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Brick Lane is an historic street located in the heart of the East End of London.
It is famous for its curry restaurants.
There are loads of restaurants and with many of the menus and prices similar, it is good to get a recommendation before you go there. Also, many of the restaurants do not serve alcohol, so you can BYO.
Have a cheap dinner and then take a wander and soak up the atmosphere of this cultural part of London.
To be honest, after eating in Brick Lane a couple of times I am not in a hurry to go back....
We ate at City Spice
138 Brick Lane, London E1 6RU
020 7247 1012
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The inner East End is traditionally where a new immigrant community first sets up shop. It used to be a strong Jewish area, and the centre of the clothes industry in the UK. The tradition of tailoring has continued, and is now mostly in the hands of the Indian community. As each community arrived, they made their money and then moved out to the leafier suburbs of North London.
The lastest community to follow this process are the Bangledeshi's. Their arrival has also led to an explosion in the number of 'Indian' (strictly speaking the wrong term) around Brick lane.
It's really a case of strolling up and down to you find one that takes your fancy. Many of them are trying hard to get away from the sterotype of an 'Indian' restaurant in Britain and feature some cutting edge design features. Some also some very 'flash' websites which can give you a taster of the place. Leave a Comment
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Around the world, people laugh at the UK for its food. What they forget is that Britain had an Empire, and has reaped the rewards of that primarily through the introductions of those cultures to this country. This manifests itself most deliciously in cuisine, and none more so than that of the sub-continent.
Although not strictly Indian, the restaurants of Brick Lane provide the best. It is known - officially, now - as Bangla Town, for its large Bangladeshi population. The Bangladeshi meals that you will eat on Brick Lane are typical Indian fare, but there are so many of them, and almost all have good quality for not too much cost. Indian food is great in the UK - many of the dishes were actually coined here, by immigrants, so you could say that you will find better Indian food here than in India, just like the Mexican food in California is more typical than in Mexico. Let us not forget that the nation's favourite dish is not Fish and Chips, but Chicken Tikka Masala.
The one I used to frequent was the Standard Balti - I would come here at least once a week with my mate Tel. All the chicken dishes are good, but I totally recommend the Special Fried Rice - it is the best in London.
Also, most places here allow you to bring your own wine or beer, and will not charge you for opening or glasses. Leave a Comment Theme: IndianPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Brick Lane, E1Directions: East London. Get off at Aldgate East (Hammersmith &City/District lines) and walk down Brick Lane, which turns off Whitechapel Road.
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Not a restaurant but somewhere to buy a snack if you are in the area and don't fancy eating at one of the Brick Lane curry houses.
The East End of London was once a predominantly Jewish area with a thriving clothing industry based around Jewish tailors and seamstresses. The Jewish community moved to other areas of London as Asian people moved in to replace them.
Blooms, a very well-known Kosher restaurant, disappeared from Aldgate many years ago but there are still some small traces of Jewish life.
The Beigel Bake is an East End institution. They have great bread and, of course, bagels (or beigels). My favourite has to be the salt beef sandwiches though. I worked in Aldgate for many years and used to walk here in my lunch hour sometimes.
The bakery is open 24 hours a day so in the early hours you might bump into cab drivers or clubbers on their way home.
Salt beef sandwich. Beware the English mustard though as it is potent. It doesn't really burn your mouth but the fumes feel as if they are melting your sinuses. After experiencing this I can understand why mustard gas was used as a weapon! Leave a Comment Theme: BakeryPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: 159 Brick Lane, London E1 6SPPhone: +44 (0)20 7247 8933Directions: Brick Lane right at the far end near the junction with Bethnal Green Road.Website: www.london-eating.co.uk/2687.htm
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The area around Brick Lane has a large Bangladeshi community and is sometimes referred to as Banglatown. As a result, there are many restaurants selling Indian-style food in the area. A lot of people will describe the cuisine as Indian but Indian people I talk to disagree.
Whatever. The food is generally good and fairly cheap. Some restaurants are not licensed to sell alcohol but welcome you bringing your own. In this case just pop out of the restaurant to the nearest off-license or supermarket (there are several nearby) for some beer or wine.
I will not recommend any particular restaurant. There are many to choose from and quality fluctuates periodically. Virtually every restaurant will have in its window copies of newspaper and magazine reviews extolling the virtues of that particular place. Ask around and look for the places that seem to be busy. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Brick LaneDirections: Aldgate - nearest tube station Aldgate East.
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Brick Lane Area is a place where you can find many many restaurant from India & Bangladesh. Also there's some Super Markets which has any Indian food / spice / bread etc'...
The area around it became quite popular for living in the last few years and quite trendy.
Also there's some Jacl the Ripper stories that connected to some places near this area. Leave a Comment
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Nice place to discover genuine Indian food!
I liked lamb with spinach very much - it was tender, juicy and so delicious!!! Probably Indian desserts are not the best.... But the rest of their menu is great!
Friendly staff. Leave a Comment Theme: IndianPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: 134 Brick Lane, London E1 6 RUPhone: 020 7247 4210Directions: Le Taj is very close to Shoreditch tube station at the North end of Brick Lane (near Quaker and Buxton streets).
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This isn’t a tip about a particular restaurant, but about a whole street of them! If you’re looking for a curry at a good price and in a down-to-earth setting, Brick Lane is the place to come. Settled in the past by Jewish immigrants and more recently by the Bangladeshi community, it has become the place to go for cheap and cheerful, reasonably authentic curries. Most of the restaurants are family-run, and as the owners are often Muslim not all sell alcohol, but most will allow you to bring your own beer and conveniently there’s an off-licence halfway along the road.
Competition for business is fierce, and you are likely to be accosted by young men as you walk along the street who are employed by the restaurants to lure in passers-by. On a recent visit we were bribed by an offer of free beer (this was one of the licensed premises) and ended up having a very tasty meal in Chutneys (on the east side about two-thirds of the way along the street). Prices are low for London – you can eat well here for about £15 a head.
And if you want a different picture of Brick Lane before or after your visit, read the novel of the same name by Monica Ali!
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Anyone who thinks that fish and chips is our national dish needs to take a trip to Brick Lane on a Friday night! Whilst British food may be a bit of a non-starter, at least we have the Empire to thank for saving our stomachs.
There are so many great Indian restaurants to choose from - just follow your nose! Most are pretty cheap and cheerful - great for a night out after the pub. I particularly like the Standard. Fine dining it isn't, but you can get a tasy filling curry . If you carry on walking to the bottom of Brick Lane there are a couple of great all night Bagel bakeries - the last legacies of the areas Jewish ancestry. Great for a late night snack - join the queue of clubbers and cab drivers. Leave a Comment Theme: IndianPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Brick LaneDirections: Whitechapel or Aldgate East Tube.
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If you're looking for a huge selection of Indian, curry places - this is the place to go and find a fairly inexpensive meal. I also found a store selling 'beigels,' and the line went out the door. They're cheap and pretty tasty, although don't expect them to taste like the ones found in NYC! We also came across a man playing a mean piano.. Sunday is a great day to stroll down either after or before a stop at Spitalfields Market. Leave a Comment
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