For South African foodies who want to experience a taste of London, it’s probably best to visit establishments with a solid reputation. Thankfully, over the years, London’s food scene has blossomed into one of the best in the world, putting to bed any stereotypes around British food in the process.
A melting pot of cultures, the selection of excellent restaurants in England’s capital is impressive.
There is something for everyone, too, from Nepalese and Vietnamese cuisine to high-end establishments opened by celebrity chefs and Michelin-starred spots. Throw in some of the traditional pub food on offer and a strong range of dishes from smaller nations, and you can pretty much get anything you want in this multicultural destination.
One issue with London, though, is that you need to know where to go.
Given its sheer size, it can be easy to get lost down a side street and eventually land on a somewhat mediocre choice.
As such, doing your research and finding the best areas to eat always pays off. In order to help you get there, though, below is a look at just five of London’s tastiest restaurants.
Café Cecilia Has Been Wowing Diners Since 2021
A fairly new restaurant in the city, Café Cecilia’s reputation has grown massively since Max Rocha opened its doors in 2021.
Offering simple but tasty cuisine cooked to perfection, this great place to eat also offers a unique interior given its factory feel, while options like Guinness cake and their stunningly delicious fries are worth a try.
Akoko Offers Amazing West African Food
Given London’s diverse population, options like Akoko continue to pop up all over the city.
Located in the exclusive area of Fitzrovia, this welcoming environment serves up some of the most delicious African food you will try anywhere in the world.
Head Chef Ayo Adeyemi is a master in the kitchen, fine-tuning his menu to appeal to London’s discerning diners.
Dishes from Nigeria, Senegal and Ghana can be found on this detailed menu that has impressed Londoners for a few years now.
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Won’t Let You Down
A world-famous British chef and television personality, Gordon Ramsay is an instantly recognisable face from the food scene.
He appears on food-related shows around the world, is regularly roasting people’s dishes online, and he even has a casino game named after him and his popular show Hell’s Kitchen called Gordon Ramsay: Hell’s Kitchen slot game.
The fiery Scottish chef also has a number of excellent restaurants to his name, with Restaurant Gordon Ramsay being the best of the lot.
From delightful scallops and Dover sole to a choice of high-quality meat and incredible wine, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is worth a visit.
Chet’s Does Unique Thai Food
After receiving rave reviews for his Thai food offering in Los Angeles, Chef Kris Yenbamroong decided to branch further out and bring his gorgeous grub to England’s capital city.
Called Chet’s, the restaurant’s menu is bursting full of Thai flavours with a twist as its reputation continues to grow in London.
Located at Hoxton Hotel in Shepherd’s Bush, there is so much to get through in this faultless restaurant that offers an amazingly unique taste of Thailand.
Sessions Arts Club Is A Beautiful Place To Eat
A creative city, London is also packed full of some rather unique establishments.
One of them is certainly Sessions Arts Club, an ex-courthouse that is steeped in history and boasts a mouth-watering menu that has been put together by Head Chef Florence Knight.
From lamb dishes to options like an eel-and-potato dish, this Clerkenwell-based restaurant is well worth a taste.
So Much More To Explore
If heading to one of these isn’t your style, then try some of London’s many wonderful food markets, fish and chips vendors, or Sunday roast offerings for a taste of traditional.
London’s Borough Market is always full of foodie finds. Photo by Hulki Okan Tabak.
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