Food and Drink

By Newham.com / 30 July 2010

Eating out in Newham

There is a truly international choice of eating out in Newham, to reflect the area's multicultural influences, from sushi and award-winning Caribbean dining, to authentic Indian, Thai and Moroccan. And for a traditional English flavour, there is pie and mash, fish and chips and jellied eels.

Eating out in Newham

Dining out? Going for lunch? Let Newham.com guide you to some best bites.

Newham Food Awards 

Taking into account a number of factors, that included a mystery dining survey - where independent auditors have gone out to visit and assessed customer service, we have awarded a number of places in the borough. All places on the website including those that have received awards are compliant with environmental health legislation.

Best for lunch - Vijay's Chawalla
Best café - Container Café at the View Tube
Best for children - Nandos
Best for dinner - Circus Eats
Best pub food - King Eddie
People's choice award - your choice!

To vote for your favourite eatery in Newham email alice.van-sertima@newham.gov.uk, or write to Alice Van Sertima First floor west, Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London, E16 2QU by 31 August 2010. All nominations will be entered into a prize draw to win dinner for two at Circus Eats.

Aasai Dosa
5 Barking Road, London, E6 1PW
South Indian food - Dosa, Uppathum, Sambar meat and vegetarian.
- Disabled toilet
- 15 vegetarian choices

Bagel Factory
ExCeL London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
www.bagelfactory.co.uk
Discover the great light taste of American Style Bagels - low in fat, salt and cholesterol, yet high in energy-giving carbohydrates, bagels are America's best kept health secret!
- Disabled toilet

Café at Custom House Hotel
272-283 Victoria Dock Road London E16 3BY
www.customhouse-hotel.co.uk
Custom House hotel has a Chinese restaurant, a café bistro and a pub.
- Fairtrade stockist
- Has children meal options

Café Rae-Anne
30 The Broadway, London, E15 4QS
Meals, coffees and wonderful panninis in central Stratford.
- Fairtrade stockist
- Disabled toilet
- Has children meal options

Caribbean Flavours
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Gerry Raffles Square, Stratford, London E15 1BN
020 8279 1163
www.stratfordeast.com
Caribbean foods are sweet, spicy and bursting with flavour....use Mango, Lime, Ginger, Garlic, Chilli and Sweet Pepper for flavour and marinades....soften the heat with Coconut milk...use Breadfruit, Yam, Sweet Potato and Plantain to soak up all the delicious sauces.
- Disabled toilet
- Has children meal options

Caribbean Scene Family
Gerry Raffles Square, Stratford, London E15 1BG
0845 371 8000
www.caribbeanscene.co.uk
Whether you need a quick stop for lunch, a chilled out meal with friends, a personal oasis for time alone, or a takeaway munch, Caribbean Scene Family is the place. Bring your family and friends, team mates or work mates and spend some quality time with us.
- Has children meal options
- Four vegetarian options

Caribbean Scene Royale
ExCeL London Marina, 17 Western Gateway
Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1AQ
020 7511 2023
www.caribbeanscene.co.uk
reservations@caribbeanscene.co.uk
Caribbean Scene offer exquisite food, delicious cocktails, aromatic rums, great music, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere we refer to as Caribbean Chic.
- Disabled toilet
- Has children meal options

Chawalla
268 - 270 Green Street, London, E7 8LF
Vijay's Chawalla offers good value vegetarian food serving a range of South Indian, Gujarati and Punjabi food with much on offer for vegans. Many unusual dishes as well as the usual favourites such as masala dosa, onion uthappam and idli sambar.
- All vegetarian meals

China Palace
2 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1DR
020 7474 0808
www.chinapalaceexcel.com
China Palace is a beautiful restaurant, amazing setting and the food is lovely.

Chennai Dosa
353 High Street North, East Ham, London, E12 6PQ
020 8586 7729
www.chennaidosa.com
South Indian food is in its own class. Chennai Dosa made an attempt to recreate the magic of South Indian cuisine in London.

Circus Eats
Stratford Circus, Gerry Raffles Square, London, E15 1BX www.stratford-circus.com/cafe
Circus Eats is a new concept here at Stratford Circus focusing on good wholesome food made on the premises at affordable prices. We are now offering our regular menu along with a selection of daily specials with international flavours, from West African Jollof rice and fried plantain to Polish salted herring.
- Disabled toilet
- Has children meal options
- Two vegetarian meals

Container Cafe @ the View Tube
The Greenway by Pudding Mill Lane
www.theviewtube.co.uk/eat
Called the View Tube, this stunning cafe is made out of lime green recycled shipping containers. Perched on a hill overlooking the site of the London 2012 Olympics, it is a cafe, a look-out and a gallery space. It is also much more: a social enterprise, serving as a focal point for the arts, environmental classes, local artists as well as an education centre for the community.
- Disabled toilet

Crunch and Squeeze
ExCeL London, 2 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1DR
A variety of smoothies & juices along with premium salads and sandwiches.

Duncan's Pie and Mash Café
365 Green Street, London, E13 9AR
Fantastic pie and mash to eat in or take away. Always busy. Reasonably priced and excellent food. Staff are always friendly and have a laugh and a chat. Open 5 days a week. This is a great pie and mash shop.

Feast Café
29-35 West Ham Lane, London, E15
- Two vegetarian meals

Fine Burger Co
ExCeL One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
www.fineburger.co.uk
We are a small, independent, British company making a big difference to the world of fast food and we are on a mission to upgrade your burger We have made friends with local farmers and suppliers to ensure we are buying the best whether we serve it to you on a plate or in one of our 100% recyclable take-away boxes.
Everything on our menu is fresh, locally sourced and completely free from additives, preservatives, colourings and GM. Our milkshakes are made to order from the highest quality natural ingredients and the tempura batter for our home made onion rings is made fresh, daily on the premises."
- Fairtrade stockists
- One vegetarian meal

Fox at Stratford
108-110 The Grove, London, E15 1HR
www.foxbars.com
We have something for everybody, combining the enjoyment of a laid back lunch with the atmosphere of a late night bar. Day or night, you can be sure of a warm welcome, great food and a good time.
- Five vegetarian meals

Hyderabadi Spice
309 High Street North, East Ham, London, E12 6SL www.hyderabadispice.co.uk
At "Hyderabad Spice" we believe in maintaining the fame of the cuisine & delivering the authentic taste Which will leave its bench march on the hearts, mind & palates of every food lover.
- 15 vegetarian meals

Khana Khazana
249 Green Street, London, E7 8LJ
www.khanakhazana.com
Khana Khazana brings to you the most comprehensive guide for dining out when it comes to Indian cuisine.
- Seven vegetarian meals

King Eddie
47 Broadway, London, E15 4BQ
www.kingeddie.co.uk 
King Eddie's is a 19th century grade II listed pub set in the heart of Stratford in East London. With its low ceilings and open fires the pub has a country feel, and is a world away from the bustle of the town centre.
- Four vegetarian meals

Londek Café
They do a wide range of pastries and their sandwiches are great. Food is well cooked and prepared and a very friendly service.
198 The Grove, London

Muskaan
50 Romford Road, London, E15 4BZ
www.muskaanrestaurant.co.uk
Muskann is a beautiful restaurant. Food is outstanding and a very friendly service.
- Disabled toilet

Nakhon Thai
Waterfront Studios, 1 Dock Road, London, E16 1AH www.nakhonthai.co.uk
A Real Thai Experience in the Heart of Docklands. Come and enjoy our fresh, vibrant style - an oasis of canopied straw huts and beautiful artiacts that capture the exotic charm of Thailand. The oasis continues outside, where you can enjoy your al-fresco meal, in a palm tree surrounding, with fantastic views of the Thames Gateway and London ExCel.
- Disabled toilet
- Two vegetarian meals

Nandos
1a Romford Road, London, E7 9HA
www.nandos.co.uk
Choose your food and how spicy you want it. Whether you are eating in out restaurants with friends or family, having a boys/girls night out or getting a take-away, the very taste of our famous PERi-PERi-chicken and the warmth and pride with which we deliver it, are proof of our passion.
- Has children meal options
- 13 vegetarian meals

Pizza Express
Theatre Square, London, E15 1BN
www.pizzaexpress.com
Our aim is that every customer leaves PizzaExpress feeling that little bit happier and more relaxed than when they came in. We want every visit to be a great experience but mistakes do happen and we don't always get it right. Please let us know if your visit didn't come up to scratch so we can try to make it up to you.
- Disabled toilet
- 10 vegetarian meals

Priya Restaurant
209 High Street North, East Ham, London, E6 1JG
Excellent food, very friendly service. Great for a family day out.
- Disabled toilet
- 15 vegetarian meals

Spice Inn
22-28 Romford Road, London, E15 4BZ
Delicious food, excellent atmosphere and reliable service. Great to eat out with friends.
- 9 vegetarian meals

Suvai Chettinaad
207 High Street North, East Ham, London, E6 1JG
www.suvai.co.uk
Suvai Chettinaad is the end result of our search for an quality south Indian food in the United Kingdom. Our aim is to present the real taste of south Indian food as it is. Suvai Chettinaad is home away home for quality foods.

The Railway Tavern
131 Angel Lane, London, E15 1DB
www.the-railwaytavern.co.uk
The Railway Tavern is a beautiful old 1930's pub that has had many of its original features lovingly restored by it's new owner, who is passionate about reinstating old boozers to their former glory, hence the lack of TV's fruit machines and pool tables.
- Disabled toilet
- One vegetarian meal

Vasanta Bhavan
206 High Street North East Ham London E6 2JA www.thevasantabhavan.com
Take your taste buds to a new level with Vasanta Bhavan's favourites. It offers contemporary Indian and Chinese cuisine, reflective of a simple, yet refined approach to taste.
- All vegetarian meals

West Ham Bar
Boleyn Stadium, Green Street, London
www.whufc.com
Within the football stadium - drinks and hot meals are available.
- One vegetarian meal

Yi Ban
London Regatta Centre, Dockside Road, Royal Albert Dock London, E16 2QT
www.yi-ban.com
Yi-Ban is a cultural experience - a balance between outstanding traditional chinese cuisine and contemporary design. Our name is translated as 'First Class', and this is indeed what we offer, in terms of both food and service.

Yoe Bo Restaurant
Gerry Raffles Square, London, E15 1BG
A very oriental restaurant, amazing food and great atmosphere.
- Disabled toilet

Zero Sette
Unit R3, Warehouse K, 2 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1DR
www.zerosette.co.uk
Zero Sette is open for lunch and dinner, you can enjoy great food in the typical Italian style. Serving rustic and authentic food in a relaxed atmosphere - a great place to meet friends at any time of the day.

Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided is up to date and accurate we recommend that you contact the relevant places directly to confirm all details including opening times before visiting.

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