• 5
• Tasty, good value, nice people

I almost cycled by this spot – as I can't read Chinese! – but caught the leaves on the sign and asked someone leaving. It's a bright, clean little restaurant and the mellow Buddhist music gives it a good atmosphere. Drinking water, chopsticks and sauces are at the back, behind the counter and beside the books – you just go get them yourself. No English menu but the young lady can translate. I had the 'dry' sesame noodles (as opposed to soupy). Very good and filling. A simple dish: lots of noodles in a thick, heavy sesame and chili sauce with chopped greens on top. I really enjoyed it. I had finished a 140km bike ride so ordered take away too, knowing I'd be hungry again in a couple hours. My table-mates recommended the rice with 5 sides – apparently it's a fan favourite. Again, a very tasty dish; not sure whether it was tofu or tofu-like bits with steamed greens and other stuff I can't name. But I liked it and will be going back regularly. And from what I can tell, they have a bustling business of regulars. Finally, they do vegan hot-pots.