Mysore Cafe

Part of the pleasure of lemon rice is the way its flavours and textures shift across the plate. Visitors describe its bright tang and fragrant spices, with mustard seeds that pop as you bite. Mix the rice with the sides and soup—such as potatoes, pumpkin or beans—and the flavours change again. One diner also noted how the texture of the nuts and spices varied from bite to bite. Try different combinations with the accompaniments and find the way you like it best.

The lunch plate includes the day’s choice of lemon rice or a daily special, a vegetable and bean soup, mung bean stir-fry and salad. One diner who ordered the chana masala rice found it satisfying, with beans and onion mixed into the rice and a well-spiced seasoning. A guest who chose cumin rice enjoyed the textures of the rice, raisins and cumin, and was told it could be eaten as it was or mixed with the soup and sides. The daily special changes, so ask what is on offer when you order if you have a particular combination in mind.

For after lunch or a break, try the chai milk tea or golden latte. One person who ordered the golden latte described it as smooth, with a pronounced spice flavour. Some drinks are available hot or iced, and coffee and tea can also be ordered as part of a lunch set.

Vegetarian and vegan choices are listed, and this casual cafe is also suited to dining solo. You can follow the spiced flavours from your choice of lunch rice through to your drink.