Popular with high profile chefs out for a bite as well as university students who know a good, cheap meal when they see one, this big place is always busy, with Szechuan specialties, hot pots, vegan options, and seafood, such as the sesame shrimp–the prawns are drizzled with sweet but not overpowering sauce.

If you are looking for a casual place to eat, and one that serves fresh, home-cooked food with a modern sensibility, add Kafe 421 to your list. Noticeably more subdued and less expensive with fresh food and the highest standards. Hospitality marks this distinctive bistro where everything is made from scratch.