6 Restaurants in Orpington

Orpington is famous for a particular variety of chicken and duck known as Orpington or Cook poultry. The birds are bred for their succulent meat and delicious eggs and the species is capable of laying in excess of 200 eggs per year. This particular breed is favoured for the high quality of meat and is frequently served in the restaurants in Orpington. Another classic dish in the area is London Particular, so named after the city's smog filled streets at the turn of the 20th century. The dish consists of split peas, bacon, herbs and meat stock and is served as a thick, wholesome soup.

The restaurants in Orpington offer more than local produce and classic dishes, however. Dine at an Asian restaurant and try the superb Malaysian dish of chicken laksa or fish head curry, followed by the unforgettable and mouth-watering pandan cake, so named as its distinctive green colouring and flavour is derived from pandan leaves. Alternatively, opt for a pizza or pasta dish at one of the many fine Italian restaurants in the region and if you're not calorie counting, round off your meal with a moreish tiramisu or panna cotta.