Kanto Stranmillis

Tucked into the buzzing Stranmillis quarter, this Asian fusion kitchen brings the spirit of street-food stalls from right across the continent to one compact, fast-moving counter. The idea is simple, punchy plates built for sharing or grabbing on the go, and the menu skips from Korean and Mongolian flavours to Thai curries and Vietnamese-style bao without missing a beat. Regulars come back for the sticky, properly seasoned Korean Chicken Wings, the deeply savoury Mongolian Chicken and crisp chilli squid, with a gluten-free Pad Thai that keeps the coeliac crowd happy.

It has built a loyal following among students and locals from the nearby university quarter and riverside, rated 4.2/5 from 228 reviews, and the friendly team are known for remembering regular orders. Portions and value spark the odd debate, but the freshness and breadth of choice keep the queue moving. Vegetarians and vegans are well looked after too, with tofu plates and meat-free curries that stand on their own rather than feeling like an afterthought.