Miyazaki

You walk into Miyazaki and immediately know you're somewhere that takes itself seriously. It's Queen Street, so you're in the heart of things, but the space feels like a proper escape—clean lines, open kitchen where you can actually see what's happening. The sushi counter draws you in; there's something satisfying about watching the chefs work. Order the ramen if you're after something warming, or go for the robata if you want theatre with your dinner. Prices won't break you (mains hover around £12-18), and with nearly 640 reviews sitting at 4.7 stars, word's clearly got out. The sort of place locals come back to regularly, not because it's fancy, but because it's genuinely good.