See Cafe's location in the Paddington Basin neighbourhood may be off the beaten track, but those who managed to find it will vouch for the fact that this little retreat on Praed Street makes for a cosy, pleasant spot to dine in. Inside the atmosphere is peaceful with well-spaced tables and plenty of eye-soothing greenery.

Settle down and start with perhaps a trio seaweed salad with an Asian dressing, mixed seafood sashimi in ponzu sauce, or pork and vegetable fried dumplings with light vinegar dipping sauce. The menu has a special section devoted to donburi dishes, here grilled eel with an exotic sauce or fried chicken in breadcrumbs with egg are served atop a bed of rice and accompanied by miso soup. Familiar main plates include beef, tuna or salmon teriyaki, and pan-fried aubergine with sesame oil.

There are also a selection of speciality Asian salads, soups and curries.