Xi’an Impression is a small restaurant in Highbury making some of the best Chinese food in London. Don’t miss the hand-pulled noodles.

The best burger in London. Their shop in Victoria is not a place to linger, but it’s perfect for takeout or a quick bite to eat.

Gökyüzü is an all-day, late-night Turkish spot in Harringay. It’s a Green Lanes landmark, and one of London’s best restaurants.

Padella serves brilliant, freshly made pasta at very good prices. If you’re in London Bridge or Borough Market, make this a part of your plan.

Persepolis is a BYOB deli-cum-café in Peckham serving excellent Persian meze at fantastic prices.

Breddos is a Clerkenwell restaurant that makes tacos with creative fillings that aren’t authentic, but are absolutely delicious.

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

Llerena is a straightforward but excellent tapas spot in Islington, serving products direct from the family farm in Extremadura, southwest of Madrid.

Monty’s Deli in Hoxton does a killer reuben sandwich and a matzo ball soup that feels like a hug from a grandma. It’s good for quick eats of takeaway.

Max’s Sandwich Shop in Stroud Green serves inventive sandwiches with buckets of personality. It’s fast becoming a North London institution.

Franco Manca should be your number one choice when you want pizza near Victoria station.

Quality Wines is a shop, wine bar, and sandwich shop next door to Quality Chop House in Clerkenwell, that also serves great sharing plates at night.

Uchi is an attractive and humble sushi restaurant in Clapton serving very nice sashimi, nigiri, and rolls

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

The original Honest Burgers has an excellent vibe and is great for a burger and craft beer if you’re in Brixton.

This is the best fried chicken sandwich in London and one of the best burgers in town, full stop.