Busaba Eathai @ London, UK

Red Mullet Jungle Curry with Coconut Tip, Green Peppercorn, and Chilli

Wardour St in Soho is just one of those streets that seems to have good, affordable, trendy restaurants bursting out of every nook and cranny. I walked past this particular restaurants a few weeks ago on a Friday night and made a mental note to come back during the day, as so many people were lined up outside that I couldn’t even see the signboard! If Londonites are queuing (and impatiently at that!), you can be assured that something good awaits at the finish line. This hip Thai eatery would fit seemlessly in Bangkok or Singapore; in London it is a sparkling gem of easy authenticity in a sea of  pan-Asian imposters like the overpriced Taman Gang.

Details: 106-110 Wardour St London W1F 0TR (+442072558686)