Don't go here for the service. This is the place where if you want a waiter's attention, you have to raise your hands and shout Oy! And if ambience is what you're after, you will be better off dialing Hungry Kya right from where you are. But if good food lifts your spirits, and cheap good food takes you even higher, come right in.

For those who like spicy 'Indian' Chinese, Chung Wah makes a good choice. Simply put, the food is good, and a few dishes are even delicious. Every now and again you bite into a cashewnut and the added flavour gives you a pleasant surprise.

The place is packed on a weekday for lunch, and is filled with office goers thanks to the no-fuss and quick service. Expect to be in and out of here in an hour. It makes a perfect lunch hour stop with office mates.

We sat upstairs - not because it's better by any means, but because we didn't have a choice since the restaurant was packed. The second floor is not recommended though. It was far more cramped, tables were unbelievably close to each other, and it gets hot and stuffy. You get used to it in five minutes though, but we're talking January here. It may be another story in May.

Ask your server what he recommends, and warn him to go slow and pronounce all syllables. Our waiter mumbled a slew of choices, and after asking him to repeat himself three times, I just nodded here and there randomly in order to avoid appearing altogether deaf. We did luck out though. The starters were fairly decent, but what really got our mouths watering was our vegetarian selection. The mushroom, baby corn and broccoli in spicy sauce was tasty as hell, even better than our Kung Pao chicken. Although Kung Pao is generally without gravy, we were served the gravy option. If you want it dry, specify. Another good gravy option is the Chicken in hot bean sauce. We also ordered steamed rice, and this was served topped with mixed vegetables in clear gravy; a better (and lower cal) option to fried rice. It was light and quite appetizing.

Do request a pair of chopsticks for a more authentic experience. It doesn't matter if you fumble; Chung Wah is not one to turn up its nose at such inexpertise. And just to test the waters, you can even go a step further and make slurpy noises as you suck up the noodles.

Not only is the food here quite tasty but it is also great value for money. Most of the chicken dishes are around a hundred rupees, and the vegetarian fare is even cheaper. Expect to spend an average of 300 rupees for two people, including desert.

Be warned though, that overeating is a side effect you're sure to encounter. The portions are very generous, and one dish of noodles works well to satisfy the appetite of two voracious eaters. So don't forget to factor in a walk to digest the meal and a workout to shed the extra calories.