Great neighbourhood oriental restaurant

I was really hoping this little restaurant, just round the corner from my house, would be the type of place I imagine is scattered all over New York. You know, the cheap little neighbourhood Japanese restaurants where locals go for quick bowls of steaming noodles when they can't be bothered to cook anything.

It certainly looks the part, a homely purple painted place with wooden tables and stools, and the menu in the window displaying Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese dishes with little costing over £5. Worried my high hopes were unrealistic, I had to try this place out.

And guess what? I've found exactly the place I was after.

My benchmark testing phad thai was yummy, if a little sweet, with good thick noodles and fresh ingredients. My husband's wonton soup had loads of nice soft dumplings and great flavour. The menu says they'll fix up what you want if it's not on the menu. Service was quick and friendly and the atmosphere is chilled. They also do take out and free home delivery for orders over £10. I just know I'll be coming here often.