TikTok is a great place for finding restaurant recommendations, and with people always looking for the next ‘Instagrammable’ spot, the platform has become a space for likeminded people to share the next viral venue.
To make your search easier, we have put together five South East London favourites, loved by TikTok.
1. M Kitchen – Bexleyheath
This modern Eastern Mediterranean restaurant, on Broadway in Bexleyheath, is rated four stars on TripAdvisor and is also a Tik Tok favourite.
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With food and cocktails served under dry ice, the dishes make for aesthetic videos and pictures.
Cocktails are served in interesting ways too, from pop-corn tubs to telephone boxes, they too are dressed in dry ice.
The restaurant has a Shisha terrace and DJs on Fridays and Saturdays, making it a lively and social spot.
In a review, one food TikToker, @Gobbleandsipuk, said the restaurant has a “stunning interior and presentation.
This place is perfect for a special occasion.”
2. Bar Beach Grill – Lewisham
Rated four stars on Google, Bar Beach Grill is an African themed restaurant located off Loampit Vale in Lewisham.
@barbeachgrill Come experience the celebration of culinary diversity at Bar Beach Grill!🌴✨ #culinaryjourney #culturalfusion #barbeachgrill #tropicalfood #africanfood #foodstagram #reels #bloggers ♬ original sound - Bar Beach Grill🌴
Tik Tok appear to love the venue’s ‘Bottomless Brunch,’ which gives diners two hours to drink a range of cocktails, and choose from burgers, chicken, seafood and more for £35.
One visitor on TikTok, @asistersreview, said she “really liked that we could mix and match.
We just tried bits and bobs from each other’s plate.”
Bar Beach Grill also delivers authentic African cuisine including plantain, jollof rice and even Nigerian cocktails.
‘London foodie’ @venturewithvee reviewed the restaurant saying it provided “comfort food and great vibes.”
3. Smoque – Bromley
Smoque is a Turkish restaurant rated four stars on trip advisor, situated right in the town centre on Ringer’s Road.
The menu offers a range of grilled meats, Turkish specialities, sharing platters and more, with gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options available.
There is a ‘selfie mirror’ to capture your own Tik Toks or social media posts.
There is a range of cocktails on the menu, from frozen strawberry daiquiris to mojitos, with generous fruit garnishes on top.
One visitor, @raegram, rated the drink 9/10 on TikTok, adding the restaurant had “really good variety.”
4. Nine – Greenwich
This restaurant is on the top floor of the Radisson Red Hotel in Greenwich and is rated four stars on Google.
With skyline views of London and an artsy interior, this venue is a firm favourite on Tik Tok.
Content creator @na3na3inthehouse said that Nine was “the most aesthetic restaurant I have ever been to in London.”
The restaurant serves Pan Asian cuisine including classics such as bao buns and dim sum.
Nine is a non-alcoholic restaurant but people on Tik Tok still rave about their crafted mocktails, with daquiris and mojitos on the menu, most reviewers still seem satisfied.
@travelsbyb on TikTok said the strawberry mojito mocktail was “delicious.”
5. Copper Ceylon – Bromley
@copperceylon Can you take the Sri Lankan spice?! 🌶️ #srilankanfood #srilankan #srilankanfoodblogger #srilankanfoodiesaroundtheworld #copperceylonbromley #ceylon #spice #foodie #spices #fy #fyp ♬ Kulture Klub (Sped up Version) - Lucy Tun
Copper Ceylon is a Sri-Lankan restaurant on East Street in Bromley, rated four stars on TripAdvisor.
With a Tuk-Tuk inside the restaurant and sleek decoration, there are lots of photo opportunities.
The food menu is authentically Sri-Lankan with choices ranging from curries to roti, a stir-fried dish.
TikToker @lovenaheeda said the Sri-Lankan food at Copper Ceylon was “the best I’ve tried yet.”
Cocktails are served under a blanket of dry ice and some in quirky glasses, something that has really caught attention on Tik Tok.
@thepodiumqueen documented her visit on TikTok, and said “the drinks are gorgeous.”
On Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant is open until 2am with a DJ, and sometimes performers, such as belly dancers and fire breathers.
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