Papaya

With Thai curries among the nation’s favourite comfort foods, it’s small wonder that this functional dispenser of Asian culinary hugs takes such a battering at lunchtimes. There are other dishes available – pad Thai noodles and chicken with cashew nuts – but it’s the cardboard boxes of green curry that keep punters coming back. They’re creamy but have a surprising chilli kick, and are packed with tender chicken and chunky vegetables (courgettes, red and green peppers, shredded ginger and lemon grass stems). Packets of prepared sushi are also available alongside prawn crackers and sides (soups, satay, pork and prawn dumplings), and there are a few simple seats by the window for those hoping to delay their return to the office.