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Insider Food in London: 2 Spots From the Video
This guide turns US vs UK McDonald’s 2020 vs 2024 | Food Wars | Insider Food from Insider Food into a practical restaurant map with 2 saved spots around London. The mapped places include a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Insider Food discovered that while UK portion sizes are slowly catching up to the US, the American 40-piece nugget box remains double the size of the largest UK offering. Joe was particularly impressed by the US Spicy McCrispy, claiming its sauce makes it superior to Chick-fil-A, while Harry praised the McPlant's realistic mouthfeel despite his disdain for the Vegetable Deluxe.
What this map is good for
- Planning a fast food restaurant stop or short itinerary in London.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 2 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant in 112 High Holborn, London WC1V 6JS, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant in 48 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LU, UK, London, England, United Kingdom
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Large Coca-Cola
- McDonald's Fries
- Big Mac
- McPlant
- Vegetable Deluxe
- Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe
- McDouble
- Spicy McCrispy
Experiences captured
- Measured soda volumes in milliliters
- Weighed French fry portions in grams
- Compared nugget box sizes between countries
- Weighed and compared Big Mac burgers
- Sampled a vegan cheese blend
- Critiqued limited-time deluxe burger toppings
- Debated the necessity of the McDouble
- Compared UK and US chicken sandwich toppings
Planning notes for London
London is the capital of the United Kingdom, with a documented history spanning approximately 2,000 years. The settlement was established by the Romans as Londinium around 47 AD. Physical remnants of this period, such as sections of the Roman Wall, are still present in the modern city. The historical development of the area includes the construction of the White Tower in 1066 by William the Conqueror and the rebuilding of the city following the Great Fire of 1666, which destroyed approximately 13.
Must-try foods nearby
- Sunday Roast with Yorkshire Pudding
The quintessential British comfort meal, featuring slow-roasted meat (typically beef, lamb, or chicken) served with crispy roast potatoes, seasonal root vegetables, and a large. - Fish and Chips
An iconic London favorite featuring fresh white fish (usually cod or haddock) enveloped in a crispy, golden beer batter. - Full English Breakfast
A hearty 'fry-up' that remains a morning ritual. It typically includes back bacon, Cumberland sausages, fried or poached eggs, grilled tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, black pudding. - Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)
A major 2026 trend led by hotspots like DakaDaka in Mayfair. This boat-shaped leavened bread is filled with a molten mixture of sulguni cheese. - Chicken Tikka Masala
Often cited as a national dish of England, this creamy, tomato-based curry features marinated grilled chicken.
When to go: The best time to visit London is during late spring (May to June) or early autumn (September to October) when the weather is mild and the city’s parks are at their most beautiful. While summer offers the warmest temperatures and longest daylight hours.
Local tips
- Always stand on the right side of escalators in the Underground to allow commuters to pass on the left.
- Use a contactless card or mobile payment for all public transport as buses and trains do not accept cash.
- Tap your payment card only once at the start of a bus journey but remember to tap both in and out for all train and tube travel.
- Check for a discretionary service charge on restaurant bills, which is typically 12.5% and replaces the need for an additional tip.
What travelers are noticing
- V&A East Museum: A major new cultural landmark opening in April 2026 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, focusing on global creativity and youth-led design.
- London Museum Smithfield: The historic former meat market reopens in late 2026 as the city's premier history museum, featuring 24-hour access and innovative urban galleries.
- Maximalist Dining: A shift away from minimalism toward 'OTT' (over-the-top) restaurants like the revamped Simpson’s in the Strand and the lavish Major’s Grill.
Official tourism resource
The official destination guide for London from the British Tourist Authority, providing travel information, attractions, and itineraries for the capital.
Planning questions
Where did Insider Food eat in London?
This guide maps all 2 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in London.
What are the must-try foods in London?
Creator picks from the video include Large Coca-Cola, McDonald's Fries, Big Mac, McPlant. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.