Pacific Oriental

There's style and there's also substance to back up this sexy fusion restaurant on Threadneedle Street, and few can dispute that Pacific Oriental is set to become a hot dining spot in London. Set in a former banking hall, the interior is imposing, almost grandiose, with plenty of quirky and trendy touches, from the furniture to the crockery. This is one good looking restaurant that lives up to its name and reputation with panache, serving delicious Pacific Rim inspired cuisine in its elegant dining area.

From the menu, you might come across starters such as seared smoked salmon with tempura oysters and new season asparagus, followed by a main course of pan fried squab pigeon with Oriental mushroom foie gras pie. Finish with a rhubarb and custard mousse with shortbread biscuits. Lovers of Japanese cuisine will find that Pacific Oriental has an ample selection of nigiri, maki, sashimi and tempuras. The wine list is concise and there are quite a few choices of sake as well.