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Leon goes west

By James Russell: Leon goes west

August 19, 2015

Naturally fast food chain Leon has arrived in West London, opening its 25th restaurant in South Kensington’s museum quarter. Their landing in Kensington sees the borough – formerly a key source of London’s fruit and vegetables – once again producing food that both tastes good and does you good.

The latest Leon is located just a few doors from the tube station, putting it in prime position to bring even more Natural History to the residents, workers and visitors of West Central London. With 10 more restaurants on the way in the coming months, Leon’s mission continues to make it possible for everyone to eat well.

Sadly, neither 80s pop sensation Go West or 90s boy band Westlife were available to attend the opening ceremony!

About Leon

Leon was founded in 2004 and created the concept of Naturally Fast Food, based on the concept of “Fast Food in Heaven”. When travelling together at Bain, co-founders John Vincent & Henry Dimbleby were struck by the fact that the only fast food available made you fall asleep and wake up fat. They asked themselves, why can’t fast food be good food? The first Leon was opened in July 2004 on Carnaby Street, and they now have 25 restaurants across the UK.

The Leon menu is inspired by the flavours, variety and healthiness of Mediterranean cooking as well as the dishes that evoke their British childhood trips to fast food restaurants. Leon created the “Superfood Salad” and was the first on the high street to serve porridge for breakfast…

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