Borough Market is London's oldest food market, renowned for its exceptional produce, including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, and artisanal baked goods. Try some of the market's famous Scotch eggs and pick up a punnet of fresh berries to snack on during your travels.
This famous Bombay-style cafe is a London foodie institution. Feast on plates of spicy chicken ruby and black dal, washed down with a refreshing Thums Up cola or the house tea. The decor is a throwback to the 1920s Bombay, with cozy curtained booths that make you feel like you're in a sepia-toned photograph.
No visit to London is complete without a portion of fish and chips, and Poppies in Camden serves up some of the best. Choose from haddock, cod, or plaice, fried to golden, crispy perfection and served with classic sides like mushy peas and bread and butter. The retro decor will transport you back to the 1950s.
London's Chinatown is a colorful pocket of lantern-lined streets and fabulous Asian eateries. Treat yourself to some fragrant xiao long bao (soup dumplings) at Din Tai Fung before popping into Kova Patisserie for a slice of matcha mille crepe cake. Don't forget to browse the bustling markets and window-shop for trinkets.
If you have more time, explore the cultural highlights of London by visiting the nearby British Museum or the Tate Modern. For a shorter itinerary, consider leaving out Chinatown and swapping Dishoom Covent Garden for the original Shoreditch location for a more eclectic, laid-back vibe.