Located in the swanky Mandarin Hotel, Silks` clientele is, by and large, of the tourist variety, which is a shame. If locals found out, it would be packed every night. The decor is what you`d imagine for a restaurant of this name: deep, soft carpeting, Asian-inspired prints and paintings, discreetly low lighting. The gracious wait staff serves East/West fusion dishes such as braised lamb over noodles, very good spring rolls with chicken and cilantro, and tempura white fish served with aioli. An evening here offers an elegant dining experience.
With a contemporary American and Pacific Rim cuisine, this is a fine dining restaurant. Expect the average entrée to cost $12 to $20, and visitors are quite appropriate dressing up -- on the nicer side.
Atmosphere: The architectural design is very detailed. The establishment has an elegant oriental style décor. The interior is accented by warm tones, enhanced by tapestries and flowers and plants, and the lighting is soft. The use of elegant fabrics compliment the overall look and feel, and there are hardwood floors.
The facility is spacious. It is warm and romantic and attracts a mature and classy clientele. Table talk is no problem here - noise level is unobtrusive.
More Reasons to Go: There is background music while you dine. Silks At Mandarin Oriental Hotel is appropriate (if not ideal) for impressing clients and private parties.
Eating & Drinking: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu here at Silks At Mandarin Oriental Hotel changes on a seasonal basis depending on freshness and availability. Some of the more popular menu items include: Lobster and Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tomato Sorbet and Lobster Gelee; Seared Tranche of Sonoma Foie Gras with Grilled Figs, Black Ginger Gastrique; Japanese Hamachi with Black Forbidden Rice, Mango and Yuzu Neri Sauce.
A full selection of alcoholic beverages are served, and you`ll find that there is an excellent wine list.
Details to Note: Reservations are suggested. Smoking is allowed outside. Entrances and walkways are wheelchair friendly. A childrens menu is available. Parking has been arranged for customers.
Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Discover
Tips on Finding: Located on second floor
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast and Dinner on weekends
