Guide to the best restaurants for takeaway in South London

Guide to the best restaurants for takeaway in South London

Sometimes you crave that one dish you can't get enough of, but you don't fancy leaving the snug cosiness of your warm house. Fear not; some of the best restaurants in the city also offer delivery, meaning you can enjoy your favourite Indian takeaway or a steaming bowl of tonkotsu without having to step foot outside. From Clapham and Tooting to Peckham and Brixton, here's a round-up of the top places offering takeaway in South London. Get tapping and tuck in.

  1. The best takeaway in South London
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      Hannah Step into Japan at home
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      Motu Indian Kitchen A play on the British love for the Indian takeaway
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      Mr Bao Bao buns from Peckham
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      Tonkotsu Ramen to your door
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      Black Bear Burger Juicy burgers and signature pilsner
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      Pizza Pilgrims In crust we trust
    7. 7
      Kricket Enjoy the famous Keralan chicken at home
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      La Chingada The taste of Mexico
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      Gujarati Rasoi Veggie and vegan Indian fare
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      Kin + Deum Thai on the tastebuds
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      Fish Wings & Tings Fish, Wings & Takeaway Tings
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      Koi Ramen Bar Slurp-worthy noodles
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      Sorella Italian at home
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      Babur Gourmet Indian fare
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      Meatliquor Meatliquor to your door
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      Dosa n Chutney South Indian pancakes
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      Kamome Real Japanese flavours
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      Panas Gurkha Discover flavours from Nepal
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      Brockley's Rock Chip shop for everyone
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      Fire Dough No one misses out on pizza
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      The Anchor Viral chip shop

The best takeaway in South London

Hannah

Step into Japan at home

Enjoy traditional Japanese dishes in the comfort of your own home with Hannah Japanese Restaurant’s delivery service. Pick from a long menu of dishes, like bento boxes with miso soup, side salad and rice, sushi rolls, charcoal grilled dishes, donburi rice dishes and various sides.

Motu Indian Kitchen

A play on the British love for the Indian takeaway

With a sibling like Gymkhana, you know Motu Indian Kitchen is set to impress. They serve a decadent menu of indulgent home-style Indian food as a nod to the British love of a classic Indian takeaway. Enjoy everything from signature feast boxes, which include a main of your choice, a papadam, daal, pilau rice, raita, naan and chutney, and a range of starters, mains, rice, bread and more.

Mr Bao

Bao buns from Peckham

Classic fluffy Taiwanese steamed buns are the star of the show at Mr Bao, where their Asian-inspired menu features everything from buns and kimchi to classics with a signature twist from the chef. Everything is made using ingredients sourced from small suppliers in South East London and Asia, and it's all fresh to order.

Tonkotsu Battersea Tonkotsu Peckham
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Ramen to your door

Sometimes you're just in the mood for a big, steaming bowl of hearty ramen but you don't fancy leaving your house. Or, you're mega hungover, and the only thing that will fix it is a big bowl of Japanese soup. Tonkotsu delivers all over South London, so you can enjoy their delicious menu whenever you fancy.

  • 6 Arches Lane, Vauxhall/Battersea 133 Rye Ln, Peckham
    Tonkotsu Battersea
    6 Arches Lane, Vauxhall/Battersea
    Tonkotsu Peckham
    133 Rye Ln, Peckham
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    Tonkotsu Peckham
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    Tonkotsu Battersea
    020-772 076 95
    Tonkotsu Peckham
    020-773 252 56
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Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton
Black Bear Burger Brixton – South London takeaways
Black Bear Burger Brixton

Black Bear Burger

Juicy burgers and signature pilsner

Enjoy juicy loaded burgers delivered straight to your door at Black Bear Burger. They use high-quality ingredients sourced from award-winning butchers, always packed to the max with flavour. They also make a signature pilsner that pairs with the food perfectly.

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In crust we trust

It’s all about classic Neapolitan pizzas at Pizza Pilgrims, and now you can enjoy them on delivery. Feast on fluffy sourdough pizzas topped with things like spicy pepperoni with honey, always made with ingredients sourced straight from Italy.

  • 82 Lower Marsh, South Bank/Lambeth/Southwark Bermondsey Street, Southwark
    Pizza Pilgrims Waterloo
    82 Lower Marsh, South Bank/Lambeth/Southwark
    Pizza Pilgrims London Bridge
    Bermondsey Street, Southwark
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    Pizza Pilgrims London Bridge
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    Pizza Pilgrims Waterloo
    020-397 498 29
    Pizza Pilgrims London Bridge
    020-397 498 25
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Kricket

Enjoy the famous Keralan chicken at home

The one good thing that came out of the pandemic was Kricket's delivery service, which was such a hit they decided to keep it permanently. Now you can enjoy Kricket’s incredible menu at home, which features top-quality British ingredients emphasised by the fragrant flavour of Indian spices. Their Keralan fried chicken is always a hit, served with pickled mooli and curry leaf mayonnaise.

La Chingada

The taste of Mexico

Get the original taste of Mexico delivered right to your door with La Chingada. All the meat used here is fresh and delivered daily from their local market; they use local cheese, 100% organic vegetables and also import drinks from Mexico for the ultimate authentic Mexican experience.

Gujarati Rasoi

Veggie and vegan Indian fare

Enjoy authentic vegetarian and vegan Gujarati cuisine through their online delivery service. The restaurant was set up by mother and son duo, Urvesh and Lalita, born out of the love that Urvita's mother and grandmother had for food while he was growing up. The menu is filled with all kinds of treats, like hearty daals, homemade bhujia and other fragrant dishes

Kin + Deum – South London takeaways
Kin + Deum
Kin + Deum – South London takeaways
Kin + Deum
Kin + Deum – South London takeaways
Kin + Deum
Kin + Deum – South London takeaways
Kin + Deum
Kin + Deum – South London takeaways
Kin + Deum
Kin + Deum – South London takeaways
Kin + Deum
Kin + Deum – South London takeaways
Kin + Deum
Kin + Deum – South London takeaways
Kin + Deum
Kin + Deum – South London takeaways
Kin + Deum
Kin + Deum – South London takeaways
Kin + Deum
Kin + Deum – South London takeaways
Kin + Deum
Kin + Deum – South London takeaways
Kin + Deum
Kin + Deum – South London takeaways
Kin + Deum
Kin + Deum – South London takeaways
Kin + Deum

Kin + Deum

Thai on the tastebuds

Thai siblings Roselyn, Shakris and Bank are bringing the diverse flavours of Thailand to London through the delicious dishes they craft in-house. You can order a takeaway or a wholesome meal box for two, including nourishing Thai dishes cooked fresh and delivered to your door. It includes two starters, a salad, two mains, a side, a dessert tray and two plant tonics.

Fish Wings & Tings – South London takeaways
Fish Wings & Tings
Fish Wings & Tings – South London takeaways
Fish Wings & Tings
Fish Wings & Tings – South London takeaways
Fish Wings & Tings
Fish Wings & Tings – South London takeaways
Fish Wings & Tings
Fish Wings & Tings – South London takeaways
Fish Wings & Tings
Fish Wings & Tings – South London takeaways
Fish Wings & Tings
Fish Wings & Tings – South London takeaways
Fish Wings & Tings
Fish Wings & Tings – South London takeaways
Fish Wings & Tings
Fish Wings & Tings – South London takeaways
Fish Wings & Tings
Fish Wings & Tings – South London takeaways
Fish Wings & Tings
Fish Wings & Tings – South London takeaways
Fish Wings & Tings
Fish Wings & Tings – South London takeaways
Fish Wings & Tings
Fish Wings & Tings – South London takeaways
Fish Wings & Tings

Fish Wings & Tings

Fish, Wings & Takeaway Tings

Enjoy street-food delights and regional Caribbean cuisine from Brixton's iconic Fish Wings & Tings. The menu is chock-full of inventive dishes inspired by family dishes, like coconut curry prawns and codfish fritters, all made with local ingredients. You can also enjoy Caribbean-inspired drinks, as well as a range of Caribbean and local Brixton beers.

Koi Ramen Bar

Slurp-worthy noodles

If you’re craving your tonkotsu fix but you don’t fancy making the trek to Koi Ramen Bar, opt for their home delivery. You can slurp on seriously tasty Japanese noodles with a side of Japanese grilled dumplings with just a few taps of your phone. Their old-skool shoyu and mellow miso bowls are always a hit

Sorella

Italian at home

This neighbourhood Italian spot remains a local favourite which you can enjoy both in the restaurant and at home. It was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2019, 2020 and 2021, thanks to its seasonal menu designed by Head Chef Ross Mangan. Order a meal kit to enjoy at home or pick from their takeaway menu, available via delivery, comprising a range of dishes, like truffle arancini, aubergine parmigiana, pasta, sauces, sweet treats and more.

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Gourmet Indian fare

This chic Indian restaurant serves a delicious menu of gourmet Indian dishes in a contemporary, casual setting. But if you don't fancy dining in, you can also order their food to be enjoyed at home via their delivery service, either through their traditional takeaway service or restaurant delivery which includes dishes from their restaurant menu. Dishes include the likes of swordfish tikka with onions and radish pickle, griddled scallops and steamed shoulder of lamb with beetroot rice.

  • 119 Brockley Rise 443 Brockley Road
    Babur
    119 Brockley Rise
    Babur To Go
    443 Brockley Road
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    Babur
    020-829 124 00
    Babur To Go
    020-829 143 14
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Meatliquor

Meatliquor to your door

Sometimes the craving for one of Meatliquor’s banging burgers won’t go away until you’ve managed to get your hands on one. This is where their delivery service comes in handy; you can swiftly get anything from their lengthy menu of meaty dishes delivered straight to your door. From their dirty chicken and cheese burger to the black bean chilli-cheese loaded fries, feast on anything in just a few taps of your phone.

Dosa n Chutney

South Indian pancakes

Dosa n Chutney in Tooting is a South Indian cafe specialising in Indian pancakes known as dosas. Enjoy things like ghee masala dosa, Indian omelette and biriyanis from the comfort of your own home through their swift delivery service. Their dosas are perfectly crispy on the outside and moist and flavoursome on the inside, best paired with a spicy sambar side dip.

Kamome

Real Japanese flavours

Kamome is a must for South Londoners who are after authentic Japanese cuisine. This spot built a strong reputation as a cute and quiet restaurant in Brixton's Market Row but now operates as takeaway-only. Order from here to sample Japanese small plates and more substantial mains including tempura, soba noodles, and traditional curry.

Panas Gurkha – South London takeaways
Panas Gurkha
Panas Gurkha – South London takeaways
Panas Gurkha
Panas Gurkha – South London takeaways
Panas Gurkha
Panas Gurkha – South London takeaways
Panas Gurkha
Panas Gurkha – South London takeaways
Panas Gurkha
Panas Gurkha – South London takeaways
Panas Gurkha
Panas Gurkha – South London takeaways
Panas Gurkha
Panas Gurkha – South London takeaways
Panas Gurkha

Panas Gurkha

Discover flavours from Nepal

Award-winning restaurant Panas Gurkha serves Nepalese cooking in South London. There's warm and friendly service at the comfortable restaurant but this is also a top pick locally for takeaways. Classic Nepalese and Indian recipes are cooked up here like dal, curries, and Tandoori dishes. Plenty of veggie choices are available.

Brockley's Rock

Chip shop for everyone

Based in South East London, Brockley's Rock is an independent chippy considered one of the city's finest. There's a comfortable dining room but lots of foodies get a takeaway from this place. Classic chip shop dishes are on the menu, plus there's health-conscious grilled fish and lots of choice of veggies and vegans. Kids' meals and gluten-free dishes are served.

Fire Dough

No one misses out on pizza

Based in West Norwood, modern takeaway Fire Dough is a popular choice when you're craving pizza. Classic wood-fired pizzas are available but you can also find gluten-free pizza, vegan-friendly pizza, and calzones. Everything is prepared with fresh and good quality ingredients. A couple of tables are available at this informal spot but most customers opt for a takeaway.

The Anchor

Viral chip shop

When you're craving fish and chips in Bexley, The Anchor is one that you just can't miss. This place is a big hit on social media thanks to its generous portions and massive variety of fish and seafood on offer. If fish isn't your thing, sausages, burgers, and pies are also available. Most of the menu is halal and there are veggie and gluten-free options too.

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FAQ

What are some popular takeaway options in South London?

There are many popular takeaway options in South London, catering to a diverse range of tastes and dietary requirements. Some examples of popular takeaway options in the area are fish and chips, Indian cuisine, Chinese cuisine, pizza, kebabs, and fried chicken. Whether you're in the mood for classic British cuisine, spicy Indian curries, or something more exotic, you're sure to find something to suit your taste in the area.

What types of cuisine are available for takeaway in South London?

South London is known for its diverse and multicultural community, and as such, there is a wide range of cuisines available for takeaway in the area. Some popular options include Indian, Chinese, Thai, Italian, Mexican, Turkish, Lebanese, and Caribbean cuisine. Additionally, there are many takeaway options for classic British dishes like fish and chips, pie and mash, and roast dinners.