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Re-creating the atmosphere of the Persian cafés of Old Bombay, this is a buzzy, witty
place which serves delicious Indian food; the breakfasts are a hit too. Arrive early to get
a table for dinner.
FLESH & BUNS
41 Earlham St Covent Garden 020 7632 9500.Mon & Tues
noon-3pm & 5-10.30pm, Wed-Fri noon-3pm & 5-11.30pm, Sat
noon-11.30pm, Sun noon-9.30pm. MAP
Enjoy delicious rice buns with meat or fish, washed
down with sake, at this loud, friendly, rock'n'roll iza-
kaya -style basement restaurant.
GREEN MAN AND FRENCH HORN
54 St Martins Lane Leicester Square 020 7836 2645.Mon-Sat noon-3pm & 5.30-11pm. MAP
Seasonal, simple and gutsy French food from the Loire, plus superb organic and biody-
namic wines. Mains from £11, menus from £12.50.
MILDRED'S
45 Lexington St Oxford Circus 020 7494 1634.Mon-Sat noon-11pm. MAP
Fresher and more stylish than many veggie restaurants, serving wholesome, delicious
and inexpensive stir-fries, pasta dishes and burgers, as well as wicked but wonderful
puddings. Mains £8-11.
MR KONG
21 Lisle St Leicester Square 020 7437 7341.Mon-Sat noon-2.45am, Sun noon-1.45am. MAP
One of Chinatown's finest places to eat, with a huge choice of Cantonese dishes and
friendly service. There's always something intriguing among the specials - jellyfish,
anyone? Mains £7-25.
POLPO
41 Beak St Piccadilly Circus 020 7734 4479.Mon-Sat noon-11pm, Sun noon-4pm. MAP