With a licensed bar and good reliable service, it is a cheaper alternative to the expensive Mandarin a few doors away. The interior is nicely presented yet modest, reflecting the menu prices and the atmosphere is usually quieter than elsewhere on Old Christchurch Road. The dimmed lighting and quiet background music are conducive to a romantic or intimate meal. A 10 per cent discount off the a la carte menu is offered at lunchtimes and during early evenings, while a variety of set meals for two are available, costing bewteen £15 and £18.95 per person.