Balanced above the sea shore at Burleigh Heads, the waves almost within reaching distance through floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors, this laidback, Thai-leaning, Asian-fusion eatery is a hotspot for all ages looking for everything from a casual drink and bite to eat with friends to a special birthday or anniversary celebration.

Just as the venue’s decor melds sophistication with an approachable casualness, so does the knowledgeable and well-drilled staff.

They provide advice for diners on the eclectic menu, as well as the diverse drinks list, which transcends signature and classic cocktails to old and new world wines – some biodynamic and organic – alongside champagne from some of France’s biggest houses.

The multi-faceted menu runs from snacks such as soft shell crab on sesame toast, pork katsu toasties and the signature fried Moreton Bay bug roll with lashings of sriracha mayonnaise; to cold options such as sashimi, and proteins cooked over coal. But it’s the meats and curries section that deserves the most attention with a fiery red duck curry with Sichuan caramel and a sour tamarind curry with pumpkin and tofu long-time favourites.

Desserts might include a coming together of Sichuan pepper-infused strawberries with sorrel, white chocolate and meringue; but for the best value, look to the “Feed Me Options” – banquet-style eating for $70 per person at lunch and $80 per person at dinner.