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Tourist Information
Shopping And
Eating
The expression 'global village' could have
been invented for Newham.
A product of the borough's astounding diversity is a
bewildering array of ethnic restaurants and shops from which to
choose.
Fancy Greek, Bengali or Nigerian food tonight? Then head to
Newham. Pie & Mash or Sadza & Relish, take your pick. The
range runs from cheap but authentic cafés, where you'll eat with
the locals, to docklands restaurants with stunning waterside views.
If you're looking for authentic Asian food (rather than the usual
English curries), you'll love Green Street, a maelstrom of spice,
bhangra and gold.
While Green Street offers a good mix of Pakistani and Indian
restaurants, it is perhaps more famous for its fabulous shops. Here
there are stalls selling fish you never knew existed and vegetables
and fruits whose colours alone are enough to entice you to buy.
There is an amazing range of handmade jewellery, including acres of
bangles and gold, sumptuous silks, intricate fabrics and aromatic
spices for sale. Most of it at unbeatable prices.
Of course, Newham is just 20 minutes from West End shopping and
has its own bustling high streets with all the usual stores you
would expect. It also has a few you wouldn't, including a shop
specialising in Dr Who memorabilia and another dedicated entirely
to Elvis! Perhaps best of all, are the traditional East End
markets, where the only things more plentiful than the banter are
the bargains. |