1. Rude ’N’ Boomin
Why go: Over-stuffed sandwiches on soft sub rolls—think jerk jackfruit with slaw or a towering ve-BLT.
Where: 50 Rothschild Street, SE17 1LP
2. Plants of Roselyn
Why go: Tropical Thai comfort food; don’t miss the tamarind tofu and mango sticky rice.
Where: 20 Melior Street, SE1 2TH
3. Beza Ethio
Why go: Injera platters loaded with lentil stews, greens and addictive spice blends; gluten-free friendly.
Where: 100 Walworth Road, SE17 1FH
4. mallow London
Why go: Borough Market’s first fully plant-based restaurant; brunch bao buns and seasonal sharing plates.
Where: 1 Cathedral Street, SE1 9DE
5. kin + deum
Why go: Light, nourishing Thai dishes—try the green curry with young coconut and the signature riceberry bowls.
Where: 2 Crucifix Lane, SE1 3JW
6. Kinder Kitchen SE1
Why go: All-day café for tofu shakshuka, almond croissants and specialty coffee.
Where: 140 Tower Bridge Road, SE1 4AL
7. Addis Vegan
Why go: Homestyle Ethiopian cooking; the misir wot (spiced red-lentil stew) is a must.
Where: 121 Abbey Street, SE1 5UB
8. Champor Champor
Why go: Malaysian-Thai fusion with vegan tasting menus; candlelit and cosy for date night.
Where: 62–64 Weston Street, SE1 3QJ
9. All That Falafel
Why go: Crispy falafel wraps and salad boxes perfect for a quick lunch; three kiosks across SE1.
Where: Main stall at 103 Borough High Street, SE1 9SF
10. Tokoton Ramen
Why go: Silky vegan miso ramen plus plant-based karaage and gyoza; finish with sake.
Where: 166 Tower Bridge Road, SE1 4AL
