Top London foodie picks for the perfect weekend getaway
Top London foodie picks for the perfect weekend getaway
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Big city, big choices!
It is impossible not to feel a tiny bit of FOMO when visiting London. There’s just so much to discover here and always too little time. That’s why we have created this guide.
Not as a comprehensive know-it-all list, but instead as a starting point to land you on your feet if you are visiting only for a shorter period of time.
Find some old school classics, modern takes on British dining and good healthy dose of international cuisine, which is really what makes this city so exciting!
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St John Bread and Wine
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No trip to London is complete without a visit to this legendary establishment. With its revolutionary nose to tail approach, it is perhaps the most influential establishment in modern British cuisine.
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Speedboat Bar
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Fiery Thai food in Chinatown.
Bold flavors that will transport you to another continent entirely. Not for the faint of heart!
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DUCKSOUP
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Intimate & casual wine bar in Soho with strong focus on natural wine and hearty no-nonsense sharing dishes.
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Brawn
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The neighborhood restaurant you wish you had near you. Rustic yet refined, flavor-packed dishes are the soul of this place, which also has a strong focus on organic & bio-dynamic wines.
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26 Grains
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Danish inspired cosy cafe focused on colorful seasonal porridges full of nutritious ingredients. We loved the kimchi toast here!
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Fen Noodles
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Hand-pulled noodle bar inside Old Spitalfields market.
Watch the noodles being made in front of you while you wait for your oder. Their biang biang noodles with beef in cumin sauce are a must!
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Dumpling Shack
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Known for serving some of the best dumplings in all of London. Try their signature shengjianbao or Shanghai pan-fried soup dumplings. Served steaming hot, these little pockets of love are a real treasure.
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BAO Soho
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Started as a street food stall, is now found in several permanent locations.
Inspired by Taiwanese cuisine, homemade bao are fresh and pillow-like. Perfect for a bite on the go.
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Tastea
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We stumbled across this vibrant tea shop on the way to our hotel. They serve quality tea blends from China and other refreshing drinks. Always packed with people.
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Master Wei Xi'An
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Cult hit restaurant focused on authentic Shaanxi regional cuisine. Their biang biang noodles and rou jia mo (stewed pork burger) have reached iconic-like status.
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Koya Soho
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The OG udon noodle bar in London since 2010.
Freshly made udon, they also serve various donburi and other Japanese smaller dishes that get you going from breakfast until dinner.
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We are Emma & Erik, an Italian and a Swede with years of experience living and traveling across the world in the chase for amazing food. We love to stray from the beaten path to find the best hidden gems and local specialties that any place can offer.
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