Situated in the “Eastern Market Hall”, this is one of the highlights at Stratford City. Browse the freshly made range of sushi, sashimi and hot sozai food, to eat in or takeaway. Party platters are available for advanced order and, for something sweet, matcha desserts are also sold on-site. Shelves are stocked with imported Japanese staples which can add some variety to the weekly shop.

An offshoot of the popular Baltic bakery in Borough Market, not only is the rye bread delicious and fresh but there are options to take away all sorts of loaves and cakes for a quick snack.

Choose a fresh pasta; choose a sauce; top with cheese. It couldn’t get more simple.

A Malaysian cafe serving salads, noodles and curries; great for those looking for hot food. There are snacks like spring rolls and karipap, or more substantial dishes like nasi lemak and flaky roti canai served with curry.

Part of the ripple of a fast-food resurgence in the city, this American fried chicken giant launched its flagship London store in the latter half of 2021, to colossal queues. It has replaced the KFC in the shopping centre and serves up Louisiana-inspired classics. Housed downstairs in the food court, there are two self-service kiosks but be warned — the hype is real. There are still colossal queues.

Having rapidly evolved from its Brixton roots to now operating 60 outlets in the UK, this sourdough Neapolitan pizza business is both familiar and reliable. With a straightforward menu and regularly updated specials, it is also easier on the purse than some of its pizza peers upstairs.

Another American fast-casual restaurant chain focused on hamburgers, hot dogs, and French fries. Consistent burgers, at a decent price.

Hot pretzels here are pleasantly reliable and satisfy that carby craving. Plain or seeded pretzels come with a choice of toppings like cinnamon sugar, parmesan or even prepared like a pizza, with stretchy cheese, pepperoni and olives.

Shopping can be thirsty work. This collaboration with Wanyoo brings two great things, boba-based fruit tea and gaming, under one roof. Unwind by playing games to earn tea-based rewards or be a tea-sipping spectator at one of the regular tournaments. Either way, Yi Fang offers a glimpse of what the new generation of leisure sites within retail properties could be.

Another marriage of food and games, Passyunk Avenue serves Philly cheesesteaks on Italian white bread, as well as wings, fries and hotdogs from its food-court location. Afterwards, head across the court to Home Run House opposite, to play at one of the batting cages.

An extensive menu of plant-based burgers, such as the classic hamburger, or a play on the icons, like “Fillet-No-Fish”, is on offer here. As well as the wide variety of burgers in both adult and child portions, there are burger bowls, vegan dogs and nuggets, sides and Hackney Gelato to choose from.