The 100 best dishes in London 2012 - chefs' picks

Chefs and restaurateurs tell us their top dishes

• Restaurateur Martin Morales and chef Alejandro Bello, Ceviche, Soho
• Chef and co-owner Miles Kirby, Caravan, Clerkenwell
• Tim Luther, co-owner of Copita, Soho
• Co-owners Byron Knight and Logan Plant, Duke’s Brew & Que, Dalston
• Brett Redman, co-owner of Elliot’s, London Bridge
• Owners Sanja Morris and Simon Mullins, and chef Ben Tish, Salt Yard, Fitzrovia
• Chef-patron Yotam Ottolenghi, Ottolenghi, multiple locations
• Owner John Devitt and chef Junya Yamasaki, Koya, Soho
• Co-owner Will Beckett, Hawksmoor, multiple locations
• Chef Jacob Kenedy and owner Victor Hugo, Gelupo, Soho

• Gambas al ajillo (prawns in garlic) at Barrafina, Soho
• Tandoori lamb chops at Gifto's Lahore Karahi, Southhall
• Bone-in rib-eye steak with hand-cut chips and creamed spinach at Goodman, Mayfair
• Kamo hija-atsu (duck with cold udon noodles and hot broth) at Koya, Soho
• Peri peri chicken livers at Nando’s, Goodge St
• Crema catalana at Pizarro, Bermondsey
• Pho xao thit bo (beef wok-fried noodles) at Pho, Shepherd’s Bush
• Sweet potato and chickpea cake at Riding House Café, Fitzrovia
• Tagliata di manzo (beef tagliata) at Riva, Barnes
• Braised pork belly with palourdes clams and salsa verde at Wright Brothers Soho

• Chicken and yoghurt at the Afghan Kitchen, Islington
• Classic tortilla at Barrafina, Soho
• Gong bao chicken with peanuts at Barshu, Soho
• Parmesan custard and anchovy toast at Le Café Anglais, Bayswater
• Rendang mince on toast with crispy egg at The Modern Pantry, Clerkenwell
• Malaga raisin ice-cream at Moro, Clerkenwell
• Eccles cakes and Lancashire cheese at St John, Clerkenwell
• Grilled cheese sandwich with quince preserve at Towpath, Haggerston
• Pappardelle with beef shin ragù at Trullo, Highbury
• Golden pancake with pork at Viet Garden, Islington

• Radish, celeriac, pomegranate, pecorino and truffle oil at Bocca di Lupo, Soho
• Foie gras stuffed quail breast at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Covent Garden
• Dijon slice at Maison Bertaux, Soho
• Couscous, coriander, yoghurt and broad beans at Moro, Clerkenwell
• Ibérico pork and foie gras burger at Opera Tavern, Covent Garden
• Welsh rarebit at St John, Clerkenwell (bar menu)
• Beef pho at Song Que, Shoreditch
• Cheese and chutney sandwich at The Southampton Arms, Kentish Town
• Pork and pistachio terrine at Terroirs, Strand
• Charred mackerel, oyster mayonnaise, cucumber and shrimps at Trinity, Clapham

• Chorizo sandwich with boiled egg, roast pepper, spinach on sourdough with sweet potato mayo at Fred and Fran Café, Stoke Newington
• Baked bone marrow at Hix, Soho
• Lamb shish kebab, roast potatoes and garlic spinach at Lemonia, Chalk Farm
• Charlie Sheen burger at Lucky Chip
• Pork ribs at Pitt Cue Co, Soho
• Italian white peach sorbet at the River Café, Hammersmith
• Saffron orange chicken at Soli Zardosht, Broadway Market, E8, Saturday
• Kimchi and salmon sashimi at Sushi Say, Willesden
• Afternoon tea at The Wolseley, Piccadilly
• Scallop siu mai at Yauatcha, Soho

• Ma po tofu at Gourmet San, Bethnal Green
• Toasted cheese sandwich at Kappacasein, Bermondsey
• Raclette with potatoes and gherkins at Kappacasein, Bermondsey
• Onsen tamago (poached egg) at Koya, Soho
• Steak tartare at L'Entrepôt, Hackney
• Whole suckling pig at St John Bread & Wine, Spitalfields
• Pizza (any topping) at Story Deli, Shoreditch
• Lamb beyti at Tad, Hackney
• Dulce de leche ice-cream, cucumber and mint at Viajante, Bethnal Green
• Falafel at Yalla Yalla, Soho

• Buckwheat noodle and shredded chicken salad drowned in chilli oil at Barshu, Soho
• Tea-marinated prawns with fried smoked tea leaves at Bright Courtyard, Marylebone
• ‘Bife Ana’ at The Eagle, Clerkenwell
• Duck fattee at Moro, Clerkenwell
• Chicken pie or steak pie at Maids of Honour at Newens, Kew
• Ribs with a New York sour at Pitt Cue Co, Soho
• Masala dosa at Quilon, St James’s
• Papri chat at Roti Chai, Marylebone
• ‘Little bun moment’ at St John Hotel, Chinatown
• Skate in black butter (with a glass of black velvet) at Sweetings, The City

• Salt marsh lamb (when available) from Canton Arms, Stockwell
• Coddled free-range hen egg from Dabbous, Fitzrovia
• Holstein schnitzel at The Delaunay, Aldwych
• Croquetas at José, Bermondsey
• Chocolate brownies from Paul A Young, Islington
• Whole roast black-leg chicken at La Petite Maison, Mayfair
• Dry meat at Tayyabs, Whitechapel
• Grilled mackerel at Terroirs, Strand
• Mutton and oyster pie at Vinoteca, Clerkenwell
• Pasta of the day at Zucca, Bermondsey

• Bread and bean soup at 40 Maltby Street, London Bridge
• Classic tortilla at Barrafina, Soho
• Salt beef sandwich at the Cock & Bottle, Notting Hill
• Borodinsky rye bread from E5 Bakehouse, in London Fields
• Pulled pork sandwich at Pitt Cue Co, Soho
• Calf’s brain, black butter and capers at Racine, Knightsbridge
• Tarte tatin at Rochelle Canteen, Shoreditch
• Pheasant and pig’s trotter pie at St John, Clerkenwell
• Game terrine at St John Bread & Wine, Spitalfields
• Slow burnt pork at Tsiakkos & Charcoal, Maida Vale

• Savoury porridge at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Knightsbridge
• Ibérico ham and tomato sandwich at Fernandez & Wells, Beak Street, Soho
• Tarte tatin (apple or pear) at Galvin la Chapelle, Spitalfields
• Thai-style spicy chicken’s claws at Imperial China, Chinatown
• Hiyashi kizami udon (fried tofu and spring onions with cold udon noodles) at Koya, Soho
• Adana kofte at Mangal Ocakbasi, Arcola Street, Dalston
• Beetroot borani with feta, dill, walnuts and nigella seeds at Morito, Farringdon
• Poached Turkish eggs with yoghurt and chilli butter at The Providores & Tapa Room, Marylebone
• Jamón croquetas at Salt Yard, Fitzrovia
• Mixed seaweed salad at Tosa, Hammersmith

• Baghali polo (beans and rice with lamb shank) at Anar Persian Kitchen
• USDA sirloin with béarnaise and fries at Cut at 45 Park Lane, Mayfair
• Barbecued ibérico pork with apple vinegar and acorn praline at Dabbous, Fitzrovia
• Holstein schnitzel with pickled cucumber at The Delaunay, Aldwych
• Smoked pork chop with hispi cabbage and sauce Robert (mustard, wine and onion sauce) at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Knightsbridge
• Spare ribs in black bean sauce at E&O, Ladbroke Grove
• Passion fruit soufflé with Sauternes ice-cream at The Ledbury, Westbourne Grove
• Nduja, pumpkin and sage tortellini at Little Sardegna
• Valdeon cheesecake with beets at Nopi, Soho
• Braised pork cheeks, black pudding and beans at Pollen Street Social, Mayfair