• Added: 26th of July 2007
• Area: Turnpike Lane
• Category: Restaurants

London N8 0RL
020 8340 9691

CeliaBrookBrown said
Diamond among gems
In a forest of Turkish Ocakbasi (barbecue restaurants) which Green Lanes is famous for, this one stands out. Whole fish displayed in the window looks so fresh it's about to swim away, lamb kebabs are carefully tended by the chef in his chair-on-wheels by the grill, salads are freshly cut to order and meze are bright and individual. And it's open 24 hours.

• Added: 26th of July 2007
• Area: Leicester Square
• Category: Restaurants

London WC2H 8LN
020 7379 3369

CeliaBrookBrown said
Secret Sushi
It's so easy to miss, but the cache of this little gem, located above a small Korean grocery behind Centrepoint, is romantic, and a usually full house of Japanese diners reflects its authenticity. Beg the eager young waiting staff for a booth by the window and you'll enjoy a smashing urban view while you feast. Daily specials such as steamed seabass (12) are on the board next to the open-plan kitchen, where highly skilled chefs work their magic with immaculately fresh sushi and home-style dishes alike. Anyone who hasn't discovered the merits of tofu should try the Agedashi tofu (6)--a cloud of creamy curd in the lightest batter, blanketed in a faintly sweet miso sauce. Even customary edamame and miso soup are elevated to a new level, demonstrating superlative freshness of ingredients. Tea, beer and perfect blood-temperature sake complete a genuine, unpretentious picture. A well-kept secret, worth keeping. And pick up a few goodies from the downstairs grocery on your way out!