Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

‘Life is like a box of chocolates.’ Remember Tom Hanks delivering that line in the famous movie named after his character, Forrest Gump? Well, the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. lives up to that promise when it comes to their diverse menu. The franchise is already successful in the US, and has now opened its first UK branch in London, right in the heart of Piccadilly.

The Set Lunch menu features a variety of delicious options, of course. For starters, you can have the side house salad and the soup of the day. A fantastic selection of main courses is available, including the famous Mama’s Blue Southern Fried Shrimp, All-American Hamburger or Cheeseburger, Veggie Burger, Bubba’s Classic Chicken Salad and Captain’s Fish & Chips. Finish it up with some ice cream chocolate brownie for dessert

The franchise slogan might be ‘it’s all about the shrimp’, but there’s a lot more than that on offer at the Bubba Grump Shrimp Co.

Staff here give customer service the American treatment too, delivering Forrest Gump trivia to your table along with your order. Prepare to be treated like a VIP.

Want to buy the t-shirt? Visit the gift shop for a wide range of Forrest Gump merchandise. You can even purchase from a Bubba Gump’s range of hot sauces.

To get there, simply take the tube to Piccadilly Circus on the Piccadilly or Bakerloo Line. The restaurant is easily found on Coventry Street.