Radisson Blu Edwardian New Providence Wharf Hotel

DOCKLANDS. As you'd expect from its Docklands location, this is a suave, contemporary-to-the-nth establishment. As good...

DOCKLANDS. As you'd expect from its Docklands location, this is a suave, contemporary-to-the-nth establishment. As good as the afternoon dim sum is, it's not quite in the exalted league of the dinner menu, which offers such temptations as garlic scallops and ginger squid. Yet this upscale venue knows how to relax: on weekends there's live jazz, and children are made a special fuss of. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area; in fact, worth going out of your way for. TUBE: Royal Albert

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

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express

SHOREDITCH. Authentic Vietnamese fare served in a sleek, stream-lined setting makes this Shoreditch restaurant as...

SHOREDITCH. Authentic Vietnamese fare served in a sleek, stream-lined setting makes this Shoreditch restaurant as popular as it is. Whenever the door opens, the aroma of fresh coriander makes its way street-side, beckoning to hungry patrons. Indeed, folks show up from all over town to enjoy traditional fare like spring rolls, tamarind chicken, and rice-steamed rolls. Friendly service and terrific prices only ensure that repeat visits will be in order.

Hours: Cafe Mon-Fri Noon-3:30pm, 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sat-Sun 12:30pm-11:30pm
Mess Mon-Fri 12:30pm-3:30pm, 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sat-Sun 12:30pm-11:30pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express

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

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

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

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

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

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

FITZROVIA. Sunlight shines into this robatayaki restaurant through a floor-to-ceiling expanse of glass. Polished...

FITZROVIA. Sunlight shines into this robatayaki restaurant through a floor-to-ceiling expanse of glass. Polished hardwoods in organic and unfinished shapes adorn nearly every surface in the restaurant, creating an aura that is at once rustic and elegant. The charcoal robatayaki grill is the centerpiece of the restaurant, serving up grilled exquisitely marinated and seasoned skewers of meat and vegetables, but the noodles and sushi are quite good as well. TUBE: Goodge St

Hours: Mon-Fri Noon-3:30pm, 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sat 12:30pm-4pm, 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sun 12:30pm-4pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm

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