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4 restaurants recommended by Eating With Tod

Sri Lankan with Indian twist · Soho · Shoreditch · Marylebone · King's Cross

3 sources24 Feb 2026

Hoppers

Hoppers delivers Sri Lankan cooking that sings through fragrant curries paired with their namesake fermented rice pancakes, each with a molten yolk perfect for soaking up bold sauces and rich bone marrow gravies. The stripped-back dining room in Shoreditch becomes secondary to what matters: expertly executed comfort food that tastes like it's been perfected over generations.

Indian

2 sources11 Feb 2026

Brigaders

Brigaders pulls off Indian barbecue with real ambition—their charcoal tandoor mixed grill is London's finest, while the woodfired suckling pig in goon curry sauce proves they're unafraid to push tradition. Go with friends, order the butter chicken wings, and let the smoky cocktails and beer towers fuel a proper feast.

Fine Dining · Mayfair

2 sources11 Feb 2026

Claridge's

An iconic institution where culinary excellence is woven into every detail, offering the kind of refined dining experience that shaped a generation of chefs. The sophisticated bar culture here—anchored by signature cocktails like the Hugo spritz—provides the perfect sophisticated counterpoint to impeccable food.

Chinese · Bayswater · Marylebone

2 sources3 Jan 2026

Royal China

Watch skilled dim sum chefs hand-craft each basket to order while your Peking duck arrives impossibly juicy and affordable, courtesy of the in-house factory. The cavernous dining rooms with their massive round tables are built for celebratory chaos—this is where families come to argue over the last har gow.

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