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Our Guide to London...Restaurants

London has aguably the most diverse collection of restaurants on the planet, taking in cuisine's from almost anywhere you could think of. The following is a list of some of our favourites, but it's by no means definitive; you'd need a lifetime to try all that the city has to offer...

Sunday Roast
There’s no way we can pick out a single place, but a Sunday Roast at one of the London’s many thousand pubs is a time honoured tradition among weary clubbers, groups of mates and families alike. Essential nosh.

Traditional Sunday Roast

Jellied Eels
A true Cockney tradition. As the name suggests, jellied eels are stewed eels in a spiced jelly that is made from the stewing juices and can be bought from street vendors throughout London. Lip-smackingly good!

M Manze
Established in 1902 and still going strong, this is London’s oldest pie and mash shop, with branches in pearly-king Peckham and suburban Sutton. A true London institution – make sure you order extra liquor.
A: Peckham High St

Saigon Saigon
Serving West London's most Authentic Vietnamese food, the atmosphere is warm and inviting and the decor is dark and decadent. Also a small bar/club downstairs.  We recommend the Vietnamese spring rolls, beef in betel leaves and a lotus root salad and shrimps.
A: King Street
T: Hammersmith

The Wolseley
A café-restaurant in the grand European tradition located in St James’ on London’s most famous of boulevards, Piccadilly.
A: Piccadilly
T: Green Park

The Wolseley

Thai Square
A Thai restaurant and bar with an excellent view overlooking the Thames. The food is of the highest quality and the cocktails and shooters are the best this side of town. We recommend the slippery nipple shots and lychee cocktails.
A: Richmond Road
T: Putney Bridge

Lailbela
A laid back and hospitable restaurant that serves authentic Ethiopian dishes served at traditional low tables with low, carved wooden seats to facilitate eating with your hands. There is also a bar downstairs.
A: Fortess Road
T: Kentish Town

The Bagel Shop
A Brick Lane institution that never closes, feeding hungry revellers through the night to the early hours. Renowned for their salt beef bagel, this is one place there is simply no excuse for missing.
A: Brick Lane
T: Liverpool Street

Fish & Chips
A Defected staff favourite and the scene of many a lunchtime discussion on the future of House music over battered cod, chips, mushy peas and gravy sauce. Class!
A: White Cross Street
T: Barbican

Nobu
The London outpost of Nobu opened in 1997. Exquisite Japanese cuisine with signature dishes like Yellowtail with Jalapeno and Black Cod with Miso.
A: Berkeley St
T: Green Park

Hakkasan
A modern Cantonese menu, Hakkasan’s interior looks like a restaurant version of the sexiest nightclub you’ve ever been to. Amazing cocktails and resident DJs perfect compliment the sumptuous food.
A: Hanway Pl
T: Tottenham Court Road

Hakkasan

Dehesa
Lively tapas restaurant in the buzzing heart of Soho. Exceptional wine list, fresh ham and cheese platters and gorgeous sharing dishes are the order of the day.
A: Ganton St
T: Oxford Street

The Japan Centre
Get your sushi fix just a moment’s walk from Piccadilly Circus. And if you’re feeling adventurous you can visit the adjoining supermarket and try making some yourself.
A: Piccadilly
T: Picadilly

Dans Le Noir
An experience for all the senses…except sight. Dans Le Noir employs blind cooks and waiters, while the food is served total darkness.  A true taste sensation.
A: Clerkenwell Green
T: Farringdon

Boundry
A new Terence Conran venture, Boundary is located in a converted Victorian warehouse, and includes 3 restaurants and bars, a bakery and a food store, as well as a roof terrace for those long summer nights.
A: Redchurch Street
T: Liverpool Street

Boundary

St Johns Bread & Wine
Bread, wine and meat; don’t come here if you want anything different! With duck hearts and pigs trotters among the stable plates, this iconic restaurant is for carnivores only.
A: Commercial Street
T: Liverpool Street

Trojka Russian Restaurant & Tea Room
Located just at the foot of Primrose Hill it boasts an huge menu packed with Russian, Polish, Ukrainian and Jewish dishes, including a decadent selection of caviar.
A: Regents Pk Rd
T: Chalk Farm

The Elk in the Woods
Whether it’s for the breakfast after the night before, a long lazy lunch or an intimate dinner, this rustic Scandinavian-style eatery in Angel delivers exceptional food in cosy surroundings.
A: Camden Passage
T: Angel

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