RoBo Asian Bar and Canteen

You'll find RoBo tucked away on Bank Place, just where the town's energy builds towards the waterfront. It's the kind of spot where they're clearly thinking about what they're doing—the menu reads like someone's actually travelled and tasted things properly, not just thrown together a greatest hits of Asian cuisines. The room itself has that relaxed-but-focused vibe you want from a good neighbourhood restaurant: friendly enough that you don't feel like you're being watched, lively without being chaotic. Whether you're after proper noodles, wok-fired dishes that have actual char on them, or something from their canteen-style setup, there's a realness to it that cuts through the usual tourist restaurant noise.