London restaurants are the world's priciest - most expensive restaurant dishes in the world

LONDON (Reuters)-
Wednesday's study showed that in London, now the world's most expensive city to eat out, it could cost a lot of money to be hungry.
A survey by the Zagat restaurant guide showed that the suspicious distinction belonged to Tokyo last year, but it has slipped to third place after London and Paris.
The average meal fee, including London diners drinks, taxes and services, is £ 39. 09 pounds, up 2.
9% more than last year.
About £ 35 for meals.
In Paris 37 pounds and 35.
Tokyo 10 pounds
Eating out in the United States is relatively cheap, with only 19 diners in New York City.
30 pounds out of pocket
People can expect to pay £ 15 in Los Angeles.
Same 63 pounds.
Tim zaggart, CEO of Zagat Survey, said: "It's amazing to see the London food and beverage market become so expensive . " The company released 2008 London restaurant guides on Wednesday.
"But as the survey shows, the city still offers a lot of great value in terms of quality and price," he added . ".
London residents are less likely to eat out and visit restaurants.
5 times a week, compared to 3.
6 or 3 times in Tokyo.
Four times in New York.
Zagat believes that the high cost of London can explain the difference.
Inflation in high-end restaurants is particularly high in London.
The average number of meals in the city's 20 most expensive restaurants is 87. 90 pounds, 6.
1% higher than last year.
But these first
In Tokyo and Paris, classes are still cheaper than their peers, where meals cost an average of £ 102.
86 pounds and 101.
08 pounds respectively.
The results came from about 300,000 surveyors working in 80 cities around the world.
They rated the food, decor, service and estimated cost of the restaurant.