Lucky and Joy is a fun and flavourful Chinese-influenced restaurant in Clapton that feels like a night out, with added sesame noodles.

Neden Urfa is an unassuming kebab shop in Clapton making delicious kebabs with bread freshly made in front of you.

Jim’s is a reliable hangout near Clapton serving good breakfasts, and one of London’s best burgers.

Sodo is a pizza restaurant on the Upper Clapton Road in Hackney, serving some of the best sourdough pizzas in London.

The Tram Store is a cafe in a converted Clapton depot with a great brunch offering.

You should look past all the kitsch on display at Café Miami’s because their tacos and toasties are some of the best in Clapton.

Yard Sale is a cosy diner in Clapton serving up some of the best pizzas in London .

Uchi is an stylish Japanese restaurant in Clapton serving sushi, yakitori, tempura, and drinks.

My Neighbours The Dumplings in Clapton is a dim sum parlour done East London stye. There’s a great bar and Chinese dishes, Totoro optional.