I was initially excited to try this new Chinese place opening so close to my house, but it fell short of expectations. It looks like a cute coffee shop from the outside, but Chillax actually has a full menu ranging from dim sum to fried chicken wings to... shrimp mango salad?
Because it was dinner time, we each ordered a signature stew (the rest of the items seemed expensive compared to Chinatown standards). When the dishes finally came out, they were more like soups. The flavor of the broth was very light - it was basically a bowl of boiled veggies, rice noodles, a few shrimps and half an egg. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't that good either.
I felt that the concept of Resto Chillax is too dispersed. It wants to be:
- cute and cozy
- student-friendly
- neighbourhood coffee shop
- Chinese restaurant
- tea/bubble tea house
With so many aspects, it is difficult for the owners to focus, market the brand and make a strong impression on the clientele. Keeping it simple could do some good.