“Umu in Mayfair — really expensive but delicious — which specializes a lot in modern sushi [and is] a little bit more experimental. But they also have the traditional stuff. Also, The Richmond in Hackney, which has a lot of raw fish as well as oysters and it’s a fantastic atmosphere.”
— Nicholas Kirkwood
Umu
“Koya [Bar] in Soho, La Petite Maison
in Mayfair, Ikeda in Mayfair and Brawn on Columbia Road.”
— Simone Rocha
Koya
“Dishoom for
the chicken ruby
and Tonkotsu
for tonkotsu.”
— Marta Marques and Paulo Almeida
Tonkotsu Ramen
“Scott’s does a delicious lobster linguine. Lyle’s in Shoreditch has a great tasting menu — it’s great to be able to try a bit of everything. Barrafina is a modern spin on tapas with a fun atmosphere — you can’t make reservations, though, so get there early.” — Mary Katrantzou
Lyle’s
“Definitely Mildreds in Soho. It’s a vegetarian restaurant, but what’s really fun is that every- thing is so delicious that you can bring a serious meat-eater and they won’t even notice that the menu is vegetarian. Then there is Moro in Exmouth Market, and a small place on King- sland Road in Hackney called A Little of What You Fancy. The Towpath [Café] on [Regent’s] Canal in Haggerston does these fantastic grilled-cheese sandwiches…and a really delicious watermelon and feta salad.” — Thomas Tait
Mildreds