Top 20 Iconic Dishes in London, UK

#1

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Fish and Chips

A classic British staple of battered and deep-fried fish served with thick-cut chips and mushy peas.

#2

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Sunday Roast

A traditional meal of roasted meat, potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, vegetables, and gravy.

#3

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Pie and Mash

An East End classic consisting of a minced beef pie, mashed potatoes, and a green parsley sauce known as liquor.

#4

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Full English Breakfast

A hearty platter including fried eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast.

#5

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Chicken Tikka Masala

A creamy, spiced curry of roasted marinated chicken chunks in a tomato-based sauce, iconic to the UK's curry culture.

#6

🥩

Beef Wellington

A luxury dish featuring beef tenderloin wrapped in pâté, mushroom duxelles, and puff pastry, then baked.

#7

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Salt Beef Bagel

A Brick Lane specialty featuring thick-cut salt beef, spicy mustard, and pickles inside a chewy bagel.

#8

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Scotch Egg

A hard-boiled egg encased in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried until golden.

#9

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Jellied Eels

A historic East London dish of chopped eels boiled in a spiced stock that sets into a cold jelly.

#10

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Toad in the Hole

A comforting dish of British sausages baked into a large, fluffy Yorkshire pudding batter.

#11

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Steak and Kidney Pie

A traditional savory pie filled with diced beef and kidney in a rich gravy, encased in pastry.

#12

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Eton Mess

A quintessential English dessert made of crushed meringue, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries.

#13

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Bubble and Squeak

A traditional breakfast or side dish made from shallow-fried leftover vegetables, mainly potatoes and cabbage.

#14

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

A rich, moist sponge cake made with finely chopped dates, topped with a warm toffee sauce.

#15

🌭

Bangers and Mash

A simple and beloved meal consisting of grilled sausages served over creamy mashed potatoes with onion gravy.

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#16

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Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam

A fundamental part of afternoon tea, served with thick clotted cream and strawberry or raspberry jam.

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#17

🐑

Shepherd's Pie

A savory dish of minced lamb cooked with vegetables and topped with a crust of mashed potatoes.

#18

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Chelsea Bun

A sweet, spiraled yeast bun flavored with spice and currants, originally created in London's Chelsea district.

#19

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Coronation Chicken

A salad of cold chicken, raisins, and herbs in a creamy curry-flavored sauce, created for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.

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#20

🍦

Knickerbocker Glory

An extravagant, multi-layered ice cream sundae served with fruit, cream, and syrup in a tall glass.