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Ever since Hong Kong jumped on the "overpriced premium craft cocktail" bandwagon, I can't get enough of it! Too bad my wallet hates it. From Quinary to The Woods, Envoy to Baobei, this is one of the best ones. Also commending $150~ a drink.
Right across from Tsui Wah, you don't have to PK down LKF to get your munchies anymore. Conveniently in the same building as Honi Honi and close to MTR exit D, this place will only get more and more packed.
There is a large bar area where the bartenders work their magic and various couches, and tables that can be moved to accomodate larger parties. The décor did not wow me, it's more of a high-end no-frills type of place; it's comfortable while exuding class. Fortunately, even with the high industrial ceilings, the noise was kept at a moderate level.
Their cocktail menu is small but it's quality, not quantity! The presentation of the drinks are rather understated (you may not be able to tell its crafted by a mixologist without taking a sip) its flavours are refined and superior to its more ostentatious counterparts (aka Quinary and Envoy)
Every cocktail I got seemed to be better than the previous one, and the alcohol flavour is skillfull masked by its infusion! This was truly a place where you can close your eyes and pick any cocktail and it will come out tasting good, albeit strange or different. Not a place where you are drinking syrup-water. I'm not sure if they change their selections from time to time but here were the ones I tried and also highly recommend:
THE CORIANDER $140 As a lover of coriander and hater of ginger, I was blessed with a subtle ginger taste. It's somewhat herbal and refreshing. I didn't find the coriander taste to be that distinct.
JALAPENO $160 Can't take the heat? You control the amount of jalapeno put in your drink. I'm not a wuss so I dumped the whole thing in for the extra kick. Best jalapeno drink ever!
MARMALADE $150 Don't underestimate this jam jar sized drink. It's flavourful and packs a good punch of alcohol in. If you down this or you may just start slurring sooner than you expect! It's a cognac based, and while I'm usually not a fan, this was truly a bitter sweet drink.
SMOKEY JOE $180 An old-fashion drinker? Whisky connoisseur? Manhattan sipper? Look no farther. I'm not big on whisky so I only had a sip, but it's a very solid drink (Or so I've been told).
BEETROOT $140 This was a sweet drink, not a beetroot fan but it's one of those fruity sweet drinks that most girls love. I could not discern the beetroot from this.
GIN & TONIC TEA $130 Don't like the taste of alcohol, this drink is made for you! It's a more typical cocktail but it's so good, you think you're drinking a mocktail. Infused with passionfruit, the sweetness is not overpowering like what you get at upstairs café. Gin is one of the most tasteless alcohol as well, so be careful if you're a one shot wonder!
I'm not actually an alcoholic and I did not actually order all those (I only had 3 to myself). After 3, I had a real good buzz.
SPAM FRIES $90 Steep, a bit too salty but oh so good! Get this to share, they literally chop up a can of spam (more like half a can) and deep-fry it. Pair with their sriracha Mayo, yum!
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Tips: ALL cocktails are good! Cute female waitress too ;) This is the place to be!
Favourites: Quality (albeit overpriced) cocktails
Meh: There's not much of a view
Last words: Will I come back? HELL YES!