Category Archives: Cheap Eats
#MEATEASY – New Cross Gate
For those not living in London, let me tell you a little story… Once there was a man who had a van that he parked outside the pubs of South London to sell burgers. But these weren’t just any burgers, … Continue reading
Filed under Burgers, Cheap Eats, Meat
La Menara – Fitzrovia
A few weeks ago, my friend Mihnea was in London from Bucharest for a day, so I suggested we get a lunch around my office. Having all but checked off every quick lunch spot on Charlotte Street, I set my … Continue reading
Filed under Cheap Eats, Moroccan, Quick Lunch
Koba – Fitzrovia
I love Korean food, and about a month or two ago, I realised it had been way way way too long since I had any. In fact, going over the back catalogue of restaurants in my head, I couldn’t actually … Continue reading
Filed under Cheap Eats, Korean
Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin and Prosciutto
One of the things I loved at Polpo in Soho was the Roasted Pumpkin dish. So much so, that I decided to try and make it at home. I hesitate to call this a recipe because it was so easy, … Continue reading
Filed under Cheap Eats, Lazy Meals, Recipes
Tsuru – Southwark
London has a lot of sushi takeaway places. There’s Istu, Samarai, Wasabi and probably a few I’m missing. They’re all just ok (Itsu is my preferred), and as I’ve mentioned before, hit the spot for a quick lunch if you … Continue reading
Filed under Booze, Cheap Eats, Qype, Sushi
Stef’s – Oxford Street
Stef’s is located pretty much on the cusp of the first circle of Hell (just north of Oxford Street across from the Plaza Shopping Centre and next door to a Nando’s), but that won’t stop me from going there again. … Continue reading
Filed under Cheap Eats, Italian, Restaurants, Review
Wahaca – Westfield
Most Americans in London feel they are on personal quest to find good Mexican in the UK. Get a bunch of us in a room together and we’ll inevitably start talking about the burritos here or the enchiladas there – … Continue reading
Filed under Cheap Eats, Mexican
