A Ballad To The Salad, London

A Ballad To The Salad

Fresh salad from Chop'd – Chop'd

This week we're focusing on the healthy, so pull up a chair and let us entertain you with a few well-dressed salads in London. This leafy journey is going to take you beyond your garden variety greens — you'd better believe we're about to get fresh!

Souli 5 reviews Marylebone  17 George Street, London  Salad, Sandwiches “The salads are fresh and I must say their quinoa salad is the most amazing and unexpected thing I tried during the tour. Why unexpected? Because I don't like quinoa and yet with the lemon, the mint, the cashews... I loved the salad.”  Alexandre C., London

Candid Café 45 reviews Angel  3 Torrens Street, London  Coffee & Tea Shops, Greek Restaurants, Mediterranean Restaurants “I had the tamari salmon with rice and salad and mint tea. I was surprised to find the salmon had its skin on! The salmon skin was crunchy while the meat was tender and juicy. The salad was fresh and light.”  Irene L., London

Maoz 87 reviews Soho  43 Old Compton Street, London  Takeaway & Fast Food, Vegetarian Restaurants “There are few places to get a meal that's tasty, quick, and healthy. Maoz, surprisingly, ticks all those boxes... The salads are all beautifully arranged in neat piles, and include the rarer options like roast cauliflower.”  Stacy H., London

Ottolenghi 176 reviews Islington  287 Upper Street, London  Mediterranean Restaurants, Modern European Restaurants “Fantastic deli style food — some of the most delicious salads in town. I had a mix of different things (highlight being the aubergine) and it was all good. Casual vibe, communal tables... I recommend you visit!”  Paul A., London

Pilpel 42 reviews Aldgate  38 Brushfield Street, London  Vegetarian Restaurants, Falafel, Vegan Restaurants “The salad is very fresh and the variety is wonderful — it includes things like chopped herbs, chickpeas, houmous, as well as the usual. I have this at least twice a week and never bore of the flavour.”  Cais M., London

Weird Is Wonderful: London's Quirky Cafes

Weird Is Wonderful: London's Quirky Cafes

Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium – Viktoriya K

London is known for many things — its amazing views, vibrant nightlife and, most recently, its quirky cafes! From board games and grilled cheese to cats and cahoots, this week we uncover the more unusual spots to grab a drink and a bite in London town. Weird is wonderful!

Draughts 18 reviews Haggerston  337 Acton Mews, London  Cafes “This is a fabulous place to take kids on a weekend. They have literally hundreds of board games and 'games gurus' to help explain the rules of whichever game you choose... It's a great looking place under a railway arch, and the staff are super friendly.”  Helena S., London

Cereal Killer Cafe 47 reviews Brick Lane  139 Brick Lane, London  Breakfast & Brunch “Couldn't have a better name because what I ate was really a sugar-infused heart attack in a bowl! ... It's cool, it's quirky, it's colourful, and fun! The cereal cocktails are interestingly put together... I still think the concept is great.”  Díana B., London

Melt Room 9 reviews Soho  26 Noel Street, London  Cafes “Melt Room didn't disappoint... We had the lamb grilled cheese... with all the beautiful flavours it was hard not to recognise the one with delicious and soft lamb. The lamb and the cheese and the mustard, gosh, I wished it never ended!”  Aurélie C., London

Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium 37 reviews Brick Lane  152-154 Bethnal Green Road, London  Cafes “The spot for you if your London accommodation is tragically pet free! ... 12 adorable cats, including the delightful Wookie, await within this small shop near Brick Lane... The coffee and food is good, but let's face it, you're going there for the cats!”  Philip R., London

Cahoots Bar 18 reviews Soho  13 Kingly Court Soho, London  Bars “Cahoots is a great experience. Walking past the 'To the Trains' sign was the first piece of the 1940s theme. It really looks like you are entering an old tube station... They've even recreated a tube carriage inside, with booth seating for groups.”  Katie H., London