When hunger strikes in Westfield Stratford City, there’s never a need to panic as you are truly spoiled for choice with over 90 restaurants, bakeries and cafes under one roof! Whether you’re craving a particular cuisine or you’re just on the lookout for a freshly baked snack to fuel your shopping spree – we’ve got you covered with the top foodie picks that we always turn to.
1. Master Bao
A newcomer to the Westfield Stratford City food scene, Master Bao will leave you spoiled for choice when it comes to Taiwanese street food classics. Fluffy bao buns, stunning fried check and mouthwatering noodle and rice bowls? What more could you want? It’s the perfect pit-stop after a long day of retail therapy, whether you’re after a quick bao snack or a fully-loaded meal!
2. Big Easy
When it comes to laid-back Bar.B.Q style home-cooking, big Texas flavours and fresh East Coast lobster, no one does it better than Big Easy. Plus, their famous slushy margaritas and piña coladas are a reason to visit in and of themselves! Sip on slushy cocktails out on their terrace and enjoy live music every day!
3. Fuwa Fuwa
If you have your eye on viral food trends, you might have seen those cute, cloud-like Japanese souffle pancakes popping up on your social feeds. Well, FuwaFuwa is the place to go to put the food trend to the test! FuwaFuwa means “fluffy” in Japanese, or “light and airy” or “soft” depending on your translation – all of which are excellent descriptors for the delicious souffle pancakes they serve here.
4. Brick Lane Bagel Co.
This food-to-go spot was founded by a father-son duo, and is totally inspired by their love of the famous bakeries of Brick Lane. Sometimes, you just want a bagel for lunch, and you shouldn’t have to go without that taste of Brick Lane! Here you can enjoy signatures like Irish salt beef brisket, oak-smoked salmon and so much more.
5. Brim Burgers
Feel like you could smash a smashburger? Head straight to Brim. For the moderately hungry, the standard 4oz patty will definitely satiate. But say you’ve ascended into the “but I’m starving” territory – the 8oz is probably a more serious option. If you’d class yourself as “utterly ravenous” then go on, indulge in the 12oz whopper. And for the real maniacs out there, the aptly named Brim Maniac is a mega 20oz!
6. Mrs Chew’s Chinese Kitchen
You can find authentic Chinese flavours at Mrs Chew’s Chinese Kitchen, from dim sum to wok-fried classics. Whether you’re a Kung Pao fan or a ride or die for Sweet & Sour Chicken, you’ll find all your favourites here. Plus, the roast meats combo is seriously stellar!
7. Ong Ong Buns
This unique Asian bakery brings together flavours from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, and the UK, in a delicious array of filled milk bread buns both sweet and savoury. Snack on the likes of classic char sui pork buns, Indonesian style chicken curry buns and Shokupan pizza. Or if you’re after a sweet treat, why not tuck into pandan and coconut cake or a custard and coconut bun?
8. Rosa’s Thai
Craving a pad thai? Rosa’s Thai has your back. This unfussy restaurant has recreated the vibe of a buzzy Bangkok café and is the perfect spot to rest your legs and tuck into some terrific thai cuisine. The only thing left to ask yourself is rice or noodles?
9. Thunderbird Fried Chicken
Get your hands on award-winning chicken wings at Thunderbird Fried Chicken with their signature Chipuffalo Wings. Yes, these famous wings were voted as the best buffalo wings in London at WingFest – a serious claim to fame. But if you’re not a wings person, never fear! Get in on the action with the classic Thunderbun burger or opt for Strips n’ dips! Plus, if you’re dining with veggie or vegan pals, there are options for them to enjoy too.
10. Snowflake Gelato
Even with the unpredictable British weather, nothing says summer like treating yourself to some gelato, and Snowflake Gelato is some of the best! From their creamy gelatos to their fresh, fruity sorbettos their artisanal approach uses 100% natural ingredients and seasonal produce. And lactose-free/gluten-free folk, rejoice – there are delicious options for you too!