Dining
The 6 Best Kosher Restaurants in London
Six certified kosher kitchens across London, from a Baker Street institution to glatt Chinese in Hendon and award-winning falafel in Golders Green.
In short: our top picks are Reubens, Kaifeng and Tish. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
London’s kosher dining sits mostly in the north west, around Hendon and Golders Green, with one proud outpost holding court in the West End. We have kept this list to kitchens that are genuinely certified and genuinely open, because a supervision certificate matters as much as the cooking here. What follows runs from old-school deli comfort to glatt pan-Asian and charcoal-grilled fish, so there is something for a quiet weeknight and for a proper family table.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Reubens | Marylebone | £££ |
| Kaifeng | Hendon | £££ |
| Tish | Belsize Park | £££ |
| White Fish | Hendon | £££ |
| Met Su Yan | Golders Green | £££ |
| Pita | Golders Green | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Reubens
Why we pick itSalt beef on rye and a bowl of chicken soup with kneidlach, served the same way for decades just off Oxford Street
Classic Jewish deli and meat restaurant, the West End's long-standing kosher institution serving salt beef, chicken soup and grills
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Kaifeng
Why we pick itCrispy aromatic duck and sizzling beef done properly, under dual KLBD and MK supervision
Glatt kosher Chinese, a Hendon fixture turning out Cantonese and Szechuan dishes to a serious standard
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Tish
Why we pick itA genuine kosher bar and grown-up menu a minute from Belsize Park station, certified by the London Beth Din
Contemporary dairy-free kosher dining and bar in Belsize Park, modern plates with Jewish roots and a smart cocktail list
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White Fish
Why we pick itReopened in 2024 and back to form, doing both proper fish and chips and a tidy sushi counter under one KLBD-certified roof
Kosher fish restaurant in Hendon, from battered fish and chips to sushi and pan-Asian seafood
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Met Su Yan
Why we pick itOne menu that crosses sushi, dim sum and Thai curries, all glatt kosher under KF supervision
Glatt kosher pan-Asian fusion, spanning Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese in the heart of Golders Green
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Pita
Why we pick itAward-winning falafel and a schnitzel pita that is one of the best value kosher meals in town, open late most nights
Kosher Israeli street food, falafel, shawarma, schnitzel and sabich in fresh laffa and pitta
Before you book
Most kosher rooms close from Friday afternoon through Saturday for Shabbat and many take last food orders earlier than you would expect, so book ahead and ring to confirm hours before you travel. Always check the current supervision certificate on the door if kashrut standard matters to your party.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Reubens is our editor's choice: Salt beef on rye and a bowl of chicken soup with kneidlach, served the same way for decades just off Oxford Street. Reubens, Kaifeng and Tish lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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