Kantin is the Indonesian word for canteen, and this small, casual diner at 122 Lygon Street, Carlton, specialises in Minahasan (Manadonese) cooking from North Sulawesi. The region’s food is known for rich spices, fiery condiments and a wide range of proteins.
Signature dishes include bakmi ayam rica, spicy chicken on noodles with fried wontons and bok choy; nasi iga sapi panggang, grilled beef ribs on rice with sambal; prawns in a Manadonese coconut gravy; and nasi kuning Manado, turmeric and toasted coconut rice with egg, anchovies and peanuts. Kantin also has outlets at Emporium Melbourne and Westfield Doncaster.
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