Restaurant Reviews

Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JJ

This is the fourth Hoppers, the restaurant that's best known for it's modern take on Sri Lankan cuisine. Opening in the Tea Building in Shoreditch, this Hoppers introduced South Indian dishes to the menu for the first time and you'll also see some south Indian inspiration in the decor. The hoppers remain a must-have, but the benne dosas here are a close second.

33 Old Jewry, London EC2V 8EY

This Japanese Izakaya restaurant comes from the same people who are behind Wild as well as Goodman, the City branch of which is just opposite this restaurant. Inside here you'll find a room dominated by a huge wraparound counter dining set up and a menu that features nigiri, sashimi, temaki and maki, but also sections for deep fried dishes, skewers, gohan rice bowls and more.

392-393 Mentmore Terrace, London E8 3PH

You'll find Cafe Kowloon as a "hidden" restaurant at the back of Wonton Charlie's in London Fields. A completely different beast from the wonton restaurant, this is a bustling affair that's inspired by Hong Kong eateries. Cocktails are excellent, the counter is one of the best places to be (although the booths are great too), and make sure to order the prawn toast and, of course, the wontons.

36 Albemarle St, London W1S 4JE

Taking over what used to be Taku, this is a similarly styled omakase restaurant but this time it's headed up by one of the world's best sushi chefs. Shogo Amamoto's Taipei restaurant is one of the hardest restaurants in the world to get a booking at, and now he's brought that restaurant to London, including some of his signature dishes. Expect a great omakase menu, delivered in a beautiful counter-dining setting.