Pikkiinu

Part of the appeal of khao soi is the contrast in texture within a single bowl. Diners who have tried it at Pikkiinu describe crisp fried noodles alongside thicker noodles that catch the curry flavour, making each mouthful a little different. It is a good first choice if you are in the mood for noodles.

At lunchtime, a set lets you choose both a Thai noodle soup and a small side, so putting together a combination is part of the fun. One diner paired tom yum noodles with khao moo yang and noted the pleasantly chewy, rice-flour-noodle-like texture and how well the noodles went with the Thai-seasoned pork rice bowl. Another lunch order of nam moo sap with a Thai sticky rice dumpling was praised for its clear but full-flavoured soup, as well as its balance of vegetables and meat.

For an evening meal built around a few small plates, Thai-style fried spring rolls filled with glass noodles, carrot and onion are one option. You can also take food away: packed meals such as khao man gai and pad thai are available alongside dine-in meals.