Thai Beef Salad Cocktail? At Hong Kong’s Hottest New Bar, All the Drinks Are Savory
The team behind one of Asia’s most acclaimed cocktail spots has opened its second venture, featuring a highly unconventional menu.
Thai Beef Salad cocktail.
Source: The Savory Project
At the hottest new bar in Hong Kong, there’s one guarantee: You won’t leave with a sugar rush. An experimental concept from the team that rose to fame for its revolutionary mezcal bar Coa, which has twice been named the top-ranked entry on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list, the Savory Project places all of its emphasis on the savory side of the flavor spectrum.
Opened on June 1 by Jay Khan (named Asia’s Best Bartender on the same list in 2020) and Ajit Gurung, the bar features innovative cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks with recipes that taste like a tortilla chip or an adult version of a V8. Even drinks with sweet elements, such as honey and coconut cream, only use them for flavorings. Like many spaces in Hong Kong, the Savory Project is small—just 24 seats. Already, there are lines at the door at 5 p.m. on weekends.