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I called London my home for 11 years and I never run out of new tastes to try, food markets to explore and restaurants to eat in. This Quirky Restaurants London guide is only a small taste of the incredible food in London, but it sure packs a punch! Cross a few of these restaurants off your list on your next trip to London, and you’ll thank me later! Special thanks to my darling George Marcou – a dear friend and an avid foodie for the idea contribution!

Quirky Restaurants London – Chotto Matte – Soho

A fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine that provides a true culinary experience. The quirkiness comes in the form of the live cooking theatrics in the center of the restaurant. The quality and authenticness of the ingredients are impressive and the taste payoff is totally worth the experience. The star of Chocco Matte is most definitely fish, although vegan and meat dishes are very much available and plentiful! The experience is pretty unique – the waiters will help you create your bespoke order and will then organize the order of the dishes to be served.

Your order will arrive according to Chocco Matte’s philosophy: Eating colder, light-flavored dishes first, graduating to hotter, fuller flavors and ending the meal with sushi. ​Yum!

Location: 11-13 Frith Street, London W1D 4RB

Smokestak – Shoreditch

Hello, carnivore heaven!! If you are looking for some serious meat dishes, this quirky restaurant is the one for you! Smokestak is an incredibly stylish rustic barbecue joint with a bar and terrace. The menu is exploding with delicious dishes (and gluten-free options) like the fennel sausage, incredible bone marrow, and the signature boneless BBQ rib! Smokestak obviously specializes in smoky, slow-cooked meats, and the result is evident, in fantastic dishes like the beef brisket.

Bonus points for the great beer and cocktails and the polite staff! The restaurant is often packed, so making a reservation is adviced!

Location: 35 Sclater St, Shoreditch, London E1 6LB, United Kingdom

Quirky Restaurants London – Senor Ceviche, Carnaby Street

A quirky London restaurant that is all about fresh and healthy food with a Peruvian twist. From street food snacks and super fresh ceviches to fiery Peruvian barbecue and healthy super salads, you will adore Senor Ceviche. Furthermore, the Pachamanca Pork Ribs, fresh zingy ceviches, and tangy tiraditos are the perfect balance of healthy and indulgent, the way eating should be.

Location: Kingly Court, Carnaby, London W1B 5PW

Kiln – Soho

Thai food fit for kings! This incredibly quirky restaurant takes its name from its cooking method. The chefs cook in small clay kilns full of charcoal with a wok on top. If you are seated at the bar, you’ll get a first-class seat of the chefs at work!

The food is…outstanding! Incredible hake, monkfish, and red mullet, and the star of Kiln, glass noodles with pork belly and brown crab meat. Simply out of this world! Kiln is a marvelous, vibrant place and by Soho standards, it’s also reasonably priced. The taste payout is well worth the price tag, for Thai and Asian food lovers alike!

Location: 58 Brewer St, London W1F 9TL. Tip: They only take bookings for tables of four or more. So if you’re a two or a three you should get there early.

Quirky Restaurants London – Balthazar, Covent Garden

Breakfast? Lunch? Brunch? Afternoon tea? Well there you have it, welcome to Balthazar London! In the heart of Covent Garden, Balthazar is open all day, seven days a week, and offering great French bistro food, good wine, and outstanding service it is all about. Baked Whiskey lovers; you will be glad to find a selection of bottles from more than 15 states alongside classic cocktails that can be enjoyed pre-dinner or even late into the evening.

The quirkiness? Well, the all-new New York tea special of course! This American inspired tea is worthy of numerous Instagram snaps! Savories featuring classic New York ingredients such as a pastrami bun with egg, pickle, and mustard make you feel like you are back in New York! The signature baked cheesecake and the crowd-pleasing Cookies and Cream Tart close the deal in this beautiful spin on an afternoon tea.

Location: 4-6 Russell St, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5HZ, United Kingdom

BAO – Soho

Bao celebrates and elevates Taiwanese Food to a whole new level. Located in the heart of Soho, this quirky London restaurant draws inspiration from the Streetfood markets and Xiao Chi Houses in Taiwan. Here, you will find a selection of BAOs and unique takes on Xiao Chi.

How is it quirky you ask? Well, there’s a pig blood cake for the adventurous and a vast selection of dreamy non-alcoholic drinks, using foams, gradients, and Asian ingredients. The restaurant takes its name from its specialty;’ Bao Buns – delicious steamed buns of soft bread stuffed with pork belly, prawn or other ingredients and vegetables. Yum!

Location: 53 Lexington St, Soho, London W1F 9AS, United Kingdom

Fishers Fish and Chips – Chelsey

A taste of the world-famous fish and chips must be ticked off every visit! Fish and chips is a London classic and can be found practically everywhere. This doesn’t mean it will taste the same everywhere though. The fish and chips at the Fishers in Chelsey are to die for – succulent fish, crispy fries, mushy pies and creamy homemade tartare. Add a pint of beer, and there you have it; heaven! I lived in Chelsey for my last 6 years in London, and the Fishers became a regular spot for me. Highly recommended!

Location: Fishers, 19 Fulham High Street, SW6 3JH.

Jolly Butchers – Stoke Newington

Are you even in London, if you aren’t spending your Sunday in a pub devouring an English roast? The almighty Sunday roast is without a doubt the epitome of English cuisine and one of my favorite meals ever! Even now, leaving back in Cyprus, I cook a Sunday Roast every single week. Again, every pub worth its money serves a Sunday Roast. But after 11 years of living in London, I’ve had my share of stale, unseasoned, overcooked roasts to tell you, they don’t all taste as they should.

What is a roast dinner you ask?

The Sunday roast is a traditional British main meal that is typically served on Sunday, consisting of roasted meat, roast potato, and accompaniments such as Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, seasonal vegetables, and gravy sauce.

The Jolly Butchers offer one of the best roast dinners in London – period. Particularly famous for their generous servings of good quantity of meat, larger than life Yorkshires puddings, seasonal vegetables, and a gravy sauce to die for. The vegetarian nut roast is pretty special, as well as the leak and cheese wellington veggie roast- my veggie and vegan friends often rave about it! The meat menu offers choices of beef or pork (no chicken or turkey options here), and they are all available in kids’ portions too. Just gorgeous. If you choose ONE thing to eat in London, make sure it is an English Roast!

Location: 204 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 7HU

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Some Facts About Veganism in Jordan

Simply put, the concept of veganism is not particularly understood in Jordan. They understand vegetarians yes, but not vegans.

In addition, Jordanians definitely love their meat.

But actually, the local cuisine is based on vegetables, pulses, and beans and as a result, it’s easy to stick to a vegan and vegetarian lifestyle.

In Amman, there are also restaurants that specifically offer vegan food and desserts.

P.s If your trip falls into the Ramadan (fasting period) some restaurants will have different working hours. Therefore, please make sure you read the article linked above.

Can you find vegan food in Jordan?

Food in Jordan is plentiful, colorful, and delicious, and many of the local delicacies are vegan and vegetarian by nature.

We had no problem steering clear of meat, even though I also suffer from IBS and lactose intolerance.

I did have some trouble in certain areas of Jordan, and I am in the process of writing an article about traveling with food allergies!

So without further ado, here is Vegan Jordan! A guide to delicious veggie and vegan food you can find in almost every restaurant in Jordan.

This also comes with recommendations about where to eat in Amman, the capital of Jordan.

1. Traditional Jordanian Food – Vegan Jordan

The most traditional type of food in Jordan is called Meze.

Similar to Greek and Cypriot style meze, the Jordanian version is packed with salads, dips, and homemade bread.

This, of course, makes it an excellent meal choice for vegetarians and vegans.

2. Dips – Jordanian Meze                                               

• Hummus – Ridiculously delicious and naturally vegan, Hummus consists of Chickpeas, lemon, and olive oil. Hummus is a billion-dollar business in Jordan, and they absolutely excel at it.
• Baba Ghanoush – A dip of roasted aubergine, chili, onion, and tomatoes.
• Muttabal – A dish that’s Similar to Baba Ghanoush but with fewer ingredients. Muttabal is made of Aubergine, tahini, and lemon.
• Tahini with parsley – aka heaven to your tastebuds! (Allergy Note: Tahini is made with sesame seeds)
• Galayat Bandura – A spicy tomato dip with pine nuts.
• Cheese Fatayer –Delicious little boats of bread filled with melted cheese and baked in the oven. ( Vegetarian, not vegan)
• Labneh –A type of strained, thick yogurt, similar to Greek Yogurt. Allergy Note: Contains Lactose.

3. Bread – Jordanian Meze

• Jordanian flatbread – The most common local type of bread! it is typically found in every restaurant and household and served with every meze
• Pitta Bread (khubz) – Khubz is served warm and delicious, and tastes the same as Cypriot Pitta Bread.
• Shrak – A Jordanian Flatbread baked by the Bedouins in Jordan.

4. Salads – Jordanian Meze

Salads are plentiful and packed with fresh veggies and exciting tastes. Just a few of those are:

• Arabic salad – finely diced tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and parsley
• Fattoush – A salad similar to the Arabic salad but with added radish and toasted pitta bread.
• Tabouleh – parsley, bulgur wheat, tomatoes, and onions.

5. Small bites and vegan Jordanian Appetizers

• Scrambled Eggs and potatoes. A vegetarian dish, not vegan.
• Vine leaves stuffed with rice and spices.
• Olives of all colors and sizes
• Falafel – fried balls made with chickpea, and spices. Falafels are a staple in Jordan and are out of this world delicious. They are eaten as part of a meze, as the main dish, or in a falafel Sandwich with salad and dip of your choosing (usually hummus). They are easy and quick to make and an extremely cheap dish. A large falafel sandwich can cost you as little as 1 Euro!

Vegan Jordan Restaurants in Amman – For Vegans and Vegetarians

Amman is the capital of Jordan and a city that offers the biggest variety of vegan food in Jordan.

From delicious desserts to dairy-free kinds of milk, and vegan curries, there are options out there that are worth a try!

As a result, I am including a list of other restaurants in Amman that I know you’ll enjoy trying.

Note: The restaurants below are not all strictly vegan. Their menus are simply such, that also cater to vegan needs and tastes.

Restaurants serving Vegan Food:

6. Bourj Al Hamam

Visit here if you want excellent Lebanese cuisine! Great grilled fish options for pescatarians and various vegan options too.

Address:   Hotel Intercontinental Jordan | Islamic College Street, Amman 11180, Jordan+962 6 464 1361

7. Nasim Restaurant

Nasim – Nasim is a restaurant that offers all the traditions of Jordanian cuisine and strong authentic shisha.

After your meal, enjoy shisha and a drink on their lovely terrace.

Address: Beirut Street 6 | Fairmont Amman, Amman 11183, Jordan  +962 6 510 6031

8. Primal Restaurant

Primal – A fantastic restaurant dedicated to cooking up delicious vegan and paleo food.

Expect to find dishes like risottos, curries, and eggplant Caprese – all paleo, vegan and Gluten-Free.

You should also save room to try the delicious desserts!

Dig into the apple pie with coconut cream and vegan chocolate tart. Or finish off with coffee with dairy-free milk.

The fact that this is one of the very few non-smoking establishments in Jordan deserves a mention too!

Address: XV3M+CM Amman, Jordan, +962 7 8870 0111

9. Mighty Burgers

Mighty Burgers – Meat and vegan burgers alike – and delicious! Please make sure you specify no cheese in your vegan burger.

Address: XV43+RF Amman, Jordan, +962 7 9838 3990

Restaurants serving Vegan Desserts

10, Four Winters Desserts

Four winters – This is a fantastic place to go for ice cream! At Four Winters, you will find only two vegan ice cream flavors!

however, both the coconut and dark chocolate taste fabulous delicious!

Address  4 Omar bin Ekremah Street Abdoun Amman، Amman, Jordan, +962 7 8521 4444,

11. Halal’s Treats.

At Halal’s you will find excellent vegan desserts for that sweet craving.

For instance, they are pretty famous for their carrot cake here, but the cookies and vegan cakes are also worth a try. Tip: good for small groups as it only offers 21 seats.

Address: Hasan Al-Barqawi St., Amman, Jordan, +962 6 592 5465

I hope you have enjoyed this Vegan Jordan article, and sincerely hope you have the most incredible time in a country that will forever hold a piece of my heart!

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