Andante e Cantabile

Many people visit Andante e Cantabile for its fresh-herb curry. One visitor recalls a mild, easy-to-eat soup-style curry made with herbs, and describes it as a flavour they had never encountered before. It offers a different direction from spice curry; another diner was surprised to hear that the dish is made with herbs alone, without spices. One review also found it quite unlike a typical curry. Rather than an extension of the familiar dish, it may be best approached as a meal that puts herbs centre stage.

Visitors have also mentioned a small detail in how to enjoy the meal. One was advised to dip the rice into the curry soup and eat the tofu as a palate cleanser. For this diner, alternating the tofu with spoonfuls of soup and rice was part of the pleasure. The herbs themselves can shape the experience, too. A curry served one month apparently included coriander leaves; the diner found their flavour gentle rather than pronounced. If coriander is not to your taste, check the menu when booking. If you enjoy it, the leaves may be a welcome feature of that month’s dish.

Visitors say the menu changes with the seasons, depending in part on the availability of herbs and spices. Some have tried Mexican curry outside the herb season, while others encountered lemon-ginger curry, black medicinal curry and pasta in winter. The appeal lies less in finding the same dish on every visit than in checking what is on the menu at the time.

One visitor reported that there was just one lunch option, and several diners say they booked ahead to confirm a seat and the day’s menu. The restaurant is open on weekdays from 11:00 to 14:30, and accepts cash only. If you are planning a visit for a seasonal dish, it is worth checking the details in advance.