What’s in a Name?

Mononyms are the new ampersands in the world of Hong Kong restaurant-naming trends—though some may require a linguist to understand

By Fontaine Cheng

A SENSE OF OCCASION JING Jing, a word that combines the Chinese characters for food and scene, is the name for a multisensory Chinese dining experience that takes its cues from Paul Pairet’s Ultraviolet restaurant in Shanghai. Expect digital art projections and a series of themed stories—the first is inspired by the Tang dynasty—alongside an intriguing eight-course tasting menu. wellwellwell.hk FROM COAST TO COAST BASIN Named after the lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, Basin brings the healthy coastal cuisines of France, Spain and Italy to Hong Kong in the form of bright and playful seasonal dishes that match the Central restaurant’s airy interior. basin.hk SEAFOOD TO THAI FOR PLAA Plaa, the Thai word for fish and the latest venue by ZS Hospitality Group, is a seafood restaurant opened in collaboration…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2022

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