Miso Asia

Head down to St Pancras and you'll find Miso Asia doing exactly what it says on the tin — no fusion nonsense, no Instagram theatre. What you get instead is straightforward Japanese done right: broths simmered properly, fish that's been sourced with actual care, and a kitchen that knows what it's doing. The place pulls in locals and visitors alike, and the 4.7 rating tells you something's working. It's the sort of spot where you can happily spend an evening over a bowl of ramen without feeling like you've paid for someone's design degree.