What sets No 64 apart is the incredible customer service. From arrival to departure, each customer is greeted by name, many also relishing a sincere embrace. Dogs are similarly attended to; a biscuit duly sneaked into each friendly muzzle.

With the necessity to socially distance, we were crestfallen we couldn't have a squeeze on our entrance, but the food itself has not fallen victim to the virus. No 64 has closed its doors to the eat-in brigade, but eater-outers can still experience their favourites from the takeaway menu. Hinging open our boxes, we discovered there was no scrimping.

The first impression of Cat's pulled jackfruit bao buns was an olfactory one. The sweet, plummy aroma of hoisin whirled with Chinese five-spice. Asian slaw peeped out from below the chunks of meaty jackfruit; buns bookended a dressed leafy salad, decorated with sesame seeds and trendy pink pickles.

Cat forked the 'pork'. Except it wasn't meat. Where jackfruit has been all our lives is something of a mystery. This soft fibrous vegetable is the perfect alternative to trendy pulled pork - and, in this dish, came with bonus vegan credentials. Sweet, spicy, umami juices were mopped by the doughy steamed buns. The mixed leaf salad added to the texture, and pickles delivered a further flavour pop. It was a great-looking delicious and filling dish.

Isle of Wight County Press:

The bao buns were delicious.

Pineapple-cut calamari in a crispy salt-and-pepper coating came on a pile of Asian-style salad with lime wedges and fresh coriander (main picture). The tangy foliage was slathered with a sweet and lively dressing that did a great job on the big, soft slabs of fried squid. It's too easy to overwhelm the gentle taste and texture of calamari - that didn't happen here. How such a comfy, street-corner cafe ended up also being such a great place for accessible Asian fusion food is a bit of a mystery, but chef Andy has a deft touch with the flavours of the far east.

Takeaways are not the same as eating in, and we've had a few that were really some way from the expected experience. This one was reassuringly good - just like No 64 itself. The easy ordering, the smooth pick-up experience and the friendly welcome were faultless; and the food itself was as enjoyable and innovative as we have come to expect from this chirpy little venue.

Matt and Cat's bill

Jackfruit bao buns £8.95

Calamari salad £8.95

Total: £17.90

RATING: Four stars: very good indeed, well worth seeking out

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