Sudanese-Australian Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a writer, media presenter and award-winning social advocate.

London

"We’d stop off at Dark Sugars, which is the first Black-owned business on Brick Lane."

Dark Sugars

"Second Home in Spitalfields is a co-working space with a fourth-floor balcony overlooking a beautiful view of East London."

Second Home

"I also need to make a special mention of Roti King, a Malaysian spot next to Euston Station. There are a lot of Malaysian students in that area and there’s usually a queue to get in, but the food is astounding and definitely worth the wait."

Roti King

"For nearby coffee, try Allpress — it’s a New Zealand roaster and is my local coffee spot on Redchurch Street in Shoreditch."

Allpress Espresso Bar

"I lived near Brick Lane, which is quite famous for being a place with lots of different cuisines, especially Bengali. There are also Jewish bakeries that feel as if they’ve been there forever. I’ve frequented several of those old spots at all hours of the day and night."

Brick Lane

"I’d begin with a coffee at Ozone in Shoreditch, followed by a bit of a walk towards Bethnal Green."

Ozone Coffee Roasters

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