Dining on the South bank can be sparse pickings. So thank heavens for Ozu between the London Eye and Westminster Bridge. They serve a traditional Japanese menu, presented in a distinctly French style by chef Stephane Shoji. For little fish loves, sardine filet anyone? Done tempura- style wrapped in nori sheet, the dish is a must, along with clams steamed in sake. There's the usual fish, crustaceans, soba and udon, but there's also Gressingham duck breast with a duck brioche and peppery long beans and fresh water eel tempura with small yaki onigiri. But for those who can't get away for a proper respite (though we think you deserve it if you braved the Eye), then go for the lunch menu. It can't be passed up in this gorgeous blonde-wood room. Sabamiso teishoku is miso-braised mackerel with steam rice and bonito consommé and chicken teishoku is free range with a moromiso sauce and fried aubergine. With those two and all the other selections well under 20 quid (they come with miso soup, shinko and kobachi), it's a fabulous spot for a sumptuous break in the day.

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