Shikumen is a smart Chinese restaurant in Shepherds Bush with fantastic dim sum and a brilliant roast duck that you’ll dream of.

Hit Mr Falafel in Shepherd's Bush for some of the best cheap, late-night food around.

Kerbisher & Malt isn’t your granddad's chippy, but this modern Shepherd's Bush chip shop is very good.

Esarn Kheaw is a Thai restaurant in Shepherd's Bush with ‘80s decor and authentic eats.

Killer Tomato in Shepherds Bush makes tasty, though definitely not authentic tacos and burritos. Use it to fill up before a gig at the Empire.

A chilled spot on the Uxbridge Road in Shepherds Bush, Bush Hall Dining Rooms serves everything from pizza to crab cakes.

The Corner House in Shepherds Bush is the kind of bright, trendy cafe that would be popular literally anywhere.

Mustard is a casual, affordable bistro in Shepherd’s Bush.

If you work in or around Shepherd’s Bush, Flying Horse Coffee is a useful place to get some work done.

Master Bao is a Taiwanese spot inside Westfield London that’s perfect for cheap, quick eats, and excellent bao.

Bocconi is a proper, family-style Italian joint in Shepherd’s Bush.

Albertine is a cute but busy little wine bar in White City. It’s the perfect place to decompress after an accidental trip to Westfield.

The Queen Adelaide is a beautiful, retro pub in Shepherd’s Bush with an all-day menu, a big fireplace, and an even bigger portrait of Queen Adelaide.

Kricket in White City is a great spot for Indian small plates, big groups, and cocktails.

Feast Bar and Kitchen in the revamped White City is great spot for a big group hang.

Pergola On The Roof is an incredibly pretty roof top in Shepherds Bush that’s like a cross between an open-air food court and a garden in California.