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Chefs to Discover

Look beyond familiar names and discover the people shaping distinctive London kitchens. This is a discovery edit: experience varies, and inclusion does not describe a chef as newly qualified or early in their career.

By Editorial Desk   ·   Updated 23 October 2026

A blue tick links to a published Taste London review. The wider selection also includes restaurants our team has not reviewed.

01   /   Jianxing Xiao

YEYE Soho✓

YEYE Soho — Chinese noodles & dumplings · Soho
Photo source: Taste London

Why visit
A lively alternative to a formal Chinese dinner, built around beef noodles, rich broth and freshly prepared dumplings.

Cuisine & locationChinese noodles & dumplings · Soho
TelephoneSee the restaurant’s contact page
ReservationsOnline booking available

02   /   Civan Er

Yeni

Yeni — Modern Anatolian · Soho
Photo source: Yeni

Why visit
Chef-owner Civan Er combines open-fire cooking with seasonal British produce at his Soho restaurant. Sharing plates and tasting menus offer a contemporary route through Turkish flavours.

Google rating4.8 ★ / 5 ↗
Checked 23 October 2026
Cuisine & locationModern Anatolian · Soho
55 Beak St, Carnaby, London W1F 9SH
TelephoneSee the restaurant’s contact page
ReservationsOnline booking available

03   /   Imran Mansuri

Raaz✓

Raaz — Modern Indian · Putney
Photo source: Taste London

Why visit
A refined neighbourhood dining room offering regional Indian influences, thoughtful spicing and a quieter alternative to central London.

Google rating4.6 ★ / 5 ↗
Checked 23 October 2026
Cuisine & locationModern Indian · Putney
113 Lower Richmond Road, London SW15 1EX
ReservationsConfirm reopening directly

04   /   The Angelina kitchen team

Angelina✓

Angelina — Japanese–Italian tasting menus · Dalston
Photo source: Taste London

Why visit
An intimate tasting-menu restaurant bringing Japanese technique into conversation with Italian ingredients and wine.

Google rating4.8 ★ / 5 ↗
Checked 23 October 2026
Cuisine & locationJapanese–Italian tasting menus · Dalston
56 Dalston Lane, London E8 3AH
ReservationsOnline booking available

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Google scores are a snapshot on the date shown and are separate from Taste London’s editorial assessments. Menus, contact details and availability can change; confirm dietary requirements and access needs directly with the restaurant.