The restaurant has canopied straw huts and beautiful artefacts that capture the exotic charm of Thailand (it says here). The oasis continues outside, where you can enjoy your al-fresco meal, in a palm-tree surrounding, with fantastic views of the Thames gateway.

T: 020 7628 1555 or 07950 300055. W: nakhonthai.co.uk Super Star is a stylish 350-seater Chinese restaurant right by the West Entrance at street level opposite the taxi rank.

It's open daily and offers dim Sum from 12.00 - 17.00 and set menus or an a la carte in the evening, as well as karaoke (which was described to BB as being "very cool")[! ]. Super Star also offers six private function rooms and open plan seating.

T: 020 7474 0808 or 07919 381473 W: superstarlondon.com Travel From December 2005 there will be a DLR link to London City Airport, which will be good for those flying into the show.

Trains leave every 7-10 minutes and will run from 05.30 - 00.30 Monday - Saturday and 07.00 - 23.30 on Sundays. For connections to ExCeL London change at Canning Town.