Being a student in London is expensive. Rent is brutal, textbooks cost a fortune, and a meal deal gets boring after the third day in a row. But Chinatown is here to save your budget - and your taste buds.
Why students should eat in Chinatown
Chinatown is one of the cheapest places to eat well in central London. You can get a filling, delicious meal for the price of a sad supermarket sandwich. And the food is infinitely better. For more local picks, see our roundup of the best restaurants near Leicester Square.
Budget meals at The Greedy Sheep
Here's what you can eat at The Greedy Sheep without breaking the bank:
Under 7 - **Rou Jia Mo** (from 6) - the Chinese burger. Stuffed with slow-braised lamb in a crispy flatbread. One will fill you up. Two will make you happy. - **Edamame** (5.50) - a healthy snack while you study
Under 10 - **Pan-Fried Dumplings** (8.50) - six golden-bottomed dumplings. [Proper food](/blog/halal-dumplings-london). - **Steamed Bao Buns** (7.50) - fluffy steamed buns stuffed with lamb
Under 13 - **Lamb Noodle Soup** (12.80) - a massive bowl of hand-pulled noodles in rich lamb broth. This is a full meal that will keep you going for hours. - **Egg Fried Rice** (9.80) - simple, satisfying, and cheap
The student feast (split with a mate) Two of you, 20 budget: - 2x Rou Jia Mo (13) - 1x Pan-Fried Dumplings (8.50)
That's around 10.75 each for a proper feast. See the full menu before you walk in.
Why it matters for halal students
If you're a Muslim student, eating on campus can be a nightmare. Limited halal options, expensive halal shops, or just giving up and eating vegetarian all week. Our wider list of halal food near me in central London covers more options across Soho, Chinatown and beyond.
The Greedy Sheep is 100% halal. The entire menu. Every dish. And it's right next to some of London's biggest universities - UCL, King's College, and LSE are all within easy reach.
Getting there
We're at 8 Little Newport Street, one minute from Leicester Square station. Open 12pm-10pm daily - perfect for a lunch break, post-library refuel, or late dinner after a group project.
Come hungry. Leave greedy. (And still have money left for textbooks.)
