Thick, saucy and intense are adjectives that come to mind with regards to the modern local Asian cuisine served here. White rice is a must. So yes, to all my carb-conscious friends out there, you have been warned.

The Chilli Full of Crab Tofu ($19) isn't a complicated dish: crispy soft shell crab and a large slab of beancurd doused in a gravy (spot the crabmeat!) that's sweet and tangy, essentially a milder, toned-down take on the standard chilli crab gravy you find in chain seafood restaurants. Dare I suggest incorporating a bit of spice, and maybe including a couple fried mantous on the side?

The unpictured Hurry Hurry Chicken Curry ($12), boasting potato chunks, a whole chicken leg and a thick, spicy gravy, fell slightly flat. It was lacking a certain depth of flavour and fragrance that would've left a lasting impression.

A decent chicken curry, no doubt, but you'd be better off giving it a miss to make room for the other more noteworthy dishes. I did like the doughy charcoal youtiao, which called for some serious dipping action.