Because the dining area (mess) always serves as the ship's social center, we often meet the crew there for conversation and to assist them in their needs. Often, this means that the visitors eat whatever the crew eats for that meal. Sometimes this means a nice Indian curry, sometimes this means something very, very exotic which leaves you quietly asking yourself "Just what was that?"
The white superstructure of this ship, "The Brali," houses the offices, living space. The engine room is underneath.