London needed Monty’s Deli, because unlike New York, we sadly do not have a plethora of “deli-style” Jewish offerings within the city center. Of course, if you are dedicated and head to certain suburbs you will find your salt-beef fix, but for those casual observers living centrally, Monty’s Deli is the answer. For brunch, freshly baked bagels, spot-on babka, and undoubtedly the best rueben in London, Monty’s Deli serves up true “Jewish soul food” (as coined by owner Mark Ogus). In the evening, they pull out all the stops with their “Shabbat Dinner” menu: challah, chicken soup, chopped egg, and lokshen to name just a few of the offerings.