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The founder of three dumpling restaurants across London, and a name on the prestigious Code 30 Under 30 list, Wenjun Xiang shares her favourite places to go in her own neighbourhood, Canary Wharf.

Finding good sushi to go in London isn't the easiest thing in the world, but there are shining examples to be found across the city. We've done the research for the next time you get a craving for a sushi set that's really special. 

ScandiKitchen's co-founder Bronte Aurell shares her favourite places to eat and drink in Kensal Rise.

South London's wine bar scene is in rude health, with a strong selection of independent bars offering everything from classic cuvees to the funkiest of orange wines. Here's our pick of the best places to go for a good glass of wine south of the river.

Traditionally one of the quieter months of the year for new openings, there's still a fair bit to look forward to this August. There's the next from Sabor chef Nieves Barragán, a Camino pintxo spin-off in Covent Garden, and a Hoxton pub that's one to watch, not to mention more pizzerias. 

Spread out across the borough of Hackney on the east side of London, you'll find some of the city's most innovative restaurants. We've rounded up the best.

Everyone's favourite Spanish chef and restaurateur José Pizarro shares his favourite places to eat and drink in Kennington.

As we've reached the halfway point of the year, it's time to look and the best of the new openings of 2025 in London (so far), running from January to June. Here are the restaurants that really made a mark. 

If you're heading to Wembley for a concert or a match, here's our pick of where to eat near the stadium that isn't a total tourist trap.

If you've been eyeing up Charlie XCX's Hackney wedding videos and fancy tying the knot in London too, then let us help. Here's a shortlist of the best restaurants in London to book for a wedding, if you and your partner-to-be are as serious about the food on the table as your future together.

Here's our pick of the best restaurants in the Notting Hill, an area which has grown into an excellent restaurant destination.   

Chef Leonel Aguirre heads up both Restaurant Mauro Colagreco and the Chefs Table at Raffles London at The OWO and has agreed to share his favourite food and drink places in Willesden Green with Hot Dinners readers.

Hot Dinners rounds up some of the best-value set lunch deals in London's top restaurants.

Whether you're opting for oscietra or desperately seeking sevruga London's restaurants can't seem to get enough of the stuff. From the classic serving to more modern takes, here's our pick of where to enjoy caviar. 

As chef Adam Byatt gets ready to open Brasserie Constance, the new British brasserie at Fulham Pier, he shares his favourite food and drink spots in Wandsworth with us.

From hole-in-the-wall naan shops to natural wine bistros, there's a lot to enjoy in Finsbury Park. You just need to know what to look for.

  The best way to learn a new skill is to get the experts to teach you. Here's our pick of the London restaurants and bars offering great masterclasses.

For the best place to lunch with a client, go with your team for a post-work hangout or for a weekend blowout the City has it all. Here's our pick of the best restaurants and bars in the City of London.

If you've been working over the weekend, fancy taking advantage of hard-to-get restaurant availability or simply want to start the week strong, here's our pick of where to go.  

From seriously fancy omakase counters to innovate hand roll operations and everything in between, here's our guide to navigating where to find the best sushi across London.