Expect to join the waiting list at this local hotspot. It's loud, unfussy, and specialises in meaty off-cuts, which diners cook on individual tabletop grills. Find out more here.Baest focuses on organic, sustainable, high quality ingredients and cuisine inspired by both Denmark and Italy. Pizza is, of course, on the menu — but the difference is that the mozzarella is handmade using milk from cows at a farm just 40km away. Find out more here.If your idea of heaven is eating Turkish food to the soundtrack of heavy metal, a visit to Black Axe Mangal should be top of your to-do list — as that's exactly what you'll find. Find out more here.This restaurant and cafe focuses on recreating traditional recipes using seasonal ingredients, showcased in a contemporary form. Find out more here.This soul food spot is famous for its crispy fried chicken and cornmeal waffles. Find out more here.Burnt Ends began life on the other side of the world as a London pop-up, before becoming a permanent fixture in Singapore. Find out more here.At Clamato you'll find high-quality food, served in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Don't miss the seafood tapas. Find out more here.Delifucious is found in one of the trendiest neighbourhoods of Tokyo — Nakameguro — and serves high quality fish burgers and anago (conger eel) tempura hot dogs. Find out more here.Double Dragon in Paris fuses French flair with Chinese, Thai, and Filipino influences. Find out more here.Casual Thai dining spot Kiln in central London was named best restaurant in the UK in the 2018 National Restaurant Awards. Find out more here.A favourite spot amongst locals, La Cova Fumada is said to be the birthplace of the traditional Barcelona dish, the bomba, made from spicy mincemeat and potatoes. Find out more here.Mocotó is a family-run restaurant serving sertaneja cuisine, from traditional dishes such as baião de dois (a mix of rice and beans) to more innovative creations like dadinhos de tapioca (consecrated tapioca cheese cubes). Find out more here.This hidden-away, casual restaurant specialises in artisanal products made in-house and craft sake. Find out more here.This Korean barbecue joint is worth a visit for both the food and the service: The cooking alone distinguishes the restaurant; the engaged, near-telepathic staff propels the experience even higher, said Bill Addison in Eater's 2018 guide to the essential American restaurants worth visiting. Find out more here.Retrobottega is an innovative dining spot serving classic pasta dishes with creative twists — try and get a spot at the bar to watch the chefs at work. Find out more here.You actually can make reservations at The Anchorage, but it's still included in the list because the idea is that you should be able to get in without queuing for too long if you simply rock up spontaneously. Make sure you try the cocktails. Find out more here.This casual wine bar has a cracking wine list but also serves up experimental and affordable food. Find out more here.Yakiniku is Japanese BBQ, and this restaurant is particularly famous for its wagyu offal. Find out more here.