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ANGLO-INDIAN FLAVOURS

Inspired by traditional mess halls where army officers meet over food, Rajasthan Rifles is where you can experience a taste of Anglo-Indian cuisine. Opened by Black Sheep Restaurants, the colonial-inspired establishment offers banquette seating.

Helmed by Palash Mitra of New Punjab Club, the kitchen dishes up gems like Rajasthan Rifles Club Sandwich (HK$148), stuffed with chicken tikka chaat, masala omelette, tomato chutney and English cheddar; spiced with green chillies and roasted cumin Goat Seekh Kebab (HK$228) from the tandoor oven, and warming curries such as Butter Chicken (HK$178) and the slow-cooked lentils, Dal Rifleswala (HK$108). Perhaps the single most ubiquitous AngloIndian classic is the trio of chutneys that sits on each table — from sweet fig to a sweatinducing chilli-laced variety. Shop G01, G/F, The Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Road, Hong Kong. Tel: +852 2388 8874

A TALE OF ONE CHEF

Six stories, four restaurants and one visionary add up to San Francisco’s new culinary hotspot. ONE65 is the brainchild of James Beard-award-winning chef Claude Le Tohic, and he has opened the fourth and final concept, O’ by Claude Le Tohic.

The four-level dining emporium showcase four different aspects of French culinary tradition. There is street-level ONE65 Patisserie, ONE65 Bistro & Grill on the third floor, Elements Bar & Lounge on the fourth and now O’ by Claude Le Tohic on the fifth and sixth level.

To experience the full works, go for O’ by Claude Le Tohic’s 10-course tasting menu at US$250 per person, as well as a 10-course vegetarian menu. Two special wine pairings have been composed by wine director Vincent Morrow to complement the menus. With a nod to traditional French fine dining, the experience includes tableside preparations, as well as cheese and dessert carts featuring artisan French and local cheeses and mignardises. 165 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. Tel: +1 415 814 8888