12 Macclesfield Street, London W1D 5BP

Kawan comes from Nigel Ng, best known as his comedy alter ego, Uncle Roger (this is an official "Uncle Roger restaurant"). Set in Chinatown, the menu takes in multiple Asian influences, with one of the key dishes being fried rice, which Uncle Roger is most known for, and the Chinese Wellington, a take on Gordon Ramsay's signature dish. The wine and drinks list is well priced and overall this is much better than many other celebrity-backed ventures.

26 Denman Street, London W1D 7HX

After buzzy pop-ups, Kumori landed its first permanent home in Soho. Founder Marc Flekei brought in ex-Tobi Masa head chef John Randy De Guzman and senior sushi chef Alvin Contawe (Dinings, Roka). It’s a 30-seat, counter-only setup focused on made-to-order handrolls wrapped in extra-crisp nori. Expect combinations like spicy tuna with jalapeño miso, unagi foie gras, torched scallop and toro with bone marrow, plus vegetarian options.

2 Floral Court, Floral Street, London WC2E 9FB

Burro sees Trullo chef/co-owner Conor Gadd taking on his first solo restaurant in Covent Garden. While Trullo has a more neighbourhood approach, Burro is a little more refined and relaxed and alongside the Italian food, you'll find a few touches of his own Irish heritage.

14 Dean St, London W1D 3RS

Impala sees ex-Kiln head chef Meedu Saad opening a restaurant that he takes its incluences from grill restaurants in Cairo, crossed with Soho's vibrant food scene. Much of the food comes via the huge charcoal grill or the wood-fired oven, and a big focus is on provenance. With a vibe similar to Mountain (from the same restaurant group) this is a big Soho hit.