Date spot in Soho and Covent Garden
Kanada-Ya St Giles
Slurp rich tonkotsu ramen at the busy little noodle bar by Tottenham Court Road, where the noodles are made in house.
St Giles High Street, St Giles
Address: Kanada-Ya, 64 St Giles High Street, London WC2H 8LE- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Why it's a good date: A warming bowl each on a cold evening, and quick enough to fit before a gig or a show. There's often a queue at peak times, so go a bit early.
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Koya Soho
Frith Street, Soho
Address: Koya, 50 Frith Street, London W1D 4SQ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Grab a seat at the Frith Street udon bar for thick, springy noodles made fresh every day, hot or cold.
Why it's a good date: Simple, calm and very good, a nice change from Soho's busier spots. It doesn't take bookings, so expect a short wait at busy times.
Poppies Soho
Old Compton Street, Soho
Address: Poppies, 55-59 Old Compton Street, London W1D 6HW- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
Share fish and chips the proper way at the retro chippy on Old Compton Street, all vintage signs and old-school charm.
Why it's a good date: A fun, unfussy sit-down chippy right in the middle of Soho, handy before a film at the Prince Charles or a show.
Seven Dials Market
Earlham Street, Seven Dials
Address: Seven Dials Market, Earlham Street, London WC2H 9LX- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Wander the food hall in an old banana warehouse off Seven Dials, pick a street-food counter each and meet back at a shared table.
Why it's a good date: Lots of choice under one roof, so nobody has to compromise. It's a good warm, dry spot on a rainy day in the West End.