The Damask Edit · Eat & drink · Ilford
An afternoon around Ilford Lane
A local food and shopping route through South Asian flavours, familiar favourites and the neighbourhood’s everyday energy.
Follow the flavours
Ilford Lane is a lively stretch for browsing, eating and discovering something new. Its South Asian shops and eateries make it easy to turn a simple walk into an unhurried food trail, from savoury dishes and grilled favourites to sweet treats.
Make time for chai
For a different take on afternoon tea, stop at Chaiiwala on Ilford Lane for chai and a sweet or savoury bite. The lane’s food and shopping scene has grown alongside Ilford’s South Asian community, giving the area a distinctive sense of place.
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