What are the best shrimp dishes in London?

Based on diner recommendations, the best shrimp dish in London is at Kaipiras. We compared 14 restaurants serving shrimp dishes.

How much do shrimp dishes cost in London?

Shrimp dish prices in London range from £6.00 to £24.00 across 14 restaurants.

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Best Shrimp Dishes in London

14 restaurants compared

Price range: £6.00 – £24.00

Avg recommendation: 91%

Top 5 Shrimp Dishes in London (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 14 restaurants:

Moqueca at Kaipiras, £17.50 (Kilburn)
Acaraje at Kaipiras, £12.00 (Kilburn)
Banh Cuon at Eat Vietnam, £6.50 (Deptford)
Banh Xeo at Eat Vietnam, £8.50 (Deptford)
Brown Butter Monkfish at Bistrotheque, £24.00 (Bethnal Green)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 14 Shrimp Dishes

Moqueca

Kaipiras

Kilburn·$$

£17.50

Bahian seafood stew cooked with palm oil, coconut milk, and peppers.

Tip: Ask which moqueca varieties are available that day — the prawn version is the most popular but the mixed seafood has more variety. Comes with rice but order extra farofa to soak up the broth.

Acaraje

Kaipiras

Kilburn·$$

£12.00

Bahian black-eyed pea fritters with vatapa (coconut shrimp paste) and dried prawns.

Tip: If you have never tried Bahian food, start here. The acaraje is very hard to find in London and the vatapa filling is rich and complex. Eat it hot while the outside is still crunchy.

Banh Cuon

Eat Vietnam

Deptford·$$$

£6.50

Steamed rice flour rolls filled with ground pork and shrimp.

Tip: Banh cuon is understated but order it — reviewers praise the quality of the rice flour and freshness of the filling.

Banh Xeo

Eat Vietnam

Deptford·$$$

£8.50

Crispy rice flour crepe with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts.

Tip: The banh xeo technique here is excellent — properly crispy exterior while staying tender inside. Reviewers specifically cite it as a standout.

Brown Butter Monkfish

Bistrotheque

Bethnal Green·$$$

£24.00

Monkfish with cavolo nero and brown shrimp in brown butter sauce.

Tip: If you want the freshest seafood, visit on Thursday for 'Fruits de Mare Street' when the chef prepares a special bar menu with the best fish available that day.

Fresh Spring Rolls

Song Que

Shoreditch·$$

£6.00

Translucent rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, herbs, and vermicelli.

Tip: Fresh and herby with just the right amount of rice vermicelli — order these alongside your pho for a lighter start.

#799% recommend

Tea Leaf Salad (Lahpet Thoke)

Lahpet

Shoreditch·$$

£12.50

Vibrant salad with pickled tea leaves, crunchy beans, dried shrimp, and garlic oil.

Tip: This is unlike any other salad you've had. The pickled tea leaves have a subtle caffeine kick and a deep savory flavor that is addictive.

#894% recommend

Tom Yam Mama

Speedboat Bar

Soho·$$

£16.50

Hot and sour noodle soup served with squid, pork, and prawns.

Tip: The broth has incredible depth. It's a large portion, easily enough for two people to share along with a few small plates.

#993% recommend

Green Chilli Prawn Toast

Tempo

Bethnal Green·$$

£13.00

Shrimp mousse between slices of bread, fried crisp, with a green chilli sauce and pickled daikon.

Tip: This is the dish everyone orders and for good reason. The green chilli sauce has real heat. If you are sharing, order two portions — one is not enough for a table.

#1092% recommend

Potted Shrimps

Simpson's in the Strand

Covent Garden·$$$$

£18.00

Morecambe Bay shrimps in a spiced nutmeg butter, served with toast.

Tip: The warm toast is the key — let the butter melt slightly into it before taking a bite.

#1189% recommend

Nasi Lemak

Roti King

Euston·$

£8.00

Fragrant coconut rice served with anchovies, peanuts, cucumber and sambal.

Tip: Mix everything together before eating. The sambal brings heat, the peanuts bring texture, the rice brings creaminess.

#1288% recommend

Tempura Udon

Koya

Soho·$$

£15.50

Hot udon in hot dashi broth topped with crispy vegetable and prawn tempura.

Tip: Eat the tempura immediately while crispy — don't let it soak in the broth or it loses the textural contrast.

#1388% recommend

Skate with Morecambe Bay Shrimps & Swiss Chard

Core by Clare Smyth

Notting Hill·$$$$

£24.00

Grilled skate wing with brown shrimps, chard, and brown butter.

Tip: The Morecambe Bay shrimps are seasonal and limited. If they're on the menu, this is the dish to choose.

#1487% recommend

Crystal Prawn Dumplings

Dumplings' Legend

Chinatown·$$

£6.20

Steamed dumplings with whole prawns in a translucent wrapper.

Tip: Reviewers say these always taste very good. The translucent wrapper lets you see the fresh prawn inside - a dim sum classic done right.