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Our 20 Favourite Spots For A Solo Meal (Right Now)
The London restaurants that are perfect for a meal all to yourself.
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Bánh
If you're looking to eat some of the flakiest, porkiest, and most satisfying bánh mì in London—then you should head to Bánh in Dalston, pronto.
O Tino
Tucked behind the Camden Belushi’s, O Tino is a popular, simply decorated spot serving great Portuguese classics.
Anda House
Anda House is a little kiosk in Trader Wembley specialising in Gujarati egg dishes that are a perfect fix anytime of day.
Dosa Express
If you're after a cheap, cheerful, and quick Sri Lankan meal around Wembley Central, then popping into Dosa Express for masala dosa is a fine idea.
Bun & Sum Hackney
Bun & Sum is a casual smashburger spot in Hackney where it's worth holding out for a seat.
Dosa N Chutney
Dosa N Chutney, a cheery South Indian spot in Tooting, is ideal for a solo masala dosa lunch or a group dinner come evening.
Our 20 Favourite Spots For A Solo Meal (Right Now)
The London restaurants that are perfect for a meal all to yourself.
Tooting Market
Put us in close proximity to vintage furniture, street food, fresh pints, and a haberdashery, and we’re absolutely buzzing. You’ll find all of the above at Tooting Market in Tooting.
Bao Borough
The Borough Market location of Bao is a handy spot when you need a quick fix. The buns are good, but the bigger Taiwanese plates are even better.
Sushi Kanesaka
Sushi Kanesaka is London’s most expensive omakase restaurant, but this Mayfair spot isn’t worth the price tag.
Dream Xi'an
Dream Xi’an, an excellent Xi'anese restaurant in Tower Hill, is a welcoming spot for hunkering down with a book or a three-hour catch-up.
Singapulah
Singapulah is a Singaporean spot on Shaftesbury Avenue that's a solid bet for a central London meet-up and pre-show meals.
Trejo's Tacos
You can have a good time at Trejo’s Tacos—especially after a trip to Portobello Market, and if passable tacos, satisfying nachos, and great cocktails do it for you.
Kolae
Exciting and totally delicious, Kolae is a southern Thai restaurant in Borough Market that's best enjoyed at the counter.
Kiln
Kiln in Soho doesn't do wishy-washy takes on Thai food. It's brilliant, high-octane, hot stuff—especially when you're in front of open flames at the bar.
Kofteci Metin
Come to Kofteci Metin, a Turkish kofte specialist on Harringay's Green Lanes, for a meal of expertly grilled meatballs and deliciously dressed salads.
La Chingada
Mexican restaurant La Chingada adds colour and micheladas to a drab bit of Euston, and makes some of the best tacos in town.
Noodle & Beer
Noodle & Beer is a Chongqing noodle and Sichuan restaurant in Spitalfields that is much more than its name suggests.
Makimayo
Somewhere between the crunch of a particularly crispy chicken wing and ordering another round, we realised Makimayo, a pan-Asian spot in Tottenham, is somewhere we’ll be spending a lot of time.
Amols Vada Pav
A vegetarian spot making Mumbai and Indo-Chinese street snacks, Amols Vada Pav in Wembley is great for a quick bite, lunch, or dinner.
Maru's Bhajia House
An offshoot of the original Maru’s Bhajia House in Nairobi, this Gujarati snack spot in Wembley is inconsistent but still a worth a visit.
Jin Go Gae
Approximately 10 minutes after the doors to Jin Go Gae open, a steady stream of friends and families pour into this straightforward Korean spot in New Malden.
Seoul Matjib
Seoul Matjib is a New Malden restaurant where we go for warm fuzzy feelings and comforting Korean food.