WILLOUGHBY & CO. (V&A WATERFRONT)

BEST FOR Fresh seafood in between shopping. FOOD The fold-out menu is vast and varied and features a wide range of Japanese-inspired dishes and sushi, as well as a number of continental classic seafood items and good old fish and chips. The new-style sashimi, where raw, thinly sliced fish is doused with a punchy yuzu-soy dressing and aromatics such as ginger, garlic and sesame seeds, steals the scene. The desserts on offer are pretty standard, including malva pudding with custard and crème brûlée, but hit the sweet-tooth spot nonetheless. DRINKS The wine list is reasonably priced and offers a great selection of local wines by the glass and carafe, as well as good craft beers. SERVICE The wait staff here are trained for efficiency, so expect speedy service with a smile. AMBIENCE There’s no getting around it, you’re dining in a mall, but the food more than makes up for it. Shop for Asian ingredients in the well-stocked deli. (JS)