Radisson Blu Edwardian Mercer Street Hotel

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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FITZROVIA. This Chinese, Thai and French Vietnamese fusion restaurant is ideally situated in the middle of London....

FITZROVIA. This Chinese, Thai and French Vietnamese fusion restaurant is ideally situated in the middle of London. Whether you're shopping on Oxford St or coming from SoHo, delicious dishes like wok fried red sea prawns or green curried chicken are never far away. The warm, red interior invites you to stay and chat once you've finished your meal as well.

Hours: Restaurant Mon-Fri Noon-11pm; Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Red Bar Mon-Sat 5:30pm-1am

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OXFORD STREET. The best recommendation we can give Chisou is that it's one of the favourite eateries of the local...

OXFORD STREET. The best recommendation we can give Chisou is that it's one of the favourite eateries of the local Japanese community. With star dishes such as an exceptional miso soup and lamb in coconut curry, that's hardly surprising. Waiting times are famously short here, so it's very convenient to top off (or break up) a day's intensive shopping in Oxford Street.

Hours: Mon-Fri Noon-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm; Sat 12:30pm-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm

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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

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FITZROVIA. The audacity of the interior design - part temple, part Tudor (yes) manor, part set from a Bond film -...

FITZROVIA. The audacity of the interior design - part temple, part Tudor (yes) manor, part set from a Bond film - announces that you're somewhere special, and you are. The main culinary influence is Thai, so you're spoiled for choice when it comes to fiery curries and the like, but flourishes come from all over Asia. The spring rolls, Vietnamese in derivation, are a particular delight, combining lightness and impeccable flavour combinations. Portions are generous, especially when it comes to noodles, and service is unfailingly polite.

Hours: Mon-Fri Noon-3pm, 6pm-10:45pm; Sat 6pm-10:45pm

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