Eat Your Way Around the World
Posted on: 23.04.2025
Imagine a world where you’re in Malaysia one moment and transported to Mexico the next. Not sure about you, but we quite like the sound of that…
We’re going to let you in on a little secret. We’ve discovered a way to be global explorers without ever leaving E1. Turns out all you need is an Ayrton and your lunch hour to travel the whole wide world. So, let out a couple of notches on your belt and ask yourself one simple question: where do I fancy lunch today?
America
Freshly frosted cupcakes, bacon and blueberry pancakes, and deep dish pizza bubbling in the pan – the Founding Fathers would be proud of the Lane’s appetite for America’s finest.
| Eat the Damn Cake | Detroit Pizza | Hummingbird Bakery | The Breakfast Club |
Spain
Say ‘hola’ to some of Spain’s most iconic dishes, where the tempting aromas of saffron-tinged paella will instantly transport you to the land of sunshine, siestas and oranges.
| Barcelona Tapas |
Argentina
With a host of accolades and some celebrity endorsement, you know that these are Argentina’s most prime cuts, cooked to perfection every time.
Taiwan
Ditch the nuggets and McFlurry for some Taiwanese fried chicken and bubble tea. This chicken is special – it’s fried two ways for the optimum crunch – and it’s perfectly paired with the nation’s favourite milky tea. (And you can get both on Middlesex Street just saying.)
| Ji The Chicken Shop | Ja Bee | Jen Tea |
India
From Bombay thalis and the street food of Kolkata to elevated versions of your favourite classic curries, Petticoat Lane has a glut of Indian eateries on offer for every taste.
| 1947 | Tifinbox | Mumbai Square | Kati Roll Co. |
Japan
Are we feeling fresh sushi, a brothy bowl of noodles, or perhaps some gyoza? Honestly, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to what Japanese grub takes our fancy on any given day.
| So Restaurant | Gourmet Sushi | Marugame Udon | Yuzu |
Vietnam
The pho, bun cha and banh mi served in our ends won’t just take you to Vietnam – they’ll take you to flavour heaven. These dishes are all about balancing the five tastes and they manage it every time.
China
It would take 69 hours to drive across China. But save yourself the petrol – you can walk between all our Chinese restaurants in under 10 minutes. Whether you’re feeling an unctuous hotpot from the Northeast or a bold mouthful of Sichuan spice, you can get it all down here.
| YeYe Noodles and Dumplings | My Old Place | Noodle & Beer | Chew Fun | Pao Men |
Italy
You know, Italy isn’t all pizza and lasagne? Yes, we have some bangin’ spots for those here too, but we’ve also got regional delicacies like Sicilian arancini, Apulian burrata and Sorrentine calamari on the menu. From fine dining to rustic and hearty, it’s all on offer here.
| La Paizzetta | Canto Corvino | La Tagliata | Pizza Union | Fazenda |
Thailand
There’s some supreme Pad Thai being stir-fried down the Lane. But let’s not be closed-minded here – we owe green and red curries, chicken satay, drunken noodles and more to Thailand, so get yourself down for a fresh taste of the tropics.
| Mudmee Thai | Satay Street |
Great Britain
Is there anything better than treating yourself to some Friday fish ‘n’ chips? We don’t think so, and nor does our local chippy.
| Happy Days |
Middle East
Take a flavour-trip to the Middle East with some plant-first dining. Think rich earthy flavours with a sprinkling of za’atar and a drizzle of tahini that’ll leave you inspired to buy a hispi cabbage.
| Ottolenghi | Bubala |
Malaysia
We *highly* recommend you take a visit to Malaysia with some of their finest street food being whipped up on Artillery Lane. Classic national dishes like roti canai and murtabak will have you booking a flight before you’ve put down your spoon.
| Roti King |
Turkey
Heading to Turkey for some 5-star grub like freshly grilled gozleme and homemade salads? Save yourself the trip. You can get authentic Turkish dishes cooked up before your very eyes down the Lane.
| Rose’s Kitchen |
Scandinavia
Ditch IKEA for some real Scandi goods. Cooked up from traditional family recipes, there’s everything from cinnamon rolls to mashed potato hot dogs for a tranquil ‘mys’ moment.
| Dauns |
Korea
Bibimbap is an iconic Korean rice bowl topped with meat, veg, spicy gochujang sauce and even a fried egg. It’s shaken off its history as a humble meal of leftovers to become a vibrant and varied bowl of nutritious nosh that you can cop on Middlesex Street.
| Bibimbap2Go |
Europe
Feast like a medieval European monarch with seasonal modern menus, perfectly executed. From Spanish chorizo to British rhubarb cake, get the whole continent covered in three courses.
| Crispin |