Momo Canteen is a compact weekday lunch spot on Carthusian Street near Barbican and Smithfield, serving street food inspired by several parts of East and Southeast Asia. The counter style format is designed for city workers who want a fast, filling meal without losing the character of the original dishes. Flavours move through Korea, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia, with vegetarian and vegan choices included throughout the menu.
The Momo Street Bowl lets diners combine a base of mixed grain rice, rice noodles or lettuce with a main and two seasonal salads. Korean fried chicken brings a crisp, savoury topping, while Japanese chicken katsu curry and Malaysian curries provide warming sauces over the chosen base. Tofu gives plant based diners an alternative, and extra protein or a fried egg can be added for a more substantial lunch.
Noodle dishes include pad Thai stir fried with a choice of chicken, prawns or tofu, as well as spicy Malaysian laksa. The laksa combines rice noodles with a fragrant coconut curry broth, vegetables, chilli and egg, creating a comforting bowl with a choice of chicken, prawns or tofu. Peanut satay and other rotating street food dishes add further variety for regular weekday visitors.
Vegetable and chicken gyoza, small soups and extra Korean fried chicken make useful sides or snacks. Drinks continue the regional theme with Malaysian kopi, Hong Kong milk tea, Malaysian milk tea, Milo, jasmine tea and green tea. This focused mix of bowls, noodles and quick extras gives Momo Canteen a clear identity as an affordable Barbican lunch stop built around bold Asian flavours.
Address: 9 Carthusian Street, Barbican, London EC1M 6EB, United Kingdom
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