Studio Modou

Head down to this corner of Queen's Park and you'll find Studio Modou doing things properly without the theatre. It's the kind of place where the stripped plaster and simple wooden tables aren't trying to make a point—they're just honest. You sit down, the menu arrives, and it's clear someone's actually thinking about what lands on your plate rather than chasing trends. The cooking's got real restraint to it, the sort that makes you notice flavour rather than faffing about. It's become the sort of spot locals actually return to, which tells you everything about how they're getting it right.