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Lady Nara

One of Thailand's most noted dining groups, Nara Thai Cuisine, has landed in Hong Kong to much fanfare. The Bangkok-based group was founded by Narawadee Srikarnchana (Yuki), a prominent chef who has travelled widely and collected recipes from around the world. In collaboration with local partners, Yuki has opened the group's first Lady Nara café in Hong Kong. The upscale, elegant outlet features many of Ms Yuki's private recipes plus several dishes exclusive to the new Hong Kong venue.

Located in Harbour City, the café's elegant interior was lovingly crafted by Pearl Shek, a local founder and partner. The flowery décor comprises pink and green overlaps, a diamond-shaped mirror wall, natural plants and flowers, plush sofas, and Thai-made rattan furniture.

The menu is a combination of Thai and western dishes, albeit all with a Thai twist. For our meal, we started with Thai Prawn Carpaccio with Burrata Caprese Salad ($118) and Beef Tartare, with Pickled Pineapple and Tamarind Mayonnaise ($108), a French palate with a sourer flavour.

Lady Nara also offers a tasty spin to its tom yum dishes. Lobster Tom Yum Bisque with Garlic Toast ($138) imbues a pleasant tom yum flavour to the classic lobster bisque, while Tom Yum Spaghetti Carbonara ($118) offers a welcome zesty bite to the pasta.

Lady Nara's must-try item has to be its Lemongrass Roasted Chicken ($198/half and $328/whole). The dish uses a yellow chicken that is marinated overnight with its in-house secret recipe of palm sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, lemongrass and a slew of spices. Roasted upon ordering, the chicken meat is tender and juicy, and fully flavoured. Another noteworthy dish is the Paper- baked Seabass with Plums and Vegetables ($168), which is seasoned with refreshing citrus flavours.

Drinks and desserts we tried included Thai Tea Tiramisu ($88), Sweet Potato & Taro Pancakes with Vanilla Ice Cream ($88), Butterfly Tea Latte ($48) and Lychee & Rose Butterfly Pea Tea ($48), all of which are prepared for style and taste.

Lady Nara is destined to be a popular gathering spot for ladies, couples and those seeking an aesthetically appealing and appetising meal. You should give it a try too!

Shop 3303, 3/F, Gateway Plaza, Harbour City, 3-27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

2153 3730