There didn't used to be too many street food vendors knocking about Soho. They do pop up in Rupert…read moreSt from time to time but they've never been as prolific as, say, Spitalfields or the South Bank. Berwick St Market seems the obvious location for this newest trend but it's taken them a while to catch up with the long-lived bakery stall (best custard tarts in Soho, FYI) and what's going on in the rest of the city. Suddenly, there's been an explosion. In the past few months at least five stalls have sprung up amidst the ubiquitous vegetable carts, with a remarkably international slant and very different culinary offerings. Moroccan Box is one of these; so raw, so un-pin-downable that they don't even have a website. I had walked up and down Berwick St with my lunch money burning a hole in my pocket, but my mind not yet made up as to what my stomach wanted. Eventually (and honestly, I have no idea why), I plumped for Moroccan. I wasn't impressed at first. The portions looked a little miserly and the guy serving was far from friendly, which was disappointing; one of the key ingredients to this kind of thing is chattiness, the old market-trader razzle dazzle. I like a street food vendor with a cheeky grin and a "go on darlin', what a lovely smile, for you I'll stick in an extra slice", even if it's what they do for everybody. The fact is that once you've made a decision on a restaurant, you'll stick to it; whereas with street food, you'll probably peruse the options first and rely on the sellers to draw you in. Luckily the food more than makes up for it. For £6.50 they line the box with a wrap and then slop all the ingredients on top; a good mix of couscous, salads, meat and (for an extra fee), babaghanoush. It was absolutely delicious and - it turned out - more than plentiful enough to keep me full for the rest of the day. As ever, my eyes were bigger than my stomach (if only that were literally true). My one other gripe would be that it slightly misses the point of "street food". You couldn't eat it standing up; it requires a knife and fork, or a flat surface at the very least, and I challenge anyone to shovel it down without employing both hands. It's perfect for me because I can take it back to the office but I wouldn't recommend it to any non-locals who are planning on chowing down on the run. Technicalities aside, it really is a box of gorgeousness, bringing north African sunshine to a grey London. If only the vendors could get their acts together and be as bouncy and attention-grabbing as their veggie counterparts, Berwick St market would be well on its way to marking its spot on the map, and Moroccan Box would be a jewel in the crown.

I won't repeat what other reviews have said; simply confirming that the price range, variety, and…read moretastiness of foods is as reviewed by others; a delightful, culinary sampling of London's diversity. At least 10+ stalls, including vegetarian options. Pretty busy and lively during weekday lunch hour! The space is outdoors and is not covered, so bring an umbrella and/or coat as needed, and I didn't see a lot of place to sit and eat there, so it's mainly takeaway. Bathrooms: Not that I saw.

Yesssssssssssssssssssss!!…read more I knew there had to be a magical place like this in London, but it wasn't until last Thursday that I finally discovered the rolling goodness of Whitecross market. Food carts, food stands, taco trucks, meals on wheels, roach coaches -- call them what you will, but coming from the cart-infused land of Port, where lunch on the go was as literal as it sounds, I couldn't have been happier stumbling upon this glorious street, and systematically eating my way through it. This is a must stop for any visitors to London -- hell, this is a must stop for me on a weekly basis! Italian cheese and charcuterie, authentic falafel, Middle Eastern vegan food, Portuguese savouries, luxury fairy cakes, and yes, even the mythical London burrito truck...

Located right in the heart of the city of London, this outdoor grouping of street vendors is a…read moregoldmine for food! Offering a diverse selection, Pump Shoreditch is the perfect place to sit down, grab a drink, and eat into a food coma! While exploring each station, I understood why it was called Pump - the vicinity used to be a gas station or at least looks like it used to be one. There is a giant awning similar to that of a gas station. My friends and I stumbled upon it one brisk March night and we each bought food from different vendors because that's how you get a taste of everything. What caught my eye was a vendor who combined Mexican and Turkish cuisines. I ordered a chicken shish bowl: burrito bowl + chicken shish kebab = love. Hot damn it was amazing! I scarfed that meal down like nothing - mostly because I was starving and hadn't eaten all day. The chicken was perfectly spiced and on served with salsa and veggies iver rice...youre definitwly hitting thw jackpot! I'm sure you guessed it by now...I ate into a food coma, haha. Worth it! There are vegan vendors as well and cultures range from the aforementioned to Middle Eastern to Argentinian to Japanese and more! These markets usually offer the best food and Pump certainly didn't disappoint! If you're a foodie and you love food markets (i.e. Smorgasburg), you'll love this place!

Of all the street food places in Shoreditch, I think Pump is my favourite. It's a little quieter…read moreand more intimate than say Dinerama, great for a date or just hanging out with friends. It's not too loud so you can actually have a conversation. The food selection is really varied and interesting, with international cuisines including Mexican, Brazilian, Argentinian, Italian... My favourites though are the Asian stands - Makimayo and Nosteagia. I have reviewed Nosteagia separately so won't go into too much detail, but will say that the hot bowls are reasonably priced, delicious and substantial and the bubble waffles are to die for. My other favourite is the 'popcorn chicken' from Makimayo. This isn't how you'd imagine popcorn chicken, it's huge chunks of panko breaded chicken breast in your choice of sauce - the Szechuan style Gangnam is justifiably the most popular. They have a decent number of stalls catering to vegan as well. I like the layout of Pump, and having been an old petroleum station it's an interesting space. Gets a bit chilly though - there are fire pits but I've never seen them used! Oh and the bathrooms are inside Boneyard, just inside the kitchen and not signposted at all! No alcohol is sold on site but you can bring your own, which isn't a bad thing.

Love this place! As soon as you walk in, the glorious smells hit you like a warm friendly hug. Then…read morecomes the joy of browsing the fab range of stalls to see what tickles your fancy (most likely everything!). The first thing that caught our eye was the coconut cocktail bar with its neon frontage and classic cocktail umbrellas (mine is still tucked in my pony tail!). We clocked our choice of drink and decided to return once we'd chosen our food. A lot of burgers in sight but with various twists. Everything else from choccy bakes, ice cream, Nachos, Naans, ribs and steamed buns is on offer too. I love a bit of Japanese food so went with the buns. The name Yum Bun does exactly what it says! Light and full of tasty flavours. Spot on. We found a spot on a table in the corner and munched on our foodie delights and slurped our delectable frozen Tequila Colada. What I also loved is that unlike some more central street food spots, there was no sense of pretension or try-hard hipsterness. The place had a very cool vibe and everyone seemed very polite and chilled (families and little ones seemed comfortable moving through the crowds). Great music to match the mood and fill you with a sense of urban summer days. Definitely keen to go back!

So many street food choices in the one place...got to try a bit from them all...oh no I'm…read morefull...lets squeeze a one more in. Hot Box - their beef short rib literally fell of the bone & melted in your mouth Bill or Beak - their chicken wings were crispy & crunchy skin and juicy & tender meat Up in my grill - their bavette steak was a little overdone but the chimchurri was delicious Club Mexicana - side of nachos bought for kids but eaten by the adults as it was so fresh & tasty SE Cakery - lewisham mess for dessert was a big hit. Oreo brownie, peanut brownie, meringue, pretzels & cream. Feast indeed! You doughnut - what is not to love about doughnuts & ice cream with chocolate sauce & sprinkles.

Open during the flower market hours!…read more This is the street behind Columbia Market (Ezra Street), where there are a few cafes, antique shops, street stalls...and IBERIAN CONNECTIONS. When you are traveling heavy (a pram/baby and a dog) or just don't feel like doing a big sit down affair, this is a nice spot to pick up a bite to eat and be on your way. I indulged in the beef burger with cheese (£5). With a toasted bun, it was quite a treat and well prepared, high quality. Served in about 3 minutes. Fast food that isn't rubbish! They also have a few other sandwich options, sangria, coffee drinks. The family behind the operation is very sweet. I'll stop back when needing to get away from the madness of the flower market, Ezra Street in comparison is docile and slow. Perfect!

I love me some Kerb. I love it so much I have a list dedicated to it. They are a great collection…read moreof street food vendors, and I've found some of my favorite burgers in London because of them. I definitely prefer going to them for lunch when they are around, either at King's Cross or at UCL when they come there. There are fewer people and it's not as hectic.

I am really really super excited about Kerb. This is for many reasons…read more First of all, a rotating collection of food trucks with lunch offerings all under £10/person it is a very nice thing. Also, it just moved locations from Granary Square to Lewis Cubitt Square (a 5 minute walk away) which has tons more seating and a lovely green space to sit out and have a picnic lunch...also this move makes this week-day event almost absurdly close to my house. In general, Kerb is pretty awesome. It has a huge selection of different vendors that swap frequently, making lunch in my neighborhood infinitely more interesting. I'm marking it down a star because I've had a somewhat hit and miss experience here. Most of the time it's awesome and I have no problem finding an attractive option...but sometimes the trucks are all too similar or uninteresting. That's probably just me being picky. Highlights of my eating here have been a fab Taiwanese box meal with pork, chicken and mushrooms (yummm) and a delicious fried chicken sandwich. Now that I've realized how close the new location is, I'll likely be there all the time. In any case, I love me some Kerb and am SO HAPPY it's a five minute walk from my house.

Went on the night of the England vs Argentina game, and it was run incredibly well. Staff inside…read morewere organised, kind and welcoming. Food was prepared quickly, and it did feel like an overall safe environment with the security guards stationed comfortably and moving around the venue. Energy was high and somehow still felt like a safe and family-friendly environment. One small complaint was the (presumably new) staff member at the bag searching who I needed to explain what an EpiPen and a (travel size) perfume bottle were to. But that was short lived, and the overall experience was overwhelmingly good (despite of course the loss). I'd recommend Boxpark to any families wanting somewhere to spend events.

Love Boxpark! It's the best!! Loads to eat and do. Awesome place. My husband and I go there most…read moreweekends

Stumbled upon Street Food Union while walking around the area. Great variety of foods to choose…read morefrom.

Incredible prices on great food, much of which is made to order/your preference. Vendors rotate…read morethroughout the week, so one day you may have fanciful mini cakes with Kinder eggs atop frosting, others you'll have piping hot paella served out of gargantuan pans. More comfort foods include burgers with fried eggs, burritos, falafel, and other delicacies from all over the world. Every vendor is very kind and willing to take the time to tell you the story behind the food. Conveniently located on Rupert street, which is a stone's throw from the Berwick Street market (where you can pick up produce, organic milk, etc), it's a great one-stop trip during your lunch break or midday adventure. Prices are incredibly reasonable for every dish, portions are huge, and they have tables and benches set up to festively eat right there on the street. These folks work really hard, they set up and break down their tents and cooking stalls every day they're in operation, and never leave a mess in the street. A must-try if you're central in Soho.