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DINING & NIGHTLIFEPier 1 serves the freshest offish and uses the finest cuts allcooked to order, together withour freshly cut chips. We alsoserve a selection of classic,traditional British dishes.MushuThe rise and rise oftapas-style restaurantsin London recentlyshows that people loveto sample lots of littledishes. This bodeswell for the fantasticMushu, which offers agrazing menu stuffedwith excellent orientalbites, offering flavoursfrom Japan, China andelsewhere. As you’dexpect from an isakaya(casual dining spot), it’sall clean, unfussy linesand sharp service.The dishes come in no particular order and we startedwith nasu dengaku, grilled aubergine with sweet miso sauce.Words cannot do justice to how good this was: the texturewas almost caramelly and the taste unbelievably moreish– so much so, we ordered a second. Their signature dishis dumplings (unusually they are completely handmade,including the wrap) and these were just as good – weenjoyed both beef and kimchi water dumplings and pork andcabbage potstickers. And the Mushu dragon roll – eel, crab,avocado, omelette and cucumber with mayo – was tasty withthe right amount of crunch. Just to make sure your plate isfull, Mushu is also very good value. Hermione Crawford53 Warren Street, W1. % 020 7388 3629.: mushu.co.uk Ë Warren Street. Map A5.15% OFFyour total bill*Offer valid seven days a week.*Please present this voucher to your server.Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Eat in only.66-68 Haymarket • PiccadillyLondon • SW1Y 4RFTel: 020 7930 480030 Hawley Crescent • CamdenLondon • NW1 8NPTel: 020 7267 4495www.pier1fishandchipshop.co.ukcomplete with stream, thisluxurious restaurant offersThai cuisine in a setting thatfeels worlds away from itslocation. The Thai greenand lamb massaman curriesare recommended. Visit onSun for the excellent brunchbuffet. ££.3-6 Fulham Broadway,SW6. % 020 7385 6595.: blueelephant.comË Fulham Broadway.Off map.MANGO TREEThis stylish and popularrestaurant in Belgraviaproduces delicious traditionalThai cuisine. Choose dishesfrom the extensive à la cartemenu, with yummy orientalsalads and curries includingyellow monkfish, or opt forthe five-course ‘taste’ menu.If you know your Thai foodthen this is a must-visit place.Great atmosphere. £££.46 Grosvenor Place, SW1.% 020 7823 1888.: mangotree.org.ukË Victoria. Map D4.THAI POTThis award-winning andpopular spot has stylishdécor and classic Thai food.Freshly sautéed dishes sitalongside expertly preparedtofu, fish and meat. Ask thefriendly staff if you preferit spicy – they are happy tohelp. Set menus startat £12.50 – the perfectchoice for pre-theatre.Closed Sun. £.1 Bedfordbury, WC2.% 020 7379 4580.: thaipot.biz Ë CoventGarden. Map C6.THAI THO sOHOSister to the popular ThaiTho Wimbledon (20 HighStreet, SW19. % 020 82969034), this Soho restaurantcombines a modern diningexperience with classicdishes made from thefreshest ingredients. Afterdinner, head to the adjacentkaraoke room. £.42 Rupert Street, W1.% 020 7287 6333.: thaitho.co.uk116 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011