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Eating well in London need not be expensive. Some of the city's most memorable meals are its cheap eats: street food, market stalls, Chinatown classics, and the global kitchens of its diverse neighbourhoods. Here is where to fill up brilliantly without spending much.
Markets and street food
London's food markets are the budget eater's best friend, from Borough and Camden to the street-food halls of the east. A few pounds buys you world-class cooking; browse our markets and best food markets guides.
Chinatown and global kitchens
Chinatown, just off Soho, is a reliable source of great-value noodles, dumplings and roast meats, while the curry houses, kebab shops and canteens of the city's diverse neighbourhoods serve generous plates for little money.
Tips for eating cheap
Look for lunch deals and fixed-price menus, eat where the queues are local, and use markets for a movable feast. Tap water is free and safe everywhere, as our tipping in London guide notes on keeping costs down.
Good to know
Combine cheap eats with free sightseeing using our London on a budget and free things to do guides.
