Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Whitechapel, London

Rhiannon T. • February 22, 2019Really great and friendly (I mainly see a guy) staff - coffee is excellent and they have very nice portions and sandwich ideas!

Martin J. • April 24, 2018This place is beautiful, the staff is charming, and the food is delicious! Light Middle Eastern cuisine—for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plenty of options for vegetarians!

Pascal H. • October 5, 2015Great coffee, friendly staff. Nicer seating than Exmouth next door.

Teodora Ș. • September 16, 2017Really good and reasonably priced korean food, get the kimchi & vegetable ramen if you're a veggie!

Chiraag T. • June 8, 2019The Lamb Ravioli is insanely amazing!!!!

Jeunessea L. • April 9, 2013Deserts are delicious. Green tea ice cream with green tea chocolate made by their chef is divine.

Marc P. • October 13, 2014Masala fish is a must as well! Really good.

Jonathan K. • April 13, 2012Lovely service, at least 20 different types of gin, great pint of Tim Taylor and a great atmosphere!

Stine B. • July 20, 2018Nice place for a late night snack. Vegetarian options, and seemed like a popular place. Helpful and friendly staff!

Frankie J. 😎 G. • November 8, 2017Great restaurant with with very nice atmosphere: amazing food and variety, excellent service, can get crowded sometimes (better to reserve) but very recommended if you want some tasty turkish cuisine!

Yasmin G. • March 8, 2013As good as Tayyabs, fraction of the cost. Can't go wrong with the mixed grill, lovely!

Hannah P. • May 10, 2015Always a huge queue here. Awesome Channa dishes. If you want a dessert, pistachio kulfi is your winner.

Vishnu K. S. • December 22, 2017Lovely pub/gastro with great food at very reasonable prices. Nice atmosphere too.

Yohan I. • February 5, 2019Very healthy food and in my opinion the best falafel in town. And very affordable and the best part pf it was the staff. Amazing staff, very helpful and so nice. Well I would recommend It definitely😊

Ron G. • January 13, 2017The chicken tikka roll is one of the best in London. The Karahi chicken is to die for, but you have to have it there, fresh.

María • September 22, 2015Finally a Korean restaurant on this side of E1! Lunch specials are great value: tasty and abundant. Wide veggie choice and speedy service.

Toby • April 29, 2014Best artisan coffee in the Aldgate/Aldgate East area. Tasty sandwiches and cake too

Zeynep Ozturk O. • December 9, 2017It was good for Christmas dinner with colleagues.Smoked salmon, turkey and chocolate tart was good and delicious.

Jah R. • February 6, 2023Great Turkish café reminiscent of the ones in Istanbul. Great selection of cakes, baklava and Turkish beverages.

Rahan U. • August 6, 2014Great new Desert / Coffee place. Their Milk Mocha Coffee is amazing 😍👌

Alejandro L. • April 3, 2015Probably the best Pakistani restaurant in London. Great selection of dishes, delicious naan, generous portions and great value. Try Bhindi (vegeterian) and Gosh with Pumpkin

Aran R. • December 6, 2018Been here with a group of friends last time I was in London. They treated us well and even took pictures with us! I would definately go back. Classic British pub. 👌🏾

Steven O. • June 19, 2013Try their mocktails. Tastiest I ever had. Great food, generous portions and excellent service.

Lauren K. • August 1, 2016This pub is one of the few that serves Pieminister pies, the best in London! A quiet, cute neighbourhood gem with a great outside space, board games, decent beer selection.

Alex H. • June 25, 2017Choose your beans, robusta or arabica. Great coffee, great space

Squeals • February 17, 2014Very friendly little creperie. Baby friendly; they have a highchair and are very accommodating. Cool space downstairs that sometimes showcases art. Crepe & hot drink for £5.50.

William W. • November 14, 2013Duck Tikka Masala. Not on the menu, but phenomenal!

Conni S. • December 20, 2015I come here every week. Sometimes more than once! I love their pastries and cookies (especially the iced pain au raisin!)

Scott G. • July 23, 2014Unique little independent coffee shop. Feels somewhat like a boy's bedroom with the posters, but it's got a familiar feel and it's a nice place. Barista is helpful and friendly.

Rob C. • January 12, 2015Great panini!