Delicious Street Foods to Try in London | London Street Food Guide

Yes yes yes, today I'm taking you along with me as I visit some long lost Londoner friends and we eat our way through some of the best street foods in London. With their help, you'll discover some new London street eats to try around the city, all from vendors who are small and independent, or started that way and have grown in popularity to even have their own brick and mortar locations.
If you had some good street food while in London (I classify this as anything you can eat standing up) then let me know in the comments, as there will definitely be a part two of this London Street Foods video.
If you want more options for great food to eat in London (or where to drink), try one of these videos:
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**Mentioned in this video:**
Shu has a travel and lifestyle KZbin channel which covers London, the rest of the world, and her life: / shulikesclothes
Shu took us to Chinese Tapas House for Jianbing. They don't have a website but here's the Google Maps link: www.google.com...
Mechi shares tips for London in Spanish on Londres My Way on Instagram: / londresmyway
Mechi took us to Chango for Empanadas: chango.co.uk/
Paige Mariah has a KZbin channel where she talks about moving to and living in London as an American: / @paigemariah
Paige and I went to Vinegar Yard in London Bridge to have Pachos from Baba G's: www.bhangrabur...
Jackson has an IG account that features London's best Black-owned food businesses: / blackeatsldn
Jackson took us to City Juice for fresh Sugar Cane Juice. Check them out on IG: / cityjuiceuk
Kelli has her own business called Fount, an approachable art collective where you can order prints and textiles from emerging artists: www.fountart.com/
Kelli and I went to Club Mexicana in Kingly Court for cheezeburger burritos: www.clubmexica...
Finally there's the Bilog from Mamason's Dirty Ice Cream: www.dirtyicecr...
Free London 101 Guide for first-time London visitors: goo.gl/Eh3HP3
Your first 3 days in London, completely planned for you: loveandlondon.c...
Daily London-y stuff on Instagram: / loveandlondon
London resources (airport transfers, SIM cards, etc.): goo.gl/nsZZ64
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About Love and London:
I'm Jess, I've lived in London for many years, and this channel is a London travel guide for anyone visiting the city that wants to experience it like you live here. Beyond talking about the usual London attractions, I show you some of the cooler things to do in London, that most travel guides don't mention. Watch my videos and you'll feel like you've got a Londoner friend telling you the best kept secrets in the city.

[@dejashu]

Loved filming and eating with you! Can't wait to do it again soon! xx

[@loveandlondon]

Loved eating with YOU! ♥️ Thanks for introducing me to something that I had never tried before!

[@HereBeBarr]

Love the way this video is structured so cool

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks bud! Nice to hear from ya

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Great job Jess and Shu! That Jian Bing looks unreal!!!!

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks Tom! 🙃

[@PaigeMariah]

This was so much fun! Thanks for introducing me to Vinegar Yard!

[@loveandlondon]

Thank YOU for joining me Paige! ♥️

[@wandilemngomezulu5772]

It was nice seeing vloggers get together and showing us LONDON!

[@loveandlondon]

Glad you enjoyed it :) Thanks for watching Wandile!

[@adrianignat84]

A wise man once said, "Once you are tired of London, you are tired of life" and I am pretty sure this is the truest thing ever said.

[@lauralj2272]

Just found your channel, it’s great thank you. As an ex pat now living Western Australia, I love seeing London again on a fabulous channel. Great content 😊

[@loveandlondon]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@barry3573]

Love the video Jess. You gave me some new places to find. How I miss the London street food and all the sights. I can't wait to get back there. Thanks for keeping me inspired to get back to London. To everyone seeing this video maybe for the first time, I think this channel is really good and Jess does give you amazing options. Great job Jess

[@loveandlondon]

That's really kind of you to say Barry, truly appreciate it ♥️

[@DoorChronicles]

JESS!!! This video was AWESOME!! This is exactly what I needed and was looking for. Thank you so much. 🤩🤩🤩

[@loveandlondon]

SO glad to hear it Michelle! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch.

[@mp7939]

Love your videos sooo much! Can't wait to come back again!

[@loveandlondon]

That's so kind, thank you so much! Thanks for watching.

[@LouieDoesaThing]

It all looks so good. I have a list of around 100 restaurants in London that I'd love to try and the reality is that on our next trip there we'll have at most 9 or 10 days so the vast majority of places on the list we'll never get to. How amazing for people who live in London to have such a wonderful (and diverse) food scene at your fingertips!

[@loveandlondon]

Londoners are here for decades and don't eat it all. Thanks for watching Louie!

[@kindle7191]

ohhhhh, the puffy pastry bun thingy looks crazy good!

[@loveandlondon]

It truly is!

[@ScratchySpoon]

The cheese burger burrito is going on a list of things to try! Never had a bilog. I really like doughnuts, feel like I should try this... plus I'm half Filopino. 😶

[@loveandlondon]

Yeah you’d love it. Enjoy :)

[@bristolishome8049]

Saving this for when I head to London in June!

[@loveandlondon]

Woohoo! Thanks for watching.

[@andresocchiuzzi3823]

You are A-MA-ZING!! I'm an Argentine follower and I'm so happy that you show a tiny bit of our beutiful and delicious gastronomy. Love the chanel!! Greetings from Buenos Aires!!

[@loveandlondon]

So nice of you to say Andres, really happy to share it, as it’s very delicious ;) Thanks for watching!

[@laurasimpkinss]

OKAAY I've been to Carnaby a few times and shame on me for not trying club mexicana lol. Saving this vid for...later when I am actually there ;) hehe.

[@loveandlondon]

No no don’t worry, this location is new:)

[@ahsanbasha3553]

Loved the video! I've had the jian bing and strongly recommend it. Can't wait to try Club Mexicana and the Filipino desert thie spring!

[@loveandlondon]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much for watching!

[@thepymes]

Went to Baba Gs in Vinegar Yard based on Jess' recommendation. I had a Loan Burger with Pacho Sides and absolutely loved it! We also loved the way to order food at Vinegar Yard: Grab a table, order your food using a QR code with your mobile phone and then relax with a beer whilst waiting for a text message to tell you that your food is ready! Brilliant!

[@loveandlondon]

We're so glad you enjoyed !!

[@kdmkelvin]

Mamasons pastry, bilog, is pronounced "bi-lowg" and translates to circle for your information ! Thanks to your videos I will for sure visit many of these places when I visit in December !

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much for watching!! ♥️

[@FlyngSnoopy]

Thank you for putting this together Jess! Can't wait to try these the next time I visit.

[@loveandlondon]

Thank you for watching ♥️

[@susanseeing9948]

Always serving up the premium content, Jess! Yum!! Can't wait till I can get back to London!!

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much Susan! Appreciate the kind words.

[@danielazziptrips]

The guy at the city juice has an amazing energy!! I want to have whatever he's having in the morning!! 😝 Loved this video :)

[@loveandlondon]

Me too! Such a lovely guy as well (his name’s Ash.) Thanks for watching

[@sightseeing287]

Hahha it’s defo the sugar cane.

[@gavinwilson6523]

Love this series already 😄 can’t wait to try some of these places when I go in June

[@loveandlondon]

So nice to hear that Gavin, thank you!

[@robertstonecurl1184]

Super awesome content, just watched it now, I will checkout the spots! London got another American one :)

[@loveandlondon]

❤️❤️

[@lacitassears5852]

I can not wait until I try out new things that I have never try before

[@loveandlondon]

great!

[@sunsetsails14]

Love the Victoria Food Market across from the station! Everything O have tried there is brilliant!

[@loveandlondon]

Sadly I think it’s closed for good due to COVID :(

[@sunsetsails14]

Oh no!!!!!!!!! Loved that place!!!!

[@leabucker2676]

You have to check out the gnocchi at La Tua Pasta on Broadway market and then pop over to the little vegan market on th side too!

[@loveandlondon]

LA tua pasta was planned for this video but maybe the next one :) thanks so much Lea!

[@christianoliver3572]

I can't wait to get back!! Probably Fall or maybe Christmas/New Years 2022

[@loveandlondon]

That’s be great, really hope to get the tourists back ASAP!

[@WorldOrderCollectibles]

Thank you for the information 🎉

[@anitk.brahma7354]

I love street food. Good video, thank you.

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@kelemogotsi5309]

If you like coffee, a coffee tour would be great!

[@loveandlondon]

We've got a cafe video already that should help!

[@LikeNitaShow]

I will definitely try them once I have the opportunity to visit there! Thanks for sharing! You made me mouth watering now😁 who else same like I did 😁

[@cocoaorange1]

Darn that was one cool video regarding the diverse street foods in London! Never knew Filipino and Mexican food was popular there.

[@loveandlondon]

TONS of different cuisines are popular here, London is an amazing place to trip absolutely any cuisine you've ever wanted :) thanks for watching!

[@katelindavidson1862]

I can't wait to travel back to London! And when that day comes, the jerk chicken wraps from One Love Kitchen in the Maltby Street Market are on my short list for things to eat! Loved the food and the friendliness of the ladies running the stand.

[@loveandlondon]

Fab! Love to hear it!! I'll have to take a meat-eating friend there one day to try. Thanks so much for watching!

[@lucienbandet2568]

Woow that looks so good ! PD : Empanadas are not only from Argentina, in Chile we have them as well and they're delicious !!

[@loveandlondon]

Lucky! Thanks so much for watching Lucien, as always.

[@dh6322]

Omggg..This is the best!!!

[@loveandlondon]

So glad you liked it :) Thanks for watching!

[@patriciafinelli1656]

Here in Brazil we had loads of places where you can drink sugarcane juice!

[@loveandlondon]

Ah no way! that's cool.

[@andrewb4556]

Hi Amazing! It's make me sad that we cannot travel to London this year or 2022 . Australia

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@dazzatay]

Sakari, Japanese street food at Bromley Market. Soooo good!

[@loveandlondon]

Nice!

[@adrianignat84]

Club Mexicana - Burritos ❤️😋👍

[@larrybland7187]

Damn i wish i was there right now to try some coming in spring or summer 2022 love you London ❤🇬🇧

[@loveandlondon]

Sounds good Larry!!

[@larrybland7187]

@@loveandlondon the club mexicana looks good and the cheeseburger burrito you ate looks delicious i might try that place out when i come there

[@dolphcharge]

Oh man, this line in the email made me feel so sad! "For some of our lovers (that's you guys), there's a small chance that a summertime London visit is on the cards." I was starting to feel confident our trip at the beginning of September was going to actually happen ... now I'm questioning again. I. Need. This. Trip. To. Happen! LOL!

[@loveandlondon]

We shall see! I mean I have my fingers crossed obviously!

[@DS40764]

I have had emanadas in the us (very good). Great tht London is so similiar to some large cities in the Us(so cosmopolitan), but different too. Sugarcane juice seems interesting. I tried some as a child years ago i hawaii, but they didn't market it . Have had UBE it's great, Your video was surprising in that it was more cosmopolitan food verses just English food, or Indian as we know about London in the US.

[@loveandlondon]

We are so lucky to have a really diverse range of cuisines here, so much to try.

[@thesouthpole3915]

Mei Mei - the owner is a Michelin star chef. Located in borough market.

[@loveandlondon]

I'll add it to the list! Thank you!

[@solointheburbs]

Wow glad I came across this! I've been trying to find some brownskin folk to follow

[@loveandlondon]

I'm glad you've enjoyed it Elizabeth, I am working to be more inclusive on this channel!

[@billyb86]

Those burritos tho 🤤 I like to make something similar (vegan as well), I call them burgeritos. Think I’ll give it a go with some of those other ingredients next time. Great video, can’t wait for the second part!

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching :)

[@adrianignat84]

Jess, can we have... 10 Reasons London Is the Most Exciting City in the World ? 😁🌍🙏

[@burlhorse61]

i've tried jiang bing from pleasant lady-didn't realise you can get them in chinatown

[@loveandlondon]

Super affordable and delish!

[@MrDavfit]

what a great vid.. well done u

[@loveandlondon]

So nice of you to say, thank you so much!

[@forumshah6431]

I think the halal street food festival that takes place in East London could also be included in the London street food guide.

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks!

[@adrianignat84]

Empanadas ❤️

[@danielalcon3851]

Who knew? Empanadas are South American Cornish pasties! 🤣

[@patriciakilty]

Thanks for showing this, makes me want to take the train into London for a day of street food! I am organising a corporate event and wanted to do something with street food but don't know where to begin. Any suggestions?

[@loveandlondon]

Hi Patricia, so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! We do provide services to help planners like you, just shoot us an email with more details and we can send more info. [e-mail]

[@patriciakilty]

@@loveandlondon Great, thanks Jess! I found you on Instagram, will follow!

[@willianrichard]

Hey Jess, what is the song playing at 7:00? Thaaaanks and hugs from Brazil!

[@loveandlondon]

Hey! It's from Epidemic Sounds. Thanks so much for watching!

[@lorenzo2439]

Hi Jess 😄 could you find a place where they make greek baklava? 😋

[@loveandlondon]

I'll add it to the list!

[@digitig]

Is there actually vegetarian jian bing there? They seemed to be cooking the meat on the same hotplates, so isn't there cross-contamination?

[@loveandlondon]

You'd have to ask them

[@abigailgerlach5443]

It's kind of funny to think how many Mexican restaurants there are. I don't think I'll be coming all the way from Colorado for Mexican food. Do you suppose they have Hatch chilies? Lol

[@loveandlondon]

Yeah sure! This isn't authentic Mexican of course. Lots of other amazing cuisines to try though.

[@Subham40]

Hi! Loved the food items shown in the video. I would like to know something. In India, egg is considered a non-vegetarian food item. In some faith, even onion and garlic are treated as non-vegetarian food items and prohibited from consuming. Is this the same back there in London?

[@loveandlondon]

Hey Subham! Re: egg, it depends on the vegetarian, but usually veggies will eat egg. Onion and garlic are always eaten by veggies unless there's a faith component but I am not sure how common that it is. Thanks for watching Subham!

[@amyw6808]

Here, egg is a vegan thing, not a vegetarian thing. We class vegetarian as no meat, and vegan as no meat and no animal produce (so that includes milk, egg and honey too). Onion and garlic is considered vegetarian so you will need to ask for food without these if you don’t eat it.

[@maya6858]

Noticed it's really difficult to find halaal food in London

[@loveandlondon]

there are a few accounts of Tiktok and IG that share halal food reccs!

[@maya6858]

@@loveandlondon Thank you. Will definitely take a look!

[@amyw6808]

Definitely depends on the area. Brick Lane would be a great place to find Halal food.

[@mashadorofeeva1084]

Are there any places in London with gluten/sugar free food?))

[@loveandlondon]

Tons of places have GF options! Sugar free will be a tough one though I'm afraid.

[@Tier3]

Jian Bing £5.50???? it's not even a pound in China 😂😂😂

[@loveandlondon]

haha welcome to London!

[@lisapounder1950]

Do they actually have meat in London,feel like your only talking bout vegan

[@loveandlondon]

Is that a serious question

[@lisapounder1950]

Yes

[@dazza9326]

Is there anyone you don't know in London ;)

[@loveandlondon]

Hahah only a few million ;) thanks so much for watching!

[@analauragomezponce3290]

Hi from Argentina! Love to see Mechi, one of my favourite instagramers, in this video. Hope you enjoyed the empanadas. Can't wait to visit London again and try all that street food!

[@loveandlondon]

I did indeed enjoy them! Thanks so much for your lovely comment Ana!

[@lmw_t]

Gracias Ana!!!!! ❤️

[@mohitbc2894]

Bilog

[@eme.manson]

Been waiting for the video ever since I saw you got together with Mechi 💪 I hope you liked our empanadas and I will be taking down notes of the different places you've visited since I'm da kween of street food when I travel (cause it's usually on a budget!) So great to see the channel is continuously growing and getting such interesting collabs 🤩 Love from Buenos Aires, Argentina! 💕

[@loveandlondon]

Wow such a kind comment, thank you Maru! ♥️

[@lmw_t]

Maruuuu, you are the best! ❤️

[@ShritikaUgale]

London with no Indian food!??🇮🇳

[@loveandlondon]

This is just a small selection, I can't cover ALL of the amazing cuisines in just one video ;) thanks for watching!

[@ShritikaUgale]

@@loveandlondon okkk❤️❤️❤️✨. Try Indian food Biryani 😋😋

[@adrianignat84]

Sugarcane with pineapple juice ❤️🍍😋🍹

[@kaduteixeira]

Jess maybe you should try Brazilian food. I believe there’s a restaurant nearby Wembley Stadium. You’ll love it. Then you can tell me if you like it. :)

[@loveandlondon]

I'll add it to the list Kadu! Thanks so much!

[@prasunchoudhury8711]

My favorite KZbin channel on London. Next time I am in London, I will spend a few days just exploring street food!

[@loveandlondon]

That's so kind, thank you so much Prasun.

[@billsimonis]

my favorite street food was a sausage wrap in camden street markets down on the canal

[@matyousturki3404]

if you can find a Tunisian restaurant, you have to try our 'lablabi' ps: it's very spicy and hot!

[@loveandlondon]

Ooooo I don’t think I’ve ever tried Tunisian! I’ll add it to my list. Spice and all :)

[@fermosi88]

I'd like to come in London (4th time!) But i can't understand how to do the 2nd day test for covid.. i got 2 doses of vaccine so i only need that

[@loveandlondon]

All info is on gov.uk website :)

[@dublinsfaircity]

Too much vegan options on this video. What's for all us 99% meat eaters?

[@loveandlondon]

Nothing

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Fabulous video! I cannot wait to go back to London! These are amazing suggestions and I want to try each and every one of them. 🤗 😋

[@loveandlondon]

So nice to hear you enjoyed it ♥️ Thank you so much!!

[@dwalker6868]

Yummy

[@deacon1771]

Brill vid !warning! Don’t watch this video if starving!!👏🏼😫😫😫😂

[@loveandlondon]

Lol. Thanks so much Robert!

[@leabucker2676]

And the giant Jerusalem Bagels at Leather Lane market are a must!

[@loveandlondon]

Love it. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@wasilaify]

So expensive! Lol

[@loveandlondon]

Affordable for London!

[@Jose_Sanchez-JJSM]

Hi, Jess. Thanks for sharing so "delicious tips". We miss to visit London and taste them....

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much for watching Jose, really glad you enjoyed it!

[@tariqsiddique4561]

Nice video 👍

[@loveandlondon]

Really nice of you to say Tariq, thanks for watching ♥️

[@Iam_CeceBrown]

Looove Shu! Her channel is awesome❤ That cheese burrito made my mouth water, thank you Jess for this great video

[@loveandlondon]

Yes it is a great channel ❤️ thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment Cecille!

[@mslatif3378]

Love you Jess ... ❤️ from NYC

[@jsp2018csus]

I've never seen a London street food-themed video before, and I think it's a very interesting topic.

[@loveandlondon]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@khae_g]

EMPANADAS FOR THE WIN

[@loveandlondon]

yasssss

[@khae_g]

@@loveandlondon Hi, thank you for responding! I plan to visit in several months, but do restaurants, malls, groceries, and other establishments require proof of vaccination to enter? I've heard England lifted all covid restrictions, but I just wanted to verify with you since you live there. Thank you!

[@GlobalComedyOutreachProject]

So happy to see people out living life!. The papadom nachos!

[@loveandlondon]

Yes!! Thanks so much for watching.

[@bb32112]

Brilliant video! Thanks for including a variety of cuisines, locations, etc. Looking forward to part 2, 3, 4... 👏🏻

[@loveandlondon]

So glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for taking the time to write a lovely comment.

[@calvinliu6304]

1st

[@adrianignat84]

Hola! 👋☺️

[@beatrice2236]

Oh my God some of this looks amazing

[@loveandlondon]

That;s cause it IS :D

[@nr8]

I came for VJ Manraj and John 😔

[@loveandlondon]

Sorry to disappoint Neil although dunno why you’d expect the three stooges in one of my videos

[@NOTFORPROFIT369]

Looks amazing

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@wasilaify]

Loved Shu!

[@loveandlondon]

Yay!