Speaking of those peppercorns, they feature prominently, as they should, in Shiue’s take on kung pao.

A steaming plate of kung pao anything feels like the part of a fireworks show when small, bright bursts pop without deafening booms.

At members’ mixers, those involved in hospitality, film, art, fashion and tech discuss the latest Mumbai gossip over drinks — typically the club’s signature picante cocktail (tequila based with a fiery chilli and coriander bite) — and canapés such as kung pao chicken and vegetable momos.

Kung pao

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