It was foodie time at Borough Market on Tuesday (our last full day in London), and it was foodie…read moreheaven for me and my family. We enjoyed walking around and seeing a wide variety of food options! The whole market area was clean and organized when we got there at 9am. No lines yet. Long lines did start forming around 9:45am when the hot foods were ready but moved pretty quickly. We tried: * The Ginger Pig - Traditional Sausage Roll * Wild Mushroom Risotto - Spelt Risotto with Truffle Shavings * Turnips Greengrocer - Chocolate Covered Strawberries * The Black Pig - The Best One With Crackling * Turkish Deli - Turkish Delight & Turkish Coffee * Bread Ahead - Crème Brûlée Donut

Borough Market is a food lover's paradise with an incredible variety of vendors. You'll find…read moreeverything from cooked and fresh seafood, fresh fruit, juices and smoothies, artisan cheeses, sauces, and cuisines from all over the world, including Chinese, Thai, Italian, Indian, Korean, American, and so much more. With so many tempting options, it's honestly hard to decide what to eat. One thing I really appreciated was that many vendors offered samples, so you could try before you buy. During our visit, we sampled the famous chocolate covered strawberries, paella, and wild mushroom risotto. I also bought the Black Pig Honey Truffle Parm sandwich. The chocolate covered strawberries were exactly what you'd expect, fresh strawberries coated in chocolate. If you enjoy that classic combination, you'll probably love them, but they weren't anything particularly special to me. The paella had great flavor, but the rice was a little undercooked for my taste, so I wasn't a fan of the texture. The wild mushroom risotto was the standout. It was rich, creamy, packed with earthy mushroom flavor, and had an excellent texture. It was easily one of my favorite bites of the day. I also tried the Black Pig Honey Truffle Parm sandwich. The bread was fantastic, crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and the fennel apple slaw added a refreshing crunch. Unfortunately, the pulled pork was very dry. I think it would have been much better if the pork had been kept warm in its own juices instead of continuing to cook on the griddle. That would have kept it moist and tender. As it was... the pulled pork was dry as hell. :) One thing every vendor had in common was friendly and welcoming customer service. Despite how busy and crowded the market gets, the atmosphere is lively, energetic, and full of people enjoying great food. It's definitely a must-visit for anyone who loves trying a variety of foods in one place.

pretty cool slept on area? similar vibes to kensington (toronto). tons of food optionsread more

This place was so cool! There are tons of vintage shops around Brick Lane, but there's one specific…read moreone that's pictured in a lot of reviews (I didn't take any pictures). It's huge underground area full of vintage shops! The prices were a little too pricey for me, but the best part was the food! There's a whole street food market in that area that serves all kinds of foods, drinks, and desserts. This was where I had the best mango sticky rice I've had in a long time! Strongly recommend checking this place out!

They had a caroling group singing & plenty of indoor seating that you could bring ANY food into…read more It was small but had a good mix of different foods. It also had a lot less tourists!!! & more of a neighborhood market feel.

Amazing lobster rolls BUT not available when raining (sadly). Cute food truck street with…read morepersonality & seating spaces. Highlights include lobster rolls (avoid the seared tuna -- not for me), amazing crispy duck fat triple cooked chips!!! Get them! The dumplings were lukewarm / cold and covered in spicy sauce. Skip, better options available. Pho lovely and warm but prefer vermicelli noodles to the thicker ones in them. The duck wrap was nice (not a fan of tomato in it). The confit duck better pick. The smash burger took absolutely ages! Man very sweet & brought it over to us. The steak & frites with pepper sauce was great. But dipped the duck fat chips in that sauce & was in food heaven.

Best food market I have ever been to in the world so far-This place has food from all over the…read moreworld-Love seeing all cultures come together in one place this is truly amazing-This is a must everyone your in London

I had a blast checking out this market! There were tons of stalls, many of which gave out samples…read more You could tell the people at each stall really took pride in their food. I will say a lot of the dishes from stall to stall were similar, but there were still seemingly endless options. The space itself was pretty big, with little room between stalls, but that added to the vibe. I'd especially recommend this place for groups, because there's truly something for everyone!

A smaller farmers' market, much in the mold of Borough Market, but not as big, nor as busy. All…read morethe usual artisan bakers, organic cheese makers, gourmet sausage makers etc. It may well get busier as today was the first one. Every Saturday from 10am - 2pm.

The selection of fresh vegetables alone made my trip to Bermondsey Farmer's Market worth it. At…read morejust £6 in total, we got 2 (large) bags of purple sprouting brocolli, a kilo of apples, a bottle of pear juice and some rhubarb. The modest pricing plus the choice make this a great resource for locals. There are stalls selling pies (sweet and savoury), meats of various types, cheeses galore, sausages to die for . . . and much else besides. Being a farmer's market seasonality is the key. It's a pleasant change from the stress of the over-subscribed Borough market - full of sample tasting oiks who just crowd the place without buying anything that isn't ready made for fear that they may challenge their plastc world view by actually cooking something with taste and flavour . . . . If you like good quality food, want to know more about where real good food comes from, how and why it is the way it is and how to cook using real ingredients then go to your local farmer's market. With Bermondsey Farmer's Market you will be spoiled for choice.

Located adjacent to the bustle and muscle of Whitechapel Tube, the glass facade of the local…read morelibrary and the people passage leading to 'community Mecca' Sainsbury's, Whitechapel Market fits or rather squeezes itself into this tight, uniquely smelling corner of E1. 'Get your fruit and veg for a paaund (sic)' screams the hirsuite Asian street vendor, with a Cockney accent more authentic than Del Boy at the Dogs. Also home to a variety of phallic shaped vegetables, a random collection of children's clothes and durable hair accessories, my 50p hairbrush is still going strong caressing my thick, unruly barnet. Be warned though, if you're not into pro-Iran/Iraq leafleting and general catawallingon a Saturday afternoon then avoid like the deadly plague. The branded toothpastes are a good bet though, although don't bother trying to read the instructions for that electric toothbrush, you won't be able to digest them and could do yourself some serious oral damage! (sorry I can't find the correct spelling on Google, ideas anyone?)

I don't understand why the other reviewers were so down on this lovely bit of commerce on…read moreWhitechapel. Where else can you get a box of 10 mangoes for 3 pounds? Maybe in Mexico, amigo. But NOWHERE else in London. Similarly, 3 bunches of coriander (AKA cllantro) for 1 pound? Great prices on exotic foods. And I bet you can bargain, though I've never tried because things are so cheap already. There are probably 50 stalls in this market, some selling lingerie, others selling fish, and others focusing on the bollywood dvd scene. It's all good. For cheap produce though, you can't beat it. If you're more into the Borough market thing, go down there and drink your latte while you push your three-wheel stroller. If you're more into good cheap food from nice folks (without the marketing) go to Whitechapel.

I am a relative newcomer to the joys of Brick Lane market on Sundays and one thing I discovered is…read morethat the cupcake industry is flourishing here. As one possessing a savoury as opposed to sweet tooth, I managed to hold out trying any of those teeny sweet desserts until I came to the Kooky Bakes stall. They were obviously good cupcakes as most of the trays were empty I was briefly tempted by a whoopie pie just because of the name but in the end, I came away with a red velvet cupcake. Rich, moist and sweet. Not bad for a non savoury foodstuff!

The guys running the stall are really nice and are patient with you while you choose amongst the…read morehuge selection of different desserts. Red velvet cupcakes, whoopie pies, oh my I dont have much of a sweet tooth but this place is amazing.

An easy 5 star review. Sampled the mushroom risotto at Borough market and had to eat a full sized…read more The mushroom finely chopped and thinly layered over the risotto tasted like a steak. It was caramelized and delicious.

When I go to the Borough Market it always includes a stop at the Wild Mushroom Company. They have…read moreas many varieties of mushrooms one can imagine and much more. This is a full stop veggies haven. They have everything that is grown in the ground, on a tree, or in a vine and some oils, pastas, and other essentials behind the counter. And to add to its allure, this place is inexpensive. I rarely spend over 20 quid here and always leave stocked up on vegetables for the week. This place, like the Ginger Pig, is an essential stop when "Boroughing".

Such a superior corner food shop. Thanks to Rob H & Katie B for reporting the findings...from the…read moreoutside, this appears just to be a regular, run of the mill market...but once inside you'll be treated to a pleasant surprise. A huge organic selection. A whole shelf of tea. Racks of dried fruits (I am not addicted to dried figs), nuts (cashews!) and I even found jars of sunflower butter here...which is surprisingly good and a good alternative to peanut butter (which they also have). Fantastic ethnic cooking section chock full of sauces, ingredients, grains, rices, beans and any element you probably need, spices, decent bakery with breads, rolls, pitas, etc. Eggs and dairy, beer, wine, a lot of coconut water, and a fresh produce section (outside) which is standard, but nice to have. Things you won't find: fresh meats or fish. Par for the course! The family that runs it is very friendly as well (always so polite!) and I always leave feeling quite good about supporting a local food shop that is not only convenient, but tucked away from the madness of the Old Street roundabout. Yours Food Centre = My Food Centre = LOVE. *they do not accept AMEX.

This place just looks like a normal, random off licence but when you step inside, you'll be…read moresurprised by the variety and diversity of products they have! You can find almost everything in there, from bubble gum to grains, dried fruits, fresh fruits (very good selection), alcohol... Almost everything except fresh fish and meat. It is not the cheapest place to do your shopping, but for the quality they offer, it is quite fair. And the people that works there is always helpful and polite.