The Murray, Hong Kong Welcomes Chef-owner Mac Gyver of Akar as Guest Chef
Niccolo Hotels | The Murray Hong Kong
Dining, 26 October 2023
“Akar” in Indonesian stands for "roots". The menu is rooted in Indonesia boldness, showcasing Indonesia cuisine in a contemporary and progressive approach. Inspired by the upbringing experience with some of the biggest names in the dining scene such as Locavore in Bali and August in Jakarta, Chef Mac will offer unrivalled creativity and present the deliciously intriguing dishes with seasonal ingredients to the plates of diners at The Tai Pan.
The lunch and dinner menus feature a series of AKAR’s signature dishes include Oyster with Torched Ginger Granita, Maranggi Beef Tartar, Vodka Battered Scallops in Dewata Style Curry and 36-hour Smoked Wagyu Short Ribs with pickles & Coconut Rice, and end with a sweet finale Kaya & Coffee, Kintamani Coffee Sorbet with Coconut Custard and Millefeuille.
Available from 15 – 17 November 2023, the four-course lunch menu is priced at HKD 680 per person. Dinner features a six-course menu which is priced at HKD 1280 per person. For an additional HKD 328 per person, guests can enjoy the wine pairing as well as two special cocktails – Popinjays Dayak, a bourbon based cocktail and Murray Bandrek, an arrack based cocktail to elevate the dining experience. All prices are subject to a 10% service charge.
To view the menu and reserve, please visit here. For enquiries, please email reservations.themurray@niccolohotels.com or contact +852 3141 8888 or visit niccolohotels.com.
* Prices are subject to 10% service charge.
About The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel
Named a Five-Star Hotel by the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide, The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel is a high-profile preservation project by British international studio for architecture and integrated design Foster + Partners. The hotel, part of Hong Kong SAR’s Conserving Central initiative, was previously the stand-alone Murray Building, one of the city's most iconic landmarks. The US$ 1 billion contemporary sanctuary features 336 oversized rooms and suites spanning 25 floors. Other facilities include a swimming pool and spa, a stunning rooftop bar with breath-taking views of the central business district and the green oasis of Hong Kong Park, a series of signature restaurants and bars, as well as creative meeting and event spaces. The Murray is also the first hotel in China and Hong Kong to be listed as “Sharecare VERIFIED® Health Security with Forbes Travel Guide” to recognise the hotel’s health security achievement. The Murray is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, bringing together 35 brands with over 500 hotels in 85 countries.
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