South East Asian · Liverpool
Small plates that shame most places for size, food that lands fast, and a team who won't blink if you turn up without a booking — this Liverpool spot handles a family meal better than its slick looks suggest. There's a kids' menu, high chairs and vegan dishes, and the pace suits little ones: one family waited barely any time to order and the food came straight out. Birthdays get a banner and a candle in a dessert. The crispy chilli pork, wasabi steak, rendang beef with coconut rice and the apple spring roll get named again and again. Two people can eat well on a couple of small plates and bowls, and the £15 two-course lunch is the sane way in — order freely at dinner and you're heading past £50 a head. It gets busy and warm, even midweek.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A cheap, unchanged old Liverpool pub near Matthew Street — quiet and pram-friendly by day, karaoke and crowds by night.
A stairs-only chef's table where dishes are plated in front of you — a celebration meal, with a kids' menu for older children.
A mid-priced Liverpool bar and kitchen on Victoria Street, rated 4.1 over 139 reviews — handy for a relaxed city-centre meal.