If you thought the LMO Freshly Baked series was coming to an end last month after May Chow’s Little Bao collaboration – psych, there’s more! Richard Ekkebus of Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong is teaming up with Manav Tuli of Leela from now until the end of October to present five menu items that allow vibrant Indian flavours to shine.
LMO Freshly Baked, a grab-and-go bakery and deli counter located inside Landmark Atrium, has made a name for itself as a destination for casual sweet and savoury treats. Its Tastemaker Series invites guest chefs to join in on the fun every month by creating a special menu that brings their gastronomic strengths to the LMO Freshly Baked format.
LMO Freshly Baked and Leela’s exclusive menu is available from September 29 to October 31, and includes a chingri malai soup ($48), which showcases Leela’s spin on the classic Bengali curry, featuring prawns in a creamy sweet-spicy coconut broth. We’re also excited for the beef cheek do pyaza sandwich ($98), stacked with slow-braised beef cheek and a rich caramelised onion gravy inspired by the North Indian do pyaza curry. Another thing that’s really got us drooling is the masala chai egg tart ($28). Who’s not excited to sink their teeth into this inventive Indian version of the beloved classic pastry?
For its highly acclaimed Tastemaker Series, LMO Freshly Baked has brought some of Hong Kong’s most prominent F&B giants along for the ride, including Danny Yip of The Chairman, Vicky Lau of Tate Dining Room, Lorenzo Antinori of Bar Leone and Montana, Matt Abergel and Lindsay Jang of Yardbird, and May Chow of Little Bao. Collaborations with Korean restaurant Hansik Goo and The Chinnery at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong are being teased to round out the year, so stay tuned for more exclusive menus!
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