Chaat(Bangladeshi)Chaat is a quaint cafe that specialises in affordable Bangladeshi cuisine.
36 Redchurch Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E2 7DP
Green Papaya(Vietnamese)Sample authentic Vietnamese delicacies, all reasonably priced and brimming with exotic flavours, at Green Papaya on Mare Street, Hackney.
191 Mare Street,
Hackney,
London,
E8 3QE
Hanoi Cafe(Vietnamese)Delectable Vietnamese food on Kingsland Road.
98 Kingsland Road,
London,
E2 8DP
Hubbub(British)This symbol of East London regeneration offers exceptional fare in the Isle of Dogs, rarely exceeding a tenner.
269 Westferry Road,
Isle of Dogs,
E14 3RS
Lahore Kebab House(Indian)Lahore Kebab House is a no-frills restaurant that puts all its energy into cooking great Pakistani cuisine.
2 Umberston Street,
London,
E1 1PY
Le Bouchon Breton(French)The set menu changes almost daily at Le Bouchon Breton, but the happy hour is consistent 4pm-7pm every day, beers £2.50 and cocktails £5.
Old Spitalfields Market,
8 Horner Square,
Spitalfields,
London,
E1 6AA
LMNT(Modern European)Innovative cuisine at this eccentric Egyptian themed venue in Dalston with mains under £10.
316 Queensbridge Road,
Dalston,
London,
E8 3NH
Maida(Indian)With main courses starting from £5, Mai'da is an inexpensive experience in Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine.
148-150 Bethnal Green Road,
Bethnal Green,
London,
E2 6DG
Meraz offers an imaginative menu that fuses Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistan which they like to call “Bharthian” cuisine.
56 Hanbury Street,
Brick Lane,
London,
E1 5JL
Mien Tay(Vietnamese)More exceptional Vietnamese cuisine in Shoreditch with a BYO policy and no corkage charge.
122 Kingsland Road,
Shoreditch,
London,
E2 8DP
Namo(Vietnamese)Namo offers an affordable menu of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, prepared solely by Miss Linh Vu.
178 Victoria Park Road,
London,
E9 7HD
Needoo(Indian)A popular restaurant for Punjabi dishes, mains range from £6 (small) to £11 (large). Definite value for money.
87 New Road,
Whitechapel,
London,
E1 1HH
Olives and Figs(Turkish)The low prices and traditional Turkish dishes at Olives and Figs will keep diners of East London coming back for more, especially when the most expensive dish is just £9.50.
14 Artillery Passage,
Spitalfields,
London,
E1 7LJ
Open Kitchen Bar and Restaurant(British, Mediterranean)Staffed by catering students, Open Kitchen on Hoxton Street is a great place for a nice meal for those with a small budget.
40 Hoxton Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
N1 6LR
Rosas(Thai)Rosas serves contemporary Thai cuisine at affordable prices in Shoreditch. Mains averaging around £6.50.
12 Hanbury Street,
Spitalfields,
London,
E1 6QR
Sheba Restaurant(Bangladeshi, Indian)Choose from a wide range of popular Indian dishes at Sheba to eat in or takeaway by friendly staff.
136 Brick Lane,
Brick Lane,
London,
E1 6RU
Shepherdess Cafe(Cafe)For a hearty English fry up head to the smashing Shepherdess Cafe on City Road. Attracting a number of celebrities over the years means you could spot a celeb or two over your morning cuppa.
221 City Road,
London,
EC1V 1JN
StringRay Globe Cafe(Cafe, Pizzeria)Eat in or take-away options for a variety of affordable, traditional thin-crusts at the Stingray Globe.
109 Columbia Road,
Bethnal Green,
London,
E2 7RL
Tayyabs(Halal, Indian)With mains nicely priced and a consistently high standard of food served, Tayyabs is the perfect choice in Whitechapel.
83-89 Fieldgate Street,
Whitechapel,
London,
E1 1JU