Best Lunch Places Near...Liverpool Street

Never feel uninspired for lunch again with these spots near your office. That's unless you're on 5:2.

1. Petticoat Lane Market

A bit of a trek, but that just helps build up an appetite. You have to navigate through a market that's essentially a time warp back to the late 80s and early 90s, but that's okay because it adds character. Once you've overcome your cityfolk fears you're met with some of the most humble and tasty concoctions you'll come across for less than £5.

Our favourites are the chicken satay and rice box from Satay Bangkok (watch out for those green chillies) , the falafel from the seemingly unnamed Jordanian stall (it has chips in the wrap!), and the excellent vegan curries from the West African Sundia stall.

Price: ~£5

2. Kerb at The Gherkin

Hipsters. Moustaches. Great street food. What's not to like? The owners of this street food collective have recently been allowed to open up again at their old haunt, where they trade every fortnight. Highlights include pillowy meaty treats from Yum Bun, a great messy McDonald's-eque burger from Mother Flipper and some delightful Victorian fare from What The Dickens? Prices vary from £4-7 for most main meals, but consider the quality of cooking in why you should upgrade your Sainos meal deal.

Price: £4-7

3. Breakfast Club, Spitalfields

Breakfast for lunch is a good indicator that you've been enjoying yourself. That or you'd cling to any comfort to get you away from your mind-numbing office job. Rejoice in the company of a short stack of pancakes, or perhaps some huevos rancheros. Just make sure to order an Elvis milkshake, as peanut butter never done taste so good.

Price: ~£10

4. Moshi Moshi, Liverpool St Station

Who would've thought that there'd be a decent kaiten sushi place in the station? Try out a sushi box and some gyoza. Make sure your company is paying before going, or save this for pay day lunch.

Price: Probably not worth mentioning

5. Birley, London Wall

Via yelp.com

The hot spesh. Each day this sandwich and salad institution puts up a special hot sandwich. They rarely disappoint, and are often cheesy, meaty carb-bombs that you can flaunt in the face of your office vegan. Usually around £6.

Price: ~£6

6. Colombian Chicken Nazi (aka Assenheim 56), London Wall

Want to eat delicious Colombian chicken? Are you willing to put up with being shouted at? No? Not even if I swear to you it makes it taste better? Seinfeld fans and gourmands alike can take their place in the queue at this Colombian joint. Forego the pulled pork and other sandwiches in favour of the crispy, spicy, utterly ridiculous chicken-on-rice combination. It'll set you back about £7.50, and you'll be shouted at, but hey, there needs to be a bit of pain for pleasure.

Price: £7.50

7. Nusa, Threadneedle St

Soup. Yeah. So what? Well, friends, this is so much better than you think it could ever be. That's all I'm saying.

Price: <£5

8. Moo Grill, Petticoat Lane

Via tripadvisor.co.uk

Sister to Hackney's esteemed Buen Ayre steakhouse, this cafe serves up classic lomito sandwiches that showcase Argentinian beef in all its glory. Our favourite is the potro, that's filled with steak, ham, cheese and egg with plenty of chimichurri on the side. Afternoon productivity be gone!

Price: £6.75

9. Tsuru, Bishopsgate

Via foodspotting.com

Considering that this is essentially a fast food canteen, the sushi and katsu curries on offer here are above average. On top of that, WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULDN'T WANT A SCOTCH EGG KATSU CURRY?

Price: £6.95

10. Kossoff, Petticoat Lane

Via yelp.co.uk

Grubby and super-retro caff that serves one hell of a mean salt beef. It sells out quickly, so try and leave for lunch before 1pm to beat the rush.

Price: £5