A beloved Tuesday-only Indonesian vegan tempeh stall on Leather Lane serving generous, flavorful curries at true bargain prices.
Preliminary Grade: This restaurant has only 53 reviews, which is below our 100-review minimum for reliable grading. This grade should be considered preliminary until more reviews are available. The Tempeh Man delivers exceptional food quality with authentic Indonesian flavors and outstanding service warmth that transforms a simple Tuesday stall into a beloved neighborhood institution.
On Tuesdays, Leather Lane hums and The Tempeh Man draws a steady queue with friendly counter service and the aroma of coconut and spices. Diners describe the curries as deeply comforting and praise the owner’s warmth: "I left with a full belly and a smile." The cooking leans Indonesian home-style—rich lodeh, cumin-scented tempeh, and sambal—prioritizing authentic flavor over flash. It is a stall built for speed and soul, not theatrics, and suits vegans and curious omnivores who want real lunch without fuss. For families, the mild coconut curry and flatbread and rice are kid-accessible, though spice lovers can add sambal. Seating depends on market benches, so wrangling strollers may be tricky; still, value and warmth make it an easy weekday treat.
Area vibe: Busy weekday market strip popular with office workers; casual, fast-moving lunch scene.
Safety: Daytime high foot traffic; generally safe, well-patrolled central London environment.
What's nearby: Leather Lane Market with multiple street-food vendors; offices, cafes, and Hatton Garden nearby.
Go for the Cumin Tempeh or the Tempeh Lodeh coconut curry, both priced around £7-8 and served in generous portions
It’s a Tuesday-only stall with a brief lunchtime service, mixed card/cash policies, and limited market seating
Expect a lively market-stall vibe scented with coconut and spices and rooted in home-style Indonesian cooking