[London] Best Chinese, Indian, Japanese restaurants?

[sasicka]

Hi, I am comming for my annual few days in London. Usually I have not chosen the restaurants but now its my turn, so I need some advice, please.

I am looking for the best Chinese, Indian and Japanese restaurants. Please no vegetarian restaurants.

Money is not a problem, I expect that the prices will be between 25-50 pounds pp... but the food should be the best so I can handle to pay more than that if necessary.

I am looking forward for your suggestions. Thank you very much,
Alexandra

[kristainlondon]

If money is not a problem, you should probably expect more in the £40 to £60 range, depending on your drinking habits.

For Chinese, try Hakkasan or Yauatcha.

For Japanese, try Roka.

All are a bit on the trendy side.

[foodie guide]

Hunan is meant to be excellent - no menus - the chef chats to you and you discuss what your dietary requirements are. Last time friends went, it was £40 a head. I can't wait to go.

Yauatcha (and Hakkasan) but it won't be £25 a head unless you're very careful with the ordering and only have dim sum for lunch. I personally really like Pearl Liang for both dim sum and dinner.

Japanese - well Roka is great (one of my favourites) but you'll again struggle to eat for £25 a head. If you want down to earth, I like Jinkichi in Hampstead.

I haven't eaten at any good Indian places for a while, so can't help you there! I've reviewed all the restaurants I've mentioned, with photos, apart from Hunan, so have a look if you need to make decisions. Enjoy your foodie trip!

Helen Yuet Ling Pang
http://www.worldfoodieguide.com

[PhilD]

Helen - I think the OP said £25 to 50 and is prepared to spend more.

[foodie guide]

Phil D, you're so right! I was barely awake when I wrote this. Thanks for pointing it out to me. So the recs will be perfect!

[Noodle fanatic]

Helen - I've been reading your reviews for quite awhile now (adore and miss your blog!) and would love if you could help with these 2 threads on the best authentic Japanese food in case you're still lurking on here somewhere ;)
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/721181
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/7210...

What are the must-order items at Jinkichi? Thanks in advance!

[zuriga1]

There's an Indian restaurant for everyone who's in London. If you want upscale, there's Amaya, Cinnamon Club, Benares, Tamarind etc. Best is such a relative term and we all have our own favorites. Others will say a place in Brick Lane is best - it's up to you.

[howler]

anyone who recommends an indian place in brick lane is going to get a visit from the secret police. you have been warned.

[zuriga1]

This thing is almost two years old!! I can see time is on your hands over 'there.' :-)
I did not recommend Brick Lane... just said that some like it. Whoops... there's a knock at my door...........

[jocelynkleiman]

HUNAN is fabulous: http://www.hunanlondon.com/