What To Order At London’s Best Food Halls
Arcade Food Hall
Arcade Food Hall on Tottenham Court Road is a buzzing hub of global flavours, with everything from casual bites to pricier plates. Tucked beneath Centrepoint, it’s a food lover’s dream, where you can order from a mix of top-tier eateries and soak up the atmosphere at the lively central bar. It’s been such a hit that a second Arcade has opened at Battersea Power Station.
What to order:
- Hero Indian Fast Food: This spot specialises in the chatpatta flavours of Delhi and the wider Punjab. Try the BBQ chicken tikka kathi roll – tender, tandoori grilled meat with green pepper, onion and makhani sauce, folded in a flaky paratha.
- Manna: Inspired by US diner culture, Manna is the place to try the patty that’s taken London by storm. Opt for its classic smash burger to see what all the hype is about.
- Plaza Khao Gaeng: Led by Luke Farrell, the creative force behind the can’t-get-a-table Speedboat Bar, consider this a way to give it a go without the queue. The massaman curry, paired with roti, shouldn’t be missed.
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Borough Market
A London institution, Borough Market has been a food hub for over 1,000 years. Full of butchers, bakers and cheesemongers, it’s a dream for food lovers. Among the artisanal produce, you’ll find street food gems dishing out everything from confit duck baguettes to chorizo sarnies and oozy cheese toasties.
What to order:
- Kappacasein: Its raclette and toasted cheese sandwiches are the stuff of legend. Go classic and grab a cheese and onion melt – gooey, crisp and filled with a blend of melted raclette and onions.
- Porteña: If you like your South American flavours, this is one to know. Serving up Argentine street food, must-orders include its empanadas with fillings like spinach and ricotta, ham and cheese, mozzarella and tomato or beef. Its alfajores – homemade biscuits stuffed with the stall's famously gooey dulce de leche – are the perfect sweet treat follow-up.
- The Black Pig: This unassuming spot is on a mission to craft London’s best sandwich, and its honey truffle and parmesan pork ciabatta is a serious contender. Filled to the brim with Blythburgh free-range pork, top-tier Italian cheeses and Bread Ahead ciabatta, it’s fired over coals in a Big Green Egg for a smoky finish.
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Seven Dials Market
Hidden beneath Covent Garden, Seven Dials Market is a buzzing indoor food hall full of top-tier street food and restaurant pop-ups that rotate every six months. Many stalls have gone on to open their own restaurants, making it the perfect place to try the next big thing. Don’t miss the Market Bookshop: by day, it’s a cosy bookshop; by night, it transforms into an intimate private dining space for up to 50 guests.
What to order:
- Pick & Cheese: The world's first cheese conveyor belt – grab a selection of British cheeses paired with inventive condiments.
- Hash Hut: This place serves up next-level hashbrowns in every shape imaginable. Pick your style, load up on sauces, and top it off with crispy onions, parmesan or a hit of chilli. This food stall will also be hitting up all the major festivals this summer.
- Wheelcake Island: Wheelcakes are a Taiwanese treat you need to try – soft, fluffy pancakes stuffed with creamy fillings like adzuki bean, chocolate, matcha and vanilla custard. They smell like pancakes, look like biscuits, and taste like pure comfort.
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Market Hall Paddington
Perched on the Grand Union Canal, Market Hall Paddington is a go-to for after-work drinks and weekend feasting. Market Halls have dominated London’s food hall scene for years, and its latest space doesn’t disappoint. With eight food traders, two bars and a breezy outdoor terrace seating 130, it’s made for balmy summer days.
What to order:
- Gopal’s Corner: This eatery serves up comforting Malaysian street food. Wondering what to go for? We’d pick the nasi goreng stir-fried rice with egg, chicken and prawns.
- Breddos Tacos: Born in a car-park taco shack at Netil Market, Breddos has become a street food legend. Go for the Baja fish tacos – crispy tempura cod, pico de gallo and a hit of habanero mayo.
- Bao: You’ve definitely heard of this one. BAO started as a Netil Market stall and now boasts seven London spots, all inspired by Taiwan’s buzzing night markets. The beef short rib bao with fermented cucumber and Sichuan mayo is a standout, but the Taiwanese chicken and chips never miss.
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Eataly London
Eataly is a paradise for Italian foodies. Just off Liverpool Street, this vast temple to Italian gastronomy is part food hall, part market and part restaurant hub. Expect lots of fresh pasta, wood-fired pizza and over 2,000 wine labels – the largest selection in London.
What to order:
- Pizza alla Pala: A street food favourite from Rome, these pizzas are made with slow-rising dough that its bakers stretch lengthwise and top with the finest Italian ingredients. The best part? You can grab it by the slice to try all the different toppings.
- Pasta Fresca: Handmade, cooked-to-order pasta – you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu here.
- Gelateria: Suffice it to say, the Italians know how to do ice-cream well. Gelateria’s dairy-free sorbetto is a (slightly) healthier option, or you can try the traditional coppa – the Italian take on a sundae.
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Bang Bang Oriental
London’s largest Asian food hall, Bang Bang Oriental in Colindale is a haven for fans of East and Southeast Asian cuisine. With over 20 vendors under one roof, it’s a one-stop shop for everything from dim sum and ramen to bubble tea and Korean fried chicken. The food court-style set-up means you can mix and match your meals – perfect for indecisive eaters.
What to order:
- Café La Viet: If you are after a comforting bowl of pho, this is where to get it. For the adventurous, order the bun thit nuong – chargrilled pork patties floating in a tangy dipping sauce – alongside vermicelli and a herbaceous salad.
- Four Seasons: This one has outposts in London and China, with its Shanghai branch winning a Michelin Bib Gourmand a few years ago. It specialises in roasted meats, and its Hong Kong-style roast duck is a must-order.
- XI Home: Specialising in north-east Chinese cuisine, this food stall has got the dumpling down to a fine art. The creamy mushroom dumplings filled with pak choi are a great option, as are the Chinese chive ones loaded with eggs and king prawns.
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Mercato Metropolitano
After opening its flagship site in 2016 Elephant & Castle, in a formerly abandoned paper factory site, Mercato Metropolitano has proved to be a storming success. The group has since opened two more sites, one in Wood Wharf and another, Mercato Mayfair, in the former St. Mark's Church.
What To Order:
- Molo Seafood: A favourite at all three of Mercato’s outposts, this seafood spot is not to be overlooked. We love its buttery lobster rolls and, if we’re feeling fancy, its caviar. But if all else fails, the classic fish and chips never misses.
- Utopia Food: A Syrian export, this one focuses on the warming flavours of the middle east. Try its authentic wraps, loaded with hummus, as well as its vibrant pomegranate-loaded salads.
- Soleado Restaurant: For the tapas-lovers, Soleado has all you could want. Found on the top floor of Mercator Mayfair, with a great view of the hustle and bustle of the market below, you can pick up tasty Spanish dishes that are made to be shared. The seared octopus is well-worth a try.
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