"When you’re looking for dinner and a show but have absolutely zero incentive to venture anywhere near the West End, go to Abeno. This lovely Japanese spot in Bloomsbury specialises in okonomiyaki and as soon as you walk in you’ll hear the sound of tasty things sizzling on each table’s hot plate. You can opt for the gluten-free dough for the full okonomiyaki experience, and it’s always a good shout if you’re after an activity that’ll mask any and all awkward silences. " - Heidi Lauth Beasley, Sinead Cranna