Walthamstow and Leyton's food scenes are thriving with restaurants doing everything from haggis toasties and Korean wings to stone-baked pizzas and vegan curry kits.
Arch Rivals
Where: 361 Winchelsea Rd, London E7 0AQ
In a nutshell: Local bodega doing everything from natural wines to meals
What's on the takeaway menu: You can roam the world with everything from tom yum gazpacho to jackfruit rendang and tuna tostadas.
Follow them for the latest info: @archrivals_e7
How to order: On their website (for collection)
Deeney's
Where: 360 High Rd Leyton, London E10 6QE
In a nutshell: Scottish-inspired street food
What's on the takeaway menu: Head over here if you're after breakfast rolls, haggis toasties and a range of burgers along with beer and very good Bloody Marys for weekend brunches.
Follow them for the latest info: @deeneys.
How to order: On their website (for collection) or on Deliveroo.
Eat17
Where: 28-30 Orford Rd, Walthamstow, London E17 9NJ
In a nutshell: Grocer and restaurant that’s all about local suppliers
What's on the takeaway menu: There’s a cracking looking Sunday roast at the weekends along with burgers and Korean wings during the week. The delivery menu is particularly good on veggie/vegan options and everything’s well labelled for potential allergens - so useful if you’re on a restricted diet.
Follow them for the latest info: @eat17stores.
How to order: On Deliveroo.
The Fat Bubble
Where: 109 Northbank Rd, Walthamstow, London E17 4JY
In a nutshell: Greek street food
What's on the takeaway menu: They have Greek round pitas - all of which come with sriracha fries, plus proper Greek salads. The fresh tzatziki is super garlicky - aiding social distancing.
Follow them for the latest info: @fatbubble_ldn.
How to order: On Deliveroo.
Leytonstone Tavern
Where: 119 Harrow Rd, Leytonstone, London E11 3PX
In a nutshell: Neighbourhood pub, run by locals
What's on the takeaway menu: This popular pub is serving up good looking burgers and cauli tacos, with croquetas and tater tots on the side. We really want their cheetos-fried chicken burger.
Follow them for the latest info: @leytonstonetavern
How to order: On their website.
Mora
Where: 487 High Rd Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London E11 4PG
In a nutshell: Quality Italian dishes from a team with loads of restaurant experience under their belt.
What's on the takeaway menu: Mora have everything from antipasti to fresh pasta and mains like fregola with langoustines, prawns, mussels, cherry tomatoes and saffron. They also do negroni kits.
Follow them for the latest info: @mora_restaurant.
How to order: On their website (Tues - Sunday, collection only)
Papie's Munchies
Where: 24 Browning Rd, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AR
In a nutshell: Sourdough pizza takeaways
What's on the takeaway menu: This popular Leytonstone pizza business popped up first during lockdown. With ex-Crate Brewery chefs in the kitchen we hear their parmigiana pizza in particular is to die for.
Follow them for the latest info: @papismunchies.leytonstone
How to order: Order online.
Papino Street Food
Where: 100 Hoe St, Walthamstow, London E17 4QS
In a nutshell: Sourdough pizza meets baps
What's on the takeaway menu: With fried pizza balls and arancini as snacks, mains include a porchetta roll and Gladiator with ground sausage and buffalo mozzarella which are particularly popular.
Follow them for the latest info: @papinoitalianstreetfood.
How to order: On Deliveroo and Uber Eats.
Polly Wedderburn Food and Emily Eats
Where: Across London but local is E17, E10, and E5
In a nutshell: Two local caterers have joined forces for lockdown drop-off food
What's on the takeaway menu: This local duo are aiming for ‘comforting dishes’ and you might find Conchita Pibil pulled pork or parcels of cod with caponata on the menu. They also do BBQ boxes with everything from kebabs to sides and wine included.
Follow them for the latest info: @whambamfrangipan.
How to order: On their website.
Rhythm Kitchen
Where: 257 Hoe St, Walthamstow, London E17 9PT
In a nutshell: Modern Caribbean food
What's on the takeaway menu: Chef Delroy ‘The Jerkfather’ Dixon’s Walthamstow outpost is all about the ‘cue but there are also saltfish fritters, curry goat and vegan ‘ragga’ stew on offer.
Follow them for the latest info: @rhythmkitchenuk.
How to order: On their website.
Shedletsky's
Where: 26 Tyndall Road, London, E10 6QH
In a nutshell: Kimchi-crafters and meal-makers
What's on the takeaway menu: Shedletsky's have three-course meals for two available on Fri/Sat - a menu might feature a range of Oslo Court classics as starters and a chicken or celeriac schnitzel for mains. There are usually ideas for what to do with the leftovers too.
Follow them for the latest info: @shedletskys_foods.
How to order: On their website.
Shellybelly's
In a nutshell: Drum-cooked jerk chicken and more
What's on the takeaway menu: Proper jerk chicken and more made in a repurposed shipping container in Walthamstow. You may have caught them at Kerb or at last year's Jam On Rye. The jerk in question comes with sides of rice and peas, jerk wings and Caribbean-style mac 'n' cheese.
Follow them for the latest info: @shellybellysUK.
How to order: Pre-order for weekend delivery on their website.
Singburi
Where: 593 High Rd Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London E11 4PA
In a nutshell: Top Thai with a regularly-changing specials board
What's on the takeaway menu: You might find Nam Prik Maquen from cookbook author Kay Plunkett Hogge, clams stir-fried with sweet basil and chili or a larb with tartare of Paul Ainsworth beef fillet, maquen spice, Clarence Court yolk and lotus crisps on chef Sirichai Kularbwong's menu. It's all going to be great.
Follow them for the latest info: @singburi_e11.
How to order: Collection-only - call 0208 281 4801
Photo: Clarges
Sodo Pizza
Where: 21 Hatherley Mews, Walthamstow, London E17 4QP
In a nutshell: Seasonal sourdough pizzas and natural wine
What's on the takeaway menu: It's nice and simple - seven pizzas including the marvellously named Jon Bon Chovy with tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, olives, capers, chilli and fresh parsley.
Follow them for the latest info: @sodopizzalondon.
How to order: On their website for collection or Uber Eats.
SpiceBox
Where: 58 Hoe St, Walthamstow, London E17 4PG
In a nutshell: Plant-based curry house
What's on the takeaway menu: Grace Regan's takeaway menu has bhajis and samosas plus vegan mains like jackfruit jalfrezi, chick’n tikka masala along with organic naans.
Follow them for the latest info: @eatspicebox.
How to order: On Deliveroo or they also ship out family curry night recipe boxes nationwide.
Walthamstow Dogs
In a nutshell: Gourmet street food hotdogs
What's on the takeaway menu: Order cook-at-home hotdog kits (sausages are from the East London Sausage Co) where you can choose from six pork Walthamstown bangers or three bangers and three spicy lamb sausages. The kit also contains soft white rolls, salsa and pickles.
Follow them for the latest info: @walthamstow_hot_dogs.
How to order: Email your order to walthamstowhotdogs@gmail.com.
Yard Sale
Where: 15 Hoe St, Walthamstow, London E17 4SD
In a nutshell: Stone-baked pizzas with local ingredients
What's on the takeaway menu: We’re big fans of their TSB pizza - Tender stem broccoli with parmesan, pine nuts, garlic & olive oil and they have a strong vegan range of options too. Desserts are ice-cream sandwiches courtesy of Happy Endings.
Follow them for the latest info: @yardsalepizza.
How to order: On their website.
Zaxx
Where: 161 Francis Road, London, E10 6NT
In a nutshell: Korean-inspired street food
What's on the takeaway menu: This Korean diner opened up just before the lockdown, but their food is perfect for delivery - choose from a selection of bibimbap bowls, Korean fried chicken, all manner of kimchi and furikake seaweed fries.
Follow them for the latest info: @zaxx.food.
How to order: On Deliveroo
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North: Islington, Highbury, Stoke Newington | King's Cross, Camden & Clerkenwell
South: Borough, London Bridge, Bermondsey | Clapham, Brixton | Peckham, Camberwell, Dulwich
East: Hackney | Shoreditch and Spitalfields | Walthamstow and Leyton
West: Chelsea, Kensington & Belgravia | White City and Notting Hill
Central: Central London restaurant deliveries
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