food
From quick on the go bites to nice dinner options, here are a few food recommendations and student favourites to help navigate the overwhelming quantity of options central has. If these don't take your fancy there will certainly be somewhere within a 10 minute walk that would!
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brunel sandwich shop
Brunel's is right on KCL's strand campus and is extremely popular with KCL students for a lunchtime bite. A proper deli sandwich shop.
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Loads of different ingredients and options
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There are three outdoor tables but this is really more of a takeaway focused place
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Open from 7am-4pm, closed on weekends
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Their most popular item on the menu is the Italian Job, priced at £7.50 but there are other options priced lower, i.e. £4/5
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Nearest station = Temple
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eat tokyo
A Japanese owned restaurant chain, Eat Tokyo. With 8 different locations spanning across London, pictured is their Covent Garden branch.
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Offers a vast menu of authentic Japanese cuisine.
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More of a casual/informal dining experience - great for both lunch and dinner.
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Pricing is extremely reasonable
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Nearest station = Covent Garden
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bancone
Voted as one of London's best Italians, Bancone serves an array of delicious, freshly made pasta. They have 3 locations all in Central, pictured is their Covent Garden branch.
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A slightly more fancy dinner spot, ambient lighting and a very pleasant atmosphere.
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The pricing for a restaurant such as this is pretty standard, plates average at about £13
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Usually quite busy, reservations are recommended!!
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Nearest stations = Charing Cross, Leicester Square and Covent Garden
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seoul bakery
A wholesome family owned, independent eatery serving authentic Korean food for extremely reasonable prices!
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Often have to queue in peak hours, this however serves as a great indicator of its quality!
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No reservations, only walk-ins
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Super small restaurant, seats approx 15 people
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Fast service
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Plates average at £8 - 6 gyozas cost only £3!!!
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Nearest station = Tottenham Court Road
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seven dials market
Seven dials is a tasty food hall located in Covent Garden. Hosting 20 unique food venders and 2 bars, this venue provides a variety of food options for one to choose from!
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Plenty of different cuisines to choose from
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Some of the traders offer lunch deals but prices do tend to vary.
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Is mainly walk-ins but can book tables in Bar Nana
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Nearest station = Tottenham Court Road