Cafe Soya (Highgate)

• As usual the pancake rolls are simply amazing drizzled with a slightly spiced soya sauce with fresh coriander garnish on top
• The crispy squid is different to anywhere else I've ever had it
• The difference being is that it has a drizzled hot oil on top that is seasoned with red chilli coriander and garlic
• Makes SUCH a difference to the squid served with sweet chilli sauce that has a big splash of soya sauce added to it
• The main I opted for my usual (yes boring) spicy Vietnamese king prawn fried rice it's amazing the rice is yellowish in colour and has a mild to medium heat to it I think it's coloured using turmeric
• Strangely served with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes around the edge of the plate
• It works well with the flavour of the rice especially the cooling cucumber
• The other main we had was pipi tofu which is tofu stuffed with minced prawns in a sauce I can only describe as being similar to oyster sauce but with a good hint of garlic and ginger too
• That comes with boiled rice
• Only reason I didn't give it a 5 was the waiters seem a bit inattentive at times
• I went to Cafe Soya back when I was still a vegetarian and was overwhelmed at the choices
• The staff were helpful and patient when we asked what certain things were and the food was quickly made and sent out to us
• Tasty flavours are something anyone would appreciate
• The food on offer is in abundance with lots of choices
• The meat and non meat eaters with tofu and mock duck on offer
• The seafood noodles were available with a range of different types
• The prawn toast were first to come and then the mains were soon to follow
• An extra plate and soya sauce (the other tables had it) this took several attempts by which time our food was cooling down rapidly
• Once the cutlery had arrived we were able to eat our big portions
• The venue itself is fairly big and able to house a substantial amount of people
• The furniture inside was not thought about and is pretty basic
• It is decorated with anything and everything
• I have also been here for a work dinner and the place was perfect for 20 of us to sit and enjoy our meal
• The prices are low and the quality of the food is fantastic
• The atmosphere is made by the diners
• I always took the spicy chilli paste as the accompaniment with this delicious fresh veggie and noodles dish

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