May 23, 2013

Cheap Eats London

Urban Karahi

Cuisine: Indian Really cheap, tasty, home-cooked Indian food, and not a korma in sight. Try their fish jalfrezi, as it is really unusual – but really tasty. They also do absolutely lovely chutneys at the start of the meal with your poppadoms – really lovely, spicy yet sweet. Great side dishes, too. Average Main Course… Read more…

Tsunami Restaurant

Cuisine: Japanese Fantastic flavourful food. I love sushi and the usual Japanese food that you can get, but here, they sell a massive variety of fantastic quality food that you may not have come across before. They do a beautiful wasabi chicken, spicy yet creamy and deliciously filling. Definitely worth a try if you’ve never… Read more…

My Dining Room

Cuisine: British Absolutely fantastic British food, right at the top of Fulham market and a few minutes walk from Fulham train station. One dish I would definitely recommend is their grilled chorizo hot dog with red onion relish – My Dining Room has a knack of taking normal British food and making it slightly more… Read more…

The Delhi Brasserie

Cuisine: Indian Real fine dining experience here. They also offer an advantage card after you’ve eaten there once, which is free – but it gives you 20% off every time you eat there and you can use it as many times as you like. Pretty good deal! They do a beautiful curry called lamb jamir… Read more…

Grace

Cuisine: Bistro This place isn’t so much a restaurant as a place to chill out and relax. Try their sharing pots – 3 for a tenner, massive variety including tiger prawns, rustic cut chips, fish-cakes and chorizo. A really lovely place with a great atmoshpere – and the food is divine. Average Main Course Price:… Read more…

Brouge

Cuisine: Belgian Lovely traditional Belgian food, cooked beautifully. Nice presentation, friendly staff, and a lovely atmosphere. They do a 2 courses for £9.95 meal from 12-5, but you could also get a main meal for less than a tenner in the evenings, too. Try their leek, mushroom and goat’s cheese tart. Absolutely gorgeous. Average Main… Read more…

Maramia

Cuisine: Palestinian I’d never eaten Palestinian food before, but coming to Maramia was a real eye-opener. Delicious food, beautifully flavoured, cheaply priced. Try their hot mezze for something a little different, and the grilled chicken main is absolutely lovely. Worth a try next time you’re in Westbourne Park. Average Main Course Price: £7.00 Address:: 48… Read more…

St James

Cuisine: European Brilliant value menu from 12-7 – two courses 9.95, but really, really, tasty courses. My favourite dish from here is their peach, chicory and walnut salad with maple syrup dressing. Absolutely and completely delicious. Great beef bourguignon too. Definitely try it! Average Main Course Price: £8.00 Address:: 4 Topsfield Parade, Middle Lane, Crouch… Read more…

La Sophia

Cuisine: French French food is always cooked beautifully – no exception here. I absolutely love their lamb chops – served with proper French fries and salad. Their food is generously portioned and well seasoned, and they also offer a great desert choice too. Worth a try if you’ve never had French food before. Go at… Read more…

Stef’s

Cuisine: Italian I am a massive fan of big plates of cheap Italian food done well, and this place is no exception. Their calzone is fantastic, as is the gnocchi. Big portions, reasonable prices, and absolutely delicious food. Fantastic panna cotta, too. 10/10. Average Main Course Price: £8.00 Address:: 3 Berners Street (off Oxford Street),… Read more…

Bengal Cuisine

Cuisine: Indian Lovely, filling, proper Indian food. They do a great vegetarian menu too, that I as a meat eater enjoy too. You could easily get 3 dishes for ten pounds here, so fabulous value. I’ve come here with friends for special occasions and it’s the sort of restaurant that you can spend a comfortable… Read more…

Regency Indian Cuisine

Cuisine: Indian Very filling, very traditional Indian food. Not at all like your average high street take-out – this is proper Indian cooking at great value. Try their lamb chops – incredibly tender, melts in the mouth. The staff are very efficient – perhaps not chatty, but I prefer that in a restaurant. Mains from… Read more…

Hoxton Apprentice

Cuisine: European A nice thing about Hoxton, as well as the yummy food is that the staff are youngsters and other people who have lost their way a bit and are relearning life skills. It’s Michelin recommended, and not all that expensive. Try their pie of the day – local fresh ingredients, seasonal veg, filling… Read more…

Italian Kitchen

Cuisine: Italian Lovely, fresh Italian food. They offer a set menu of two courses for £7.95 every day, from 12pm to 7pm. These are the first two traditional Italian courses – they tend to be antipasti and then a pasta dish. It’s hard to believe that in Italy, they serve another two courses, the food… Read more…

Dosa ‘n’ Chutney

Cuisine: Indian Staggeringly low prices, and dosa that are described as “thin, crisp and fresh” For those unaware, as I was before visiting here, a Dosa is a typical South Indian delicacy, similar to a crepe with various fillings. Well worth a visit for a cheap and cheerful curry. Don’t expect fine dining, but the… Read more…

El Parador

Cuisine: Spanish Tapas El Parador may seem a little dated if judged on the interior, but you should try this place for the fantastic food. Around 40 different tapas dishes available plus specials. Tortilla is highly recommended as well as the Chorizo. There are many main courses available to enjoy also, all at very reasonable… Read more…

Pera

Cuisine: Turkish This is a corner Turkish restaurant on Shoreditch High Street that does an awesome value lunch deal for £6 – for this, you get a meal, bread, Turkish dips, a drink and even a lovely little square of Turkish delight! Great sized portions as well. My favorite dish is the Chicken or Lamb… Read more…

Dragon Castle

Cuisine: Chinese Fantastic and cheap Chinese restaurant in Elephant and Castle, South London. Without doubt the best Dim Sum I have had in London (served up to 4pm each day), all homemade and cooked to order. To top things off, really great prices. Around £2.10 for an average Dim Sum dish, with mains starting at… Read more…

Franco Manca

Cuisine: Pizza Fantastic Pizza restaurant situated in Brixton Market. Only open Monday – Saturday 12pm til 5pm, but well worth making a trip for their handmade sour dough pizzas and cheap but tasty wine! Expect to queue, but don’t let that put you off! Average Main Course Price: £6.50 Address:: 4 Market Row, Electric Lane,… Read more…