Photo credit: Shreyak Singh Chinese Dumpling Shack, Old Spitalfields Market
A well-made mutton biryani can transport your tastebuds in one bite. Grab yourself a mutton biryani and enjoy the bonus of the location right next to Tooting Market, which has been quietly making a name for itself as the hidden gem of foodie paradises.
Well worth the trip down the Northern Line, Lahore Karahi is the absolute definition of “when you know, you know.” Served in a canteen-like setting, this is top-notch Pakistani cooking at rock-bottom prices with a late night licence. Whether you go for their exquisitely spiced kahari tarka dhal, traditional tandoori chicken, or just want to try their mythical mango lassi, o nce you start eating here, you’ll see why it’s worth the wait. Queues around the block are not unheard of for those without a booking, and for good reason. And if you are looking for a restaurant to represent this nation with a proud culinary tradition, look no further than Tayyabs.Īs much part of the furniture of East London as jellied eels and mushy peas, this legendary family-run Pakistani restaurant first opened its doors in 1972. With Pakistani people making up the second-largest immigrant group in the city, what most people take for Indian-owned restaurants actually hail from India’s neighboring country. Check them out on a Friday or Saturday for a veritable mezze feast for just £20 a head-cold starters, hot starters, meats, fish and it just. In the heart of London’s Turkish-Cypriot community near Tottenham stands Cyprus House ( 630 Green Lanes), which is a restaurant despite looking disconcertingly like a private residence. Try their house special yaprak doner for tender, charcoaled lamb heaven. Patronized by famous artists and the owners of the most hilarious Twitter account in London, Mangal 2 has been one of London’s most iconic ocakbasi restaurants since the 90s, and our love for it shows no sign of abating.
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