The best street food in London

Korean burritos, Angry Fries and obscenely sticky brownies

London has some of the most amazing street food in the world and with summer just around the corner, it’s time to hit the streets for some cheap al fresco dining. Here’s our guide to the city’s best street markets and food shops.

the 5 best street food markets in London

KERB

KERB now has several branches across the city and has become a major street food producer. The vendors rotate, so you can expect to find something new and delicious each time: amazing coffee by Noble Coffee (pictured below), obscenely sticky cookies by Batch Bakery (pictured below), or real paella by Jamon Jamon.

Where and when? Thursday outside Gherkin, Wednesday at Spitalfields or Tuesday to Friday lunchtime at Granary Square in King’s Cross. kerbfood.com

Street Feast

Street Feast is a major player in London’s street food market scene, taking place in various forms and locations across the city and attracting many of the city’s best traders.

Where and when Model Market is an indoor and outdoor night food market in Lewisham that runs on Friday and Saturday nights until September 2015. Dalston Yard will return to East London in May 2015, operating on Friday and Saturday evenings, admission after 7pm is £3. For further updates visit the website: streetfeastlondon.com

Paperworks

For a street party with great food, head to Paperworks in South London. Hosted by London’s famous nightclub Corsica Studios, Paperworks is a mix of street food, cocktails, music and creative art in the open air. Try their ‘Strawberry Mash’ cocktail, a refreshing summer treat with fresh strawberries, lemon and mint shaken with vodka, Cointreau and lemonade.

Where and when? Two minutes from Elephant & Castle tube, open Thursday to Friday 5-11pm, Saturday to Sunday 2pm or 5-11pm. thepaperworks.co.uk

Brick Lane

Once nicknamed the ‘curry mile’, Brick Lane offers much more than just Indian cuisine. The area has become a pioneer in London’s street food and pop-up scene. Head to the bustling Boiler House market for a giant portion of Thai curry or Ethiopian stew for just £5, or try your luck at one of the pop-ups that line the street.

Where and when? Boiler House Food Market at Truman Brewery, Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. bricklanemarket.com

Leather Lane Market

Located between the offices and Pret A Mangers restaurant near Holborn Station, Leather Lane Market is an unlikely place for a street food market. This bustling weekday staple is a favourite with locals and offers hot falafel wraps, fried gyoza, ramen bowls, burritos, roast pork and more quiche than you could possibly get.

Where and when: every weekday from 10am to 2pm. Find a map of the location here:leatherlanestars

the 5 best street food traders in London

Kimchinary

Have you ever tasted a Korean burrito? Here you get a proper tortilla filled with kimchi rice, gochujang sauce, cheese, pickled cabbage salad, sour cream with spring onions and either slow-braised bulgogi ox cheeks, Blythburgh pork belly confit or grilled eggplant.

Where Regularly at KERB and check the map on their website to see where they are next:kimchinary.co.uk

Bleecker Street Burger

A New York style double cheese burger with lots of American cheese and a dash of “secret sauce”, served in a soft toasted bun. Don’t miss the Angry Fries – sweet potato fries with blue cheese and extra hot chilli sauce.

Where? Visit the Bleecker Street Burger shop in Spitalfields: bleeckerburger.co.uk

Bill or Beak

Champions of the killer sandwich category. Toasted brioche with shredded duck and pork, coriander, spring onions, mint, chilli, tempura shallots and Vietnamese dressing – how does that sound?

Where? KERB in Granary Square every Friday from 11.30am to 2.30pm. For more London venues, visit the website: billorbeak.co.uk

Breddos Tacos

Crunchy baja fish tacos, well-seasoned tostadas and a double cheeseburger with pastrami are all on the menu at Breddos Tacos. Order a lot, eat a lot, be happy.

Where? StreetFeast Hawker House, 260-264 Kingsland Rd

Pilgrims Pizza

Pizza Pilgrims, one of London’s most popular pizzerias, has two permanent restaurants in Soho but also does street food. Whether you go for a classic margherita, pepperoni or Neapolitan pizza, it’ll be delicious.

Where? Check out pizzapilgrims.co.uk for branches.