You know when you've done modern British to death, Asian fusion feels so 2005 and tapas doesn't quite hit the spot? Well, I've decided that a flirtation with Swedish food might be the way forward. It's wholesome, tasty, and a little bit naughty - a bit like the off-beat Swedes themselves.

The place that most seems to sum up this is Fika, on Brick Lane, which has quietly been gathering quite a following in the last few months. A convivial hang out for enjoying a 'fika' (Swedish for taking a break to enjoy a drink and a snack), its waffles are particularly popular, whether sweet (apple sauce with cream) or savoury (reindeer salami and cream cheese), but there are also more substantial dishes like Billingsgate grilled salmon, served on an oak-smoked board - perfect with a cold glass of cider.

Then there's Deep in Imperial Wharf, run by husband and wife Christian & Kerstin Sandefeldt, showcasing seafood from Lake Vanerne in Sweden; and Madsen in South Ken, which holds 'Swedish Tuesdays', serving pan-fried herrings with spring vegetables and other Scandi specials.