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Sushi Kanesaka
Sushi Kanesaka is London’s most expensive omakase restaurant, but this Mayfair spot isn’t worth the price tag.
Hana
Hana is a neighbourhood Persian restaurant in West Hampstead where you'll find grilled meats, delicious dips, and a nice terrace.
Polka Kitchen
Polka Kitchen, a Polish restaurant in Ealing, feels like a grand, European cafe on the cobbles of a historic city.
OkonomiHeads
Despite being in a Haggerston basement, OkonomiHeads is a Japanese spot with a light and bright feel, and excellent okonomiyaki.
Taeyang Pocha
This restaurant in New Cross doesn’t go in for bells and whistles when it comes to decor, but Taeyang Pocha is a great little spot for excellent Korean food.
Chakra Kensington
A straightforward Indian restaurant in Kensington, Chakra is all about the classics.
Mukkebi
Mukkebi is a charming, relaxed Korean spot in Finsbury Park to eat silky smooth japchae and some of our favourite Korean fried chicken on a quick lunch break.
Samad Al Iraqi
Samad Al Iraqi is a grand Iraqi restaurant in Kensington filled with groups tucking into fried kubbah and hearty quzi.
Sichuan Popo
Sichuan Popo in Earls Court is a no-nonsense Chinese restaurant specialising in Sichuan street food, where you'll find late-night dumplings, spicy noodles, and more.
Romulo Café & Restaurant
A Filipino restaurant on Kensington High Street, Romulo Café & Restaurant is serving big flavours in a quiet, laid-back room.
Union Viet Cafe
We enjoy Union Viet Cafe for its useful location (between Borough and Southwark stations), satisfying Vietnamese food, and family-feel.
Paolina Thai Cuisine
Paolina Thai Cuisine is a dependable spot in King’s Cross that we return to time and again for a solo lunch or low-key date night over solid Thai dishes.
Daquise
A charming old-school Polish restaurant next to South Kensington station, Daquise is a lovely spot for cosy, pierogi-filled meal.
CheeMc
CheeMc is a straightforward Korean restaurant that rivals anything the Colonel's doing. The fried chicken alone is worth coming here for.
Beza Ethiopian Food
Beza Ethiopian Food is an Ethiopian restaurant in Elephant and Castle where you can stare at the brightly coloured woven plates on the walls and be restored by the comforting cooking.
Lasdun
Lasdun is a smart British restaurant inside the National Theatre from the same team as The Marksman. Yes, pie is on the menu.
Mullins Brasserie
If you’re after a friendly spot, with the kind of fancy restaurant plating that’ll impress your parents and subtle nods to Caribbean flavours, stop by Mullins in Margate for an ital stew and leave perfectly content.
Yori
A moody Korean restaurant in Wimbledon, Yori is perfect for a casual weeknight dinner when you're craving some crispy pajeon.
Tea House Chinese
Tea House Chinese is a spacious Chinese restaurant on Deptford High Street that’s equally as good for a big family meal as it is for a solo situation.
The Garden Museum Cafe
The Garden Museum Cafe (within the Garden Museum in Lambeth) is a beautiful, tranquil, canteen-like restaurant serving wonderfully simple modern British food.
Zen Mondo
Zen Mondo is a quiet, pleasant, reasonably priced sushi spot on Upper Street that's a great shout midweek.
Leila’s Shop
Attached to an upmarket greengrocer of the same name, Leila’s in Shoreditch serves excellent, homely dishes in a serene cafe/canteen.