"Shuko Oda’s little bar in Soho is among London’s most acclaimed Japanese restaurants. Over a long, blond wooden counter, chefs calmly and politely pass hot bowls of steaming broth containing noodles made on-site, topped with proteins like tempura prawn or smoked mackerel, or seasonal green vegetables from Sussex farm Namayasai. The traditional Japanese breakfast is the most steadying in London. Know before you go: The specials board of small plates changes every day and exhibits some of the city’s best modern British cooking." - Adam Coghlan