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Smokoloko
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
street-foodcasualoutdoor
About the Vibe
Smokoloko brings serious smoked barbecue to East London's street food scene, serving up juicy brisket and steak sandwiches from their distinctive vintage locomotive stalls. You'll find them most days at Spitalfields Market, where the 6-hour cherry wood smoked meats are piled onto fresh flatbreads from a Dalston bakery. It's proper street food done right—grab a sandwich and eat it standing up, or take it to a nearby park.
Known For
- •smoked brisket sandwiches
- •vintage locomotive stall
- •cherry wood smoked meats
- •fresh flatbread
Best For
lunchquick bitemarket visits
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 9, 2026
Solid smoked meat sandwiches from a vintage locomotive stall
Smokoloko is one of those street food spots that actually delivers on the hype. The meats—usually brisket or steak—are smoked for six hours over cherry wood and herbs, resulting in something genuinely tender and flavorful. The sandwiches are served on fresh, fluffy flatbread that's made daily by a specialist stall in Dalston, which is a nice touch you don't always get with street food. The grilled onions add a sweet, smoky element that works well with the rich meat.
You're eating standing up or grabbing a quick bite, so don't expect a sit-down experience. The vintage locomotive setup at Spitalfields Market is distinctive and Instagram-worthy, but the real draw is the food. Portions are generous, and the flavors are bold without being overwhelming. It's a solid choice if you're visiting Spitalfields Market and want something more substantial than a typical market snack. Just be prepared to queue during peak lunch hours.