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London isn’t short on delicious, varied food markets, from Borough Market to Arcade Food Hall – but we’ll never say no to a new one. And that’s what’s happening in Ilford later this month with the revamp of the area’s old Mercato Metropolitano.
Mercado Metropolitano’s Ilford site opened in 2024, but it is now being rebranded with a community focus. It’ll be called Maison Noor and promises to be a ‘community-first’ food court. As before, the venue will be in the borough’s ‘Cultural Quarter’ and just a few minutes’ walk from Ilford’s Lizzie line station.
Maison Noor will serve up street food inspired by global cuisine. The 16 fully halal venues include Knightsbridge’s South Asian inspired café Chai & Chapati; cheesy slices from Caprinos Pizza; 100 percent wagyu beef burgers from Flip & Sear; LA and Mexican-inspired street food from Birria Taco; and loaded brioche buns from Bunify. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, there will also be ice cream from Badiani Italian Gelato, as well as freshly baked treats from Dum Dum Doughnuts and Mrs Potts’ Chocolate House.
Street food aside, Maison Noor will have a 850 square foot soft-play area for kids, a deli supermarket, a daily farmer’s market and eventually a mezzanine level for fashion, beauty and art boutiques.
Backed by Sadiq Khan and Greater London Authority’s City Hall, the project is led by managing director Atif Amin, who opened 50 new locations with Creams Dessert Café and has worked as chief financial officer at Euphorium Bakery, Clos Maggiore and Big Easy Restaurant.
‘We are incredibly proud and excited to introduce Maison Noor, a new concept that will create a new highly desirable destination in Ilford for all from across London,’ Amin said.
‘We’re bringing together some of the most exciting food brands, entrepreneurs, and traders under one roof to create a new space that is inspired by global cultures and adds value to the local community.’
Although the Mercado Metropolitano in Elephant & Castle is being demolished, you can still find the food hall giant in Wood Wharf and Mayfair.
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