The Cheeky Pea

"The Distance: 25-minute walk When your friend is going through a phase of taking the stairs instead of the lift, or going on a “hike” in Richmond Park, head to The Cheeky Pea. A kind of healthy little hummus and falafel bar on Eden Walk, this is the kind of place you stumble across on a lunchtime search for a falafel wrap, and end up discovering a menu full of some really, really great Mediterranean food. You can fill wraps and pittas with freshly made falafel, halal Moroccan-style chicken, and sabich. They’ve also got salad bowls and great hummus bowls with things like fava beans or, our favourite, garlic mushrooms." - rianne shlebak, puja bhattacharjee

"Looking for a light lunch? You can get that at The Cheeky Pea. You know what else you can get here? So much more. This unassuming little hummus and falafel bar on Eden Walk is one of those places you stumble across on a lunchtime search for a falafel wrap, and end up discovering a menu full of some really, really great Mediterannean food. You can fill wraps and pittas with freshly made falafel, halal Moroccan-style chicken, and sabich. As well as the option of salad bowls, they’ve got some great hummus bowls with things like fava beans or, our favourite, garlic mushroom. Basically it’s a great little find, with lots of tasty options for vegetarians and vegans. After some more easy-to-eat-while-standing options? Head to Atariya, a Japanese supermarket on Coombe Road making fresh sushi to go. Or drop by Roti Run in the market for a chicken jalfrezi stuffed naan." - rianne shlebak

"When your friend is going through a phase of taking the stairs instead of the lift, or going on a “hike” in Richmond Park, head to The Cheeky Pea. A kind of healthy little hummus and falafel bar on Eden Walk, this is the kind of place you stumble across on a lunchtime search for a falafel wrap, and end up discovering a menu full of some really, really great Mediterranean food. You can fill wraps and pittas with freshly made falafel, halal Moroccan-style chicken, and sabich. They’ve also got salad bowls and great hummus bowls with things like fava beans or, our favourite, garlic mushrooms." - Rianne Shlebak