Little Saigon
Vietnamese food is enjoying a surge in popularity in Amsterdam at the moment, with fresh spring rolls, pho and banh mi popping up all over the city. One place doing all three very well while staying true to their cheap-and-cheerful street food roots is Little Saigon, in Amsterdam’s version of Chinatown. But their banh mi is possibly the best value of their offering – with a baguette stuffed with roasted meats, liver pâté and pickles only setting you back €3.50. It’s particularly good value for money when you consider the location: a stone’s throw from Central Station, Nieuwmarkt and the notorious (and notoriously touristy) Red Light District.

Omelegg
Omelettes, invented by the French, are widely known as the test of a good chef. It’s been rather disheartening, then, to discover the sheer dearth of decent omelettes in Amsterdam. Thankfully, Omelegg has stepped in to change all that. Specializing not only in omelettes but also in shakshuka, chicken burgers and all things egg-related, Omelegg lives up to its name every time. Its omelettes are huge and can be pimped up with everything from chorizo to sun-dried tomatoes to peanut butter (preferably not all on the same plate). And for €6-9 a pop, it’s nothing short of an egg-cellent brunch option (sorry).

Charlie's Bar & Kitchen
The name of the 454 cheddar burger gives a nod to 10454, a zip code in the South Bronx, in a neighborhood (some say it's part of Mott Haven, other insist Port Morris) that's chock-a-block with older industrial buildings. You don't need to travel far to find an auto-repair shop, if need be, or very good Mexican food, if a mole Oaxaqueño would hit the spot. Just outside the restaurant is a well-traveled roadway that leads to an on-ramp, and to a bridge that can take you out of the Bronx and into Manhattan — or from Manhattan to the converted piano factory that now is home to Charlie’s. Consider this juicy half-pound of grass-fed beef, well-dressed with bacon, cheddar, grilled onions and sherry jam, and clamped in a crisply toasted seeded bun. Perhaps that mole can wait for another night.

Japanese Pancake World
Japanese Pancake World does exactly what it says on the tin: three types of Japanese pancakes – Osaka-style okonomiyaki, Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, and Kobe-style negiyaki – filled with everything from pork and seafood to mushrooms and cheese. They have little in common with Dutch pancakes, except for the fact that just one of them will fill you up for hours, with no starter or dessert needed. If you’re a Japanese pancake virgin, Japanese Pancake World suggests you try the okonomiyaki – the original style that involves potato purée, piled high in a heated skillet. For those curious to learn how these hearty pancakes are created, you can sit up at the back of the restaurant, right next to the open kitchen where all the magic happens on a giant hotplate.

Sat Bains
On your way to Sherwood Forest to seek Robin Hood, stop off in Nottingham and spend the night at the sanctuary of Satwant Singh "Sat" Bains and his lovely wife, Amanda. With a kitchen staffed with locals and ingredients sourced locally, this is a restaurant that has an excellent sense of place. The 7- or 10-course tasting menus are just as pretty to look at as they are to enjoy. The wine list is thoughtfully chosen and offers spectacular wines by the glass.

La Cholita
The highlight of La Cholita's menu is always the tacos. There's the beef tongue with ranchero sauce & coriander, the crumbed prawn with pickled cabbage & avocado, the beef cheek with pico de gallo, the scallop with cucumber salsa, avocado & coriander and the baja fish with chipotle mayonnaise. The baja fish is always a winner here. The light, golden batter with the soft, flaky white fish and pickled cabbage underneath with the punchy sauce is all kinds of good. This is a taco that ticks the boxes of flavor and contrasting texture and temperatures.

Good Things
Good Things is a photographer's dream, thanks to the bright open space and natural lighting. But it's also a foodie's paradise with all-day brunch options. Favorite dishes here are the smashed potatoes with salsa and a fried egg and the decadent fried chicken with waffles and chilli butterscotch sauce. But there are many more dishes worth trying, too. So kick back and enjoy being close enough to the beach that fresh air wafts its way in through the open windows and doors.

Chimek - Chicken & Beer
Chimek is definitely insta-famous these days in social media. The iconic charcoal beef burger is a must-order with its inky black charcoal bun encasing cheese, beef, mushrooms and caramelized onion. It's a little sloppy and sweet, but you get gloves to eat it, so just dive right in! Another must-order are the Korean Gochujang Wings, which come with thick cut chips and cubes of daikon. The wings are sweet and having the sauce on the outside creates a sealed crust, very satisfying to crunch your way through to find the soft, steaming hot chicken flesh underneath.

Hotel Alex, Shadow Wine Bar
The new Alex Hotel is a beautiful addition to one of Perth's oldest precincts, Northbridge. It's modern, yet classic at the same time with an intimate and shadowy restaurant inside called Shadow Wine Bar. The food is just plain delicious - from the individual canapes you can order to the mains and scintillating desserts. Don't miss the Shark Bay Crab Spaghettini with caper, lemon, tomato and chilli.

Voyage Kitchen
Nestled by one of Perth's most iconic beaches, Voyage Kitchen has beautiful fresh salty air and the sounds of waves crashing in the distance. All meals are great here, but breakfast is the standout. There's a great variety of your standard brekky offerings. But there also are dishes with a twist for those who love something different. Consider the chilli fried egg with flatbread, avocado, spinach and grilled ocean trout.