Park Plaza Riverbank London

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

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

VICTORIA. Reasonably priced, comfortable, and quiet - these adjectives describe celebrity chef Ken Lo's restaurant. It...

VICTORIA. Reasonably priced, comfortable, and quiet - these adjectives describe celebrity chef Ken Lo's restaurant. It enjoys more than its share of loyalists, who come in every weekend to enjoy lobster feasts, dry-roasted lamb, and Peking duck. Efficient, friendly service and a wine list that spans the globe ensure that the restaurant leaves patrons with fond memories. Prices tend to be steep, but regulars affirm that the experience is well worth the price tag. Booking is advisable, especially on weekends. TUBE: Victoria

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

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express

BELGRAVIA. According to regulars, this terrific Thai eatery in Belgravia serves simply unforgettable fare, from...

BELGRAVIA. According to regulars, this terrific Thai eatery in Belgravia serves simply unforgettable fare, from deep-fried filet of whitefish with sweet and spicy sauce to fresh prawns steamed in tom yum sauce with chilli and garlic. The attractive dining room bears the influence of feng shui principles and Eastern minimalism, both of which impart a sleek, futuristic feel that seems to suit the place's fashion-conscious clientele. Reservations are a must. TUBE: Victoria

Hours: Mon-Wed Noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm; Thu-Fri Noon-3pm, 6pm-11:30pm; Sat Noon-11:30pm; Sun 12:30pm-10:30pm

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

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

CHELSEA. While other restaurants focus on milder styles of Chinese cooking, Hunan stands out by offering hot, spicy,...

CHELSEA. While other restaurants focus on milder styles of Chinese cooking, Hunan stands out by offering hot, spicy, authentic Western Chinese cuisine. If you can stand the heat, you'll be delighted by lettuce-wrapped chili chicken or stir-fried lamb with lotus root. Although they're hot, there's substance behind the spice, along with complex flavors. The menu is large, but the chef's special is always sublime, and you're guaranteed a unique dining experience. Plus, the maitre d' goes out of his way to secure your enjoyment. TUBE: Sloane Square

Hours: Mon-Sat 12:30pm-2pm, 6:30pm-11pm

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

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

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

MAYFAIR. This restaurant offers London's most extensive Japanese menu, although Latin and American influences are thrown...

MAYFAIR. This restaurant offers London's most extensive Japanese menu, although Latin and American influences are thrown in to create a truly original cuisine. Traditional favorites like sushi, sashimi and tempura are prepared with unique twists. Eel, for example, comes rolled in a pancake and served with lime, foie gras, and sweet potato noodles. Skewered tuna and tofu are topped with black bean sauce and "devil's tongue root paste." Robert De Niro is one of the owners, and you can expect something different in the cool, black, minimalist dining room. TUBE: Hyde Park Corner

Hours: Mon-Thu Noon-2:15pm, 6pm-10:15pm; Fri Noon-2:15pm, 6pm-11pm; Sat 12:30pm-2:30pm, 6pm-11pm; Sun 12:30pm-2:30pm, 6pm-10pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express

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