Nice to be able to bring some Aussie friends into the labyrinth of @davidtlai ‘s Neighbourhood.

First time ordering the Rockfish paella , the rice had plenty of crispy texture and the kinki was perfectly opaque , with the cheek a prize worth digging around for .

Beef tartare is served with burrata and black truffle but it is the scattered hazelnuts that drive the direction of the dish .

Sea snails are moorish and served with a terrific espelette mayonnaise.

Baby squid sizzles in a vat of garlic , extra bread to mop up the juices is mandatory .

Buffalo wings with Roquefort smothered lettuce will hit the mark with devotees , I think the lettuce steals the show .

Garganelle with black pork ragu is a terrific pasta dish , the main components utterly unified .

Grilled pigeon is meaty and hearty and lightened with figs .

To finish a deeply savoury yet lighter note , vegetable casserole with stuffed morels . Less