Pachamama East, Great Eastern Street

London’s cultural melting pot means a culinary scene rife with experiment. Chefs throw national cuisines together to create a whole host of ‘fusion’ restaurants, the resulting dishes ranging from the delicious to the repulsive (Chocolate-covered locust anyone?).

The latest in this tradition will be well worth a visit. Pachamama’s of Marylebone is already a favourite for its take on Peruvian fare. November sees it open a new branch in Shoreditch, blending Peruvian cooking with Asian spice.

With the kitchen situated amongst the tables, diners can see their meals prepared before their very eyes, and relish the procession of dishes: warm aubergine salad; fried octopus and black quinoa; grilled lobster with pulled glass noodles; poached pears and vanilla ice cream. All washed down with one of their special tea-based cocktails. Gan bei! Buen Provecho! Enjoy!