Chinese noodle restaurant · Spitalfields
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"With its canteen-style feel Xi’an Biang Biang has the right vibe for solo dining — get the liang pi, slippery and chewy and slick, and the Chongqing-style noodle soup." - Sam Orbaum, James Hansen
Art gallery · Whitechapel
StolenSpace Gallery in East London's Brick Lane showcases fresh, boundary-pushing urban and underground art in a lively, ever-changing space.
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French restaurant · Chelsea
Medlar offers high-end French cuisine with a twist, all in a cozy setting that strikes the perfect balance between casual elegance and culinary excellence.
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Turkish restaurant · Harringay
Gökyüzü is a cozy, family-run Turkish gem on Green Lanes, known for its hearty dishes like succulent döner and manti, all served late into the night.
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Coffee shop · Haggerston
Nestled in Netil Market, Paradox serves up some of London’s best specialty coffee in a charmingly compact space, perfect for sipping and browsing.
Middle Eastern restaurant · Camberwell
Nandine, a cozy family-run Kurdish cafe in Camberwell, serves vibrant mezze and sumptuous pastries that make every meal feel like home.
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Hotel · Covent Garden
Discover NoMad London, a chic hotel in a reimagined courthouse, featuring a stunning atrium restaurant and stylish rooms, perfect for a lavish stay.
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Dessert shop · Soho
Nestled in Soho, this charming bake shop serves up colossal, cake-like cookies in creative flavors alongside creamy soft-serve ice cream—pure indulgence!
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Restaurant · Dalston
Angelina in Dalston serves inventive Japanese-Italian fusion tasting menus in a chic spot, perfect for savoring creative seasonal flavors.
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Tapas restaurant · Soho
Barrafina is a buzzing Soho tapas bar that serves perfect small plates and excellent sherry, making every moment spent waiting in line worth it.
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Chinese restaurant · Hackney Central
Facing Heaven is a vibrant throwback to classic neighborhood diners, serving playful vegan, Sichuan-inspired dishes in a cozy, kitschy atmosphere that’s all about fun.
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