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Michelle Lam

Leona Liu

Hong Kong sees new restaurants open all the time, and restaurateurs and hoteliers are investing more in everything from the lighting to the tiles, to ensure their customers of a special experience every time they dine out.
Here are four dining spaces that offer a feast with their cuisines and the surroundings.
Arbor – understated French

Gourmet Dining Group enlisted renowned design firm Yabu Pushelberg, whose portfolio includes the Four Seasons Toronto and W hotel in New York, in creating the decor for its French fine dining restaurant. As the practice’s first foray into restaurant design, the interiors reflect the design duo’s ability to showcase luxury in an understated way.
It was inspired by designer Glenn Pushelberg’s dream of travelling in southern France. By using uncomplicated materials like wood, plaster and clay, paired with a warm colour palette, the result is stylish, luxurious yet humble.
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Flora Ottilia chandeliers made of plaster from New York take centre stage in the dining space; handcrafted mosaic tiles at the bar add a geometric touch. If you crave a more holistic French experience, head to the private dining room which features a French forest mural. The beautiful decor perfectly complements the delicate cuisine crafted by chef de cuisine Eric Räty.
Chaiwala – colourful India 

Chaiwala, a restaurant serving modern Indian cuisine, sticks to its “Life is chai” philosophy (chai is a mixed-spice tea which originated in the subcontinent) and adds vibrancy to its dishes as well as its decorations.
Different lively and dramatic backdrops appear throughout the restaurant – the Chai bar, kitchen, dining hall and the entrance where a majestic wooden door is featured alongside the British salon, Hugger Mugger.
Chaiwala brings uniquely Indian dining experience to the table
Distinctive dishes on the menu from throughout India include Wagyu seekh kebab, a luxurious take which uses minced Wagyu beef; lobster nerulli, charred lobster in grilled South Indian spices; and a refreshing dish of golden brown scallops in a tangy coconut and ginger sauce.

Chifa – Peru’s Chinatown


The first restaurant offering Peruvian Chinese dishes in Hong Kong is dedicated to serving the cross-cultural cuisine which has resulted from the long history of Chinese migration to the South American country. So does its ambience.
The intimate wood-themed interior of the restaurant emphasises the casual, calming and social setting in Barrio Chino, Chinatown at Lima, Peru, while featuring a modern touch. The dumplings and soft bao are the classic dishes at Chifa, which also serves traditional chifa noodles, meat and seafood dishes.
Small dishes include a crispy pork roll made from pork tenderloin in chickpea purée and yellow chilli alioli, and vegetarian rice and quinoa with Arborio rice and quinoa, cotija cheese, edamame sauce and aji alioli.
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The Peruvian Chinese restaurant puts a modern spin on some traditional dishes. Its favourite lomo saltado dumpling dish includes Angus beef tenderloin with potato, soy sauce duxelle, crispy onion and aji sauce.
4. Mercedes me – lifestyle extension

Mercedes me is the German marque’s lifestyle extension that combines car presentations with culinary experiences, while providing a warm urban getaway that mimics a welcoming home.
Inspired by Hong Kong’s urban vibrancy and the design concept haus (or home), customers can enjoy a relaxed, dimly-lit setting from the showroom at the entrance to its dining areas.
The flexible design of the Mercedes-Benz-themed venue, which covers 500 square metres split over two floors, is suitable for group activities and parties.

Food and drinks offered adhere to the ethos of the brand. The culinary programme emphasises tradition and innovation, making its dishes modern and eclectic.
Led by Maximal Concepts’ executive chef Russell Doctrove and head chef Joaquin Elizondo, Mercedes me offers all-day dining for its guests. Dishes fuse European and Asian elements, and includes small plates such as duck fat aged foie gras terrine in Szechuan peppercorn and peach lavender jam served with toasted sourdough; dishes like Australian Wagyu sirloin served in gochujang barbecue sauce; a plum dessert that brings together chocolate and umeshu; and a green hell cocktail which mixes Absolut vodka, sake, kiwi, lime and wasabi paste.
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