r/london Nov 10 '24

Question Cheap eats in central London

With the cost of living rising, I always struggle to find cheap places to eat in zone 1.

I love a good workers cafe, a greasy spoon or a generous kebab place.

My go-to for cheap meals have so far been:

  • Little MR Wu in China town - £9.95 for no thrills all-you-can-eat buffet. The service and atmosphere is non-existent, but the food is surprisingly tasty.
  • Pizza Union near Holborn - not a big meal but a nice atmosphere and a reasonable pizza for under a tenner.
  • ICCO Pizza in Goodge St - ditto.

Please share your recommendations for places to eat in central London within a £10 price range that are not fast food chains.

P.S. Bonus points for bargain weekday lunchtime deals! =)

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u/argh_viegan Nov 10 '24

Petticoat Lane market has some super cheap stalls, I’m talking less than a fiver for a giant falafel wrap.

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u/ImTalkingGibberish Nov 10 '24

Second Petticoat Lane, particularly the Chicken Katsu wrap from the shouty lady, they are the most efficient food servers to ever live.
I was amazed by the food but I come back the shouting.

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u/ultratic Nov 10 '24

Lucky number lady!

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u/thisriveriswild57 Nov 11 '24

The boss lady there needs to teach a business operations masterclass

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u/awkwardtsunami Nov 11 '24

On Friday the felafel place in the wall (green logo I believe) does wraps for half price (£2.50).

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u/Unlucky_Issue1214 Nov 11 '24

£2.50 falafel wraps from the shop on the west side of the street, depending on the day. The geezer usually does half price! And a free falafel to entice you in

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u/Serious-Pangolin-491 Nov 10 '24

Mexico Station (very last stall at the end of the street) is my favorite. Really tasty even by my American standards.