Vegan
Thai
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
Casual eatery serving Southeast Asian vegan food bowls with varying combination of sauces, veggies, tofu, mock meats, noodles, and rice. One of a few outlets. Relocated from Unit 56, Boxpark Shoreditch 2-10 Bethnal Green Rd. Open Mon-Sat 11:00-16:00. Closes early if sold out.
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10a Hanbury St, East London, England, E1 6GY
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Last update on 16 Jan 2024 by Anthony01
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Added by TheVeganBuddhist on 23 Apr 2015
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131 Reviews
First Review by Willabilly
CaroD
Points +310
Fantastic - Edit
I've eaten here multiple times and it's consistently delicious, with fresh and tasty food in generous portions, good atmosphere and lovely staff.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-30
Pros: Excellent food, Good ambience, Good value
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ErinLouttit
Points +2387
Delicious - Edit
The selection here is great, the service is quick and the food is so tasty. The bowls are also pretty substantial!
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DebbieWilbur
Points +422
Delicious - Edit
Served quickly and the food was excellent and very filling. My husband had to finish mine for me 🤣
Read morePros: Inexpensive , Good portions
Cons: Very small and had to sit on a stool in the window
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alistar
Points +3662
Super Asian bowls all vegan - Edit
The ‘chicken’ pad Thai was great with a huge variety of veg like broccoli, carrot, cabbage, courgette, mushroom, pepper etc. It was so much and I struggled to finish it. I got their vegan chicken which was ok but I’d go for tofu next time instead I think. I want to try all their dishes some day. It’s cool that they have photos of all their dishes to help you choose and a detailed description.
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NatachaNóbrega
Points +1982
Great Pad Thai - Edit
I had the "Chicken" Pad Thai to go. SO good. Added Nando's spicy sauce and it was even better (they offer sriracha at the pick-up). I definitely would love to try some other dishes because they all look so flavorful. It was not very busy for lunch and I loved the quirky decoration that they had.
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ShayMurnin
Points +24
Best vegan pad thai ever - Edit
Asian flavours are always excellent. I love coming here for lunch.
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Evington
Points +3361
Good flavours, fast service. - Edit
A range of dishes. Fast service. Flavoursome. Price of most dishes is £13-£15.
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Shanti2016
Points +1677
Carribean meets Thai - it works - Edit
I would never have thought to combine plantain with puffed tofu - but wow its delicious. I skipped on the scotch bonnet sauce though 😆
Read morePros: Staff helpful with recommendations , Freshly made
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fayegg
Points +309
Fantastic as always! - Edit
Had the jerk bowl for the first time and was definitely my new favourite! Also had the dragon boat it is an all time fave!!!
Read morePros: Fantastic food, Large portions , Sooo tasty
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Jenster
Points +1200
Love Love Love - Edit
One of those brilliant finds on HappyCow. Love the vibe, love the food. I had the High Grade bowl - veggies, tofu, smoky sweet and sour bbq sauce, and superfood hemp crumble. Hallelujah! Delicious. I shall be back.
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The_Sinner
Points +12
Classic thai - Edit
Nice portions and tasty meals.
Read moreThe few vegan meals are spicy, unless you choose classic meal with tofu instead of meat.
I would rather call the restaurant a classic one with vegan options😄
Pros: Very tasty, Nice size of plates/meals
Cons: Slow service while not much customers
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jague
Points +823
Very nice - Edit
Very good food and a nice restaurant. But it was a pity that only disposable tableware was available in the restaurant. If I'm in London again, I'd still love to come back.
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Nice Interieur
Cons: Disposable tableware for consumption in the restau
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NaJay
Points +70
Delicious and Quick - Edit
My partner was keen to find this restaurant when we were staying in Bethnall Green. I cannot praise enough, it's street food so don't go if you are looking for opulence. Fully vegan, friendly, big feed, delicious and a good price tag. Highly recommend 👌
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Freshly cooked, Delicious
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vegansheep
Points +3167
Amazing! - Edit
2024: new location, same tasty food! They no longer do the sticky rice as far as I could see but the main dishes looked similar to before and were very good, particularly the pad Thai.
Read more2020 review: I’ve walked past before and they used to do about 6 dishes on a menu, but now you choose your veg/protein, sauce and grain/noodles and they make it fresh for you. I had the pad Thai and it was delicious. I wish I’d had room for pudding as they did sticky rice!!
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-12
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KateBeavis
Points +432
Tasty Southeast Asian food - Edit
Great range of different dishes. I had the Laos larb which isn’t a hugely common dish so to have a vegan version was pretty amazing!
Read moreThere have been a few comments that it’s a bit pricey - yes £14 feels expensive for a lunch dish but the portions were big, it was so filling and the food tasted great! It’s not easy to find independent places selling tasty vegan food that’s not the same old vegan burger so I think it’s definitely worth it
Oh and the person working there was super friendly!
Pros: Lots of different options, Big portions, Friendly service
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emikat
Points +1059
Great service and food - Edit
Came here on a quite Friday afternoon so there was plenty of seats but I can imagine it’s usually packed.
Read moreThe girl who served me was very welcoming and seemed to know most of the walk-ins.
I ate the pad Thai and I think the Dragon Boat. Everything was perfect and I can’t wait to go back.
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__freckleface__
Points +112
One of London’s best - Edit
Delicious food with a varied menu. I personally prefer the tofu to the ‘chicken’ but both are nice. Only downside is it’s now £15ish bowl so can’t be recommended as ‘cheap eats’ but imo it’s worth the price & the portions are generous. You’ll leave happy & full!
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Plumesworld
Points +1067
Glad to have them back! - Edit
I first visited when they were in Box Park so I'm glad to hear of their return to this area on Hanbury Street. I enjoyed their Japanika bowl which I don't think was on their previous menu. Lovely katsu on delicious noodles! A little pricey but lots of fresh veg and happy to support a 100% vegan independent business
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TomRegan
Points +46
Tasty, but pricey - Edit
If you're after quick, healthy vegan food in East London , Cook daily is a great shout. Most dishes are rice based and boast a great combination of flavours. The dragon boat is an awesome little side dish, too.
Read moreThe only complaint is that at £14-15 a dish, you're paying a premium for what is essentially just a rice bowl. It's a shame, as if these dishes were £11 it'd be a much easier recommendation.
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marikaweinhardt
Points +5853
Triumphant return - Edit
I'm surely one of many who are excited about this comeback. The menu is pretty similar to previous incarnations if somewhat pricier but it's a prime location.
Read moreThe Lao bowl has a winning peppery chilli heat and packs a flavour punch. The Pad Thai is milder but no less delicious with perfectly al dente veggies and noodles. There's Sriracha on the tables.
The quality old-school hip-hop playlist remains but at a much lower volume. Although it's small there's a decent amount of seating.
Card payment is available.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-11
Pros: Quick, friendly service, Spotless interior
Cons: Non-disposable bowls for eating in would be nice
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OMG this is great news!!!! I was so sad when they closed. Can’t wait to return! 💚💚💚
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Dipsy
Points +104
absolutely great - Edit
The staff was very friendly and the ambiance was chic. Lots of healthy options to choose from. Waiting time between 5-10 minutes, which is perfectly fine. For me 4 stars because it's a bit pricey and I didn't like the dish I ordered that much (KCD Pad Thai 7.5/10), but I will definitely try something else when I encounter King CookDaily again another time.
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friedrice
Points +1382
Good flavours, kinda spenny - Edit
For a bowl of just veg and rice, I paid £14. The upside is that the flavours were authentically Thai & everything tasted fresh and high quality. Will probs visit again if I'm ever in the area.
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ChrisSampson87
Points +54
Impossible not to order too much - Edit
An amazing create-your-own format. Jerk tofu curry with noodles and plantain?! Yes please. Totally delicious.
Read morePros: Many options, Big portions, Friendly service
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AndrewCliffordCooper
Points +71
Mmmmmm - Edit
Great food. I’m addicted to the teriyaki bites - if you don’t get them, you’re a lunatic.
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zzz33
Points +166
finally some nice vegan pad thai - Edit
located in a food market with a few other vegan places. quite many interesting options on menu. been looking for some decent pad thai for a while. satisfied that i went there😄chickn was great
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acarolina.amorim
Points +295
Great menu - Edit
All vegan, tasty food and amazing menu.
Read moreLoads of outside space and cool decoration inside.
Pad Thai is my favourite and will always be a must when going to east London.
Pros: All vegan, Great menu
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Ant1Plant1
Points +1817
Captures the culture of the alternative London vegan scene. - Edit
You won't find another place like this in London from the grafitti filled walls to the sound of UK music playing through the speakers this is the London! Although predominantly Asian inspired, the Cookdaily menu is a fusion of cultures and flavours that represent urban London. Items on the menu include chicken & mushroom pie, pad thai and my favourite the Caribbean inspired jerk bowl to name just a few. Not many people could pull this off but the owner King is a master at culinary cooking having been an international chef and worked in Michelin star restaurants. He's brought it right back to the roots here and birthed what I believe is a shift in culture to vegan food especially for those who come from ethnic backgrounds where food is bursting with flavours and spices. I have travelled to 45 countries and eaten hundreds of vegan meals from different places but this is my number one. It's a must try if you are in the UK.
Read morePros: Always cooked to order so fresh, Packed with flavour, Venue really represents what London is about
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