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Cheap Eats in Shoreditch

Discover handpicked cheap eats in Shoreditch, London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

7 restaurants

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HOKO

Hong Kong / Cantonese · £ · Shoreditch

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Hong Kong Pork Chop Rice with Egg

Described as one of the most "diabolically effective" plates of food in London, this "ugly delicious mound" is highlighted by a "ginger-forward marvel of a black bean sauce."

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Beigel Bake

Bakery · £ · Shoreditch

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Salt Beef Bagel

The legendary staple featuring a colossal salt beef filling, an obscene amount of pickles, and strong mustard.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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Butchies

Fried Chicken · £ · Shoreditch

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The Original

The ultimate benchmark buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, kept simple with garlic aioli and house pickles.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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Graam Bangla

Bangladeshi · £ · Shoreditch

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Bhortha

Critics suggest starting your meal with these 'preparations of aubergine, potatoes and other vegetables, rolled into balls' before moving to heartier dishes.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Taikula Fried Chicken

Taiwanese Fried Chicken · £ · Shoreditch

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Taiwanese Fried Chicken Nuggets

Repeatedly praised for being huge, juicy inside, and properly crisp outside, with several reviews calling them the standout order.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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Bad Manners

Mexican · £ · Shoreditch

72Signal

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Sausage, Egg & Cheese Burrito

Regarded as 'London’s best burrito,' this mainstay features a 'thick, fresh flour tortilla' seared to a crisp, containing a 'great, joyous mush' of house-made pork sausage, velvety omelette, and tater tots.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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Franco's Take Away

Italian Cafe · £ · Shoreditch

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Light Coverage

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Full English Breakfast

The standout dish drawing local acclaim for its wholesome satisfaction.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

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