Cafe Hakuta

For a little variety on one plate, the daily deli plate is a tempting choice. It pairs a changing main with sides such as carrot râpée, potato salad with iburigakko, fusilli with baby sardines, kale and genovese sauce, and couscous salad with prawns and vegetables. Choose bread or rice to go with it. Diners have praised the chance to try several sides in smaller portions, the just-right amount of rice and the generous use of vegetables. The main changes from day to day, so part of the appeal is seeing which deli dishes are on offer.

Lunch options beyond the plate include pad thai, green curry with chicken and aubergine, and spicy minced-meat rice. The green curry is described as a house favourite made with plenty of coconut milk. One diner found it a substantial serving, with generous pieces of meat and vegetables and an enjoyable level of heat. The pad thai is a Thai-style prawn noodle dish made with rice noodles; the menu describes its ketchup-and-soy-sauce seasoning as sweet. It offers a change from the more familiar flavour profile.

For something sweet, try the Gorgonzola cheesecake, served with honey. A diner described its moist, firm texture and savoury cheese flavour, noting that the honey and accompanying fruit added a welcome contrast. It may suit those looking for a less-sweet cake. Scones are another popular choice to take home, with diners remembering their crisp, crumbly exterior and moist texture.

You can have lunch and coffee in the café, or choose takeaway options such as a daily deli lunch box and scones. The café has terrace seating and welcomes dogs. Reservations are available, and the restaurant recommends booking for both lunch and dinner; consider making a reservation once your plans are set.