The BEST Lunches in London!

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All of these lunches are quick, takeaway and under a tenner! What's your favourite?
FOOD
M. Manze - Tower Bridge Road SE1 (Also Peckham and Sutton)
Assenheims 56 - Garlick Hill (City & Canary Wharf)
Pilpel Falafel - Various locations (City & Canary Wharf)
Icco Pizza - Goodge Street W1
Kebab Kid - New Kings Road SW6
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Manzes
01:07 - South American Chicken
03:15 - Falafel
04:00 - Pilpel
06:22 - ICCO
07:58 - Kebab Kid

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

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[@saqibmulla2811]

Im slowly trying to tick of all of these little gems working as an emergency response tyre fitter in Central London it makes my lunch way more interesting than the regular fast food crap Many thanks Tom 👍🏼👍🏼

[@tilerman]

I'm a tradesman of over 40 years living and working in London and i've seen lots of great eateries disappear and never to return. Lots of working men's 'cafes' that done great breckies and home made dinners all gone or turned into coffee shops or more trendy 'cafe's.

[@wtheron91]

Flying to the UK in 4 days for my first overseas trip, all the way from South Africa. This video is extremely appreciated. I will be checking every taxi to see if I can spot you! Thanks for the great content Tom.

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

Howsit? Just now or now now? If you get a little homesick, most of the stations have Savannah stores! Can’t beat a rusk in the morning ❤️

[@jamesspeirs7461]

@@TomtheTaxiDriver 😂😂😂 Very funny Tom, lekker man!

[@wtheron91]

@@TomtheTaxiDriver 😂Good shout! I will keep that in mind

[@wyntog]

I see this was posted 4 days ago, so welcome to the UK today!

[@m4hf]

Another banger Tom, been living in London my whole life I’ll make to check these places out after Ramadan, I’m fasting and this videos just made me so hungry 😂😂

[@Sam-gf6ue]

Italiano Pizza near old street was amazing when me and my girlfriend visited London last year. Was near our hotel and the Owner was the nicest person I've seen in a takeaway!

[@smudgepuss]

This is excellent timing - I've got some chores to do in Peckham and Tower Bridge, so whichever order I end up doing them in, I think there's some pie and mash in my lunch today!

[@kingbeastie]

Hi Tom. My wife and I were recently in London and when we visit we like to try and stay at the Travelodge in Covent Garden, it's near a lot of places that we like to visit. There's a cafe opposite the hotel, on Drury Lane, named Cafe Verona, it does some great baguettes and panini, loads of variety. It also does hot food too which looked and smelt delicious (we used it in the mornings for breakfasts - great coffee). It might close a bit early for you on your shift perhaps, but it's always a good option if you're nearby.

[@Willdu87]

I like to think that Tom ate all this food all in the same lunch time.

[@Vickix1185]

Well Tom, between this and your last food video, I think I'm set for my week in London in September. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@lonerider543]

Every time I go down to London I always head over to Golden Gate Cake Shop on Macclesfield Street (Chinatown). It's a small Chinese bakery and they sell soft buns with a variety of fillings. My favourite has to be the roast pork bun. The best thing about it is how cheap it is, with the buns usually costing less than £2 each - and they are definitely quite large for what you get! Not sure if they are still as cheap as they always have been now but would definitely recommend checking it out.

[@crabapples1995]

It’s also got a good ledge to sit on outside.

[@zeck8812]

Legend! Glad you liked the Assenheims recommendation Tom!

[@ryzrz3616]

These segues into adreads are getting crafty Tom 🤣Loved the vid as usual!

[@BiGAAAAAAAAAALLLLL]

Great content mate - good to hear from someone who actually knows London, not randomers who review whatever's trending.

[@jacklawrence2212]

I love these videos and Tom's enthusiasm.

[@TheMrSnuSnu]

My top spot for lunch is eye falafel by aldgate east. Medium wrap for £4, delicious and incredibly filling, beats the meal deal every day of the week.

[@Jovan697]

On petticoat lane market, proper shout

[@TheNails3]

Aw yay ICCO. I was a student at UCL and we used to go to ICCO all the time, great place. But back then, 10+ years ago they didn't have the handheld buzzing device system to tell you your order was ready and they used to just shout your name out in a totally incoherent way lol

[@kiradotee]

My favourite quality under £10 places in London are What the Pitta (I order the vegan kebab), Kokoro (I get the Tofu Katsu Curry it's superb, best portion to price ratio of anything I had) and KOI Ramen Bar (just under £10 but if you add extras it'll go over £10. But best ramen I ever had!!!) For cheeky pizzas I normally go to Barbican Express (City of London) or City Pizza (Islington). They're my favourite. Also for something to eat late at night - Cafe Rossi in London Bridge (open past midnight, I normally get a Halloumi wrap for £6). Or Bagel Bite in Shepherd's Bush (open 24/7!!!, bagels, paninis, anything to fill you up at late at night when literally every other place is shut).

[@MacrobianNomad]

Cafe Helens on the Marble Arch end of Edgware road for best lamb shawarma, definitely get it with the batata harra, if you want probab Lebanese street food shawarma!

[@mr_t_green7860]

Also just thought about where I go, I'm not from London but my first stop is always the 'Beigel' shop on Brick Lane and yes the shop on the right, not the yellow one. Always sorts me out after the train journey and the day ahead.

[@jnel715]

Subscribed. Good one Tom! It is good you are covering the Westend to, I can see there is a lot more happening on the Eastside for lunch however Hammersmith food market open for week lunches, has some good food stalls.

[@LateThenN]

Hi few little hidden gems- Lebanese grill- new Kent road (delicious, affordable food. I recommend trying the grilled chicken) Ustun lahmachun- stoke newington. Traditional Turkish pizza one of the first Turkish pizza restaurants in London. Fresh, very cheap and delicious! Pizza pilgrims. A franchise with several locations around london. The best mozzarella pizza you’ll ever try!! Wenzels bakery- if you want a quick pit stop and delicious freshly made sandwiches highly recommend. (Chicken and bacon baguette- delicious!) Survivor - dalston Caribbean home food. Very good home food cheap an very filling) To top it off antepiller bakery in green lanes. Hands down best baklava in London. A variety of delicious sweets and desserts

[@GOML27]

I’ve been to the Lebanese grill over 8 years a customer, highly recommend.

[@noahstrainadventures3031]

I love these type of videos thanks

[@wombat1238marsupial]

Wow all that good food, I look forward to trying out your recommendations.

[@ashby7m]

The pret comparisons are so hilariously accurate 😂

[@Vwall007ST]

I would definitely go for the Falafel pita, it looked 😋🤤🤪

[@johnchang774]

I like when you talk with London on the background.

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

Thanks! This is great inspiration to ensure I actually take the effort to film in town rather than at home. I do struggle sometimes but I know long term it should hopefully make it more enjoyable 🙌🏻

[@battman18]

Our local pub was run by one of the Manze family, those pies are so good! Double Pie Double Mash, Liquor and Chilli Vinegar. Dream.

[@steveallen1635]

Loving the Harrington jacket, had a black one 40 years ago! Proper London iconic dress!

[@michaelfrancis8692]

I will definitely be trying Kebab Kid and Pilpel very soon looks great 👍

[@nathan_ro]

Made me hungry just had to order an icco pizza now for lunch but another great video none the less

[@OSHOI]

Tom, I live in Bristol, and watch your videos regularly. Like that you’re doing more reviews. Definitely checking out the Kebab Kid next time I go East. All the best to you 👍

[@TomOConnor-BlobOpera]

If you're in W12 or thereabouts, there's also a great Pie and Mash shop called A. Cookes on Goldhawk Road.

[@DidgeTheGooner]

Love these food vids!

[@saitamabeach2200]

Anyone remember Biggles gourmet sausage shop opposite Jason Court in Marylebone Lane? Used to go in there often for lunch to get a freshly cooked sausage in a dry French stick, with mustard and a can of coke for £2.50. Sadly he retired and closed up.😢

[@ryzrz3616]

Also, Taza in queensway is a fantastic shawarma spot - reckon it beats the kebab kid. Like the kebab kid - made with fresh chicken/lamb, nothing processed. Its then planched and filled with sauce and salad. And you can get one in at a fiver. Only hard bit might be getting parking nearby!

[@Finggy]

Iv heard about this place, have yet to try.

[@MSI2k]

LOL 7:49 Tom.. the girl was checking you out and you winked at her mate.. Love at first bite, I reckon.

[@adg648]

Props for having 5 lunches in one day for our viewing pleasure!

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

It was a good day, can't wait to do it again!

[@AWildCarAppeared]

Cracking video as always, would love to see more, maybe single lunches as shorts/reels? Also kebab kid is 10/10 only premium kebab I've had that was worth the price

[@beaerika7559]

Dilieto on Fleet Street is also a great spot to grab a sandwich, but there's always a massive queue during lunch time! So popular around that area. xxx

[@ChristosLouridas]

Hey mate you should try Bizzaro at Paddington next time. My dad discovered it when he came to visit me in Plymouth years ago. (when I was studying there) We went a few weeks back from Greece (had a quick trip with my gf) the taste was exactly the same. A bit more pricy than the stuff you show here but you'll love it.

[@rk8251]

Just off the side of Peckham rye lane small caravan making fresh wraps and falafels, absolutely banging for relatively cheap

[@crankgreenwatts]

I really do miss working in London .. Every type of food available pretty much most of the day .. Nice vlog 👌

[@AnchonCat]

Randomly popped up in my feed. Sub'D love the vids, the dude and his chilled nature

[@jakofoil]

Get yourself down petticoat lane market if you’re city side, recommendations the falafel wrap (Aldgate end first stall) for £4, the katsu wrap or the stew stand opposite the discount suit company!

[@204driver]

Great great video this Tom !

[@mikehocksbig]

Chequers sandwich bar just off the Strand is my top lunch spot!

[@user-hd7qd9mr4x]

Try Italia Uno, just up the road from Icco Pizza

[@ferrerror]

There's a spot near the Peckham Manzes called Filishack, The chicken rice and salad box they do is the best food in london.

[@magnusfranzonuvebrant9519]

I’m from Sweden, i took my family to M. Manze when we lived in Bristol back in 2001. ❤

[@kiradotee]

I've learnt a new thing about Tom today! He likes spicy food. 😄

[@PerOlaHammar]

Wish you did this video a year ago, then I could have tried these lunches when I went to London. 🙂 Hopefully can come back soon again and then give them a try.

[@jasrai5129]

this vlog was fire

[@mousquetaire86]

I'll have to try Kebab Kid; my current favourite kebab is E Mono's (Kentish Town and Holloway Road) with Archway Kebab in 2nd place.

[@Timalay]

Went to Pizza Union in Holborn a couple of weeks back, you can get a super thin pizza from £4.99. Eat in there it was very nice.

[@St1ckM0nk3y]

Assenheims is amazing. Chicken, potatoes and the veggies is another great choice!

[@MrBojangles90]

Porterfords butchers in the city was always my go to. Great value and quality

[@mw...]

nice work, Tom

[@normacoope8239]

Just found you, really enjoyed your food critic

[@sheilam4525]

Very informative, Tom. Would love to try a pie n mash shop one day! 😊

[@thomaslewington2791]

Hi Tom, My namesake, keep up the great work! I’m deffo trying Icco next time I adventure up to Goodge Street area! I’ve also just signed up for emails, exciting!

[@Kokeshiflower]

Cool vlog style video... one of the places I always wanted to visit is one of those street food Falafel places. They always look amazing! Could you do a video on best bakeries please?

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

Ooh I do like a good bakery, I’m gonna have to go and do a lot of eating and report back haha!

[@martinfoskett7697]

Great video Tom I always see a lot of cabbies in the piccolo bar in shepherd st? Looks good 👍🏻

[@tillyaldridge3212]

if you want a pitta, 'pockets' in Neil market is the best and I recommend 'master and ovens'

[@andrewcairns7719]

Some good food there Tom👍🏻

[@dsmithspecialisttransport2741]

Thanks Tom, we just love Johnny Schnitzel from the last film but I think we’re annoying the neighbours parking the lorries up Anwell Street😜👍

[@HerbertDuckshort]

Love Manze’s Tom. Every time I’m down the Smoke I try to pay a visit. Goddard’s Pie & Mash at Greenwich is also a great eatery. PS. Did you eat all that stuff in one lunchtime?

[@globalnomad450]

I have never had east end pie and mash! I’m 60 now… guess I better try it!

[@ynwakop27]

We stayed at the tower hotel last weekend. ❤

[@crabapples1995]

Can you do a video about the taxi driver caff shacks. The dark green ones like the one in Belsize Park or near the v&a

[@danoneill4012]

I’ve eaten in all these places , asseheims would be the winner for me the chicken and green sauce bangs every time !

[@Urbanplann]

Oooh a vlog! I like it!!

[@thatkurdy]

Great Video Tom 👍 keep up the great work! 😂

[@amanzholkellett6724]

Here to show some love for Petit Bleu on Snowsfields in Bermondsey - amazing fresh sandwiches all for £3.50, or £4 with a drink!

[@ohooper]

Can’t believe you didn’t go to Scotti’s snack bar! Cabbies seem to love it

[@davidlester7066]

Im a Northern lad but there some great choices and very reasonable for the smoke and if down there pie mash for this Bad boy 100%

[@lordiboy69]

I used to love Assenheims but i never saw the point of their green sauce, to me it never really had much flavour and only really provided moisture. I always used to get the chicken rice and salad box

[@redjacc7581]

nice one Tom.

[@MrYoungie15]

Icco Pizza! I lived on the magherita's as a student, my only meal of the day usually!

[@Marenqo]

I don't like British food, but I love the first place! Ill definitely go there just to taste the atmosphere

[@Mabstube]

The trick to pilpel is to eat and roll the wrapper as you eat, I've mastered the art of eating pilpel without staining work clothes

[@kaanxxx]

Kebab Kid and ICCO - 100% legendary places, I would recommend anyone to try

[@mr_t_green7860]

Christ, I thought you were going to spill that falafel over that banging classic Baracuta when you opened it up.

[@ginzulu]

What about the carribean right next to the pie shop?

[@user-hy4hi3lj4j]

falafel and shawarma in camberwell

[@azizbass]

That's good Tom thanks for the video did you really eat all of that?

[@tomgruitt6563]

Ideal Tom!!

[@benrose8029]

M Manze is the nuts of all pie and mash shops. G kellys is up there aswell.

[@wendalboy]

10/10 for the tenuous link

[@kevinmcm19]

Why did I not see this yesterday I was in London

[@NiceWindow]

respect on the baracuta jacket

[@seantynan1]

Those prices are really decent for London, cheaper than Ireland for sure! That falafel in pita looked top notch!

[@archazazel1855]

Yeah only the falafel was super expensive in his video compare to here

[@mw...]

pilpel looks great

[@ZimzamsXD]

My favourite lunchtime spot just round the corner from work - Paella at Meson Don Fillipe, the Cut just down the road form the Old Vic Used to be a steal at £5.50, but the portions are generous so even though its gone up since still well worth it!

[@schlongdaddy]

When im peckish I nip into the Connaught for a bite to eat🍽️

[@JJ-ev9uz]

I work in London and refuse to pay for lunch lol some of these prices are the bare minimum and this is without a coffee or bite to eat for breakfast. They soon add up everyday if you did this everyday!

[@bighairydel]

hi, just came across your channel. enjoyed this video. Cant believe you can still eat that cheaply in london!!!!

[@gregorybalint]

My niece will be in London in May, that's a good video for her, as she's a student still. So cheap is good. :D

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

Yes, can be very difficult in London 😊

[@tianriseng1453]

Tip top Tom!!

[@TheLondonTransportDroid]

Excellent 😊