[A small appreciative smirk passes Sanji's face when Alphen mentions his hard work, accepting the compliment in a quiet manner. He starts laying the food out on the table, before scooping some of the curry in a bowl for his friend to eat.]

Doesn't matter how long we've been cooking, we're always learning.

[He agrees with an easiness to him that's usually only present when he's cooking food for others. It's truly what he enjoys the most, even if it's not a lovely lady across from him.]

Not as spicy as what you made, but still has a kick to it. I remember that you enjoy those intense spicy flavors.

[Basically Sanji making it as spicy as possible without having spice be the only thing someone tastes. There's a nice spicy afterburn when eating it too. Also, don't mind him basically admitting he cooked this for Alphen specifically.]