An opinionated guide to London food - David Paw

This is our unashamedly biased guide to the places worth the hype. This is not a list of dusty, overpriced, triple-Michelin-starred Mayfair haunts; from delis to finer (but affordable) small plates, the eateries included in this book are fresh, innovative and colourful, bursting with flavour and life. We'll tell you why you should queue along the canal for Towpath's ever-changing seasonal menu, which really is the greatest curry in Whitechapel (Tayyabs) and where you'll find the tastiest meal among the culinary medley that is Brixton Village market. There are too many places to eat in London; these ones are the best.