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Ristoranti  :  Japanese
Unfortunately, for much of its modern life, England has had to shoulder a reputation for tasteless, uninteresting cuisine. These days, that characterization is largely passé. Experimentation and ingredients culled from around the world have revitalized British cookery. Plus, they’ve garnered it newfound respect. Of course, if you want a Sunday roast beef dinner, many pubs still serve it weekly, and fish-and-chips are a standard that’ll never go away. In fact, much pub food enjoys comfort-food status. If you decide to stray from British fare, Indian cuisine is immensely popular (thanks to England’s colonial days), and you can find excellent tandoori chicken and vindaloo without much effort. Middle Eastern cuisine and French fare also prove popular. As a sign of their reinvigorated culinary efforts, British restaurants have even found themselves on lists lauding the world’s best restaurants. At the forefront of the dining scene, then, are institutions like Gordon Ramsay, The Ivy, and Le Caprice. More moderate, but no less popular, are Wagamama, a chain of savory Asian eateries, and Ask! Pizza, a lively, upscale Italian chain. Take advantage of them to offset your splurges!

Blakes
33 Roland Gardens Blakes Hotel, London  SW7 3PF • 20-7370-6701
Descrizione: SOUTH KENSINGTON. This unique hotel eatery serves a tempting sampling of Asian-influenced fare. Many of the artistically planned dishes are also tinged with European culinary influences – a harmonious, if not scintillating, feat of East-meets-West. The interior matches the cuisine stride for stride, juxtaposing modern, Eastern-inspired artwork and decor with tables traditionally appointed with white linens, silver, and fresh-cut flowers. TUBE: South Kensington or Gloucester Road

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Café Japan
626 Finchley Rd, London  NW11 • 20-8455-6854
Descrizione: GOLDERS GREEN. This restaurant serves some of London's best sushi. So, while fabric-draped ceilings and comfortable surroundings are pleasant, they take a backseat to the authentic, innovative menu. Dishes include sushi, deep-fried scorpion fish, and shrimp tempura. In addition, the set dinner menu offers terrific sampling at great prices. You'll get several starters, a broad assortment of sushi, and your choice of main dish, not to mention an elaborate ice cream-based dessert. TUBE: Golders Green

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Defune
34 George St, London  W1U 7DP • 20-7935-8311
Descrizione: MARYLEBONE. There's nothing flashy or frilly about this Marylebone sushi joint. The emphasis instead is on exceptionally good sushi, sashimi, and nigiri. An excellent wine list and friendly, efficient service round out the experience. Private rooms are available for parties, and dinner bookings are encouraged, especially on weekends. TUBE: Bond Street

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Jin Kichi
73 Heath St, London  NW3 6UG • 20-7794-6158
Descrizione: HAMPSTEAD. This Hampstead restaurant boasts a telltale green facade and serves a tasty array of Japanese fare, from hand-rolled sushi and eel (the latter fried, of course) to chicken yakitori and shrimp tempura. Each dish is prepared to-order, using only the freshest ingredients, and intimate wooden tables and subtle decor give Jin Kichi an authentic feel. TUBE: Hampstead

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Matsuri
15 Bury St, London  SW1 • 20-7839-1101
Descrizione: ST. JAMES'S. This longtime Japanese favorite continues to thrive, thanks to a spacious interior, helpful service (they'll even put your bib on for you), and excellent teppanyaki-style cooking. Lobster, duck, chicken and pork are all prepared in an authentic manner and with skill by entertaining chefs at large, yellow, U-shaped tables. When the meal is done, lights are turned down for the finale – fireball ice cream prepared amid Grand Marnier flames. TUBE: Green Park

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Miyama
38 Clarges St, London  W1J 7EN • 20-7499-2443
Descrizione: MAYFAIR. This well-known Japanese restaurant is famous for its fresh seafood dishes and its huge variety of noodles. Although the exterior looks unassuming (even nondescript) and the interior is almost equally simple, the prominence of Japanese patrons lets you know that the kitchen is skilled at authentic cooking. Sashimi is a specialty, and dishes like grilled eel, seafood teppanyaki, and hamachi keep aficionados coming back for more. TUBE: Green Park

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Nobu
19 Old Park Ln Metropolitan Hotel, London  W1 • 20-7447-4747
Descrizione: MAYFAIR. This restaurant offers London's most extensive Japanese menu, although Latin and American influences are thrown in to create a truly original cuisine. Traditional favorites like sushi, sashimi, and tempura are prepared with unique twists. Eel, for example, comes rolled in a pancake and served with lime, foie gras, and sweet potato noodles. Skewered tuna and tofu are topped with black bean sauce and "devil's tongue root paste." Expect something different in the cool, black, minimalist dining room. TUBE: Hyde Park Corner

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Shogun
44 Grosvenor Sq Millennium Hotel London Mayfair, London  W1 • 20-7493-1255
Descrizione: MAYFAIR. This highly regarded Japanese restaurant offers an authentic, upscale experience that diners won't soon forget. The menu features a wide range of deliciously exotic fare to suit just about any palate, from grilled teriyaki to hand-rolled sushi. The setting in the esteemed, Georgian-style Millennium Mayfair is comfortable and unpretentious, if a bit subterranean. TUBE: Bond Street

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Tatsuso
32 Broadgate Cir, London  EC2 • 20-7638-5863
Descrizione: THE CITY. This impressive Japanese restaurant serves some of London's best sushi. The bi-level establishment offers a huge sushi selection downstairs and a teppanyaki room upstairs, where chefs put on dazzling displays using sharp cutlery and fresh ingredients. Often frequented by an elite business clientele, the restaurant sates them with light dishes and a polished atmosphere. TUBE: Liverpool Street

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Tsunami
5-7 Voltaire Rd, London  SW4 6DQ • 020-7978-1610
Descrizione: CLAPHAM. Although it can be loud and space can get tight, such conditions don't seem to bother loyal Tsunami patrons, who find much to applaud in the place's fantastic fare. Beautifully crafted sushi draws constant praise, and bento boxes offer an easy, delicious overview of the menu. Cooked dishes like tempura, katsu, and curries please folks not in the mood for sashimi et al. Chic surroundings, affordable prices, and a broad selection only increase the overall appeal. TUBE: Clapham North

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