 Just because the meal at your chosen restaurant won't break your bank balance does not mean that the food is terrible! Just because you are not dining in one of London's most expensive places does not mean you won't impress! There are some great feast-filled bargains to be had and dining out doesn't have to be an expensive affair. Rosalie Garrett gets her bargain hat on and uncovers the deals to be had!
Instinctively Indian
Indian food will always remain a popular choice in the city and there are some great deals to savour. 'Anglo Asian Tandoori' based in Stoke Newington has been established for 32 years. The restaurant serves fine Indian dishes and at 15.00 per person for an average meal the price is highly desirable too! The restaurant 'Haweli', is another dining gem, as Clerkenwell's Indian jewel there is a great menu, a good selection of wines and friendly staff to keep you entertained.
A Mexican Medley
If Mexican tickles your tastebuds then get down to 'Billy Joes.' This 'Tex-Mex' restaurant offers traditional Mexican food, including steaks and burgers. The restaurant is good for parties with a zany 'jail house' interior making it fun, affordable and friendly and great for larger parties. Alternatively try 'Iguacu' on Fulham Road, this innovative yet relaxed restaurant offers a unique blend of Mediterranean and Pacific Rim cuisine combined with a friendly and attentive service again at a very agreeable price.
Thai Heaven
Still as popular as it ever was, you simply can't go wrong with mouth watering Thai cuisine. Restaurant 'Ayudhya' based in Kingston-upon-Thames presents a balanced representation of Thai food, in a simply enchanting ambience and offers a range of great dishes at some amazingly generous prices. Restaurant 'Café de Maya' is another diamond find, serving both Thai and Malaysian cuisine. The all-female service at this establishment adds a charming style and the menu is updated regularly to keep customers coming back for more. Lastly 'Chiang Mai' restaurant, located in the heart of Soho, provides an endless array of dishes, spices and seasonings drawn from different regions of Thailand again at prices to tantalise!
The Generous Italian
'Café Montpeliano' is another purse-hugger. This Italian establishment oozes luscious salads, pastas, platters and sandwiches and a solid wine list creating a bargain-hunters feast! 'Caprini' is another mouth-watering Italian bargain. Established since 1946, this family run restaurant has a friendly atmosphere, good service and great food at even greater prices. 'Friends' is another fine Italian find. Situated in trend -filled Chelsea, the restaurant is highly sociable, specialising in a great choice of pizzas among other delicious dishes and a huge buffet to tease.
A Veggi-bite
Vegetarian eateries are less prevalent in London, but if you know where to go you can get great veggie food at very affordable prices! The 'Coffee Gallery' in the west, provides fresh sandwiches made to order and a good selection of main courses, herbal cakes and teas. 'Food for Thought' is a very trendy eatery, which offers daily changing, innovative dishes served by the young and trendy at appetising prices.
Cheerfully Chinese
Eat-as-much-as-you-like Chinese restaurants are scattered throughout the city, offering a gorge-filled occasion for all. One such restaurant includes 'Paper Tiger', which has been established for over 30 years situated in the heart of South Kensington. Serving a hot buffet by day and by night for a staggering 4.50 eat as much as you like and catering for 50 people at a time, the restaurant is continually full, due to its great food and great prices.
There are so many bargains to choose from and for this article again, I only have been able to select a mere handful. There are numerous cuisines to go and savour at very affordable prices from every country and continent. You can devour sumptuous French cuisine and wine at 'Le Café Des Amis Du Vin', get a truly hearty Polish meal at 'Daquise' or socialise over tapas at 'Don Fernando' which serves delectable dishes drawn from diverse Spanish regions. Whatever your taste you can undoubtedly find a restaurant to suit your palette and your wallet, so go and feast on a great meal at a very tasty price!
By Rosalie Garrett
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