Top Cheap Eats in London
In London with just a few coppers clinking in the pocket? This guide, from the Times, suggests the best ten cheap eat restaurants in town. The nominal ‘outside the capital’ entries pick one eatery in Brighton and one in Cambridge.
Dragon Castle 114 Walworth Road, SE17 “The food is of the highest quality, featuring fresh ingredients, refined flavours and a variety of textures” [details]
Galicia 323 Portobello Road, W10 “It might not serve the best Spanish food in London, but Galicia is certainly one of the most authentic restaurants in the capital.” [details]
Hanoi Café 98 Kingsland Road, E2 [details]
Hot Stuff 19 Wilcox Road, SW8 “It may be situated in the middle of a housing estate but this cheap Indian takeaway is special.” [details]
Ikkyu 67a Tottenham Court Road W1 “Tucked away down a narrow staircase, Ikkyu is still going strong after 23 years. Freshly prepared Japanese food at extremely reasonable prices is the reason for its continuing success despite the cramped basement surroundings” [details]
LMNT 316 Queensbridge Road, E8 “While LMNT will appeal to those on a budget, those with a taste for the dramatic will get a kick out of the extravagant décor” [website]
Momma Cherri’s Soul Food Shack, 2-3 East Street, Brighton “This is casual and fun dining at its best, which is why it’s popular with families” [website]
Rainbow Vegetarian Café 9A King’s Parade, Cambridge “one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Cambridge”
The Sea Cow 37 Lordship Lane, SE22 [details]
Thai Metro, 38 Charlotte Street, W1 “incredibly cheap prices and very fast service” [details]
