Where to Eat Street Food in London

There used to be a time when a greasy hotdog in a stale bun was about as gourmet as you could get when it came to street food in the UK. Nowadays, unless that hot dog is gourmet and topped with caramelised onion or home-made green chilli, they will be sitting there until closing time. Tastes have matured exponentially over the past decade and sophisticated millennials have no time for mediocre street food. The London food scene has recognised this change and stalls have been popping up over the capital to cater to this new demand. You’ll find street food from all over the world for every kind of eater. Along with the usual suspects, you’ll find vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and everything else you could want.

Box Park

Situated in the heart of Shoreditch, Box Park is one of the coolest spots in the city. Not only does it have an impressive offering of street food, but it also hosts all kinds of arty events. While you chow down on freshly deep-fried halloumi fries you can check out a spoken word event, watch the football, or just catch up with pals. There are drinks available and when the weather is nice, the roof comes off – perfection.

KERB Camden

When it comes to selection, there is nowhere in London that can beat KERB in Camden. This place has everything you could possibly want and more. Think Indian naan wraps, Venezuelan arepas, Korean noodles, and Ethiopian stews. The hard bit is choosing what to spend your money on. Once you’ve got your food, sit by the river and enjoy it. Just make sure you have enough room afterwards for Dutch pancakes for dessert.

Whitecross Market

Right at the mid-point between the city and Shoreditch, Whitecross Market has a great selection of international food offerings, all situated on one convenient street. This isn’t the biggest market in London but there is still plenty of choice. Mexican burritos, Turkish wraps, Thai curries, and Korean beef bulgogi are just some of the dishes on the menu. If the sun is nice out there is a park just round the corner where you can sit and eat. If you’d rather sit inside, the Two Brewers pub lets diners take their food in there if they buy a drink.

Spitalfields

This iconic Shoreditch location is filled with people, all day, every day. The market is covered, meaning it is perfect for every kind of weather, and it consists of a mixture of stalls and established eateries. You’ll find Bleecker Street Burger, Ahi Poke and Poppie’s fish and chips among the permanent restaurant and all kinds of different world cuisines nestled in the myriad of stalls. The range of choices is fantastic and whatever you pick, you can guarantee it’ll be sublime.

Borough Market

Borough Market is a slightly more up-market venue, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty here for everyone. In the main market hall you can purchase home-made and artisanal produce – cheese, oysters, cured meats etc. Out the back are the traditional food stands, along with some fantastic fresh juice and dessert places. With a bit of cash to burn, you can make a day out of your trip to Borough Market.