If you’re on a budget, Borough Market is your best friend. But don’t just grab the first cheese toastie you see. Walk past the crowds to the Khanom Krok stall. They make these little Thai coconut pancakes that are crisp on the outside and custardy on the inside.
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Another stall, Black Pig, does a pulled pork roll with crackling that will haunt your dreams. Just be warned: the market is a jungle at lunchtime. Go on a weekday morning if you can. You’ll thank me when you’re not elbowing fifty tourists for a seat.
Japanese Soul Food in Fitzrovia
Fitzrovia is my secret weapon. There’s a tiny spot called Koya on Gerrard Street (wait, no, that’s Chinatown—sorry, my brain farted). Koya is actually on Noel Street. They serve udon noodles in the most comforting broths you’ve ever slurped.
The zaru udon with a soft-boiled egg is a simple masterpiece. You dip the cold noodles into a soy-based sauce and it’s like a zen moment. Pro tip: Don’t be shy with the tempura flakes. They add the crunch your soul needs.
