The 30 Best Authentic london eats in London

“Very laid back atmosphere, and the freshest sushi I've had in a long time. Server was impeccable, I hope more people discover the place!”

“We've booked upon cravings of some good authentic italian meal on Mother's day. Deapite it being a busy night,which was expected, the staff managed the rush perfectly and provided friendly and efficient service. We had tasty arancini and fried camembert. The gorgonzola gnocchi were mouthwatering. Premises had a welcoming atmosphere, and the bathroom was sparkly clean and well maintained. We very much enjoyed and look forward to coming again”

“"I had a great experience at Eat From a Box! The food was absolutely delicious and exceeded my expectations. The service was friendly, quick, and attentive, making the experience even better. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, creating a perfect setting to enjoy a meal. I dined in and ordered [kebab dona], which was fresh and full of flavour. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food and excellent service!"”

“Went to Eat Beirut in London with family and shared the set meal for 2 and set meal for 4. It ended up being a great choice — loads of fresh dips, crispy falafel, tasty salads, and plenty of grilled meats and veggie dishes to pass around. Everything was well-seasoned and generous, so we were happily picking at plates the whole time. The vibe was relaxed, the food was great value, and the staff were genuinely helpful and kind — big shout-out to them for making the whole experience even better. Overall, it was a fun, easy meal with solid Lebanese flavours, and I’d definitely go back.”

“Hands down the best Vietnamese restaurant in london. The food was some of the best we have had, authentic, packed with flavour and simply delicious. The service puts some fine dinning to shame, with is warm, friendly and professionalism. Speed is key here,but with any compromise on service. Note that this place has two locations, one that doesn’t take bookings. Recommend you book during peak seasons. We will back soon”

“This was an incredibly positive experience. I came here for lunch today with five friends, which we booked online. The waiters were very attentive,friendly and talked through the menu which was fresh, featuring mainly local or UK-sourced ingredients. The food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I loved the creative fusion and the clever multi-use of the space as both a local atelier and a restaurant. Definitely a five-star experience.”

“Khan G Kababish is hands down one of the best places for Lahori food in town! Their Lahori Nashta is absolutely amazing — from the crispy halwa puri to the rich, flavorful nihari and chana, everything tastes just like home. The parathas are perfectly cooked, the lassi is refreshing, and the overall vibe makes you feel like you’re sitting in a classic Lahore dhaba. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the portions are generous. Every dish is full of authentic spices and aroma — you can tell it’s made with passion and care. If you’re craving real Pakistani food, especially traditional Lahori breakfast, Khan G Kababish is the place to go. Highly recommended!”

“Amazing service from the staff. Accommodated all 15 of us on a Sat night and there was ample space for others to dine. I hope we weren't too loud but the staff were friendly and very attentive. The food was delicious and came out within a reasonable amount of time and all together. Beer and wine were tasty and no complaints at all. Starters and mains were decent sizes and the best Thai food in the area. Didn't have room to try the dessert unfortunately.”

“Very tasty food, nice and fresh. Guy is very chatty and friendly. Is a nice spot for a quick lunch while you are about in Canary Wharf. A chicken gyros box within the most tasty that I have ever had! Come down and support small businesses like this”

“We had the most beautiful breakfast here! We are from Melbourne and this is one of the best coffees we have had!!! The med eggs 10/10 and the staff were so lovely! A must visit”

“Love this place - really delicious food at affordable prices. The beef teriyaki was particularly fantastic. I'm so used to being ripped off in London this place was a true breath of fresh air!”

“A very wonderful experience in a Nepalese restaurant was what I was looking for! I could find the authentic taste of the Newari set which was full of flavours. The sekuwa was juicy and flavoursome. The taste of momo was just like the momo in Nepal. The food service was very quick. The staffs were very kind and polite to us, especially Poonam who was helping us! Loved the hospitality. Highly recommended.”

“Fast service and great food. The seating area was very clean, and the atmosphere in the shop was excellent.”

“Love this for lunch. Especially on a Monday or Friday when the queue is shorter.”

“Eat Tokyo — one of London’s most popular Japanese chains, known for authentic sushi, generous portions, and affordable prices. Eat Tokyo has several branches across London — including Soho, Notting Hill Gate, Golders Green, and Covent Garden — making it one of the city’s most accessible Japanese dining spots. It’s consistently busy, attracting both locals and tourists. Menu Highlights Sushi & sashimi: fresh, generously portioned, with standout options like tuna teriyaki don and salmon bento boxes. Bento boxes: well‑balanced meals with rice, salad, and mains — praised for value. Ramen & udon: hearty noodle soups, perfect for colder days. Japanese classics: tempura, katsu curry, donburi rice bowls. Drinks: sake, Japanese beers, and soft drinks.”

“We recently stopped by this place for lunch and the food was delicious. We had the mixed grill, which was tasty with bold spices and rich flavours. The staff were friendly and made us feel very welcome. Overall, a great dining experience — we’ll definitely be coming back!”

“Amazing food and atmosphere, happy people and all what you need . I don’t want to speak about the service I want to speak about the food. I tried already 3 times , the lamb chops amazing , the polo Milanese amazing but I have a request: bring back the fillet steak . I don’t like the ribeye steak so please do that but the rest is all good . Guys if you didn’t try yet I promise you is the best place to eat in Watford . If you don’t like contact me and I promise you I will pay for yours bill but I am sure you gonna love it . Enjoy !!!!!!”

“We tried Greek Eats for the first time last week and were pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. Both chicken and pork kebabs were perfectly cooked, tender and tasty. The mushroom and halloumi dish with rice and salad was also exquisite so really hard to fault this place. Will definitely be using them again, hopefully the standard is maintained.”

“Had a fantastic meal everything cooked to perfection.Had a starter to share main courses and 2 beers, exalent value for the money.Very friendly and helpful staff. Arrived early evening, got a table straight away only a small restaurant, did start to fill up quite quickly. I'm definitely going back .”

“Amazing street food menu - £20 for 5 small plates of street food. Menu changes and is inspired by places in India. Food is incredible. The rum old fashioned was delicious! Will be coming back :) staff are also friendly and welcoming.”

“I recently visited EatThai with my family on a Saturday night, and it was a pleasant surprise. Despite expecting it to be busy, the restaurant was relatively quiet. The food was very tasty, and the service was good. The menu was extensive, which made it a bit challenging to choose, so we had to ask for recommendations. Overall, it was a nice experience, and we enjoyed our meal.”

“Stopped by here for breakfast with my Fiancé, we loved it so much we're looking to hire a section out for a wedding breakfast. As you enter, your senses are greeted by a warm coffee aroma. We were warmly greeted by Leonie and shown to a table. We ordered the The Butcher (all english breakfast) and a side of chrozio, you could immediately tell, quality ingredients we're used, it was worth the price! We also ordered 2 rounds of coffee's and coconut latte. We will be back!”

“Exactly what I needed this morning. Great prices too. Taste exactly like from home”

“Really enjoyed the indian food like seafood and fish.Great customer service. I felt very comfortable with the shop environment and the people. Very caring. I would 100% recommend people who love eating Indian food as same taste as back India. Congratulations on the progression of their business and the great customer service.”

“Great food, worth heading out of central London for great japanese food. Service a little slow but food compensates. Nice clean restaurant”

“Excellent food and service. You couldn’t want for much more from an all you can eat restaurant. Food arrives timely and hot. Very tasty. Great staff and very helpful. Highly recommend the place.”

“We came here after a training course looking for something quick and easy for lunch and what a great surprise we had. Firstly you walk in and the place us lovely very smart and clean inside with nice decorations and a really relaxing feel to it. The menus have an interesting mix of food with a heavy northern Thai feel to the food. Service was brilliant sat down and extremely helpful with great advice to get a good tea to start with. Now for starters we had a mix of crab, calamari and chicken skewers which were brilliant full of flavour all came quickly and really really top quality good amount of food. For a main I had the Thai basil, chilli with pork and rice with an egg on top. This was brilliant however I must add my friend had a seafood noodle soup and if I am being honest I was jealous it looked and tasted amazing but I often want everything on the menu so was likely to always prefer something else but you can't go wrong at all. Another friend had a lunch box and thus came with spring roll, rice, a meat dish and more with a side of green tea at a great price. So yes all in all fantastic meal fantastic service on a great venue that I really do advise you check out.”

“Got their tonkotsu — extra firm, extra rich, max spice. Upon first taste the soup is like lava costing your tongue. Then, the rich flavour of pork bones. The soup tastes like pure distilled pork bones. Mouthfeel was rich and sticky. Noodles had the proper texture. However, the egg is overcooked (!!!!!). Decidedly beats ippudo and kanada-ya. £17 for one”

“Amazing food experience! Great value for money: big portions (it is hard now day to find a sushi restaurant with such prices) 100% worth the wait. It is very popular within locals, might suggest to prepare yourselves for a queue (even tho, depending on the days, it is quite fast). Generally speaking food amazing and service good. I am definitely going back!”

“I had an excellent Chicken Katsu Curry at the Eat Tokyo restaurant (Holborn). The main dish was about £9 and the can of soda a few pounds. The size and quality of the meal was good value for central London prices. I visited on a Friday at lunchtime, so it was busy and I had to wait only a couple of minutes for a table to become available. The staff were friendly and once my order was taken, I only had a short wait for the meal to arrive. I opted for the regular size Chicken Katsu curry (there is also an option for large). The regular sized meal was definitely filling and I was glad I did not order the larger version. The food was tasty, with the chicken nicely crispy coated, the curry a medium spice level and the carrots & potato well cooked. The menu is quite large, and looking around the restaurant the Bento boxes also appeared to be very popular. I would recommend this restaurant.”