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London Street Food
British cuisine is rich with traditional recipes unique to the region. Internationally famous street food like Fish and Chips, Yorkshire Pudding, Mince Pie, and Sticky Toffee Pudding are all contributions of Britain to the rest of the world. On the other hand, London is an international city that has people from different nationalities and ethnic backgrounds, who bring in their home recipes and cooking styles to the city’s food scene. Here is some of the best street food in London.
Top 12 Street Foods in London
1. Fish and Chips
British | Continental
Fish and Chips is the most famous street food in London, served at almost every eatery in the city. A traditional serving of the dish includes a portion of crispy batter-fried fish strips with French Fries and Tartar sauce on the side. The fries may be seasoned or drizzled with cheese.
Where to Eat: Honest Tom’s Snack Bar, The Laughing Halibut, Great British Fish & Chips, Dutch Bites
2. Sticky Toffee Pudding
British
Sticky Toffee Pudding, also known as Sticky Date Pudding, is a traditional English dessert found to be a popular street food in London. The pudding consists of a slice of moist sponge cake made of finely chopped dates, covered in a toffee sauce. It is served with a topping of vanilla ice cream or custard.
Where to Eat: HotBox, Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding Company, The Pudding Pantry, Red Lion Truck Shop
3. A Ploughman’s Lunch
British
A Ploughman’s Lunch is a traditional British lunch dish served at pubs and street food stalls across London. The cold served dish is an entire meal consisting of toasted bread, butter, Cheddar or Stilton cheese, a pickle or relish, and some additions like onions, fruit, pork pie, boiled eggs, or sliced ham.
Where to Eat: Farndon Fields Farmer’s Kitchen, The Kingham Plough, Bears Paw Country Inn and Restaurant, The Pickled Ploughman
4. Bangers and Mash
British
Bangers and Mash is a traditional British dish of sausages and mashed potatoes, available at most street vendors across London. The sausage used may be pork, lamb, or beef, and the dish may be served with onion rings, fried peas, or some onion gravy on the side for flavor.
Where to Eat: Hamilton’s Traditional Pie and Mash, Super Sausage Cafeteria, MotherMash, Roadking Hollies Truckstop
5. Yorkshire Pudding
British
Yorkshire Pudding is a traditional British side dish of a pudding made from an egg, flour, and milk batter. Depending on the additional ingredients and size of the pudding, there are many varieties available at hawker stalls in London. Some of these include Pork Yorkshire Pudding, Yorkshire Pudding Wrap, and Yorkshire Pudding Burrito.
Where to Eat: Yorkshire Wrap Company, Yorkshire Burrito, Arcade Food Hall, The English Restaurant
6. Burritos and Tacos
Mexican
Mexican food like burritos and tacos are popular on the streets of London. A Taco is a corn or wheat-based tortilla bread topped with a filling, folded, baked, and served like a wrap, which is often had as a snack. Burritos are bigger wraps, similarly prepared and eaten as a meal or main course.
Where to Eat: Wahaca Southbank, Daddy Donkey Mexican Grill, Burrito joe, Luardos Food Truck
7. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
American
The American Grilled Cheese Sandwich has made its way to be a favorite street food in London. This lip-smacking bread toast is available at London food trucks and street stalls in a variety of flavors like goat cheese, mac and cheese, swiss cheese, honey grilled, etc.
Where to Eat: Kappacasein Dairy, Rope Walk at Maltby Street Market, The Cheese Bar, The Big Melt Toastie Shack
8. Poke Bowls
Hawaiian
Poke Bowls are the latest hype in street food in London. These food bowls come layered with sushi-style fish, rice, and various toppings. Customers can choose from a long menu of pre-set poke bowls or make their own from the ingredients displayed at a poke bar across the street.
Where to Eat: Island Poke, Poke House, Honi Poke, Lords of Poke
9. Pies
British
London is the home of pies - both savory and sweet. There is a never-ending list of the types of pies you can find on the streets of London including some with gluten-free and vegan fillings. However, Shepherd’s Pie, Black Pudding Scotch Eggs, and Mince Pie are some of the must-tries.
Where to Eat: The Pie Man, Piemisnister, Putney Pies, Arments Pie & Mash
10. Sliders and Burgers
American | Global
American Burgers and Sliders are taking over the world with their food trucks and tasteful menus. You will find plenty of such trucks and street food stalls in London ready to woo your tastebuds with the vast variety of fillings including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Where to Eat: Mother Flipper, MEATliquor W1, Bleecker Street Burgers, The Hungry Cow
11. Gyros and Wraps
Greek | Mediterranean
A fair share of Greek and Mediterranean street foods have made their way to the streets of London. You can now find street vendors in London selling Shawarma, Doner Kebab Wrap, Falafel, Gyro, Souvlaki, and more. The aroma of its cooked meat and the taste of the sauces are sure to pull you towards these eateries.
Where to Eat: I Falafel, The Athenian Souvlaki and Gyros, Holy Pitta, Street Greek
12. Crepes and Waffles
French | Belgian
Crepes and Waffles are as popular as Churros and Donuts in the streets of London. Made using the same flour-based batter, these dishes have very different textures and a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from. Do try the Bubble Waffle for dessert or any of the savory waffles for breakfast while in London.
Where to Eat: Soonies, The Early Bird, Marky’s Crepes and Waffles, Nosteagia
