Named after the Cantonese slang term for high-flying executives, The Tai Pan restaurant on the upper ground floor of The Murray, Hong Kong means business. The recently renovated property is a work of art, and its elegant internationally inspired eatery follows suit.
With floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the restaurant’s light-filled interiors feature black and white marble, gold accents and lush red furniture that’s as richly hued as the burgundy in your wine glass. Like the surrounding hotel — a revitalized government building with a dramatic white facade — the aesthetic strikes a balance between modern and timeless.
A mostly monochromatic palette allows the food to be the star of the show. Indeed, the modern European menu will take you on a gastronomic adventure with beautifully plated dishes and delicious wines to match.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- A
well-paced three-course dinner is just enough to experience a few of the high
notes at The Tai Pan.
- There’s
an enviable vino menu, as part of the hotel’s master cellar wine program that celebrates renowned producers, such as
the Leeuwin Estate “Art Series”from Margaret River, Australia; G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco
Delle Viole from Piedmont, Italy; and Querciabella Batàr from Tuscany.
- Don’t leave without
trying the mashed potatoes — which we’re pretty sure are mostly composed of
butter — that arrive in a rustic red cast-iron cocotte.
- All of
the restaurant’s bread and desserts are made in house, so bring an appetite for
carbs.
- Every meal concludes with offerings from a tempting dessert trolley laden with cheesecakes, tiramisu, lemon tarts and panna cotta.
Things to Know
- The Hong
Kong restaurant serves lunch daily, closing for a few hours before dinner.
- Sporting
an intimate atmosphere, the restaurant seats 66 guests indoors with an
additional 48 seats on the terrace. We’d recommend making reservations in
advance to secure a coveted booth indoors during the steamy summer season.
- You can
access the restaurant two ways: enter through the lobby and head up the
elevator one level or stop first for a libation at Murray Lane bar on the
ground floor before ascending the adjacent stairs.
- The Tai
Pan doesn’t enforce a dress code, but smart casual is recommended.
The Food
- The Tai
Pan provides a lavish breakfast experience for hotel guests. Choose a main
course from an à la carte menu — dim sum, pancakes or omelets — then graze the
continental buffet, which features all kinds of cheese, charcuterie, yogurts,
fresh fruits and housemade pastries.
- Every meal starts with an amuse-bouche — little bites to pique your appetite — which could take the form of chicken liver mousse or smoked salmon topped with roe, depending on the season.
- Divided
into clear sections — From the Garden, From the Sea, From the Land — with wine
pairing recommendations conveniently listed on each page, the dinner menu is
easy to navigate.
- Popular
for business meetings, a two- or three-course set lunch menu offers a choice of
appetizers — like burrata, king crab salad or a fennel-infused lobster bisque —
followed by a main, which could include the likes of wild mushroom risotto or
Tasmanian king salmon.
- Dinner
highlights include sirloin topped with café de Paris black garlic butter, and
Alaskan black cod with miso and seasonal vegetables.
The Design
- We
particularly enjoyed the semi-open kitchen, where you can watch the chefs in
action through a fishbowl-like window, and the enormous glass facades streaming
in natural light.
- For
couples, we’d recommend one of the four booths, which provide a little more
space and intimacy than the standalone two-tops.
- The fine-dining
restaurant overlooks the property’s gardens — grassy plots, green walls and
magnificent avant-garde sculptures from the hotel owner’s personal collection.
- Geometric
gold chandeliers hanging from the ceiling add a modern touch to the otherwise
timeless European design.
- The
handsome aesthetic will appeal to power lunchers and business travelers,
looking to make an impression.
Amenities
Breakfast
Brunch
Business casual
Dinner
Gluten-free options
Kid friendly
Lunch
Outdoor seating
Reservations recommended 
Valet parking
Vegetarian options
Getting There
22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong, SAR, China
TEL852-3141-8888
The Tai Pan
