Hong Kong restaurants celebrate Art Basel’s return with artsy menus inspired by Banksy, Dali and more – a feast for the eyes and palate
- March is art month in Hong Kong, and restaurants and bars are celebrating with art-inspired menus to excite the eyes and taste buds
- From dishes inspired by international artists and an ancient Chinese poem to art-themed tea sets and surrealist cocktails, here are our picks of what’s on offer
Art Basel Hong Kong may only run for three days, but for the whole of March, people in Hong Kong live and breathe art. Not to be left out, restaurants and bars have curated special menus that provide a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. We round up some of the best.
Castellana (UG & 1/F, Club Lusitano Building, 16 Ice House Street, Central), in Hong Kong’s Central neighbourhood, is celebrating with a five-course art week menu by chef Romeo Morelli.
The meal begins with a prawn tartare served in a cold bisque, followed by roasted Italian Mantovana pumpkin soup. Tajarin pasta with Japanese sea urchin and hazelnut has a delicate balance of sweet and savoury flavours, while seared Fassona beef is served on a bed of grapes.
To finish, diners can enjoy Castellana’s signature Piedmontese Kiss, inspired by the traditional Piedmontese dessert Bacio di Dama, meaning “lady’s kiss” in Italian. The menu, priced at HK$1,380 per person, is available from March 20 to 26.
In Tsim Sha Tsui, Dada Bar + Lounge (2F, The Luxe Manor, 39 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui) at The Luxe Manor is celebrating art with “The Mystery of the Subconsciousness” themed cocktails, snacks, and art activities.
