Barking has a huge Asian community. That means incredible curry, halal food, and fresh naan bread. A feast costs a fiver.
The market on East Street is a goldmine. You can get a bag of mangoes for 50p. A bag of anything for a quid. It’s like living in a discount wonderland.
Also, there’s a Polish bakery that sells doughnuts the size of your face. Two pounds. Your dentist will cry. Your soul will sing.