Dumplings, cocktails and bad advice is the name of the game at Uncle Fuku’s, which is now open for business on Collins Street.

The team behind Miss Arda, Emily Lewisman and Lauren McWatters, are the masterminds behind the Japanese-inspired tapas and karaoke bar.

The two colleagues and friends truly are what many would consider the dream team as they designed and refurbished the entire venue themselves.

Stepping inside Uncle Fuku’s is like entering a giant, red cheeky lantern. And yes, you read that correctly, cheeky.

There are various posters on the walls such as, Send Noods and Surely Not Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting that certainly set the mood.

That’s the thing about Uncle Fuku’s, it pushes the boundaries of what Kiama is used to and it’s here to inject some new energy into the local nightlife.

"It's different, it’s fun, it’s exciting,” Lauren said.

“For those concerned about the name (pronounced foo-koo) Lauren assures me Fuku is simply a unique name and isn’t intended to be offensive.

Fuku primarily means good fortune, luck, or blessing. It is an auspicious term frequently used to represent happiness and prosperity, such as in "fukubukuro" (lucky bags) or on lucky items like the maneki-neko cat.

The food at Fuku’s is top notch and while it is designed to be shared, I will admit I guarded my food like a hangry hound because it was that good.

The edamame beans alone were enough to convince me as they came drizzled in oil and garnished with sesame seeds.

This created a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s unusual for edamame beans.

Next on the menu were the vegetarian spring rolls, which were satisfyingly chunky (because when it comes to spring rolls, size does matter) and crispy.

Sashimi is also on offer at Uncle Fuku’s. As someone who usually chases her sashimi with a side of raw fish anxiety, I was relieved to discover the sashimi was more akin to smoked salmon.

Also of note, was the Mushroom Bao, which comes served in a bamboo steamer and is a filling option for the vegetarians among us.

For the less adventurous, there are also potato gems with a secret house seasoning (I’ll let you discover the name of it for yourself).

Once dinner is over, there is the option of karaoke in the Tone Deaf Temple, but don’t worry, it’s sound-proofed.

If you do suffer from stage fright, you can summon a spirit with a helpful button for a little bit of Dutch - or in this case, Japanese - courage.

Before wrapping up your evening, don’t forget to leave some sage advice on the Mirror of Misguidance.

Uncle Fuku’s is open from 11am-10:30pm, Thursday through to Monday.