A checklist far the ultimate night out in Hong Kong should include a menu from a top international chef, bountiful cocktails, ultra hip surroundings in an up-to-the-minute location, and a DJ pumping chilled sounds to the crowd. With sophisticated restaurants, late night bars and various entertainment districts, Hong Kong provides you with many options for such a night out; however, to avoid an intermittent evening of taxis, queues and membership cards, Lotus ticks all these boxes in just one location with its dusk until-down celebrations.
On a narrow lane in Central, next to the bars, restaurants and boutiques of Soho, and minutes from the crowds of Lan Kwai Fang, lotus is located in a hotspot for Hong Kong’s young and fashionable.
Inside, the dining area is separated by stunning carved teak panels, which are backlit to brilliant effect. On the other side the bar stretches through to on outside terrace where revelers can spill out onto the street. Everything about Lotus dictates cool, understated sophistication; yet the ambience is pleasingly relaxed and casual.
The interior is a retro blend of earthy tones and textures; the sexy seating area includes 1960s-style red leather armchairs; and the bar dominates with its sleek and unique shape. Open for lunch and dinner all week, at weekends Lotus continues into the night as a late lounge with top local and international DJs.
The food is as inventive as the decor, with renowned Australian chef Will Meyrick in charge of the menu. Continuing in an Asian theme from his famous Thai Restaurant, Jimmy Liks in Sydney, Meyrick has been inspired from food across Southeast Asia, in particular Thailand and Indonesia, to create some exciting and delicious varieties. Signature dishes include a light and fresh Salad of Crispy Salmon with Water Melon, Ginger, Thai Basil and Chilli Dressing, and a mouth-watering Vietnamese Braised Rib Beef with Mint Thai Basil and a Tangy Hot and Sour Salad.
The art of drinking is an important pastime in Hong Kong; and lotus has literally raised the bar With the introduction of cocktail mixologist, Grant Collins. Having shaken concoctions in top bars around the world, Collins is now bringing the new generation of cocktails to Hong Kong.
The list of tantalising drinks is seemingly endless with Charred lime and Ginseng Daiquiris, Blueberry and Vanilla Mojitos, and the signature Lotus Martini making up for just a drop of gin in a tonic ocean. This is certainly not the bar to challenge your way up to the top shelf; it would be on impossible task.