A snack fromBondaval

Bermondsey ยท London Bridge ยท SE1

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The Bondaval team's real food picks โ€” from laksa to ยฃ5 rotisserie chicken. Pick a great lunch in under a minute.

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Champor-Champor

Thai-Malay

Recommended by David. The team has spoken.

๐Ÿฝ Get: Whatever the specials are

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Champor-Champor

Thai-Malay

๐Ÿฝ Order this: Whatever the specials are

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by David

๐Ÿ’ก Authentic, great service, good value for money.

Client lunch
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 10 min
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All That Falafel

Middle Eastern

๐Ÿฝ Order this: Chicken or falafel wrap

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by David

๐Ÿ’ก Nice walk through the park โ€” they hand you a falafel to nibble while you wait!

Quick lunch
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 15 min
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Heard Burger

Burgers

๐Ÿฝ Order this: The classic burger + chips + drink (~ยฃ20)

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by Ryan

๐Ÿ’ก Owned by an ex-2 Michelin-star chef. Perfect for a sunny Friday afternoon.

Client lunch
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 6 min
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Lokma Turkish Grill & Bar

Turkish

๐Ÿฝ Order this: A sharing platter for the table

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by Christoph

๐Ÿ’ก Great for groups โ€” generous halal platters, meze, warm bread on arrival.

Client lunch
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 7 min
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The Cat & Cucumber Cafรฉ

All-day breakfast & lunch

๐Ÿฝ Order this: Whatever hits ~ยฃ10

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by Mehul

๐Ÿ’ก Big portions, low-key, good service โ€” a proper caff.

Coffee & breakfastQuick lunch
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 7 min
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OMG It's Greek

Greek

๐Ÿฝ Order this: The lunch deal

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by MJ

๐Ÿ’ก Quick, tasty, inexpensive โ€” with proper lunch deals in the ยฃ10-15 range.

Quick lunch
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 6 min
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Flat Iron London Bridge

Steak

๐Ÿฝ Order this: The wagyu upgrade if you're feeling flush

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by MJ

๐Ÿ’ก Reasonable prices for a steak โ€” the wagyu options punch well above their weight.

Client lunch
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 15 min
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Spizza Napoletana

Neapolitan pizza

๐Ÿฝ Order this: Any of the loaded toppings

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by MJ

๐Ÿ’ก Used to be closer but moved ๐Ÿ˜” โ€” MJ still calls it the best pizza in London.

Client lunch
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 2 min
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Al's Cafรฉ

Comfort food / brunch

๐Ÿฝ Order this: The full breakfast

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by MJ

๐Ÿ’ก Two minutes from the office. Great breakfast โ€” but not for vegetarians.

Coffee & breakfastQuick lunch
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 5 min
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Sentosa

Southeast Asian

๐Ÿฝ Order this: The laksa

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by MJ

๐Ÿ’ก Something for everyone โ€” the flavours are the pull.

Client lunch
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 3 min
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Hakata Ramen + Bar

Japanese ramen

๐Ÿฝ Order this: A bowl of tonkotsu

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by Katrina

๐Ÿ’ก Sit-down that feels like a treat, but the service is quick and quality is consistent.

Quick lunchClient lunch
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 8 min
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Sami Lebanese Deli

Lebanese

๐Ÿฝ Order this: The chicken wrap

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by Katrina

๐Ÿ’ก Bright pickles, fresh salad, really nice chicken โ€” take it down to the river.

Quick lunch
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 5 min
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WatchHouse โ€” Maltby Street

Speciality coffee

๐Ÿฝ Order this: A flat white โ€” grab a stamp on the app, every 6th is free

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by Katrina

๐Ÿ’ก In the arches where the coffee is actually roasted โ€” friendly staff, rotating roasts.

Coffee & breakfastHidden gem
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 15 min
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Kรชu Banh Mi Borough

Vietnamese

๐Ÿฝ Order this: The classic banh mi or a rice bowl (~ยฃ15)

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by Yuli

๐Ÿ’ก Nicest dining space of any banh mi spot โ€” 15% lunch discount before 12pm!

Quick lunchClient lunch
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 8 min
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Tesco Express โ€” Tooley Street

Meal deal

๐Ÿฝ Order this: The classic meal deal (ยฃ3.90 with a Clubcard)

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by Amir

๐Ÿ’ก Corporate survival meal deal โ€” in and out in 90 seconds. Bonus: the greeter is a legend, especially on Mondays ๐Ÿ‘

Quick lunch
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 5 min
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Fine Foods โ€” Locanda del Melo

Italian

๐Ÿฝ Order this: Whatever the deli specials are (~ยฃ20)

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by Lucia

๐Ÿ’ก Hidden gem for a quiet, tasty lunch or dinner โ€” proper Italian deli vibes.

Client lunchHidden gem
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 5 min
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Tossed โ€” More London

Salads & protein bowls

๐Ÿฝ Order this: A protein bowl or a wrap (~ยฃ12)

๐Ÿ‘ค Recommended by Lucia

๐Ÿ’ก Delicious and nutritious โ€” the healthy grab-and-go by the river.

Quick lunch

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