Apparently London and cheap bites do not fit together, but with a little bit of research and as a good bargain-finder you will be surprised to know that one of London´s most hip neighbourhoods is home to take-aways for £5.

Always busy and hectic, London´s Soho, is located in Central London and has become an iconic place where locals mix with tourists and all-around-the-world expats. This has made it a unique place where fun is guaranteed due to the multiple choice of nightclubs, pubs and international restaurants as varied as you can think of. It is true that many of this Hindu, Italian, Thai and Japanese restaurants are quite pricey but here is a list of places where you can enjoy your take-away for maximum £5:

•Papaya: if Indian is your preferred taste you will enjoy countless curries for less than £4: Goan Chingri Baza, Paneer Ka Tamtar and samosas among others are some of the cheap bites you can get!

In the heart of Soho, right in the centre of London, lies this hectic street crowded with stores and restaurants that breathe modernity. This 240 metre long pedestrian street is always full of activity and crowded with youngsters interested in fashion and music and looking for an alternative to super-crowded Oxford Street. It is interesting to observe how mods and tourists melt together in perfect harmony

In the 60´s it was the epicentre of the pop scene and legends like The Who, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, who bought their impressive outfits here, frequented it. However, later it went into a decline period and it wasn´t until recent years that it recovered the vibe it used to have.

If you are trendy shopper, you must know there are two kinds of stores: the indie boutiques where you can find unique garments yet affordable and top brand stores. Some of the names that are worth mentioning: The Face, Pretty Green (owned by Oasis singer Liam Gallager), Dr Martins (the only store in the world where you can buy tailor-made boots , The Great Frog (famous for rock & roll jewellery where celebrities like Lady Gaga, Iron Maiden and Motorhead like to shop their breath-taking accessories).