Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa

The 289-room Shangri La Hotel, Lhasa is set on a plateau that’s a whopping 3,650 meters above sea level. Some of the hotel’s features include Tibetan-inspired furnishings like warmly lit corridors, colorful carpets and various art installations that hark back to traditional culture. As you’ll be way above sea level, there’s an oxygen lounge and […]

Portico Host

Tucked inside a high-security gated industrial estate is this spacious restaurant complete with a porch and garden. The kitchen was originally run by former Fat Duck chef Leandros Stagogiannis, but he left after a short stint and it’s now in the care of local chef Nixon Low (formerly of Petite Menu). On the menu are […]

Sprigs

The menu at this modern European restaurant’s pretty lean (15 items to be exact) but expect quality creations with starters like cauliflower veloute ($14), mains like a baked cod with saffron broth ($33) and an Australian pork tenderloin ($28), as well as desserts like crispy chocolate and caramel crumble ($12)—all crafted by chef de cuisine Shubri […]

Tropical Temple

This contemporary world music series returns this F1 season with a party at the legendary Blu Jaz. DJs Kusto (who plays an all-vinyl set), Bhayology and Shellsuit bring on the beats from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.