1 Crossrail Place, London E14 5AR

This popular Copenhagen chain serves up a large menu of sushi and yakitori. The Danish influence shines through the inventive takes on Japanese cuisine with plenty of fresh produce on offer.

Cabot Square, London E14 4QT

Boisdale is a celebration of Scottish produce and whisky - there's a whopping 1000 bottles on offer here - along with a big Cuban cigar terrace. You'll also find an art-deco-style Oyster Bar and Grill and there's a big focus on music, particularly blues and jazz.

78 Lower Clapton Road, Lower Clapton, London E5 0RN

After building up a devoted following at Peckham's Market, Abby Lee has moved her Malaysian restaurant to a permanent space in East London. As before, it's all about Modern malaysian food but with a bigger menu. If they're on, the Lor Bak (five-spice pork and prawn bean curd roll) is a must. 

593 High Rd Leytonstone, London E11 4PA

This small, family-run Thai spot in Leytonstone has become one of the city's best restaurants. From its regularly changing specials board and friendly, chaotic service to its legendarily good moo krob, people really love Singburi. It's genuinely worth crossing to the furthest regions of North East London from wherever you live.