Best hot takeway food in London

Veggie treats at Tibits
This Swiss café serves tasty vegetarian fare that will also appeal to omnivores and carnivores.
Try: a box filled with selections that include pumpkin stroganoff, potato and mushroom goulash and Masaman Thai curry (£2.10 per 100g).
Where: 12-14 Heddon Street, W1,
020 7758 4110; Westfield, W12,
020 8222 6340, www.tibits.com/e

Takeaway pies with Fortnum & Mason
Fortnum & Mason's solution to the working lunch is a fine-food takeaway menu in the lower-ground food hall.
Try: hearty Steak & Mature Cheddar pie (£3.50) or a Portable Pasty (£5).
Where: 181 Picadilly, W1, 020 7734 8040, www.fortnumandmason.com

Curry to your desk from Tiffin Bites
Inspired by Mumbai's tiffin wallahs, who deliver to office workers, this low-fat Indian café is increasingly popular.
Try: new Aloo Gobi Matar Tiffin with coriander-flavoured cauliflower, peas and potatoes (7.95) or Chicken Madras Tiffin with curry leaf & mustard seed gravy (£8.95).
Where: branches at St Paul's, Canary Wharf, Moorgate, Liverpool Street and Westfield,plus franchises in Harrods and Selfridges. www.tiffinbites.com

Filled pancakes at My Old Dutch
Famous pancake chain that will do takeaway on request.
Try: Moroccan Halal Lamb Stew pancake, with peas and carrots (£9.95).
Where: 16 Kensington Church Street, W8; 132 High Holborn, WC1; 221 Kings Road, SW3; 53 New Broadway, W5,
www.myolddutch.com

Masala dosa from Rasa Express
This quick-fire version of the famous south Indian chain Rasa is a great budget option.
Try: Masala dosa, a pancake filled with spiced potato (£2.75), or the Rasa Meal Box (£2.95), which includes rice, bread, vegetables, curry and a dessert.
Where: 327 Euston Road, NW1, 020 7387 8974; 5 Rathbone Street, W1, 020 7637 0222; www.rasarestaurants.com

Spicey noodle soup from Pho
A Vietnamese street-food restaurant that specialises in noodle soups.
Try: Bun Hue Ga: hot and spicy chicken (£5.95). All soups come with a side salad.
Where: 86 St John Street, EC1, 020 7253 7624; 3 Great Titchfield Street, W1, 020 7436 0111; Westfield Shopping Centre, The Balcony, W12, 020 7436 0111, www.phocafe.co.uk

Hot fishcakes from LEON
Natural, flavoursome, low GI and cruelty-free food. Seasonal menus include some winter warmers.
Try: wild salmon fishcakes with sweet chilli and salad leaves (£6.35) or Benny's wheat and dairy-free winter chicken curry (£5.20)
Where: branches at Ludgate Circus, Carnaby Street, Regent Street, Spitalfields, Canary Wharf, Cannon Street, The Strand and Bankside. www.leonrestaurants.co.uk

Bratwurst at Kurz & Lang
One place you can guarantee a good gluten-free bratwurst and pay with American Express to get a free coffee.
Try: the Classic Würst-Meal (£6). Pick a wurst from a selection of eight and it comes with sauerkraut, potato cubes and bread or a roll.
Where: 1 St John Street, EC1, 020 7993 2923, www.kurzandlang.com

Vegetarian bakes at Beatroot
The philosophy at Beatroot is to provide low-cost vegetarian food without compromising on flavours or ingredients.
Try: Moussaka or the Shepherd's Pie, using lentils and mushrooms instead of lamb. All hot dishes are £3.90 small, £4.90 medium or £5.90 large and come with a salad of your choice.
Where: 92 Berwick Street, W1, 020 7437 8591, www.beatroot.org.uk

Chef's specials at Whole Foods Market
The prepared food counter at Whole Foods is always a colourful display of tasty hot lunch options and at the moment there are plenty of wintry choices on offer.
Try: A selection from the chef's case, which includes barley risotto with pumpkin and chorizo, borlotti
bean ragu and Italian meatballs
(£1.75 per 100g).
Where: The Barkers Building, 63-97 Kensington High Street, W8, 0871 971 6236, www.wholefoodsmarket.com

AND FIVE OLD FAVOURITES...
The New York Style Steak and Cheese Panini (£3.90) won't do wonders for your waistline but it is decent comfort food.
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M&S Hot Food to Go
Singapore noodles
The chunky soup changes daily. Today it's chilli and meatball (£3). Or try the Eat Well Singapore Noodles with no artificial colours or flavourings (£3.75).
www.marksandspencer.com

Pret A Manger meatball wrap
Try the Sag-Aloo soup (£2.74), the new recipe Mushroom Risotto soup (£2.93) or a Swedish Meatball Ragu Hot Wrap (£3.67). www.pret.com

EAT beef stew and dumplings
The Very Big beef stew with chive dumplings (£4.95) is made with real Guinness. www.eat.co.uk

Crussh miso chicken noodles
Try MISO Udon Noodles with teriyaki chicken or tofu (£4.95) or a Free-Range Beef Bourguingnon soup (medium £3, large £3.70).
www.crussh.com