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About this place
For a substantial main course, the beef stroganoff hamburger steak is an obvious place to start. Listed with soup, salad, a side dish and brown rice, it is described as a long-running favourite since the cafe opened in 2012. One dinner guest noted the generous serving of vegetables alongside the stroganoff and felt the meal was worth more than its price. It suits diners looking for a satisfying dish on its own, as well as those who want a complete meal with rice and sides.
Lunch offers room to mix and match. One weekday diner chose a set built around rice, miso soup, salad and a petite dessert, with three side dishes. The meal included chicken grilled with spring onion and salt, prawn and tomato gratin, and a sakura cheesecake; the chicken was reportedly made with shio koji, a fermented rice seasoning. Choosing the number of sides makes this a good option for adding variety to one meal or trying several dishes. Menus at other times have featured flavours such as spring onion and salt with lemon, plum, and curry-spiced ginger pork. Served with brown rice, soup, salad and a side dish, the ginger-pork variations offer an alternative to the signature hamburger steak.
Cheesecake makes a tempting finish. One diner who enjoyed the gateau au chocolat praised its rich texture and pronounced chocolate aroma, while another chose the tea cheesecake. The menu has also listed lemon rare cheesecake, Basque cheesecake, and yuzu-and-honey Basque cheesecake, as well as varieties featuring seasonal fruit. One guest looked forward to the lemon Basque cheesecake in particular. There is also the option of making the cake the centrepiece of a cafe stop after a meal. With a wide selection of teas on offer, choosing a drink to go with dessert is part of the pleasure.
Light Side Cafe is also described as suitable for solo dining, making it an option for lunch or dinner on your own.
