Park Plaza County Hall London

SOUTH BANK. Don't let the contemporary interior design or impressive views of Big Ben distract you, Ichi Sushi is all...

SOUTH BANK. Don't let the contemporary interior design or impressive views of Big Ben distract you, Ichi Sushi is all about the food. Here, made-to-order sushi and sashimi are served at the Tokyo-style bar or at any of the intimate dining room tables.

Hours: Sun-Thu Noon-3pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Fri-Sat Noon-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm

Park Plaza Riverbank London's Chino Latino Restaurant & Bar offers a casual yet sophisticated option to guests of the...

Park Plaza Riverbank London's Chino Latino Restaurant & Bar offers a casual yet sophisticated option to guests of the hotel (and Londoners alike) who crave Pan-Asian cuisine and one-of-a-kind list of cocktails. Menu highlights include fresh sushi and signature dishes like Chilean sea bass with black beans. Chino Latino is also open for breakfast.

Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-10:30am, Noon-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm; Sat 7am-11am, 6pm-10:30pm; Sun 7am-11am, 6pm-10pm

CHINATOWN. One of Chinatown's stars since the mid-'60s, classy Fung Shing appeals to folks who appreciate impeccable...

CHINATOWN. One of Chinatown's stars since the mid-'60s, classy Fung Shing appeals to folks who appreciate impeccable service and divine Cantonese fare. From the outside, the cozy eatery's blue-framed exterior looks more like an English pub than a Chinese restaurant ­ until you spot the golden script overhead that reads, "Specialists in Cantonese Cuisine." Menu highlights include roasts, hot-pot stews, Peking duck, and even more exotic dishes like spicy eel and fried baby squid stuffed with chili and garlic. TUBE: Leicester Square

Hours: Daily Noon-11:30pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Other

PICADILLY. Near to, but not quite in, Chinatown, this much-praised restaurant specializes in food from the northern...

PICADILLY. Near to, but not quite in, Chinatown, this much-praised restaurant specializes in food from the northern provinces. There's an emphasis on seafood, which has to be a good thing when it results in the kind of prawn cakes and soft-shell crab you get here. But there's nothing fishy about the most talked about menu item, the Mongolian Lamb. Service is intimate and unhurried, and the wine list is notable for a venue that specializes in food, not booze. TUBE: Piccadilly Circus

Hours: Mon-Sat Noon-11:45pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express

ST. JAMES'S. This longtime Japanese favorite continues to thrive, thanks to a spacious interior, helpful service...

ST. JAMES'S. This longtime Japanese favorite continues to thrive, thanks to a spacious interior, helpful service (they'll even put your bib on for you), and excellent teppanyaki-style cooking. Lobster, duck, chicken and pork are all prepared in an authentic manner and with skill by entertaining chefs at large, yellow, U-shaped tables. When the meal is done, lights are turned down for the finale: fireball ice cream prepared amid Grand Marnier flames. TUBE: Green Park

Hours: Mon-Sat Noon-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm; Sun Noon-3pm, 6pm-10pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Other

SOHO. Widely regarded as one of Soho's more intriguing dining options - reflected in the always-lengthy queues to get in...

SOHO. Widely regarded as one of Soho's more intriguing dining options - reflected in the always-lengthy queues to get in - Busaba offers a stark change of pace from the other Soho establishments. The dining room features a pronounced minimalist scheme, with dark wood paneling and benches, slatted blinds, and paper-shaded pendants. The menu features delicious fare for patrons-on-the-move, including noodle dishes, curries, rice entrees, pad thai, and delicacies like char-grilled swordfish.

Hours: Mon-Thu Noon-11pm; Fri-Sat Noon-11:30pm; Sun Noon-10pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Other

SOHO. Hailed as one of the capital's finest restaurants, and sister to the famous Hakkasan, Yauatcha was among the...

SOHO. Hailed as one of the capital's finest restaurants, and sister to the famous Hakkasan, Yauatcha was among the forerunners adding dim sum on the London menu. The selection is outstanding, from ocean-fresh hargau to plump seabass dumplings and a mesmeric silver cod. Choose carefully and an evening here could be close to affordable, too. The stylish, metropolitan interiors embrace giant fish tanks. Yauatcha also makes for an attractive afternoon tea destination, complete with its delectable pastries and cakes.

Hours: Mon-Sat Noon-11:45pm; Sun Noon-10:30pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Other

BLOOMSBURY. Located off Tottenham Court Road, this basement eatery offers a modern approach to classic Chinese dishes, a...

BLOOMSBURY. Located off Tottenham Court Road, this basement eatery offers a modern approach to classic Chinese dishes, a philosophy also reflected in the place's upscale decor. Decorative screens, sleek black furniture, and a bevy of fashionable regulars make the sophisticated setting all the more attractive. Of course, creative cuisine gets rave reviews as well, thanks to roasted mango duck with lemon sauce and roasted silver cod with champagne and Chinese honey. The dim sum lunch is extremely popular with business folks. TUBE: Tottenham Court Road

Hours: Mon-Wed Noon-3pm, 6pm-11:15am; Thu-Fri Noon-3pm, 6pm-12:15am; Sat Noon-4:15pm, 6pm-12:15am; Sun Noon-4:15pm, 6pm-11:15pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express

MAYFAIR. This well-known Japanese restaurant is famous for its fresh seafood dishes and its huge variety of noodles....

MAYFAIR. This well-known Japanese restaurant is famous for its fresh seafood dishes and its huge variety of noodles. Although the exterior looks unassuming (even nondescript) and the interior is almost equally simple, the prominence of Japanese patrons lets you know that the kitchen is skilled at authentic cooking. Sashimi is a specialty, and dishes like grilled eel, seafood teppanyaki, and hamachi keep aficionados coming back for more. TUBE: Green Park

Hours: Mon-Fri Noon-2:15pm, 6pm-10:15pm; Sat-Sun 6pm-10:15pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Diner's Club , Other

SOUTHWARK. Although the dining room looks more like a modern Asian art gallery than a restaurant, this gem never fails...

SOUTHWARK. Although the dining room looks more like a modern Asian art gallery than a restaurant, this gem never fails to earn kudos for its Malay-influenced fare. The decor straddles the exotic and the chic, featuring colorful tribal masks, imported Buddha statues, and beautiful flower arrangements. The food, too, displays a creative approach in dishes such as roasted honey-glazed frog's legs, and Chinese lotus leaf stuffed with rice and salted duck egg. For the grand finale, try the burnt sugar and banana cake with dark chocolate cardamom ice cream. Lunch Main £6.50; Dinner Main £14.

Hours: Restaurant Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-10pm; Sat 6pm-10pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Other