If you're after a rambunctious time, Hihou is not the place for you. But if you're thinking of an elegant evening then press that buzzer and get ready for this small bar to wow you with its attention to detail and military precision.

Snag one of the few tables by the window overlooking Fitzroy Gardens, prop up the bar or cluster around the communal table in the middle with a group of friends. It's the best of drink and dine Japanese style here, so sip on a Hihoutini (vodka, Japanese white wine and tomato water) and nibble on a Cuban spicy tuna cigar.

Don't leave without trying something from their extensive shochu and sake range, but remember it's table service only here so book, book, book ahead or you might find yourself out in the cold.