Guide to the best restaurants for takeaway in South London

When someone says, 'let's get a takeaway', you probably think of gluttonous fast food. But it doesn't always have to be unhealthy; that's where Island Poké fits in. This Hawaiian-inspired spot specialises in poké bowls and poké bao made with high-quality, fresh ingredients. Build your bowl from a long list of menu items, or pick a ready-made one. The menu is filled with bowls for every palette, like the miso chicken with shiitake and pineapple chilli salsa and the spicy ahi tuna with blackened sweetcorn. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.