BYOB

A legendary institution just off the Dalston strip, Mangal 1 is a BYOB Turkish spot with impeccably grilled meats and an always-lively atmosphere.

Jake Missing

February 29, 2024

BYOB restaurants that are actually good.

Jake Missing & Sinéad Cranna

December 21, 2023

Mystic Burek, a Balkan spot in Sydenham, has a good-time energy and pies that we’d cross London for.

Sinéad Cranna

November 3, 2023

Camden Market Stables is a strip of street food stalls within Camden Market, where long queues lead to viral dishes like OTT loaded fries.

Rianne Shlebak

October 23, 2023

Xi’an Impression is a small restaurant in Highbury making some of the best Chinese food in London. Don’t miss the hand-pulled noodles.

Jake Missing

September 29, 2023

Singburi isn’t just the best restaurant in Leytonstone nor the best Thai restaurant in London, it’s the best restaurant in the city, full stop.

Jake Missing

September 28, 2023

Bun & Sum is a takeaway LA-style burger spot in Mile End making excellent smashburgers and loaded fries, with a stand-as-you-eat, outdoor setup.

Rianne Shlebak

September 26, 2023

Paolina Thai Cuisine is a dependable spot in King’s Cross that we return to time and again for a solo lunch or low-key date night over solid Thai dishes.

Sinéad Cranna

September 19, 2023

Kaieteur Kitchen is a superb Guyanese restaurant and takeaway in Elephant and Castle, serving flavour-packed food with a side of warming hospitality.

Jake Missing

January 18, 2023

Tayyab’s is an Indian restaurant and classic spot in the East End, serving Punjabi curry and sizzling lamb chops in a laid back room.

The Golden Hind is a rock solid classic fish and chip restaurant in Marylebone.

Jake Missing

January 14, 2022

Anima e Cuore is a local Italian spot and one of the best restaurants in Kentish Town.

Indian Veg is a no-frills, all-you-can-eat buffet spot in Islington. It’s pretty good, and very cheap.

Come to KaoSarn when you want nice Thai food in Brixton - the curries are good, and the larb salad is a must.

Little Georgia in Islington has fun vibes, friendly waiters, and an excellent Georgian menu. Come for a group dinner or date night.

Persepolis is a BYOB deli-cum-cafe in Peckham serving excellent Persian meze at fantastic prices.

Jake Missing

January 1, 2022

Needoo is a Punjabi grill around the corner from Tayyabs making satisfying lamb chops and the like, without the queue.

Jake Missing

October 13, 2021

Beb’s Kitchen is a small BYOB Indian restaurant in Brixton with a homely atmosphere that makes affordable and tasty curries.

Jake Missing

August 21, 2019

Andu Café is a cash-only, vegan spot in Dalston serving great Ethiopian food.

Jake Missing

March 13, 2019

Roti King is a cult Malaysian restaurant in Euston that does a great roti canai, and excellent Malaysian noodle and rice dishes.