London Upmarket paintings - by Chic n Cheap Living

CnC Living Recommends: London Sunday UpMarket w/Bahn mi, Ethiopian vegetarian snacks, and custom clothing

April 1, 2010

Food (Mexican, Thai, Sri Lankan, Japanese and more!), handmade jewelry, cool clothing, and housewares?  Yep, this would be why markets containing all of the above are one of my favorite activities in London.  Snacking and shopping are always a winning combination.  Here is a quick list of markets if you’re interested in exploring different ones.

Sunday UpMarket is my favorite London market because it’s a medium size, has some unique vendors, and an amazing international variety of food.  It’s also got a little bit of an edgy vibe as evidenced in the items you’ll see for sale.

Food
There’s so much to choose from, but here are my quick hits of the favorite places we’ve tried.
Mon Me Banh Mi is one of my favorite Banh mi places in London.  I was their first customer!  I found them in my internet quest for banh mi and their flavors (great pate and sauce) and meats didn’t disappoint though I would have liked a crisper baguette.  Unfortunately I haven’t seen them the last few times I’ve been to the market so hope they’re still there!

Aren’t their shirts cute?

London Upmarket Banh mi - by Chic n Cheap LivingLondon Upmarket Banh mi fillings- by Chic n Cheap Living

This was a favorite Thai place.  Their green curry was awesome though I saw last time they seemed to shred chicken into the curry at the end (not the same, if you ask me).

London Upmarket Thai food - by Chic n Cheap Living

I thought it was funny that the Mexican stand prominently displayed Old El Paso.  Though Old El Paso has done very well in the European and Asian countries I’ve visited.  This stand was always jumping and had fun music.

London Upmarket Mexican food- by Chic n Cheap Living

I actually tried a Brazilian pastry, coxinha, a chicken croquette and practice my limited Portugese at the Brazilian booth here.  Unfortunately I didn’t get pictures, but it was a tasty treat for £2 and every Brazilian I’ve met is fun to talk to so check it out!

Mr. Spend ‘n Chomp also likes the Ethiopian food here (the vegetarian stand, not as much the other one).  They have great seasoned, stewed vegetables and fresh injera (sour spongey bread).

ethiopian foodPicture from here since my picture didn’t come out.

Clothing
Options range from funky suit jackets to t-shirts and vintage pieces.

One of our favorite vendors was Reggie Flippo who makes the coolest blazers.  Reggie also makes blazers with contrast stitching and fringe detailing.  My husband owns this pinstriped blazer with a hoodie and it was pretty reasonable at £75.  He gets compliments on this blazer constantly so of course he wanted another blazer when we went last week but Reggie wasn’t there.  Come back!

London Upmarket Reggie Flippo blazer - by Chic n Cheap Living

There are also a number of t-shirt stalls with celebrities or the artist’s own signature logoes/icons (I wanted my husband to get one with a panda wearing headphones, but he deemed it not masculine enough, sigh!)  Like the baby hanging out with the rock star, super model t-shirts?  Nice right?

London Upmarket t shirts - by Chic n Cheap Living

The entire first floor is now devoted to vintage clothing and accessories.  I didn’t find anything, but it was nice walking through.  There were quite a few fun pieces from the 1950s and 1960s.

Housewares/Decor
There are lovely stalls ranging from lighting (£18 – 45)…

London Upmarket decor- by Chic n Cheap Living

…to paintings (sorry didn’t catch the prices)

London Upmarket paintings - by Chic n Cheap Living
Jewelry/accessories
Small vendors sell lovely fascinators on the spot, handmade brass plated jewelry, fresh water pearls, and other goodies.  Alas, no pictures here either but definitely some nice options!

I’d definitely recommend Sunday UpMarket in East London for great food and a few shopping finds!
91 Brick Lane
London E1 6QL

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  • Brittany April 1, 2010 at 13:00

    Oh Yes… I would love this! LOOKS AMAZING!

  • Audrey Allure April 1, 2010 at 14:39

    Looks like a great place 🙂

  • nookie April 1, 2010 at 15:20

    yummy food:)

  • Savvy Gal April 1, 2010 at 15:35

    You are killing me with these food. : ) Also if you can sent me your mailing address so I can forward it.

  • PartyPlannerGal April 1, 2010 at 15:54

    How fun! My fiance and I love Ethiopian food. We try to go out for it at least once a month, and there are some great options for vegetarians (ho doesn’t eat meat). I can’t wait to go back to London one day.

  • Shop N' Chomp April 1, 2010 at 15:58

    What a fun market! Hope to visit it someday. =D

  • Micaela April 1, 2010 at 16:04

    i want to hop on a plane and go there right away!!!

    good food, love those iconic shirts, and art… all in one location- BLISS!!!

  • SogniSorrisi April 1, 2010 at 16:34

    Looks like fun!

  • Midtown Girl April 1, 2010 at 17:08

    I love these pics!! Now I am hungry all over again, lol 😉

  • Chocolate Lover April 1, 2010 at 17:46

    The food looks soooo good! I am such a foodie its pathetic!

  • Helena - A Diary of Lovely April 1, 2010 at 19:09

    haven’t been in ages, need to go back soon!

  • English Rose ♥ April 1, 2010 at 19:14

    I lovee markets!

    Stay safe and chic ma chérie,
    English Rose x
    http://iamanenglishrose.blogspot.com

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE April 1, 2010 at 21:34

    I’m so sorry I didn’t get to check that out while I was in London. Looks like I’ll just have to go ahead and plan another trip 🙂

  • Moosette April 1, 2010 at 22:07

    Jealous – looks like such a fabulous market! Love the lamps!

  • Style, She Wrote April 2, 2010 at 01:52

    Great post. You really well represented UpMarket. Love the images.

  • FASHIONconfectionairy April 2, 2010 at 04:59

    What an amazing afternoon could be spent there, and my that food looks mighty tempting!
    XOXOX
    Libby
    http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

  • Louise April 2, 2010 at 14:38

    God, I’d give a body part from some char siu boa right now. Os some pho soup.

  • ALEXA- OMG the PINK Blog! April 2, 2010 at 14:59

    I like markets!! and i like those photos =^.^=

    xoxo

  • Nina (Femme Rationale) April 3, 2010 at 01:23

    i love banh mi…and now i’m seriously craving vietnamese and thai food!

  • Kristin April 4, 2010 at 12:18

    That looks like sooooo much fun. And that food…YUM!

  • Mrs T April 6, 2010 at 03:33

    I love markets. All that food looks so good!

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