Page 186 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - England's South Coast

184  TR A VELLERS ’ NEEDS

Where to Eat and Drink

street food – mostly slow-cooked Price Guide
London or barbecued meat and fish. For a Prices are based on a three-course meal
special experience, go in a group for one, with half a bottle of house wine,
Ceviche Soho £ and pre-order one of the “Feasts”. inclusive of tax and service charges.
Peruvian City Map C3 £ under £35
17 Frith St, W1D 4RG Soho Joe £ ££ £35–50
Tel 020 7292 2040 Italian City Map C3 £££ over £50
Unpretentious picantería, serving 22–25 Dean St, W1D 3RY
tapas-style food from the Andes, Tel 07534 134398 Chisou ££
with fresh ceviches (raw fish Thin-crust pizzas are the stars of Japanese City Map C3
cured in citrus juice), meat the show at this all-day eatery. 4 Princes St, W1B 2LE
skewers, salads and irresistible Fantastic pasta, burgers and Tel 020 7629 3931
Pisco sours. Booking is advised. salads are also on the menu. This reasonably priced bistro has
a cozy atmosphere, delectable
Flat Iron Steak £ Talli Joe £ sushi and sashimi, plus an
Steakhouse City Map D3 Indian City Map D3 impressive selection of saké.
17–18 Henrietta St, WC2E 8QH 152–156 Shaftesbury Av, WC2H 8HL
Tel 020 3019 4212 Tel 020 7836 5400 Closed Sun Clipstone ££
Done out in wood and bare brick, A buzzy bar and restaurant European City Map C2
this flagship restaurant of a small offering a range of cocktails and 5 Clipstone St, W1W 6BB
chain specializes in excellent Indian street tapas with unusual, Tel 020 7637 0871 Closed Sun
steaks at affordable prices. The heady flavours. Don’t miss the Enjoy imaginative, attractively
cut is the little-known “flat iron”, excellent Konkani seafood curry. presented food, accompanied
which is juicy, tender and tasty. by pickles and flatbread, in
Tokyo Diner £ an informal setting. It’s a great
On the Bab £ Japanese City Map D3 spot for Saturday brunch.
Korean 2 Newport Pl, WC2H 7JJ
305 Old St, EC1V 9LA Tel 020 7287 8777 Closed Mon The Duck & Rice ££
Tel 020 7683 0361 A modest diner that celebrates Chinese City Map C3
The capital’s first Korean Anju Japanese culture, with courteous 90 Berwick St, W1F 0QB
restaurant serves street food service and complimentary tea. Tel 020 3327 7888
accompanied by soju (a drink The authentic menu here includes Expect delicate and delicious
rather like saké) or exotic cocktails. katsu curry, sushi and bento street food paired with Asian
Don’t miss the mouthwatering boxes. There is strictly no tipping. cocktails at this imaginatively
fried chicken, yangyum. decorated Chinese gastro-pub.
8 Hoxton Square ££
Regency Café £ European J Sheekey Atlantic Bar ££
Traditional British City Map D4 8 Hoxton Sq, N1 6NU Seafood City Map D3
17–19 Regency St, SW1P 4BY Tel 020 7729 4232 33–35 St Martin's Court, WC2N 4AL
Tel 020 7821 6596 Closed Sun An attractive terrace for alfresco Tel 020 7240 2565
A no-frills 1950s-style “caff” that dining, a well-priced wine list and One of London’s finest fish
has featured in a couple of movie a daily changing menu make this restaurants, this place offers a
scenes. Opt for the set breakfast pleasingly understated restaurant wonderfully varied menu of
or try the heavenly hash browns a hit in vibrant Hoxton. responsibly sourced seafood.
and eggs Benedict. You can sit at the horseshoe-
Al Duca ££ shaped bar for the signature
Smoking Goat £ Italian City Map C3 oysters and champagne or
Thai City Map D3 4–5 Duke of York St, SW1Y 6LA dine on the colourful terrace.
7 Denmark St, WC2H 8LZ Tel 020 7839 3090 Closed Sun
Tel none Closed Sun Decorated in a simple, modern Mildreds ££
A tiny laid-back restaurant with style, this popular eatery uses Vegetarian City Map C3
scrubbed wood and exposed fresh ingredients to give classic 45 Lexington St, W1F 9AN
brick interiors. It serves delectable Italian dishes a modern twist. Tel 020 7494 1634 Closed Sun
The inspired organic vegetable
dishes here will tempt even the
most dedicated carnivores. Try
the burritos and risotto cake. You
can’t book ahead, so arrive early.
Ottolenghi ££
Mediterranean
287 Upper St, N1 2TZ
Tel 020 7288 1454
A deli-cum-restaurant in a chic
yet relaxed designer space,
complemented by daringly
flavoured food. Highlights
include the fabulous salads
and pastries. The seating here
Seating on the lovely canopied terrace at J Sheekey Atlantic Bar, London is mostly at communal tables.
City Map see pages 44–5; Road Map see inside back cover
184-191_EW_ESC.indd 184 10/03/17 6:55 pm