LDNERS

We ask notable Londoners for their favourite places in the city.

Sophie Wyburd

Sophie Wyburd’s Top London Spots for Dates and Catch-ups

Sophie Wyburd is a London-based recipe developer and presenter who is all about cooking and eating hearty food and is one half of the duo on the 'I’ll Have What She’s Having' podcast. From Soho institutions to rooftop cocktails, this is a list to bookmark for dates and catch-ups with friends.

THE CAMBERWELL ARMS

For a big Sunday lunch to share with a crowd, and the scotch bonnet pork fat toast.

UPSTAIRS AT THE FRENCH HOUSE

For oysters and madeleines in the heart of Soho.

QUALITY CHOP HOUSE

For hearty British classics in a cosy setting, pork chops and confit potatoes.

CARAVEL

For a romantic dinner and great cocktails on the canal.

SMOKING GOAT

For the punchy, fresh salads and the best chicken wings in town.

SILK ROAD

For delicious no-frills Northern Chinese food. The homestyle cabbage, lamb shish skewers and hand pulled noodles are highlights.

SAIKEI

For the best dim sum south of the river, in a traditional, family-friendly setting.

DINNER FOR ONE HUNDRED

For great pizzas and impeccable vibes in the sunshine.

KUDU GRILL

For the peri peri prawns and other phenomenal things cooked over fire.

FORZA WINE

For spritz and cauliflower fritti on the best rooftop in London.

John Javier

Chef John Javier’s Fave London Restaurants for Flavour Bombs

Filipino-born, Australian-raised John Javier was the mastermind behind Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant The Tent at the End of the Universe in Soho. Now, he's chef-in-residence at Caia on west London's buzzy Golborne Road. We asked him for his fave London spots, and he gave us this list of classic bangers. From Kiln to Singburi, it's a flavour bomb-filled selection.

KILN

For all the snacks

PLANQUE

For the calf brains in pepper sauce

SINGBURI

For the moo krob (crispy pork, chilli, basil)

SMOKING GOAT

For smoked beef short rib

IKOYI

For the octopus fried in wild rice

UMUT 2000

For the lamb heart and lamb brains

NOBLE ROT

For the black velvets

DURAK TANTUNI

For the only thing they serve on the menu… tantuni

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