Bahn Mi @ Juju Asian Tapas + Bar
This chic Pan-Asian eatery specializes in delicious small plates with an Asian mix of flavors from Thai to Korean. They offer a variety of dishes meant to be shared with bold, bright ingredients such as lemongrass, chilies and kimchi. A nod to the South is included in dishes such as pork belly steamed buns and chicken fried oysters. Consider ordering their bánh mi and Kung Pao chicken, and plan on sharing a number of dishes if you arrive with an appetite.

Greek Burger @ Only Burger
When it comes to hamburgers, Only Burger has the best burger in town, hands down. Originally a food truck, it is now a casual joint where you can eat in or take the food to go, we enjoyed an outdoor table on a sunny warm day. The burgers are cooked perfectly with crisp, salty, thin French fries. There are a variety of made-to-order hamburger choices, from Greek to Texan. A highlight is the Greek lamb burger with feta, olive tapenade and tzatziki. Pair it with a side of fresh-cut fries.

Rijsttafel @ Sampurna
This restaurant is centrally located – on the flower market at the bottom end of the Singel – Sampurna has been around for decades. Despite its ultra-touristy location (which by definition means that its customer base is largely tourists), Sampurna doesn’t compromise on the quality of its food and service. The décor is relaxed but intimate, with low lighting and small tables. If you don’t fancy a full rijsttafel, you can also order satay skewers for an affordable price. Sampurna offers great value for its location.

Rijsttafels @ Tempo Doeloe
Handily located on the Utrechtsestraat, close to the buzzing Rembrandtplein, Tempo Doeloe is as busy and full of atmosphere as you’d expect from its location. Because of that, reservations are essential – although even if you’ve booked well in advance, don’t expect to get seated on time. Despite things being a little chaotic, they do one of the best rijsttafels in town. The dishes come in three spice levels – starting with the mildest and working their way up. Even for a die-hard chilli-addict, the dishes at level three can sometimes be eye-wateringly hot.

The rijsttafel @ Restaurant Blauw
A little out of town on the Amstelveenseweg, Blauw is well worth the trek – especially as you get to walk or bike through the Vondelpark to get there. Its split-level interior is tastefully decorated, and it feels like a real night out for a group of friends. The rijsttafel is enormous (I challenge you to finish all the dishes in one evening!) but if you do have room for dessert, those are tasty, too. I’m not sure if he’s still there, but they used to have a resident photographer who would take a photo of your group with all your dishes laid out on the table in front of you – a nice souvenir of a delightful evening!

‘All In’ Sunday Roast @ Blacklock
Roast-loving Londoners are packing the rafters at Blacklock, which launched in early 2015 in a former basement brothel in Soho. The subterranean chop house specializes in high quality, expertly chargrilled beef, lamb and pork chops. Now it’s extended its offering with the launch of an epic Sunday roast. Order the “All In” and you’ll get a huge platter of Longhorn beef fore-rib, Cornish leg of lamb and Middlewhite pork loin with duck fat roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, heritage carrots and sprouting broccoli, all served with three thick fingers of bread, soaked full of gravy and juices. Now all you need is a Gin and Juice — a cold-pressed juice served with its own bottle of gin.

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Bone Marrow Varuval and Roti @ Hoppers
Prepare to queue at Hoppers, London’s newest Sri Lankan restaurant in the heart of Soho. Opened by the Sethi family, Hoppers reinvents Sri Lankan cuisine for a modern audience, keeping its traditional core flavors and techniques while creating something new and exciting. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations and has, at most, 50 covers. But if you time it right, Hoppers is worth the wait. Once inside, the wood-paneled interior is as warm and inviting as the service. Hoppers refers to the popular Sri Lankan pancake ("Apaam" in India) made with fermented rice flour and coconut. But fans know the Bone Marrow Varuval is the menu must-order. Diners scrape out the marrow and mix it with a classic chettinad and masala sauce, then soak up this phenomenal taste treat with perfectly fried, buttery roti bread that accompanies the dish. You’ll eat every last drop of the spicy sauce.

Chicken Bun @ Chick 'n' Sours
Culinary whiz Carl Clarke serves only free-range, herb-fed chicken and organic veggies from the local farming community. And he is packing customers in at his rustic-chic chicken joint on Kingsland Road in Dalston. The result of his obsession with fried chicken is the chicken burger to end all chicken burgers. Korean thigh meat is brined in buttermilk, deep fried in rapeseed oil and stacked with gochujang mayo, chilli vinegar, crunchy slaw and the ultimate brioche bun. Fans top their meal with mouth-watering sides like pickled watermelon and peanut salad, and grilled kimchi with Japanese mayo and crispy chicken skin. Sour cocktails are made exclusively for the restaurant by Sam Dunne, formerly of The Rotary and Milk & Honey. Weetabix or white chocolate and miso soft-serve ice-cream creations finish the menu with a flourish. No wonder “The Evening Standard” named Clarke one of London's most influential people.