A WONG, LONDON

Best for: Sinophiles There’s Chinese food, there’s regional Chinese food, then there’s Andrew Wong’s dazzling restaurant in London’s Victoria. The menu criss-crosses this great land, the dim sum is sublime, and don’t miss the tasting menu for cuminscented Xian lamb burgers, Yunnan seared beef, Memories of Peking duck and Nashi pear with Sichuan pepper. Textures seduce, flavours delight – and the whole experience will leave you giddy with greedy joy. The ultimate present for those with even a passing interest in the food of China. From £80pp; email info@awong.co.uk