The Grumpy Cook

You head down Robertson Street in the Old Town, past the antique shops and weathered storefronts, and find yourself at a place that doesn't try to be anything it isn't. The Grumpy Cook is refreshingly straightforward—decent ingredients, confident cooking, and a kitchen that clearly can't be bothered with pretension. It's the kind of spot where locals actually eat, not somewhere that exists purely for Instagram. The small space keeps things intimate without feeling cramped, and the no-nonsense approach extends to the menu: they know what they do well and they stick to it.