Cafe Plaisir

At Cafe Plaisir, taco rice brings together spices and fresh vegetables for a lively lunch. The menu describes it as a signature dish of warmly spiced taco meat and fresh vegetables, served with soup. One diner who tried it found the spice level gentle and said it went well with a soft-cooked egg and vegetables. That was their experience of the egg in their order, and they also enjoyed the combination with the vegetables. For a more spice-forward option, there is an original-spice curry made with a blend of several spices. One visitor described it as mildly sweet and just the right size, and recommended it to fans of keema curry.

Pasta choices include Japanese-style mentaiko pasta, with the savoury flavour of spicy cod roe and the aroma of butter, and a tomato pasta with aubergine and bacon, finished with anchovy and tomato sauce. Both come with salad and soup. One diner who ordered curry and pasta added crème brûlée cheesecake and a waffle for dessert, making it possible to linger over a meal and something sweet. Desserts include Basque cheesecake, shortcake, affogato and waffles served with ice cream. Some diners have singled out the taco rice and Basque cheesecake as favourites. Drinks range from coffee and café latte to yuzu tea and fruit-based non-alcoholic cocktails. One visitor also praised the café latte, which makes a pleasant pairing with cake for a break.

Several visitors mention dining here with their dogs, and the menu includes food for them. Options include a chicken tenderloin plate with broccoli, carrot and sweet potato, as well as an assortment of additive-free treats such as chicken tenderloin jerky and horse-meat chips; the types of treats vary by day. Takeaway and collection at the entrance are also available.