More Pan-Asian restaurants

Filipino cuisine is a funny mixture of Chinese, Spanish and Central American, with dishes like satay, charcoal ribs and rice noodles. Nearest Tube: Goodge Street

GREAT NEPALESE RESTAURANT 48 Eversholt Street, NW1 (020-7388 6737). Mon-Sun lunch & dinner

Nepalese food is Indian meets Chinese - try the black lentil pancakes or mamoco (steamed dumplings). Looks a bit grotty, but service is warm and regulars loyal. Nearest Tube: Euston

CINNAMON GARDENS 42-44 Ealing Road, Wembley, MIddx (020-8902 0660). Mon-Sun lunch & dinner

Sri Lankan cuisine concentrates on fresh ingredients, uses little oil, and is similar to South Indian food - very hot. Service is friendly and efficient, prices are low. Nearest Tube: Wembley Central

CHAMPOR CHAMPOR 62 Weston Street, SE1 (020-7403 4600). Mon-Sat dinner

The chef here swapped a top job at one of Malaysia's flashest resorts for the gloomy streets surrounding Guy's hospital. The menu goes beyond the London Malay norm. Nearest Tube: London Bridge