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FoodComa

169a Mile End Rd, Bethnal Green, London E1 4AQ, UK★ 4.6 (469 reviews)07518 833064websitemap

Instagram-first soul-food/desi burger spot on Mile End Road famed for value boxes, naga-mayo burgers, loaded fries and huge portions, with some consistency wobbles.

Why it's listed: Independent soul-food/American burger spot E1, halal-oriented (desi burger culture)

Profile last updated 14 July 2026.

FoodComa — photo
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The business claims it

Structured facts from the listing and website.

Cuisine style
Desi-inflected American soul food: smash burgers, wings, loaded fries and mix-boxes with naga mayo and cheese sauces
“Burger 3 wings and chips. Naga mayo ... loaded fries with chicken and ... pure cheese” — reviews
Halal status
fully halal
“Independent soul-food/American burger spot, halal-oriented desi burger culture (naga mayo, no pork)” — classify_reason
Service modes offered
dine in · takeaway · delivery
“two men at the front helping me order ... Naga mayo box” — reviews
Alcohol policy
alcohol free
“burger/soul-food takeaway; reviews mention canned soft drinks and shakes, no alcohol” — reviews
Price band
budget
“For £10 you can't go wrong ... box 3” — reviews
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Customers reveal it

Recurring signal mined from real reviews — with receipts.

Dishes customers name repeatedly
burgers · wings (naga mayo) · loaded fries boxes · mac and cheese · milk cake
“Naga mayo all the time it's the best flavour ... loaded fries ... best milk cake i've ever had” — reviews
Recurring caveats in reviews
inconsistent cooking (undercooked/bland rice, bone-in wings) · long waits when busy
“rice wasn't cooked properly ... about 40 minute we got our food” — reviews
Service character as customers describe it
Accommodating, friendly counter staff who help customise orders
“Staff were super accommodating in helping us create a full ... box” — reviews
Value for money as customers see it
Big, filling portions for the price, though one large box drew a quantity-over-quality complaint
“portions are so good for the price ... For £20 this was absolutely not worth it” — reviews
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Only the owner knows it

Questions we hold for the kitchen itself. Unanswered until they answer.

We're holding 9 questions for the owner — families & kids, best occasions & the vibe, vegan, coeliac & allergy options, why choose you, groups, private hire & catering, booking or walk-in?, good to know before you visit, must-order dishes, made in-house & sourcing — and will publish the answers here once confirmed.