Include me as another fan of Kandu. Although the place looks (and smells) like a bygone…read moredisco-tourist trap stuck somewhere in 1971, it's almost romantic - in a kitschy tropical vacation, if not humorous kind of way. Apart from the decor, one can tell a lot of effort goes into the authenticity of the condiments and overall recipes. The food is really pretty good. We ordered most everything and all were winners.
I imagine this would be a fun first date choice - but only if diners are both laid back, looking for some one-on-one alone time, and into uncommon ambiences.
If Kandu was operating the U.S., it would quickly become a packed trendy hipster hangout for 30-somethings. In a good way.