The menu here is refreshingly original with a strong European twist, with dishes such as caramelised witlof, Roquefort tempura, and aromatic chai pannacotta accompanying sticky date pudding.

And in the spirit of helpfulness, here is a suggestion: In serving a warm dish, heat the sauce or dip accompanying it as well.

Also accompanying most meals were a dish of scrambled eggs and tomatoes, and french fries - probably a concession to Western tastes.

A small dish of herb-garlic olive oil for drizzling over the bread accompanies it.

Excellent German dishes accompany the amber fluid, such as bratwurst sausages, sauerkraut and schnitzels.

This dish often accompanies celebrations and weddings.

Each dish accompanied by a wine the chef had selected to complement it.

A small dish of chirimen sansho, minuscule golden-hued dried sardines seasoned with aromatic sansho pepper, accompanies the steamed rice.

"star egg") are placed after the name of a dish, it mean that one wants that dish accompanied by a fried egg.

The eponymous and ebullient owner is always on site, and is always willing to recommend a dish or the right bottle to accompany it.