{"id":3608,"date":"2020-05-15T08:09:55","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T08:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devourlondonfoodtours.com\/?p=3608"},"modified":"2022-05-05T17:38:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T17:38:52","slug":"cheap-eats-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/cheap-eats-london\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Cheap Eats in London that All Budgets Should Try"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

London may be an expensive city, but eating good food at an attractive price is just a case of knowing where to look.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The city is absolutely packed to the rafters with jolly good eats, from your celebrity chef-owned restaurants dripping in Michelin stars<\/a> to your family-run bistros. Honestly though, you don\u2019t need to dig too deep into your pockets here in London to find decently priced bites to devour\u2026 in fact, the hardest part of collating this post was choosing what to leave out! Dive on in and let\u2019s explore our 10 favorite cheap eats in London for under \u00a310\u2014an absolute bargain, every single one.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Cheap eats in North London<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. \u00a35 lamb tagine at Le Rif<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A cafe that wouldn\u2019t look out of place in the souks of Marrakech, Le Rif (172\u2013182 Seven Sisters Road<\/em>) graces the thoroughly local hinterlands off Seven Sisters Road and has a menu with prices will make you do a double take. Sip on mint tea while enjoying properly made tagine of lamb with prunes and cinnamon\u2026 or basically any other variety of tagine you can think of. It\u2019s not fancy, but it most definitely is tasty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop<\/strong>: Finsbury Park\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Le Rif offers a local London vibe and an exotic ambiance all at once. Photo credit: Ewan Munro<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. \u00a33.80 dal and rice at the Indian YMCA Dining Hall<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Those in the know do not need the concept-heavy modern Indian restaurants down in the West End when, tucked away around the corner, you find the dining hall of the Indian YMCA<\/a>. With low prices in a canteen setting, it\u2019s authentic and it\u2019s available to non-guests for lunch and dinner services most days of the week. If it\u2019s meat you\u2019re hankering for alongside your spiced lentils, the three tandoori chicken pieces for \u00a35 should do the trick.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop<\/strong>: Warren Street<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cheap eats in South London<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. \u00a37.50 roti jerk chicken wrap at Rudie\u2019s<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We adore Rudie\u2019s<\/a> so much that we even visit it on our London Bridge and Southwark Food Tour<\/a>. It\u2019s home to super nice staff and authentic tastes of the Caribbean, from saltfish and ackee to curry goat, all very well priced. For unbelievable bang for your buck, opt for their signature jerk chicken in a roti wrap with slaw, crunchy salad and a kick of homemade hot sauce. Sunny island vibes, even on the wettest of days.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop<\/strong>: London Bridge\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Rudie’s brings the flavors of Jamaica to the heart of London.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4. \u00a35.40 pie, double mash and liquor at Goddards at Greenwich<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This dish is an absolute classic here in London and we all have our favorite pie shops to visit. Visit Goddards<\/a> and you can guarantee you\u2019re in safe hands: this family has been bringing the goods since 1890 and their liquor (not alcohol, but secret recipe green parsley sauce) is some of the tastiest around.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop<\/strong>: Cutty Sark DLR\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Few foods are as quintessentially English as the classic combo of pie, mash and liquor. Photo credit: Ungry Young Man<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cheap eats in East London<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5. \u00a39.95 rare beef bun hue at Viet Hoa<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of the pioneer restaurants on London\u2019s so-called \u201cPho Mile<\/a>,\u201d Viet Hoa<\/a> was founded by refugees who fled to London to escape the Vietnam War. With lines out the door on certain days, their bun hue is game-changing\u2014imagine pho, but spicy with heavy hits of lemongrass and shrimp paste. We are here for it all day.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop<\/strong>: Hoxton\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

6. \u00a38.40 full English breakfast at E Pellicci<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Family-run for more than a century? Check. Housed in a Grade II-listed<\/a> building? Check. Absolutely gut-busting full English breakfast<\/a> with all the trimmings for a knock-out price? Check. E Pellicci<\/a>\u00a0really does have it all\u2014and it doesn\u2019t hurt that, as an Italian family, their amazing pastas are cheap as chips, too. When you know, you know.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop<\/strong>: Bethnal Green\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Nothing hits the spot quite like a hearty full English.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cheap eats in West London<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

7. \u00a36.50 shrimp dumpling noodle soup at Cafe TPT<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This tiny, blink-and-you\u2019ll-miss-it joint (21 Wardour St.<\/em>) on the edge of Soho\u2019s Chinatown is a must for hawker-style dishes, from char siu pork and rice to chow mein. It\u2019s is a welcome flashback to the old school Chinatown of 10 years ago and stays open until 1 a.m. for the post-pub munchies.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop<\/strong>: Piccadilly Circus\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

8. \u00a37.20 customizable box at Grain Shop<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A Notting Hill stalwart, this predominantly vegetarian hole-in-the-wall (269A Portobello Road<\/em>) is worth the journey from any part of town, as evidenced by the lines of locals every day at lunchtime. Choose what you would like from the daily changing dishes to take out or eat at the little counter. Our pick: a cauliflower cheese, dal, roasted new potatoes and as many veggies as can fit in the box\u2014a surprisingly satisfying combo.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop<\/strong>: Ladbroke Grove\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cheap eats in The City (the square mile technically known as the City of London)\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

9. \u00a35.50 Philly cheesesteak baguette at Porterford Butchers<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A top-notch butchers on Cannon Street since 1983, Porterford<\/a> is a go-to for brilliant bangers and luscious lamb chops\u2014and they even have a hot food counter. With a vast array of hot sandwiches to take out, our (small amount of) money is on the one filled with beautiful short-rib beef, Monterey Jack cheese and stacks of grilled onions.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop<\/strong>: St Pauls\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

10. \u00a39 beef and truffle ravioli at Scarpetta<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With a name that refers to the \u201clittle shoe\u201d of bread with which Italians like to mop up particularly delectable sauces, Scarpetta<\/a> must go through countless loaves with dishes this good. Changing its menu with the seasons, using only the very best quality pasta and all dishes priced around the \u00a310 mark or below, this is an absolute must if knocking around the city end of London Bridge. You\u2019re welcome!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop<\/strong>: Monument<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

London may be an expensive city, but eating good food at an attractive price is just a case of knowing where to look. The city is absolutely packed to the rafters with jolly good eats, from your celebrity chef-owned restaurants dripping in Michelin stars to your family-run bistros. 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