Tag Archives: CHEAP EATS

Best Cheap Eats of 2019

Posted on 2019-12-24 by tikichris

Cheap and cheerful … and delicious! (Yet) another in my Best of 2019 series … this one’s a cost effective look at some tasty and cheap eats to consider while foraging through London. By ‘cheap eats’ I mean a quality … Continue reading →

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Stick & Bowl | Lucky 13

Posted on 2019-02-26 by tikichris

Stick & Bowl is a sliver of a restaurant set on the Kensington Gardens end of Kensington High Street for convenient eats during shopping expeditions, a meal after a walk in the park, or for a quick bite pre or post a show at Royal Albert Hall it can’t be beat. But there’s no need to drum up an excuse to visit this classic Chinese food takeaway. Continue reading →

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Bosphorus Kebabs | Lucky 13  

Posted on 2019-02-06 by tikichris

  When I first moved to London I lived in South Ken and passed by Bosphorus pretty regularly. The place always seemed to be doing a brisk business. When I inevitably dropped in to have a taste for myself I realised why so many folks flocked there so often. Prices were nice, portions were nicer and quality of meat and sauces were topnotch.    Continue reading →

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Icco Goodge Street | Lucky 13  

Posted on 2019-01-25 by tikichris

Does Icco do Best pizza in London? Not by my standards, but it’s not far off! I would say Icco probably serves the best priced pizza in London at a consistently high standard. Continue reading →

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Best of the Best of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-12 by tikichris

Another year, another roundup of what made it exceptional! I’m back to share one more post in my Best of 2018 series with an index of the categories and links to all the posts. Continue reading →

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Best Cheap Eats of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-09 by tikichris

Feeling the pinch? I am too. But I’m pleased to report that delicious and filling (and sometimes even rather healthy) cheap eats were still in abundant supply this year. Continue reading →

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Best of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-01 by tikichris

As 2018 draws to an end, I would like to share its highlights with a year-end roundup of the best food, drink, and travel related treats that I came across over the past 12 months. Continue reading →

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Best of the Best of 2017

Posted on 2017-12-21 by tikichris

I hope the year was as fun and delicious for you as it was for me, and I look forward to sharing more amazing experiences with you in 2018. Continue reading →

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Best London Cheap Eats of 2017

Posted on 2017-12-18 by tikichris

Is it possible to grab a bite in London for five quid or less that’s still tasty and filling? Yep – especially in my neck of the woods. Continue reading →

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Best of 2017

Posted on 2017-12-16 by tikichris

As the end of 2017 draws to a close, I’d like to take a moment to highlight the best food, drink, and travel related treats that I came across in London and around the world over these past 12 months. Continue reading →

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Best of the Best of 2016

Posted on 2016-12-16 by tikichris

I hope you enjoyed reading my Best of 2016 series and that the posts may assist you in having more fun, saving more money and making more of your time than you would have otherwise. Continue reading →

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Best of 2016

Posted on 2016-12-15 by tikichris

The year is now coming to a close. How was it for you? My mind’s still reeling trying to figure out that question for myself. To say the least, 2016 was intense, with plenty of ups and downs. Allow me a chance to look at some of the ups in a little more detail and to celebrate the year by highlighting some of my favourite food, drink and travel experiences. Continue reading →

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Best Cheap Eats in London of 2015

Posted on 2015-12-23 by tikichris

A good (or even mediocre) meal for £5 or under is becoming less and less likely these days – but it still can be found. Here’s a look at five of London’s tastiest cheap eats priced at or less than a fi Continue reading →

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Best of 2015

Posted on 2015-12-18 by tikichris

Lines deliciously blurred throughout 2015 and made categorising the Best of 2015 a fun but challenging task. Continue reading →

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2014 – Best of the Best

Posted on 2014-12-27 by tikichris

Going back over of the best sights, bites and more from the past 12 months was a fun and fruitful exercise in counting my blessings and strive for more. I hope my series of Best of 2014 lists may assist you in making the most of your time in the months to come. Cheers for reading tikichris in 2014! Continue reading →

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Best Cheap Eats in London – 2014

Posted on 2014-12-15 by tikichris

Yes, it is still possible to enjoy a halfway decent meal in London for under a fiver. Here’s a list of a few of what I reckon are the best of the cheap eats in town. Continue reading →

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Best London Pizza – 2013

Posted on 2013-12-28 by tikichris

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Best Cheap Eats in London – 2013

Posted on 2013-12-27 by tikichris

To say I ate and drank well this year does not begin to describe how delectable 2013 was for me. Both in London and beyond, I had the pleasure of experiencing some of the best meals outside the home I’ve ever eaten. Here’s a list of some excellent London eateries where I’ve found it possible to enjoy a satisfying meal for £5 or less. Keep an eye out for more posts over the coming days listings my favourite London restaurants and pizza places as well as the ten best restaurants I visited outside of London this year. Continue reading →

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Yo! Sushi Soho – 97p per Plate – Today Only (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-03-15 by tikichris

Yo! Sushi Soho – 97p per Plate – Today Only Londonist, March 15, 2012 at 8:30 am To celebrate the opening of the very first Yo! Sushi restaurant on Poland Street way back in 1997, the popular sushi chain will … Continue reading →