Best restaurants near Wavemaker
olive’s Alex Crossley has curated a list of five must-visit restaurants and cafés, all within 10 minutes walking distance from your office. She has chosen a selection of new openings as well as next-level bakeries and hidden gems. Look out for a must-order dish or two at each place. Happy eating and discovering!
Best restaurants near Wavemaker
Akara
Contemporary West African dishes from the chef behind Michelin-starred Akoko, opened November 2023.
Must-order dish: one of the namesake akaras; crispy, fluffy black-eyed bean fritters filled with pork belly, prawns or celeriac.
How far from the office: 9 mins walk
https://www.akaralondon.co.uk/
Kolae
Punchy Southern Thai cuisine from the team behind Som Saa.
Must-order dish: grilled mussel skewers, Phuket-style, soy-braised pork belly.
How far from the office: 8 mins walk
OMA and AGORA
In April 2024, David Carter (Smokestak and Manteca) teamed up with Nick Molyviatis to launch this open-fire, Greek-inspired restaurant. More casual Greek rotisserie-style market dining can be found in ground-floor restaurant AGORA that spills out into Borough Market.
Must order dish: brown crab börek, crab bisque
How far from the office: 9 mins walk
BAO Borough
Third outpost from Taiwanese street food spot, with takeaway hatch and downstairs karaoke.
Must-order dish: fried chicken, sweet potato fries and classic pork bao.
How far from the office: 8 mins walk
https://baolondon.com/restaurant/bao-borough/
Camille
The Ducksoup team’s newest small, perfectly formed restaurant in Borough Market with a cosy vibe and traditional French menu using British produce.
Must-order dish: langoustine cassoulet.
How far from the office: 9 mins walk
https://www.camillerestaurant.co.uk/
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