Journey time from ExCeL London: 40-mins
Brick Lane is the heart of London's Bangladeshi community and is sometimes known as Banglatown. If you're in the mood for a curry then you'll be spoilt for choice in Brick Lane, as there is a wide variety of Indian food, with each restaurant offering its own style, taste and atmosphere.
How do I get there?
From ExCeL London take the DLR to Bank and then change onto the District Line (at Monument), for the two-stop journey to Aldgate East.
ExCeL London Recommends
Canteen
Tel: +44 (0)845 686 1122
2 Crispin Place, Spitalfields, E1 6DW
www.canteen.co.uk
All-day diner serving modern British Food. Canteen is committed to providing food which is nationally sourced, skilfully prepared and reasonably priced. Meat is additive free and fish is delivered fresh from day boats on the south coast. All dishes are cooked to order and the menu changes seasonally to accommodate the best and freshest national produce.
Good Food Guide / LONDON RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2007, Observer Food Monthly / BEST UK RESTAURANT 2007
Scarlet Dot
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7375 0880
4 Crispin Square, Crispin Place, E1 6DW
www.scarletdot.co.uk
Situated behind London's famous Spitalfields indoor markets, in a modern complex of restaurants and designer retail stores, Scarlet Dot (named in respect of the Hindu Bindi), is the first Indian Hâute Cuisine restaurant to open in this area. The restaurant brings high class and fusion dining, together with a modern cocktail bar, world class menus and an extensive wine list.
St John's Bread & Wine
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7251 0848
94-96 Commercial Street, E1 6LZ
www.stjohnbreadandwine.com
Located across the road from Spitalfields Market on Commercial Street, in what used to be variety of banks, St John's bakery, wine shop and dining room is open seven days a week selling wines, bread and other baked goods, as well as offering a full al a carte menu and catering for larger groups.
Hawksmoor
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7247 7392
157 Commercial Street, E1 6BJ
www.thehawksmoor.co.uk
The Hawksmoor is a steakhouse and cocktail bar, featuring the 'Liquor Lounge' for late night drinking from Thursdays to Saturdays. All their meat comes from The Ginger Pig, Observer Food Monthly Producer of the Year, and includes steaks pork chops and racks of lamb, all simply cooked on a real charcoal grill.
City Spice
Tel + 44 (0) 207 247 1012
138 Brick Lane, E1 6RU
www.city-spice.co.uk
A unique and authentic Bangladeshi experience, including meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. Dining is spread over two floors, with seating for 100. The lower floor available for exclusive parties.
