Cheap Eats In London, For Under 5 USD

cheap eats in london
Alex
Alex 
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London is one of the world’s greatest cities. It’s a big place with lots of different neighbourhoods that encompass not only the central part of the city but it reaches out far into its suburbs as well. It’s home to many iconic landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and the Tower of London just to name a few. People from all over the world are familiar with the names of these places as London is just one of these iconic cities. London is also a very diverse place with many people calling it home and when a city is largely diverse, that means you can bet that there’s good food to be found. But London is also pretty expensive place so luckily if you’re travelling around London and you want to save a couple of quid, you’re in luck because we got some of the best cheap eats in London for under 5 USD!

1. The Golden Hind

Posted by The Golden Hind Restaurant on Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Serving Londoners the classics since 1914, The Golden Hind restaurant serves delicious classic British food where you can certainly get something quick and tasty for under 5 USD like a plate of chips, cheese fritters or vegetable cakes. If you just landed in London and you can’t wait to get your hands on something delicious and quintessentially British that definitely try out their speciality; the fish and chips. Made with a homemade batter and freshly caught fish daily.

The Golden Hind

Address: 71a, 73 Marylebone Lane, London, United Kingdom

Hours: Monday to Friday: 12 PM to 3 PM & 6 PM to 10 PM. Saturday: 6 PM to 10 PM. Closed Sunday

Website: The Golden Hind

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2. Apollo Banana Leaf

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London has a rich diaspora of South Asian and Sri Lankan locals. In fact, outside of South Asia, you can probably find some of the best curry-style dishes in the world, in London. Apollo Banana Leaf serves some delicious and affordable South Asia and Sri Lankan dishes with daily specials and of course, vegetarian options. Dishes like the chilli paneer and banana leaf rice will only cost a few bucks and make for a delicious appetizer. All the dishes are authentic and delicious and made by Sri Lankan chefs who love every dish they make.

Apollo Banana Leaf

Address: 190 Tooting High Street, SW17 0SF

Hours: Monday to Sunday 12PM-10:30PM

Website: Apollo Banana Leaf

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3. Pizza Street

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Pizza Street serves some of the best pizzas around and if you’re the tourist on the go, then grabbing a quick and cheap slice of pizza is a good option. Pizza by the slice will only run you a few dollars and small dishes like a burger or salad are both filling and available for under 5 USD. Aside from pizzas, there are a ton of other options available as well as English and American-style breakfasts, homemade burgers and salads. Sit down, take-out or walk in for a quick bit, Pizza Street is delicious no matter what you get.

Pizza Street

Address: 101 Salusbury Road, London NW6 6NH

Hours: Monday to Sunday 8AM - 10:45PM

Website: Pizza Street

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4. Da Maria


Da Maria is a family run Italian-style restaurant in the heart of London. What’s there not to love about the comfort of some classic Italian dishes in a great family setting. Each dish is specially prepared in-house with fresh ingredients and lots of affordable options for under 5 USD like freshly ground coffee and even a full English breakfast. The restaurant has been open since 1980 and has been serving some amazing Neapolitan fare ever since. Stop by and feel like part of the family.

Da Maria

Address: 87b NOTTING HILL GATE W11 3JZ

Hours: Monday to Saturday 8AM to 5PM & 7:30PM to 10PM

Website: Da Maria

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London Tour Guide

Robert Woolf

Robert Woolf

I am a London tour guide and my tours include talking about people who have shaped the city plus the many connected places such as Hampton Court Palace, The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the commercial centre of the city: the City of London, and London’s world class museums and galleries. I have been guiding for 12 years. I am a licenced London Blue Badge Tour Guide, a City of London Guide, and a Westminster Guide. The reviews I receive from clients speak of their enjoyment from the local knowledge and the humour I bring to my tours. Born within sight of Hampton Court Palace, I am a Londoner and apart from 2 years in the Middle East, I have worked in this capital city all my business and tour guiding careers. I have travelled widely and I appreciate what appeals to visitors coming to London. I can tailor my tours to interest children. I guide couples, families and larger tour groups. I particularly enjoy visits to Westminster Abbey, where I also volunteer guiding students and children through its wonderful interior – on my tours you will hear about monarchs, why scientists and poets are remembered, the architecture and religious history. The Abbey is the story of England. Come on an engaging and fun tour with me. There is so much to show you !

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5. Kulu Kulu Sushi

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Kulu Kulu Sushi is a unique sushi experience with several locations around greater London. Kulu Kulu barely has a menu and has relatively no ordering procedure. Instead, guests sit around a conveyor belt where sushi dishes pass-by and guests simply pick up what they would like from the conveyor belt. Try out a couple of sushi plates for a couple of pounds each and you got yourself a nice snack for under $5. The chef prepares the food in the middle of the restaurant and simply sends it out to the 30 or so diners. A great and affordable option for people looking to eat something that is healthy and quick.

Kulu Kulu Sushi

Address: 76 Brewer Street, London W1F 9TU, United Kingdom

Hours 12PM - 10:30PM

Website: Kulu Kulu Sushi

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6. Scandinavian Kitchen

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Scandinavian Kitchen is all about, you guessed it — Scandinavian food! A type of cuisine that generally doesn’t get a lot of attention from foodies and the food world. With some tasty and cheap dishes available under 5 USD like Swedish Meatballs, the Scandi Hotdog and Swedish cinnamon rolls, their menu is large and diverse for any tastes out there and they also have lots of vegan-friendly options.

Scandinavian Kitchen

Address: 61 Great Tictchfield Street, 1W1 7PP

Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM - 7PM, Saturday 9AM - 6PM, Sunday 9AM - 5PM

Website: Scandinavian Kitchen

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7. Roti King

Posted by Roti King on Wednesday, 28 November 2012

Roti King is small simply and wildly delicious restaurant located in the King’s Cross Station in central London. Specializing in Malaysian cuisine this simple and unassuming restaurant is getting more and more popular and for good reason. The open-kitchen concept is there for diners to watch their food getting made and their Roti Canai done on the fly. Stop by for some cheap and delicious Malay comfort food like chicken curry and roti pisang, both available for under 5 USD.

Roti King

Address: Roti King, 40 Doric Way, Euston London, United Kingdom

Hours: Monday to Saturday: 12PM to 10:30PM. Closed on Sunday

Website: Roti King

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8. Rasa Sayang Restaurant

Posted by Rasa Sayang on Thursday, 19 November 2015

Rasa Sayang Restaurant is located in the heart of Chinatown London and is also coincidentally the only restaurant in Chinatown that serves Halal food. Try the Char Kway Teow noodles or the Hainanese Chicken Rice for a great cheap dish. Rasa Sayang Restaurant brings a little touch of Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine to the neighbourhood with delicious and aromatic dishes that will delight everyone from their taste buds to their wallets.

Rasa Sayang Restaurant

Address: 5 Macclesfield Street London, W1D 6AY

Hours: Friday, Saturday: 12PM - 12AM. Sunday 11:30AM - 9:30PM. Monday to Friday: 12PM - 11PM

Website: Rasa Sayang Restaurant

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9. Roti Joupa


Roti Joupa specializes in the Caribbean takeaway and is an amazing option for people on the go. Drop in and pick up some take-out and just get a quick bite to eat if you’re on the go. The curry chicken, curry goat and roti are all available for $5 and under. London has a large and vibrant Caribbean community and Roti Joupa is one of the best spots around London for your roti fix, and some mouthwatering curry goat — there’s also a large selection of vegetarian options. With many options under 5 USD, you can’t go wrong.

Roti Joupa

Address: 12 Clapham High Street | SW4 7UT, London SW4 7UT, England +44 20 7627 8637

Hours: 12PM - 10PM. Closed on Sundays

Website: Roti Joupa

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10. Baozilnn

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


Baozi Inn is a small 80-person restaurant serving some delicious northern-Chinese style street food and is allegedly one of the first in London to offer all-day Dim Sum. The restaurant not only serves some amazing Chinese food but the atmosphere is also something to take in. What was once a corner townhouse has been converted to three floors of five different dining spaces. Several dishes are available for under 5 USD like the spring rolls, Chengdu-style dried shrimp and pork belly skewers among many others. Affordable and unique, the Baozilnn is certainly a cool spot to get some food.

Baozilnn

Address: 24 Romilly Street London W1D 5AH

Hour: 12:00 to 3:00 pm

Website: Baozilnn

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Londons food diversity

With so much diverse cultures around the city, there’s no wonder why there are so many different kinds of food around. From the simple and classic British fish and chips to the more elaborate spiced dishes of the east London has every kind of cuisine you can ask for with a lot of great options for under 5 USD.

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Alex is a Canadian university graduate with degrees in English literature and History. He was born in Montreal and when he's not traveling he enjoys movies, video games, playing the drums and...Read more

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