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Stay in the know with the best of London’s food scene.From exciting new restaurant openings and insider industry updates to can’t-miss events and exclusive offers just for subscribers -this newsletter is your go-to guide for eating your way through the city.

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Welcome to a newsletter dedicated to sharing the best food spots worth your time. From cult-favourite burger joints to exciting international brands landing in London, this is where great food gets the spotlight it deserves. Building on the Rated Food social media platforms, the newsletter highlights the restaurants, cafés and food brands shaping London’s ever-evolving food scene. Through the platform, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the industry’s most recognisable names,...

When London heats up, nothing hits quite like a mountain of finely shaved ice, sweet toppings and cold, creamy indulgence. From authentic Korean bingsu to modern oat-milk snow ice, here are four standout spots keeping the city cool this week. 🍓 Cake & Bingsoo (New Malden) The closest London gets to Seoul-style bingsu, Cake & Bingsoo is a cult favourite for a reason. Expect ultra-fine milk snow, generous toppings and classic flavours like strawberry, mango and matcha. It’s rich, indulgent and...

A matcha latte and an iced matcha drink.

London foodies, this is the best £1 you'll spend in London right now. Until 5 June, Kohmi Cafe in Adam’s Court is serving a selection of drinks for just £1 each, with a limit of two drinks per person. Choose from: ☕ Coffee 🍵 Matcha 🍂 Hojicha 🍫 Iced Chocolate 🥛 Condensed Milk Latte Whether you’re after a morning caffeine fix, an afternoon matcha moment, or a sweet iced treat, it’s hard to argue with £1 drinks in the heart of the City. 📍 Kohmi Cafe, Adam’s Court, London EC2N 1DX Rated food x

Stratford’s dining scene just got a serious upgrade. Chilli Padi- the Malaysian restaurant known in the North East for its rich rendang, smoky satay and comforting noodle dishes has opened its first London site at Stratford Cross, directly opposite the London Stadium. The new site opens officially on 6 June, but savvy diners can get in early during a soft launch running from 22 May to 5 June, with 50% off food*. Expect fragrant curries, wok-fried kueh teow served in a sleek new space inspired...

London Food Deals This Week 🍜✨ From Grogu matcha lattes to half-price Korean corndogs, London is going all out with themed pop-ups and opening deals this May. Here’s what’s worth adding to your calendar: 🌌 Grogu Café Pop-Up Lands in Shoreditch Star Wars fans, this one’s for you. A limited-edition Grogu-themed café has arrived in Shoreditch for one weekend only, bringing immersive décor, themed desserts, exclusive merch and plenty of Baby Yoda photo ops. Expect: - Matcha lattes inspired by...

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It’s officially British Pie Week and whether you’re devoted to golden shortcrust, flaky puff perfection or a mountain of buttery mash, London is serving up something truly special. Here’s where to get your fix. Take On The £20 Pie Week Challenge at Pieminister This year, Pieminister isn’t playing around. From 2nd–8th March, brave pie lovers can tackle the legendary Mothership Pie — any sharer pie loaded with: DOUBLE mash DOUBLE minty mushy peas DOUBLE Cheddar cheese DOUBLE crispy onions...

A chalkboard sign reads "fish & chips open".

There was a time when Friday night meant one thing: paper-wrapped chips, salt, vinegar and the walk home.For generations, the chippy has been ritual. Friday nights wrapped in paper. Salt shaken with muscle memory. Vinegar splashed without measuring. Curry sauce, pickled onions, gherkins- small choices that felt personal, almost ceremonial. For many older Londoners, the local chippy isn’t a treat; it’s a fixture. A rhythm. Something reliable in an unreliable world. But today, that ritual is...

Red lanterns illuminate a traditional temple at night.

From lion dances in the West End to street food feasts in Greenwich, the capital is welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse with its most vibrant Lunar New Year programme yet and many events are completely FREE. Here’s your curated guide to the can’t-miss celebrations across the city: 🎉 The Brunswick Centre 📍 Opposite Russell Square Tube Station 🗓 Wednesday 18 February | 4:30pm – 7:00pm 🎟 FREE Expect high-impact performances and unforgettable spectacle, including: • Four authentic lion dancers •...

Chinese New year

🧧 New Year’s Nibbles & Lunar Delights - Your 2026 Festive Food Guide 🎉 Hey food friends, Get those chopsticks ready and your taste buds on standby! Chinese New Year a.k.a. Lunar New Year arrives on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse (an energetic, bold year by tradition). To help you feast like it’s meant to be, here’s your curated rundown of festive eats and themed treats from some of London’s most delicious spots. Ready? Let’s eat! 🥟🥢 ⸻ 🐉 Din Tai Fung – Din...

Dim Sum Duck has quietly built a loyal following in King’s Cross, the kind earned through consistently good dim sum, comforting Cantonese dishes, and duck that people are willing to queue for. If it’s already on your regular rotation, there’s something new to know. The team behind Dim Sum Duck has expanded with a second, larger site at 186 Pentonville Road, just one street away from the original restaurant. It’s an evolution rather than a reinvention: the same focus on freshly made dumplings...