East London Food & Culture

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Bella Vita Leytonstone
Food & Drink

La Bella Vita, Leytonstone – the area’s ‘best-value £15 set menu’?

Filling and flawlessly executed for the price point, this is un underrated gem

Karak Chaii
Food & Drink

Top tip at Karak Chaii, Leyton? The tasty Karachi Bun Kebab

This slow-cooked mutton patty with spicy marsala omelette and green chutney is a hit

Tazgi Leytonstone
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Two to try on Leytonstone High Road: Tazgi and Defne

These Indian and Turkish cafes respectively are unpretentious but flavourful

Vela Vietnamese
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Vela Vietnamese review: ‘what a life-affirming dish pho is’

The former Aquila has morphed into a Vietnamese canteen – we roadtest its signature dish

Pitta Maria
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Pitta Maria – review: Leytonstone’s best £6 gyro?

This unassauming Greek cafe delivers delicious – and incredible value – pitta wraps

Swirl E10 wine bar
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Swirl E10 to open in Leyton Midland

Tilbury Road’s latest arrival is a natural wine and small plates bar

Cowley Arms
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The story of a Leytonstoner boozer, from Cowley Arms to Eastern Spoon

The fascinating history behind the new Indian restaurant on the high street

Loop Leyton
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Loop, Leyton – review. Plus Partisan at Arch Deli, and Halloween

Francis Road’s Loop hosts Diarmuid Goodwin – and more weekend highlights

Food & Drink

3 to revisit: The Collab’s new roasts, The Northcote’s pizza & Sho Foo Doh

Three classic local venues in E11, E17 and E7 – and what to order if you revisit

Out Of The Woods
Food & Drink

Out Of The Woods, Leytonstone: the best lasagne I can remember?

Plus three more must-try warming dishes for a post-Hollow Ponds feed