Japanese Canteen - Thayer Street

The Japanese Canteen is unapologetic about its straightforward ambience that is also devoid of music, but then their only aim is to make sure you come back for their tasty food or take some away to eat in the comfort of your home. This simple but smart establishment is focussed on providing traditional Japanese dishes to its patrons who are drawn by the delicious noodle soups, curries, salads and dumplings prepared fresh using authentic ingredients.

Enjoy dishes such as chicken katsu curry or salmon teriyaki served with rice or try the stir fried noodles with beef, fresh vegetables and udon noodles. There's a superb fried rice, spiked with sesame chilli oil and layered with chicken. Noodle soups such as the duck ramen are popular and they come in a choice of three stocks, clear with soy sauce, miso or spicy coconut and lemon grass. Sushi at the Japanese Canteen is a delectable option, arriving in sets of four or six pieces of maki, nigiri or sashimi.