find this little gem. It is the marked booth for the upscale restaurant "Roast" that also deserves a try. If there is any food that can be highly addictive, its their pork belly sandwich.. and it should be on your list of 10 things to eat before you die. read more

Dear Piggy, I could not help as I walked on by to do that second glance of that succulent belly of yours. Forgive me as I could not help but drool over that crispy skin. Your soft tender fat melting into your meat. Oh how you rightfully lather yourself in applesauce and squeeze yourself between thin bread. Yes you wear the bread! Not the bread wears you! Promise me to always remain crispy and tender! I will keep on returning to you for as long as I can. read more

If I find myself at Borough Market, I always have to get a sandwich from Roast to Go. Worth the queue. Dodge the nearby paella peddler and duck confit sandwich stand and line up at Roast to Go. The pork belly and crackling sandwich is my usual go-to. Huge chunks of soft, creamy pork belly and crispy crackling on a soft bun with a slather of apple sauce. Fridays and Saturdays they also have rib of beef sandwiches with rocket and horseradish that are equally as delicious. Sometimes I like to change it up and ask them to slather horseradish on my pork belly sandwich instead of applesauce. read more

Based on some food tv show I once saw about London, I made my way to Borough Market to try to find a pork belly sandwich. Stumbled across this stand and watched the server carving crispy roast pork sandwiches with apple sauce. I abandoned my search and immediately got a sandwich. Amazing. Perfectly moist pork, crispy skin and great bread. My only disappointment was that it was so filling I couldn't try any of the other stands. read more

Ok, ok, ok. I'm a convert. That crispy pork belly sandwich with Bramley apple sauce is, indeed, the best thing in all the land. All. The. Land. read more

This place is delicious! I always get the pork in a roll. The pork is so moist and cooked perfectly. It comes with a nice big chunk of crackle for some delicious crunch. The bread has always been fresh and the apple sauce goes perfectly. It's simple, delicious and cooked to perfection. There's really nothing more I can say! read more

This review will be so hot you'll roast!! They definitely deserve a 5 star. Got the pork belly sandwich. The skin was crackling goodness balanced with the ever so soft meat and fat. I highly recommend getting this on a weekend (yes when there is a line) having it fresh out of the oil is ten times better then when it's been sitting out for who knows how long. Got it twice in one trip and the 2nd time went back because it was pure obsession but it wasn't as good because it was a weekday and not fresh. Check out my blog wanderingmillennial.com read more

the chorizo sandwich, duck sandwich, and porchetta sandwiches are all near each other. so after having the perfect chorizo/piquillo combo, came here the moist pork belly with crispy chicharron skin, spread with apple sauce and mustard. could have used some greens to balance but otherwise was good. read more

Staying at a nearby hotel, it seemed easy to pop in to this place for dinner. Being alone, I wanted to eat at the bar. The host gave me HUGE attitude and judgement about dining alone, and tried to seat me at a small table in a sequestered/forgotten corner of the restaurant where it would be easy to "forget" about me. He was SUCH a jerk, I decided to go elsewhere, where I had a wonderful dinner, at the BAR, and a nice conversation with other patrons. Bottom line, it doesn't matter if your food is good if the service at the front desk SUCKS so badly that your potential customers leave. read more

I came late on a Monday and was lucky there was still some pork belly left. The sandwich was amazing! The crackling was good but it was too difficult to eat with the sandwich so I snacked on them first. It was the best pork belly I've ever had by far. I also got the pork scotch egg but it wasn't really memorable. read more