veg in London! Urgent
Valentin Rottmann
Does anyone know places in London, where to
eat or to get good ( means natural rice, whole grain ...)
vegetarian food ??
I'll have a trip to London starting on Wednesday.
Thanks for your answers
Valli.
pet...@meena.cc.uregina.ca
- try "Let's Go" or some of the other guides. They are usually helpful.
- also - restaurants in the UK that are not strictly vegetarian will often
mark vegetarian items on their menu with a Green V
- even places like Pizza Hut do this.
- They also are alot more aware of such items as free range eggs - they are
everywhere.
- I wasn't in London long enough to find a good Whole Foods store, but some
of the supermarkets that I visited actually had a decent selection.
Hope this helps.
- Denise
Ross Clement
>Valli:
>- try "Let's Go" or some of the other guides. They are usually helpful.
>
>- also - restaurants in the UK that are not strictly vegetarian will often
> mark vegetarian items on their menu with a Green V
> - even places like Pizza Hut do this.
Although I'm only the dreaded "partially vegetarian", I usually eat veggie.
Usually there's at least something on the menu and the Indian restuarants
especially often make a point of advertising that they do both veggie and
non-veggie food. Around the middle of the city there are a number of
vegetarian cafes.
>- They also are alot more aware of such items as free range eggs - they are
>everywhere.
>
>- I wasn't in London long enough to find a good Whole Foods store, but some
> of the supermarkets that I visited actually had a decent selection.
I don't know too much about whole foods, but there's a chain of veggie
shops called "Holland and Barrett". There's one on Oxford Street, near
the Charing Cross Road/Oxford Street corner. Around the corner down
CC Road there's another, non H&B veggie shop. There's also a fairly
good one in my local (Forest Hill) shops, though that's not likely to
be of much interest to anyone.
As Denise said, a lot of the supermarkets have veggie food, but often it's
more along the line of processed foods. Linda McCartney's pies and
lasagna etc. Some even do home brand veggie stuff, and I've just discovered
that I can buy Quorn at Sainsbury's cheaper and in larger packs than I
can at Holland & Barrett. At least I can in East Dulwich. Last time
I looked, the Sainsbury's in Camden Town had a fair amount of stuff.
Hoping this is something vaguely approximating useful information,
Cheers,
Ross-c
Ian Horrocks
If you take the underground to Covent Garden and walk up Neal Street
you would be forgiven for thinking that most of London had gone veggie
(I wish!). There are numerous restaurants & shops in this area; I
particularly like Neals Yard (a small enclosed yard tucked away on the
left about 1/2 mile up Neal Street - it is signposted) where you will
find several veggie cafes/restaurants and a well stocked shop. If you
are there on a nice day you can buy food & sit out in the yard to eat. I
always enjoy The Neal's Yard Bakery where you can eat in or take away.
If you like Indian food check out Drummond Street (round the side of
Euston Station) where there are several Indian Vegetarian restaurants,
all very reasonably priced.
Enjoy
Ian
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Kerry Wilson - Sun UK - Watchmoor
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Hi Valli,
Hope you see this in time....
Here is an extensive of veggie restaurants in London.
London
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North London Vegetarian Restaurants:
Bibaqc, 2-4 Gillespie Road, Highbury, N5 1LN, (071) 704 0088
- Mainly vegan Indian food. Near Highbury tube station.
Diwana Bhel Poori House, 121 Drummond Street, NW1 2HL, (071) 387 5556
(2nd location in West London). Near Euston tube station.
- The food is good and cheap. Mostly South Indian (Madras area) dishes
but they also have Gujarati (north-west India) dishes. Open
noon-11:40pm.
Spices, 30 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0LU, (071) 254 0528
- Excellent South Indian vegetarian restaurant. I ate vegan and I went
with three flesh eaters who were all absolutely thrilled with the
food. No frills, but the service is spectacular. Dish of the day,
#2.75. Open noon-2:30pm & 6pm-midnight. Sun open noon-midnight.
Chutneys, 124 Drummond Street, NW1, (071) 388 0604
- Food mostly from the Gujarat region of India. Good vegan choices.
The lunchtime buffet is extremely good and cheap at #3.95 plus
drinks (if required). I think 'lunchtime' extends quite late into
the afternoon and the buffet is 'Eat as much as you like'. Open
Mon-Fri noon-2:45pm & 6pm-11:30pm. Near Euston station.
Indian Veg Bhel Poori House, 92-93 Chapel Market Angel, Islington,
N1 9EX, (071) 837-4607. Near Angel tube station.
- Quality Indian vegetarian food at rock-bottom prices. All-you-can-
eat for #2.95. Open noon-3pm & 6pm-11:30pm.
Milward's Restaurant, 97 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16,
(071) 254-1025
- Family restaurant specializing in continental cuisine. They aim to
be treated like a normal local bistro - the only difference is a
subtle lack of meat! Expect to pay #11.50 for a 3 course meal with
wine. Open Mon-Fri 6:30pm-11pm. Sat-Sun noon-11pm.
| The Raj, 18 Camden High St, London NW1, (071) 388 6663.
| - Indian. Fantastic buffet 12 noon till 3pm ( noon till 11.30pm
| weekends) Cost: a mere (pounds) 3.95, all you can eat. Beat that!
|
Sabras, 263 High Road, Willesden Green, NW10 2RX, (081) 459 0340
- Multi-award winning vegetarian Indian restaurant & take-away. An
extensive menu with something (surely!) for everyone. Prices very
reasonable. Open 12:30pm-3pm & 6pm-10pm. Closed Mon.
Surya, 59-61 Fortune Green Road, NW6 1DR, (071) 435 7486
- Authenthic Indian food including many specialties. Mindbendingly
delightful. Open 6pm-11pm. Also noon-2pm Fri-Sun. 3 course meal
around #11. Main course around #6.
The Jewish Vegetarian Society Dining Room, 853-5 Finchley Road,
Golders Green, NW11 8LX, (081) 455-0692. Near Golders Green tube
station.
- Small & friendly. Daily specials. Vegan dishes & Jewish favourites.
3 course meal #7.50. Open Sun-Thu 6pm-10pm. Also noon-3pm Sun.
Rani, Long Lane, N3
- Indian vegetarian restaurant
Suruchi, Theberton St, N1
- Indian vegetarian restaurant
Ravi Shankar Restaurant, 2 locations:
133-135 Drummond Street, NW1, (071) 388 6458. Near Euston station.
422 St. John Street, Islington EC1, (071) 833 5849. Near Angel
tube station.
- Reasonably good. Open Mon-Sun noon-11pm.
South London Vegetarian Restaurants:
Veganomics, 314 Lewisham Road, SE13 7PA, (081) 852 7978. Near
Lewisham tube station.
- Vegan. Great selection of high quality vegan foods. Uses organic
produce whenever possible. Serve organic additive free alcoholic
drinks. They regularily cater for parties including weddings.
The wholefood shop next door sells take-aways. Original Victorian
shop-fittings. Restaurant is gas-lit. Open Thu-Sat from 7pm. Book
ahead Fri,Sat.
Cordon Vert, 136 Merton Road, Wimbledon, SW19 1EH, (081) 543 9174
Near Wimbledon tube station.
- Veggie-bistro - pasta, rich stews, curries, nut roasts, Indonesian
dishes & sauces. Unique & interesting starters & puddings. Cosy
deco-kitch interior. Menu changes daily. At least 2 vegan options.
Daily special #5.30. Open Tue-Thu noon-10pm, Fri-Sat noon-11pm,
Sun noon-3pm.
Health Place Cafe, 17 Strutton Ground, SW1, (071) 233 1701
- Home made food & organic vines & beers. Linked to health-food shop.
Open 9am-9pm Mon-Fri, but Mon-Tue 5pm-9pm women only. #16 for 2
people including wine.
Wilkins, 61 Marsham Street, SW1P 3DP, (071) 222 4038
- Popular lunch spot. Summer outdoor seating. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-
5:30pm.
Windmill, 486 Fulham Road, SW6 5NH, (071) 385 1570. Near Fulham
Broadway tube station.
- Very friendly. Candle-light evenings. Fires in winter. Daily menu
includes a vegan choice. Open noon-11pm.
Kastoori, Upper Tooting Rd, SW17
- Indian vegetarian restaurant
East London Vegetarian Restaurants:
Cherry Orchard, 241-245 Globe Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0JD,
(081) 980 6678. Near Bethnal Green tube station.
- Vegetarian & vegan food from a variety of traditions and cooking
styles (French, Italian, Middle Eastern, Indian). Fast counter
service at lunch time. Candle-lit table service in the evenings.
Attractive & secluded garden in the summer. Open Tue-Fri noon-3pm
& 6:30pm-10:30pm, Sat noon-10:30pm. Closed Christmas to New Years.
Book ahead.
Thai Garden, in Bethnal Green. Near Bethnal Green tube station.
- The only vegetarian Thai restaurant in the UK.
Cranks, several locations:
Unit 31, The Circle, Broadgate, EC2
13-15 Leadenhall Market, EC3
5 Cowcross Street, Smithfield, EC1
43 Leather Lane, EC1
- "Since the early sixties Cranks has pioneered the boom in wholefood
vegetarian cooking and continues to use only the best wholefood
ingredients. The wholemeal flour from which the breads, biscuits,
pastries, and cakes are freshly baked each day, is stone ground and
organically grown, as are many of the grains, seeds, and pulses.
Honey, molasses, and raw sugars are used for sweeteners, and all
eggs are free-range. All fresh fruit and vegetables are carefully
selected and whenever possible these are organically grown. We are
committed to using these ingredients with integrity to produce high
quality wholefood that is both natural and delicious. Cranks
restaurants and take-aways are built using natural materials and
hand-crafted objects which complement our food and make Cranks a
refreshing oasis in this busy world." Cranks are the UK Vegetarian
Society's first corporate members.
| East West Gourmet Restaurant, 188 Old Street, EC1 (tube: Old Street)
| - Almost completely vegan. Open 7days/wk, 11-11.
|
West London Vegetarian Restaurants:
Country Life, 18 Heddon Street, W1R 7LE, (071) 434 2922
- Vegan buffet. Run by the Seventh Day Adventist church. Approximate
prices #3.25-#4.50. Children eat half price. Also run cooking
courses, stress seminars, 5 day stop smoking plans, etc. Open Mon-
Thur 11:30am-2:30pm, Fri 11:30am-2pm.
Country Life, 123 Regent Street, (071) 434 2922
- Vegan. 7th Day Adventist restaurant.
Yours Naturally, The London Ecology Centre, 45 Shelton Street, Covent
Garden, WC2E 9MJ, (071) 497 0079. Near Covent Garden tube station.
- Very vegan. Meal for less than #5. Lots of snacks, salads, and
savouries, most under #2. Blackboard menu changes daily. Serve
organic beer. Live music on weekends. Take-away service. Open Mon-
Sat 10am-9pm.
Blah Blah Blah, 78 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, (081) 746 1337.
Near Shepherds Bush tube station.
- 50's style vegetarian cafe. Serves capuccino and 3-course meals on
purple floral tablecloths. The lights are old 50's sputniks from a
movie studio. A jukebox plays 50's & 60's hits. Great food but the
trifle is apparently "disgusting". Open Mon-Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 10am-
11pm.
Diwana Bhel Poori House, 50 Westbourne Grove, W2 5SH, (071) 387 5556
(2nd location in North London)
- The food is good and cheap. Mostly South Indian (Madras area) dishes
but they also have Gujarati (North-West India) dishes. Open Tue-Sun
noon-11pm.
Food For Thought, 31 Neal Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9PK,
(071) 836 0239. Near Covent Garden tube station.
- Small cheerful restaurant. Has a quick self-service counter for
take-aways. Imaginative & interesting main courses & salads. Menu
keeps changing. 3 courses for about #5. Summer open Mon-Fri 8:30am-
8pm, Sat noon-8pm. Winter open Mon-Sat noon-8pm.
Govinda's, 9-10 Soho Street, (071) 437 3662
- Hare Krishna vegetarian restaurant.
Greenhouse, 16 Chenies Street, WC1E 7EX, (071) 637 8038. Not far from
Euston Square tube station, but another station is probably closer.
- Informal friendly wholefood vegetarian restaurant with counter
service. Very popular at lunchtime and early evenings. Candle lit in
the evenings. Wide range of vegetarian dishes. Vegan dishes may be
limited. (Some say the choices are poor but OK). Everything prepared
daily using organic (where possible) and wholefood ingredients. Main
course #3.15. Open Tue-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 1pm-8:30pm, Mon 10am-6pm.
Mandeer, 21 Hanway Place (off Tottenham Court Road), W1P 9DG,
(071) 323 0660 or (071) 580 3470. Near Tottenham Court Road tube
station.
- One of the most renowned vegetarian/Indian restaurants with an
exclusive and romantic atmosphere in the evenings. The owners are
lifelong vegetarians and have been carefully and consistently
serving authentic excellent food for over 25 years. The array of
dishes is impressive and vegan dishes are included in the menu. Try
a business lunch, a take-away, or a relaxed evening meal. Open Mon-
Sat noon-3pm & 6pm-10:30pm. Reservations advised.
Seasons, Harcourt Street, W1, (071) 402 5925. Near Edgware Road tube
station.
- NOW CLOSED??? CAN SOMEONE PLEASE VERIFY THIS?
- Recently opened vegetarian restaurant. Provide quality food made
from the best & healthiest ingedients. Clean, pleasant, trendy.
Soup #1.20, main meal #3.20-#3.55, sweets #1.20-#1.50. Open Mon-Sun
8am-10pm.
Shan, 200-202 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8JL, (071) 240 3348. Near
Leicester Square tube station.
- Authentic (Indian) Gujarati vegetarian restaurant using fresh ground
spices and vegetable products from Uganda, Kenya, etc. Daily menu
changes. Big big menu. "Probably the most economical & good value
restaurant in the UK". People with special dietary needs welcome.
B&B available. Open Mon-Sat noon-10pm. Booking advised.
The Gate, 51 Queen Caroline St., Hammersmith, W6 9QL, (081) 748 6932.
Near Hammersmith tube station.
- Set in the studio of artist Sir Frank Brangwyn. The restaurant is
large, airy, and full of large plants. Exhibitions of colourful
paintings and Mexican wall rugs. The Indo-Iraqi chef offers
Eastern, Middle Eastern, and international cuisine. Located upstairs
in a house. Very relaxed atmosphere. Live music Fri & Sat nights.
Poetry on the last Wed of every month. Dining in the courtyard in
the summer. Open Mon-Sat noon-11:30pm.
ZZZ's Cafe, 238 Gray's Inn Road, WC1, (071) 278 5391
- Busy lunchtime cafe on border of West End & City. Good variety of
salads. Menu changes daily, always includes vegan choices. Self
service, sandwiches prepared while you wait. Gets crowded at
lunchtime. For best selection of food, arrive before 1pm! Eat well
for #2.50-#4.50. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm.
Cranks, several locations:
8 Marshall Street, W1V 1LP, (071) 437 9431
11 The Market, Covent Garden, WC2E 8RB
9-11 Tottenham Cr Road, W1
17-19 Great Newport Street, WC2
8 Adelaide Street, WC2
23 Barrett Street, W1
- See description in the East London section.
| Byblos Restaurant, 262 Kensington Hish Street, W8. (071) 603 4422
| - 10% discount to Vegan Society (GB) members.
|
Vegetarian Accomodations:
Barrow House, 45 Barrow Road, Streatham Common, SW16 5PE,
(081) 677 1925
- Luxurious quiet non-smoking accommodation for visitors to London.
15 minutes by train from Victoria station. Wholefood B&B.
Mrs Poynter's, 102 Arthur Road, Wimbledon Park, SW19 7DT,
(081) 946-0902
- Pleasant family house. Very close to tube station. 2 rooms, with
basins & kettles, shared bathroom. 3 course breakfeasts. Every
effort is made to comply with visitors' needs. Vegans catered for.
Two large family dogs in residence. Children & dogs welcome. Book
ahead. B&B #14. During Wimbledon, #20.
Kerry.
Kerry....@uk.Sun.Com
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