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I am constantly on the lookout for vegan food. I have a certain dogged determination which is unparalleled in any other aspect of my life; tripping over chairs, taken detours, and travelled far to specifically try a certain restaurant or dish. So when Sam, a friend of mine recommended tibits London, I made it my mission to find an excuse to visit the capital. Tibits London is a nationally recognised brand in Switzerland hoping to make a mark here in the UK with their branch in Heddon Street; a pocket of quiet across the road from Carnaby Street.

 It is a pay-what-it-weighs deal-io, with a massive selection of vegan options (with a couple of vegetarian dishes thrown in for good measure), where you grab a plate and table, decide what you want, and then go and pay at the till. 
They also sell alcohol- cocktails, wine, beers and the like, as well as non-alcoholic beverages and hot drinks. Neither Sam or I tried any alcohol when we went (it seemed a little sacrilegious), instead opting for a coffee and a fresh juice. There was also free water on tap. One thing to note, none of the staff seemed to be on the lookout for any new or ignorant customers, which made the layout a little confusing.

One thing to note is instead of the typical variety of vegan-friendly meat replacements, most of the food seemed to refer to Moroccan, Indian, and Asian influences; food that is traditionally (and somewhat accidentally) vegetarian/vegan. The average cost advertised for lunch is under £10, but I was a little excited so my plate was closer to £15. The buffet was changed continuously with freshly made hot and cold food, which meant I orbited the 'food boat' four or five times before I committed to the till.

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The hot dishes are apparently changed daily so you can visit regularly and keep on trying something new. The cold dishes are less varied and their signature vegan bean and Mediterranean salad can be relied on as a menu staple.
And now for the important part. The taste.
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Every single thing that I could fit onto my plate was delicious. The wedges were hot and crispy, all varieties of salad were moist and delicately seasoned, and the hummus was particularly creamy. Every single thing I managed to try was so good that even the non-vegan loved it!

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We visited on a Thursday lunchtime, so it was pretty quiet. Looking around, most of the visitors seemed to be on their lunch break so I would recommend tibits London to any tourists or young families who need to escape the chaos of Regents Street, Oxford Street, and Piccadilly Circus.

 There are two levels, as well as outside seating. The dark, almost 'oriental-feel' styling of the first floor contrasted with the buffet table lights which made the food stand out and look even more inviting. The flowery wallpaper and velour seat covers in greens and deep pinks seemed to try and emulate a calm, relaxed environment, whereas the music was definitely not in keeping with that theme. 
There was a lot of Bublé.

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I would definitely go back to tibits London, especially because of the flexibility of the price. If you can control yourself, (which I clearly can't), lunch can be from £7 upwards. We eat the food so quickly in fact, that we had to sit out for a time to digest afterwards- a trait that I noticed in fellow diners. 

All in all, tibits was a real find, especially when on the hunt for vegan-friendly food and is certainly one to look out for next time you are in London.

Taste: 4 / 5
Variety: 4 / 5
Cost: ££
Location: 5 / 5
Overall Rating: 4 / 5 

tibits LONDON
12-14 Heddon Street
off Regent Street
London W1B 4DA
Phone +44 (0)207 758 4112
Fax +44 (0)207 734 0428
Mail info@tibits.co.uk