The best fusion spots in London

Peckham Bazaar is a treasure trove of Eastern Mediterranean fusion cuisine. According to its website, the team draws their inspiration “from the former Ottoman lands to the beaches of Anatolia”, with a menu that changes daily and highly seasonal ingredients. From creamy tarama topped with shaved fennel to salt cod croquettes with black ink skordalia and pork skewers and Cypriot straw potatoes, the flavour combos are unique and exciting.

Don’t forget to leave room for dessert: we adore their baked chocolate and pistachio pudding, topped with date molasses and a homemade coconut milk ice cream! With gorgeous interiors and exceptional service, this restaurant is a must-visit for culinary adventurers.

Little Bird Chiswick presents a tempting fusion of Asian cuisines. This cosy and romantic eatery weaves together the flavours of Japan and Goa (with a nod to the flavours of Mexico and the med too), to create dishes that are a feast for the eyes and the palate. Expect a menu that evolves with the seasons, ensuring fresh and exciting fusion creations with every visit. From their smoked sesame tofu taco (topped with sriracha aioli) to their tuna sashimi and butter chicken curry, the selection is varied and enticing. Accompany your meal with one of their signature cocktails — like the ‘Oriental Negroni’ topped with yuzu — and thank us later!

Sollip, located in the vibrant borough of Southwark, is where Korean and European flavours and cooking methods blend harmoniously. Innovative dishes like wild sea bass with fermented tzatziki and daikon tarte tatin showcase the magic that happens when these two culinary worlds collide. The result is a unique dining experience that’s both exciting and delicious. The restaurant itself is stunning: minimal and chic, it’s a seriously sophisticated spot to enjoy fusion cooking. There’s a vegetarian menu too, and a brilliant selection of Korean and European wines. Food doesn’t get much more exciting than this!

The Hare and Tortoise in Chiswick is a smart and chic Asian fusion restaurant. Here, you can enjoy dishes inspired by Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese cuisines, with a menu featuring sushi, ramen, pad thai and more. There’s plenty to eat for veggies (not least their tempting vegetarian chow mein with deep fried tofu) and the portion sizes are generous. 

Yum Sa in Putney brings the best of Thai and European flavours together to create dishes that are both well-balanced and moreish. It’s a great spot for lunch: the service is speedy and while the dishes are hearty, they’re also packed with veggies and health-boosting spices. Real highlights include the seafood tom yum paella with spiced sausage and their free-range chicken supreme grilled in a sticky yum sa marinade — yum. Polish your meal off with their sticky mango rice pudding (topped with a mango coulis and salsa), and you’ve got yourself a five-star meal!