London - Soho

In the heart of Soho, Gunpowder is a sophisticated Indian restaurant that transports diners to the glamorous 1930s with its art deco-inspired interior, mirrored walls, and black and white checkered flooring. Located on Greek Street, it offers a memorable dining experience perfect for intimate meals or special occasions, with dishes known for their high quality, including prawns that are particularly noteworthy.

Perched above Trafalgar Square, Kitty Hawk is an all day rooftop restaurant and lounge where cultures and flavours come together.

Led by Head Chef Simone Auer, their menu draws inspiration from the coastlines, markets, and kitchens of the Levant, from the sun soaked shores of Southern Europe to the spice filled tables of the Eastern Mediterranean. Rather than being defined by a single tradition, our dishes celebrate bold Levantine flavours, seasonal ingredients, and the joy of sharing food.

Designed to transition seamlessly from day to night, Kitty Hawk offers a rooftop escape for relaxed lunches, golden hour cocktails, and lively evenings filled with music, conversation, and shared dining.

Nestled on Frith Street, Chotto Matte is a high-energy flagship celebrating Nikkei cuisine—the vibrant fusion of Japanese precision and Peruvian soul. The industrial-chic space features striking graffiti murals and an open Robata grill, creating a theatrical backdrop for flavour-led dining. The menu prioritises fresh, bold ingredients through diverse sections including sushi, sashimi, and charcoal-grilled specialties. Signature dishes include the flamed-at-table Sato Maki, delicate sea bass ceviche with sweet potato and Peruvian corn, and the rich black cod with yellow chilli miso. It is a cosmopolitan sanctuary for explorers seeking complex, zesty spices and artistic, modern presentation.

Tucked away in the heart of Soho, Maki Nori is an intimate celebration of Japanese tradition and modern craftsmanship. The space features a rich, "earthy aesthetic" inspired by nature, centered around a sleek counter where guests can experience the theater of hand-rolled sushi. The vibe is refined and highly focused, governed by the "15-second rule"—nori is served at its peak crunch and meant to be enjoyed immediately. The atmosphere is soulful and intentional, emphasizing premium sourcing like A5 wagyu and first-crop Ariake nori, with many elements—from dry-aged fish to plum wine—crafted in-house. It is a stylish, modern dining sanctuary designed for those who appreciate the intersection of culinary excellence and minimalist Japanese design.

Tucked into a quiet courtyard off Long Acre, just steps from the bustle of Covent Garden, Gura Gura is the first UK restaurant from Gobind Chona. Having studied hospitality in Switzerland, New Delhi and Tokyo before opening his first restaurant in Delhi, he brought that wide-ranging outlook to London in 2022. The kitchen takes a pan-Asian approach, drawing on sushi, dim sum and bold flavours from across the region, all made for sharing. Upstairs, chefs work in full view at the live sushi bar, surrounded by murals and hanging greenery inspired by East Asia's landscapes, while downstairs a hidden cocktail bar puts an Asian spin on the classics.

In The Yards, a quiet pocket of courtyards between Long Acre and Upper St Martin's Lane, Lahpet brings the flavours of Myanmar to the West End. Founders Dan Anton and Zaw Mahesh, both of Burmese heritage, began with a market stall on Maltby Street before opening in Shoreditch and then here in 2022. The cooking is bright and generous, full of tamarind, chilli and fermented flavours, mixing regional specialities with seasonal British produce and ingredients imported from Myanmar. A robata grill adds smoky skewers to the mix, and the restaurant takes its name from lahpet, the pickled tea leaves at the heart of Burma's best-loved salad.