In the UK’s crowded vegetarian capital, it takes a lot to pull something original, adventurous and tasty out of the proverbial nose bag. Beena Nadeem discovers just how Brighton’s old-timer Food for Friends manages to serve just that, years after it first opened. 

In a market which is almost saturated with vegetarian offerings, Brighton’s ‘original veggie’ restaurant remains, even after decades, a beacon among the best of its kind. 

Barbecoa Piccadilly is Jamie Oliver’s original Barbecoa restaurant reimagined

The new Tamarind Kitchen takes simple dishes and serves them up with a classy spin for relaxed eating at affordable prices.

‘That’s What I Do’, is the latest restaurant from Peter Ilic, a man with a reputation for doing things differently if not a little perversely. With food this good, says Nick, he can do whatever he wants.

Mike Fairbrass feasts on fun at The Dead Dolls House.

Korean zen in buzzing King’s Cross? Who’d have thought it. Annabelle Hood picks up her golden chopsticks and umms and aaahs over the menu.

To beef or not to beef? Pleasant choices await Mike Fairbrass in the Swan At The Globe.

One of Zurich’s two Michelin starred restaurant reflects the best of Swiss culture perfectly: it’s all very Swiss. Beena Nadeem and her ketchup and caviar-loving daughter check out Ecco’s non-starchy approach to contemporary fine dining.

If all you want is a decent bowl of tonkotsu ramen with a Dirty Lychee Martini, Shoryu Ramen is an enjoyable night.