Long a fave of London's pink brunchers, Balans' first overseas venture is on Lincoln Road. Curiously, despite the laid-back locale, it's more uptight than...

South Beach just can't get enough of sushi, which explains why the trendier-than-thou Delano hotel turned its Starck-designed, eat-in lobby kitchen into a...

The cavernous China Grill is a culinary experience not to be missed. Provided, of course, you can land a table - difficult if you're not a celeb (the crispy...

Hidden in a strip mall, this unpretentious Japanese restaurant has the Chowhounders abuzz and is adored by the city's chefs, who hang out here until the wee...

A neighbourhood mainstay for 20 years, this tiny Vietnamese restaurant has only 35 seats, all constantly occupied by locals. Fill up on expertly prepared...

This place isn't much of a looker, but how can you go wrong when you can eat wonderful dim sum as if it's your last meal, for under $15? Try shrimp...

Get over the fact that this family-run Vietnamese bistro has been named after the cheesy musical (the soundtrack plays ad nauseam): this is a knockout....

Changes in chefs at this SoFi mainstay haven't blunted the chic elite's desire for its fine organic, pan-Asian fare. Dishes include the likes of wok-charred...

Nobu Matsuhisa is regarded as the world's greatest sushi chef, but that's not why this place is booked up weeks in advance. No, this outpost of the global...

This sprawling underground combination of club, lounge and sushi joint is located beneath the Streets of Mayfair shopping centre. Strange bedfellows,...

This shack-like eyesore shouldn't be judged on looks: it serves some of the best Thai food around. Try the pad Thai and be convinced that beauty is in the...

This hip Japanese/Brazilian/Peruvian (!) sushi parlour has a look straight out of Wallpaper* - we adore the mother-of-pearl-speckled bar. The likes of...

It's hard to find decent Chinese food in this city, but follow local Chinese-American families south and you'll discover some in a nondescript strip mall....