Cheap Eats in King's Cross

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Roti Canai with Mutton Kari

The undisputed signature dish: insanely flaky, buttery flatbread paired with a mutton curry that critics describe as 'so dark, so brooding, so lacking in social graces, it makes other curries look like terrible fops'.

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Tofu steak set

A hearty, lip-smacking tofu steak topped with teriyaki sauce and melty sautéed carrots.

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The Fifty-Fifty

Highly recommended for indecisive diners or newcomers, this option pairs spicy or mild lamb with a selection of textbook vegetarian sides.

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Sliced Beef Sichuan Style Lavishly Topped

The beef is boiled in stock to achieve a "silken texture" and served in a sea of fiery oil over a "bitter crunch" of spring greens and bean sprouts.

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Prawn Cheung Fun

Described as a 'non-negotiable order' by The Infatuation and a benchmark for the kitchen's skill, though some reviewers note the rice noodles are on the thicker, 'coarser' side compared to more refined versions.

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English Breakfast

This proper London caff sells exactly what you'd expect, serving traditional English breakfasts in a setting that has been a staple of Grays Inn Road since WWII.