Where to eat before catching a train

Jenny Lo's Teahouse
14 Eccleston Street, SW1 (020 7259 0399, jennylo.co.uk)
At this "tea house" near Victoria station you'll get well-made meal-in-a-bowl dishes, some featuring noodles and some rice. As quick and cheap as any chain noodle shop but with more character.

Galvin Café À Vin
35 Spital Square, E1 (020 7299 0404, galvinrestaurants.com)
Very good French bistro food near Liverpool Street station, classic dishes, an old-fashioned eye for quality and a forgiving wine list.

Masters Superfish
191 Waterloo Road, SE1 (020 7928 6924)
Taxi drivers have a keen eye for no-nonsense, no-frills dining, which may be why those working Waterloo station pack into Masters Superfish for meal breaks. Very good fish and chips in traditional style. Slick service.