Three Uncles Brixton

Walk into Three Uncles and you're immediately transported to Hong Kong — no faffing about with fusion nonsense. You'll find yourself in the thick of Brixton Village, surrounded by the smell of steaming baskets and the sound of serious eating happening all around you. The dim sum here is the real deal: har gow so delicate they practically dissolve, siu mai that taste like someone's grandmother made them, and char siu bao with caramelised pork that'll ruin you for every other version you've ever had. It's the kind of place where tables of regulars know exactly what to order before the trolley even arrives, and you're encouraged to follow suit.