I love Scotch eggs. A semi-soft-boiled egg wrapped in breaded sausage, and fried. Mmm delicious…read more £4.95 Scotch Egg Salad - I thought it would be nice to have this with 'salad,' instead of fries, since the egg is already fried. However, I felt a little gypped since it was just served with some lettuce leaves and a slight drizzle of dressing. This 'salad' was practically a throw away item. I'm glad they cut the egg in half, because this is not the easiest thing to eat as street food. Also, the sausage could have been warmer. The good points were that the egg looked good with a rich, orange, soft yolk and had a crunchy outer surface. I think I'll stick to Scotch eggs in sit-down establishments though.

Every time I'm in London, I make it a point to try to get an order of Scotch eggs at Borough Market…read morefrom this vendor. The best Scotch eggs you will ever eat! Fried perfectly on the outside. Juicy meat and a perfectly boiled egg with a soft runny egg yolk in the center. Now I'm looking through my pictures and really can't wait for the day we can all travel safely again. I want to go back to London to eat these Scotch eggs!

I found Deeney's at the Regent's Plaza food market that occurs on the first Thursday of each month…read more They're full on Scottish and they make a selection of toasties with a Scottish flair. The first time I had the sandwich with everything. I can't remember the name, but it was The "something" Macbeth. It has haggis, bacon, cheese, rocket, mustard and onions. On some amazing bread. And it was delicious. I had another one today. With my good friend Isabel. This time I just got The Macbeth, which is the sandwich above without bacon. Mostly because while I love bacon, it seemed like it wasn't needed with the Haggis. At least for me. And it was also really tasty. Because Haggis is amazing. Thank you Scotland. And they were totally down on Isabel spending her Scottish pounds. Because Scotland! So that was also fun and exciting. Which led to a conversation with the guy on the grill about Northern Irish money and pound notes. So fun was had all around. If you want a delicious, cheesy gooey haggis sandwich, hunt down Sweeney's! You can definitely find them at the Regent's Plaza market, and their website has other locations you can find them! Go find them now!

EXCELLENT Lady Macbeth. Incredibly savoury mix of veg haggis, cheese, caramelised onions and maybe…read morehorseradish. Devoured it so no picture! And at £6.50 for takeaway not badly priced at all!

Boisdale of Bishopsgate is conveniently located near the hotel I was staying in London and my…read moreresearch indicated this establishment has some of the best haggis in London. So, I'd be remiss not to dine here. As for beer, Whitstable was on tap and described to me as "like a Guinness." I was in the mood for a Guinness and I think this beer was more satisfying for my tastes. Slightly malty and refreshing. Good creamy head on it. Smooth flavor, texture and clean finish. Now the haggis seems to come in a starter size and entree size. I went with the smaller size as I wanted to save room for Sheperd's Pie. I can't help but think of Bart Simpson asking Groundskeeper WIllie "what's haggis?" Willie goes on to describe haggis in an unflattering manner. And jokes like this have perpetuated the idea that haggis is gross. But this haggis was the single best thing I ate during my London food holiday. Shaped like a meatball with a tight snap on the exterior, similar to the snap on a sausage. Nice complexity. The grains in the haggis were not mere filler, but lent a crunchy textural nuance and complimented the meat with an oaty flavor. Soft and savory. The hot messy interior is made for gravy. Gravy adds concentrated umami beefiness. Mash is very smooth with a perfect balance of salt and savory potato flavor. The consistency is both very smooth and on the denser end of the spectrum. Shepherd pie plays on a similar potato and meat theme with the addition of cheese. First, there is the crust, a soft, gooey, stretchy layer of cheese, which lends an addicting fattiness and tang to the pie. After penetrating and pulling back this top layer, the meaty lamb aroma is intoxicating. A layer of potatoes tops the mince and seems to be stewing in a gravy. Eating it becomes an addicting mess of meat gravy cheese and mash. If you are in London and looking for a classic meal, make a trip to Boisdale of Bishopsgate.

I searched for "cigar" because I wanted to enjoy a Cubano before heading back to the USA... this…read moreplace showed up and after reviewing the cigar, Scotch, and dinner menus, I knew I was in for a great experience! My coworker and I arrived at 8pm on a Thursday and planned to eat in the bar area but after speaking with the hostess we were surprised to find that a reservation didn't show for their table and we were seated in the downstairs dinning room. We had some Lagavulin scotch, a haggis appetizer, and the evenings special which was a stuffed chicken. It was all absolutely perfect! Then we ordered a couple Montecristo Cuban cigars to enjoy after dinner outside in the entry alley. I've eaten all over the world and this was a perfect experience! Make the effort to find and enjoy a dinner here!

Since moving to Leyton, Deeney's has easily become my favourite spot for breakfast. The staff are…read moreamazingly friendly and hardworking. The food is always great. I recommend the smoked salmon and avocado on toast :) They have a nice selection of teas and coffee, and everything on the menu is wonderful. It's a great place to come relax and enjoy a nice meal.

From the owner: Deeney's Cafe is a local cafe specializing in delicious breakfasts and lunches. Come and try our…read morefamous 'Macbeth' Haggis Toastie! Voted one of London's best sandwiches by Timeout and Evening Standard. Deeney's has a huge range of cakes and treats and offers speciality coffee from local roasters.

Welcome to Highgate, Popeseye. What a great addition to Highgate/Archway food scene you are…read more As Archway locals we in our household are lucky to have myriad of eateries to choose from at all hours of the day and night, so the fact that we have ventured to Popeseye twice in a month after we found out about its relatively new opening should speak volumes in itself. It is just a perfect addition to the neighbourhood - right on the main road, easily accessible from the tube but quiet, and unlike many quick grab and go eateries in the area, genuinely a lovely place to sit down, even if it should be for a full nice evening or say, a date. All that for nonprohibitive prices for a steakhouse, and we have a winner. Atmosphere is really lovely and cozy: what really serves this space right is that it is partitioned into two parts - so even if it is full, you retain quite an intimate atmosphere (that being said, on Tuesday's jazz and steak nights, when all the visitors tend to gather in the back area around the band, don't be discouraged by the seemingly empty front part which you get to see from the front windows are you are walking by!). But let's be real, atmosphere and location is nice, but steakhouses are about meat, meat, meat! Popeseye has not dissapointed me on this front. The five weeks hung grass-fed beef steaks are very flavoursome and juicy. The cuts are generous and the steaks are finished just right. So far I've tried a sirloin and their 'Jazz and Steak Tuesdays' special of 6oz rump and they were both exactly as should be. All steaks come with a generous side of fries and a big selection of sauces for the table (standard and dijon mustard, hollandaise, ketchup, horseradish, etc.). The Tuesday special for £15 includes the 6oz steak, fries, sauces, and one small glass of wine - definitely a good deal. (NB for the jazz lovers - from what I've seen, the musicians have been quite liberal with their interpretation of jazz, but hey - this is not a jazz bar and they were still good musicians and on tune, so I don't see a reason to put my judgmental hat on). Everyone was too full to sample the extensive whiskey and desert menu, but look - if you are smart and unlike us, don't order the phenomenally cheesy, home meals memories inducing mac and cheesy for the table, maybe you can give that a shot :). Both times service was knowledgeable about their meat, pleasant and efficient. I left as a happy meateater and I will be back.

This is a seriously underappreciated gem in North London. Fantastic steak full stop. The highland…read moremeat was superb and my 12oz fillet was one of the nicest I've had in London. I can't recommend this place highly enough if you're in North London and want a steakhouse that's not pretentious and a relaxed atmosphere.

Popping up every other Thursday at Camden Town Brewery, this food stand serves a mean grilled…read moresandwich with the most you'll pay being £6. They specialise in Haggis, that wonderful scottish delicacy and as long as you don't tell your friends what they're biting into, they'll love it! And then they will pretend they didn't want that second (or third!) bite when you tell them what's in it. Hot haggis, some greens, onion jam, candied bacon and cheese go into their Hamish McBeth. The best thing to order in my opinion. Once they cut it into two and seal the edges (actually important with hot cheese!) they hand it over in a couple layers of greaseproof and you're away. For the people afraid of haggis, they offer a bacon and cheese option, for those afraid of bacon, they offer a haggis and cheese version, for those afraid of meat in general, they have a veggie haggis option. The guys behind the counter are friendly and more than happy to make subs as long as it isn't too busy and they have the necessary bits. Being able to have it with a freshly pulled pint of Camden Town beer is just a bonus.

Omg! Who would've thought that this food stand at Borough Market would be so good. We were on…read morevacation and this was the best thing we had on our trip. We both had the duck wrap which was so flavorful and so delicious. I only wish that they had seating.

Even though we had already enjoyed quite a few tasty items in the market, the enticing aroma coming…read morefrom Le Marche du Quartier was hard to ignore. Le Marche du Quartier means 'the neighborhood market.' How quaint is that? We took our time browsing the shelves of foie and terrine, wine, and other fine foods, but ultimately we went for the duck confit sandwich. The guys at the counter were working that duck confit, and the smell of duck fat and sizzling confit just takes over. They really stuff the fluffy, sweet roll with a ton of duck and cheese. It was very delicious and the flavors were very strong. I almost want to give it a 5/5, except the duck was quite salty, and the saltiness builds up throughout the meal. Imagine something akin to a Chinese baked pork bun, the kind in a sweet bun with a shiny glaze on top, except this has duck and cheese instead of pork.

Purveyor of wide variety of Polish food- sausages, pickles, bread spreads, fish, yoghurt, soup…read moremixes, fresh pierogi, and alcohol. Very handy place to have around for hard-to-find ingredients

My initial review below from three years ago stands: wonderful experience!…read more However, the most recent dinner experience with my friend 2 weeks ago dampened it. The owner/manager was super jovial when we stepped in and during dinner. Wonderful food as always and an excellent Falanghina pairing. My friend enjoyed her tiramisu. Very good service. At leaving, I asked for one of the Italian chocolate bonbons priced at £1.50. And since I didn't have cash (it's 2026 for God's sake get over it ), that same owner/manager mood switched FAST. Suddenly there was a scowl and MOOD when he got the card machine. Didn't even respond when we said thank you as we left. We had spent almost £90 between the two of us. If we were in Italy, we would get the friggin bonbon or limoncello on the house. Once again crappy customer service rears its head. Shame on you. 3 years ago: Like others have said, what a great little spot, tucked away on a quiet street. Italians run the place so you know it's genuine. Cozy, quick service, very amiable (and a quite attractive waiter from Palermo!) My friend and I split the crab pasta, cod with lentils and the chocolate fondant. The pasta was fresh and perfectly al dente, with a delicious buttery flavour. The cod was plump and juicy, expertly cooked, and I was delighted with the huge amount of lentils. A treat! The fondant could be plated differently- honestly it looks like a poop smear- but it was utterly delicious to end the night, with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. The wine carafe was a bit too expensive at £23 (!!) but the suggested dry white wine choice from Sardinia was delicious. Overall a wonderful experience and I would return.

Yep. We were staying across the street at the Residence Inn. We passed the restaurant several times…read moreduring the day and also in the evening. By day, it wasn't so exciting looking. By night, it looked warm and inviting. But we never judge books by their covers. That's a fool's errand. Instead, we look at yelp and then at other reviews that the reviewers wrote. What we read was intriguing enough to walk across the street and in the door. There was one table in use when we walked in. We asked for a table and were led to the back room and told to take the two-top of our choice. A young woman, who was apparently being trained shared the responsibility of taking care of us under the tutelage of an experienced server. They were both wonderful although my wife told me to quit joking with the younger server because she could see that I was causing confusion or consternation or both. We ordered: Minestrone Soup - 5 - THE BEST Minestrone Soup that we've EVER HAD, EVER! Pappardelle with Pork Ragu - 5 - OMG, the PASTA! Ribbons of perfection. And the Ragu was pretty darned good too. Gamberoni Fregula - 5 - Never really a fan of couscous, Fregula is similar with the primary difference that it is made by hand rather than by machine. It was the perfect support and accompaniment for the large Prawns on top of the dish. Spinach - 5 - We needed some kind of veg besides what we got in the soup and this simple spinach dish hit the spot. Bread & Oil - 5 - It was good enough to take the leftover bread home with us to toast and butter the next morning. Apple Fruit Tart - 5 - Flakey, buttery and just the right sweetness to support the apple which still had a bite to it. And of course, the Vanilla Ice Cream was good too. Tiramisu - 5 - They have permanently ruined all future Tiramisu for us. No one has ever made such a delicious creation. It was NOT packed with drunken Lady Fingers. It may have only had three or four suspended in a creamy custard held together by a lovely thin tuille and then dusted in cocoa. We were seriously thinking about going back just to have Minestrone Soup and Tiramisu but decided that we had to try some of the other restaurants nearby. We did go to another Italian restaurant nearby and were so disappointed. That restaurant had shared tables and when we saw how disappointed our seatmates were with their orders, we suggested to them to go to Locanda del Melo for the Tiramisu and all would be better. They were intrigued so we walked them over and said our good nights as they entered the restaurant.

In my endless quest to be cooler than all you people I shunned the food stalls of Sunday UpMarket…read morewith their mobs of people wearing ironic large sunglasses, I turned my nose up at the hog roasts at Shoreditch cliches 93ft East and the Truman Brewery, and I certainly wasn't going to join the More4-loving set lunching away at shiny chain restaurants in what used to be wonderful Spitalfields. No, I decided I'd abandon the Time-Out guided Sunday masses and wonder the wrong way down Brick Lane in search of authentic options. And because of that my lunch for £2.40 consisted of two of the best spinach samosas I've ever had and two hearty but dry fish cakes. It was window placement of these savoury cakes, samosas and pakoras that magnetised me into Ambala. The rest of the shop was largely devoid of the Bangla sweets they profess, but do I look like I'm bothered? It was lunch time, I wanted something salty, satisfying and solid value and I found it in spades. Next time you do the sunday brick lane thing, give Ambala a look. Don't just be another sheep having free range tofu sausage crepes with the other Nathan Barleys.

I work in the City with a team from India and they have established a custom of zipping out to…read moreAmbala on a Friday afternoon and returning with a huge box of hot samosas. When I find out who came up with the idea I shall demand that they are promoted and given some sort of employee of the decade award. Ambala sell a vast range of Indian/Pakistani savoury snacks and sweets. Both their lamb and vegetarian samosas are fantastic, their pakora is great and so is more or less everything else they sell. If you work near this part of London you absolutely have to go in here and buy enough of their delicacies to fill a wheelbarrow, push it straight back to your office and bask in the warm adulation of your co-workers as they scarf hot eastern yumminess. Unfortunately they aren't open early otherwise I would pick up breakfast here.